Posts Tagged ‘Ecology’
A Tale of Two Caterpillars
Two caterpillars, both destructive in their own ways, have very different origin stories!
Read MoreA Most Alluring Pest
Despite its striking appearance, the invasive spotted lantern fly poses a threat to our native forests.
Read MoreAn Uninvited Guest
Learn about a plant that has touched countless moments of American History… for better or worse…
Read MoreAlberta’s Duck Hawks
Local historical records shed some light on the peregrine falcon, which was almost brought to extinction in the twentieth century, but has made a comeback to the Palisades.
Read MoreTransients
The diminutive barn swallow is a welcome sign of spring at the park’s riverfront areas — with an exciting life history.
Read MoreChanging Tides
Dramatic changes in the ecology of the Palisades have occurred in the century since the creation of the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey.
Read MoreSnakes in a Park
Threatened or cornered, of course, any animal will try to defend itself. But left alone, none of the several species of snakes that live in this park is harmful to humans.
Read MoreThe Fishermen of the Sky
The osprey is one of the most impressive autumn migrants seen along the Palisades.
Read MoreChipmunks Ahoy!
Sometimes even the most commonplace wildlife has something to teach us about the richness of forest ecology.
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