TRR photo by Scott Rando A hummingbird takes nectar from a cardinal flower. The cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) blooms in late summer with brilliant red flowers. The cardinal flower contains 14 different alkaloids and is very poisonous if ingested. This female hummingbird will be around for another month or so before she migrates south.

Late summer river ramble

Driving or paddling along the Upper Delaware during the middle of August will yield some sights that are unique for this time of year. The brilliant red cardinal flower is in full bloom now, as well as purple loosestrife, an invasive species which is easily spotted this month, with its purple flowers covering vast areas of floodplain. Different species of butterflies and dragonflies can be seen during mid to late August. Many different birds can be seen, some of which will be migrating in the coming months.

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Doug Galloway seeks a trout

“There is no catching trout with dry breeches.”

— Cervantes

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Trout program gets boost

PIKE COUNTY, PA—The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) and the Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited have each awarded $500 to the Wallenpaupack Area Middle School for the “Trout in the Classroom” program.

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