DANDELIONS (Taraxacum) WILDFLOWER – HERB – MEDICINAL PLANT – WEED Native to Asia and Europe, the dandelion has been recorded in ancient writings, and Arabian physicians used the plant as medicine in the tenth and eleventh centuries. For centuries, the Chinese…

NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRDS Now common in our area, Northern Mockingbirds are widely known for their singing ability. Mockingbirds sing to establish their territory and attract mates. Their songs have a series of phrases that are repeated two to six times. They…

DEER MATING (RUTTING) SEASON White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are one of the most easily recognized wildlife species in New Jersey. Highly valued as a major game species, white-tailed deer are increasingly perceived as nuisance animals because of their negative interactions with…

PUMPKINS I had originally started to write about Bats in New Jersey this month, but there is so too much information about these incredible and misunderstood creatures to write about in just one article. Therefore, I have decided to wait…