TRR photo by Scott Rando Turkey vultures arrive in our area during the beginning of March. They migrate, but some of them don’t travel far. They can be found in parts of New Jersey throughout the winter. A flying turkey vulture can be distinguished from an eagle by its habit of soaring with its wings in a dihedral, or “V” shape.

Harbingers of spring

During the middle of March, the region got a good taste of weather to come. On the 18th of March, the temperature got past 60 degrees in many areas. There most likely were a lot of thoughts about working on the garden, getting the flotilla ready for rivers and lakes, and getting our two-wheeled contraptions out of the garage.

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Witness the dance of the woodcock

LAKE ARIEL, PA—The Audubon Society invites the public to join it for the spring courtship dance of the American woodcock, on Friday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Varden Conservation Area. Both the sound and sight of the courtship flight is highly distinctive and one of the wonders of nature.

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Swap seeds, plants and know-how at The Cutting Garden

YOUNGSVILLE, NY—The Cutting Garden in Youngsville will host a seed- and plant-swap series beginning on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. Bring your extra seeds to trade with others. Trade seed-starting tips and pick up some new ideas. For more information call 845/482-3333.

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Also in this issue:

• Help wildlife with housing