Monthly Archives: October 2025

Don Torino’s The Nature Connection Interview With Mike Turso Is Online!

The latest episode of Don Torino’s The Nature Connection program is online at WFDU.com. Don, President of the Bergen County Audubon Society, interviewed NJSEA Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute Wildlife Biologist Mike Turso this past Sunday (Oct. 26).

Don and Mike discussed MRRI projects including bioacoustics, which specify soundscapes as indicators of biodiversity, Saltmarsh Sparrow Monitoring, Bat Monitoring, and Diamondback Terrapin Mark and Recapture. You’ll definitely want to check out the highly-engaging interview.

“Mike Turso began birding with us when he was in the sixth grade, so It was wonderful when he began working with the NJSEA and it is a thrill for me to have him on “The Nature Connection.”

The Nature Connection airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month and is archived on https://wfdu.fm/ for the following two weeks.

Reminder: Tune In to Don Torino’s The Nature Connection This Sunday, Oct. 26, On WFDU 89.1 FM

Set your radio dial to WFDU 89.1 FM and your alarm to 6:30 a.m. this Sunday for the latest episode of Don Torino’s The Nature Connection. Don, President of the Bergen County Audubon Society, recently interviewed NJSEA Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute Wildlife Biologist Mike Turso.

Don and Mike discussed MRRI projects including bioacoustics, which specify soundscapes as indicators of biodiversity, Saltmarsh Sparrow Monitoring, Bat Monitoring, and Diamondback Terrapin Mark and Recapture.

“Mike Turso began birding with us when he was in the sixth grade, so It was wonderful when he began working with the NJSEA and it is a thrill for me to have him on “The Nature Connection.”

The Nature Connection airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month and is archived on https://wfdu.fm/ for the following two weeks.

Tune In to Don Torino’s The Nature Connection This Sunday, Oct. 26, On WFDU 89.1 FM

Set your radio dial to WFDU 89.1 FM and your alarm to 6:30 a.m. this Sunday for the latest episode of Don Torino’s The Nature Connection. Don, President of the Bergen County Audubon Society, recently interviewed NJSEA Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute Wildlife Biologist Mike Turso.

Don and Mike discussed MRRI projects including bioacoustics, which specify soundscapes as indicators of biodiversity, Saltmarsh Sparrow Monitoring, Bat Monitoring, and Diamondback Terrapin Mark and Recapture.

“Mike Turso began birding with us when he was in the sixth grade, so It was wonderful when he began working with the NJSEA and it is a thrill for me to have him on “The Nature Connection.”

The Nature Connection airs from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month and is archived on https://wfdu.fm/ for the following two weeks.

Bergen County Audubon Society Nature Walk at Losen Slote Creek Park Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Wear Boots!

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society as they traverse Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry, one of the Meadowlands’ last remaining lowland forested areas. BCAS President Don Torino gave a great talk about Losen Slote at the Meadowlands Birding Festival. Don’t miss your chance to see it up close!

The trail will be very muddy due to the rains the past few days. Wear boots.

The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon. Park in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.

Contact:  Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.

Bergen County Audubon Society Nature Walk at Losen Slote Creek Park Wednesday, Oct. 15

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society as they traverse Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry, one of the Meadowlands’ last remaining lowland forested areas. BCAS President Don Torino gave a great talk about Losen Slote at the Meadowlands Birding Festival. Don’t miss your chance to see it up close!

The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon.

Trails may be muddy, boots are highly recommended.

Park in the lot adjacent to the soccer field on Mehrhof Road.

Contact:  Don Torino greatauk4@gmail.com – (201) 230-4983.

Amazing Avian Photography From Al Hughes!

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Al Hughes, who was kind enough to share these great photos taken at DeKorte Park in September. From a majestic Bald Eagle to Egret and Great Blue Heron feeding times and more, Al’s photos will brighten your day! Meadowblog looks forward to sharing more of his work!

Photos by Al Hughes – follow on Instagram @al_10009

European Starling

Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron