Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
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Mariton: Tuesday Bird Walks
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager (A Rose-breasted Grosbeak drying out after a misty morning. Photo by Carole Mebus.) We started our weekly Tuesday Morning Bird…
Mariton: Garlic Mustard Removal postponed
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I scheduled a Garlic Mustard removal this Saturday, from 1 – 4 p.m. But the Garlic Mustard is a little late…
Mariton: Bluebirds Nesting!
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Two pairs of Bluebirds had built nests last week. This week, both of those nests have two eggs in them. …
Mariton: Events
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager On Saturday, April 27 (RESCHEDULED TO MAY 4) we will be pulling garlic mustard along the trails. We have had…
Mariton: Now Blooming
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Leaf out has really started here at Mariton. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is still in flower, but I can see leaf…
Mariton: It Sprung!
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Changes are happening quickly. I found my first Hepatica(Hepatica americana), shortly after Dan posted his beautiful photo. Since then, a…
Mariton: Storm Clean-Up Update
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager It looks like the removal of downed trees from Hurricane Sandy won’t start until late April. We had some issues…
Mariton: Precipittion Update
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Precipitation for the first quarter at Mariton is an inch and a half below average. March was below average for…
Mariton: Spring Signals
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus Friends have reported hearing Phoebes in their yards for a couple weeks. It wasn’t until this…