Dale Jankowski photographed this white caterpillar last week crossing the road by Jill's Butterfly Garden. Any help on the ID?  (We cropped the pic of bit.) (Thanks, Jill!)

The bird-banding portion of today's Harrier Meadow is cancelled. Heavy rains, lightning or thunder cancel the walk itself. Call Jim Wright at 201-469-7349 for last-minute word.

Ray Duffy reports:

"I did a walk around DeKorte [Sunday] evening. There were 4 Sora milling around, 3 adults, 1 juvenile after 5:45 pm.

"2 were near the first 'classroom' area across the channel on the edge of the phragmites.

"The second was in the East Pool section along the phragmites line, viewable from the section of the boardwalk leading from/to the Transco Trail.

"There was a juvenile Sora bathing near the gazebo before it took off toward the phragmites island."   (Thanks, Ray!)

Our next free guided nature walk is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. in the legendary Harrier Meadow in North Arlington — and it features a not-to-be-missed bird-banding demonstration by NJMC naturalist Mike Newhouse.

The 70-acre site — usually off limits to the public — features ponds and tidal impoundments and shorebirds aplenty.

Butterflies and dragonflies, too, with a little luck.

The weather sounds iffy  — lightning, thunder or heavy rains cancel. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute updates and weather advisories.

The event is sponsored by the N.J. Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society. Full listing follows.

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This is one in a continuing series of photos taken of the twin beams of light in Lower Manhattan, taken from DeKorte Park.

Joel Furman took this image. (Thanks, Joel!)

Patrick Carney took this shot of a Pied-billed Grebe from the Ruddy Duck Blind on the Marsh Discovery Trail on Thursday.

And Camille Gutmore reports: "saw the Tricolor on the railing for the new [post storm] ramp next to the Transco Trail on Friday. It was a great look!"   (Thanks, Patrick, and thanks, Camille!)

We are happy to report that the Sora is still being seen not far from the start of the Marsh Discovery Trail. Thanks to Brandon Caswell for this shot!

This is one in a continuing series of photos taken of the twin beams of light in Lower Manhattan, taken from DeKorte Park.

Ada Baisre took this image. (Thanks, Ada!)

Thanks to all who attended the special screening of "The Lost Bird Project" in the Meadowlands last night.

The turnout was terrific, and the audience seemed to be on the same wave length as the film itself.

We wish to thank the fimmakers and sculptor Todd McGrain (left) for being a part of this wonderful event.

Cinematographer Scott Anger posted on "The Lost Bird Project's" Facebook Page:

"Thanks to everyone who attended the special screening of The Lost Bird Project at the Meadowlands Environment Center last night. We appreciate your support!!" 

The website for "The Lost Bird Project" is here.

Jim Wright, who keeps this blog, asked that we post a quick note that he is doing fine after an unfortunate mishap at work yesterday.

He is sorry he missed last night's "Lost Bird Project" and the chance to talk with everyone.

Thanks to all who made last night's event such a huge success — beginning with Todd McGrain and the "Lost Bird Project" team.