Friends of Old Crow Wetlands

Earlier today, two falcons were engaged in battle on the #HbgFalcons ledge! Competition to determine this year's resident male could be underway. Learn more on... Falcon Wire and follow along with the PA Falcon Cam! http://bit.ly/2vu5h9a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

You can spots many species at Old Crow, too!

I prefer winter and fall, when you can feel the bone structure in the landscape---the loneliness of it---the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it---the whole story doesn't show. - Andrew Wyeth Andrew Wyeth

Even a little shining bud which lies sleeping behind its twig and dreaming of spring, perhaps half concealed by ice, is object enough. Henry David Thoreau, Journal, 10 January 1856 (Photo credit: C. Shook)

PIN OAK (Quercus palustris) The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree and a dominant species in East due to its pyramidal habit and ease of transplanting. It does well at Old Crow because it is fast-growing (more than 2 feet per year), tolerates wet soil (including moderate flooding), and is ideal for full sun. The Pin Oak grows to 60-70 feet high with a 25-45 foot spread in hardiness zones 4-8. The species was first observed scientifically prior to 1770. It has stood the test of time...Continue reading