We had a nifty bird-banding demonstration on Tuesday morning, thanks to the NJMC’s Milke Newhouse and his terrific band of banders. that was followed a walk in Harrier Meadow.

As the walk progessed, the weather got better and better — to the point that we had sunshine by the time we returned to the banding station (in time to see the above Black-and-white Warbler” drop by).

(Thanks to Alice Leurck for the photo above.)

We’ll post some bird-banding shots tomorrow as time allows.

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We are happy to announce that workers are putting the finishing touches to the entrance to the Marsh Discovery Trail. It will reopen soon.

Amid reports that Monarch numbers are down again, we have been seeing quite a few in recent days– at Harrier Meadow on yesterday’s walk, in DeKorte Park, and elsewhere.

To all of you have planted/shared milkweed, the Monarchs say thank you!  Photo above was taken at Jill’s Garden yesterday with a point-and-shoot.