TRR photo by Scott Rando A large part of this flock checks under a white pine tree for seeds or acorns. In the spring and summer, turkeys will take insects and other small animals such as salamanders if the opportunity arises.

Talking turkey

A few days before Christmas, I was along the river on my way to see some friends. Along the last dirt road before my destination, I spotted a flock of turkeys slowly making their way across the road as they picked through a recent snowfall looking for acorns or other hidden treats to eat. I stopped to watch them for a few minutes from the car (cars make excellent blinds as long as you stay in the car and don’t make loud noises).

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Students to vie in EagleFest art contest

NARROWSBURG, NY—This year’s ninth annual EagleFest, scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2010, will offer an opportunity to view wildlife artwork by students in the Upper Delaware River Valley.

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Region’s bird lovers get a new app

REGION—The Mid-Atlantic states have been chosen to be among the few to have their own Audubon Guide app. Based on updated and expanded versions of the best-selling series of National Audubon Society field guides, Audubon Birds Mid-Atlantic puts authoritative and comprehensive information about the region’s birds at the fingertips of iPhone and iPod Touch users.

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