Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
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Mariton: Witch Hazel Blooming
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager The Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is blooming in Mariton’s woods right now. Witch Hazel is a shrub or small tree. …
Mariton: September Skies
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager We had an unbelievable stretch of weather in September. Only six days of measureable rain, and one of those days…
Mariton: Chestnut Walk
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Mike and Kieu Manes led a Chestnut Walk at Mariton on Saturday. Over the past few years, they have…
Wildlife Watching
by Tim Burris, Mariton Preserve Manager Maureen and camped over Labor Day north of Williamsport. Several families come up for the weekend and we shared…
Lightning Show
by Tim Burris, Mariton Preserve Manager Over Labor Day, Maureen and I were camping north of Williamsport, PA. We are members of a sportsmen’s club…
Mariton: Hummingbird Moth
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus This Hummingbird Clearwing (Hermanis thysbe) also loves the nectar of Bergamot and other flowers. If you…
Mariton: Bergamot and Butterflies
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. The Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is in full bloom at Mariton. You will find patches of…
Mariton: Striped Hairstreak Butterfly
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. Striped Hairstreak We saw a Striped Hairstreak (Satyrium liparops) on the Butterfly Census on Saturday! Not…
Mariton: Common Yellowthroat
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus The Common Yellowthroat is one of the warblers that we look forward to seeing when it…