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Photo Scavenger Hunt PHILIPSBURG — Stop by the Black Moshannon State Park office on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1-3 p.m., to get a checklist, then take pictures of the items. Return to the park office to get a Smokey Bear prize! Old Fashioned Skills PHILIPSBURG — Black Moshannon State Park is offering a variety of Old-Fashioned Skills that may be useful for you to learn. Environmental Education Specialist (EES) Michelle will be showing the basics of two useful skills this month. On Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-2 p.m., find out how to easily make a rope brush, then make one to take ...

In the parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Walk to ID plants HOWARD — On Friday, Nov. 14, at both 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you can explore the wonders of the forest at Bald Eagle State Park with Forestry Extension Educator Cathryn Pugh on a leisurely walk through the scenic park. Whether you are new to plant identification or looking to sharpen your skills, this guided walk ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Pumpkin Carving Contest HOWARD — ...

Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area

A bird sighting on New York’s Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region in hopes of spotting a feathered friend that has never been seen before in the state. The common cuckoo is typically found from Europe to Japan, with the majority of the population wintering in Africa. ...

Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they’re spreading north

EMINENCE, Ky. (AP) — Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse. Above, a pair of birds circle in the distance. Bryant, hoping they’re not black vultures, is relieved to see they’re only turkey vultures — red-headed and not aggressive. “Honestly, the black vulture is one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen,” he said. “They’re easy to hate.” Black vultures, scavengers that sometimes attack and kill sick or ...