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Turkey Vulture perched against a soft green background, showing its red bald head and dark iridescent feathers — common urban wildlife in Philadelphia
Critter Chronicles

The Other Turkey

November 12, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

While we feast, they savor the scraps — a hard-wired hazmat unit on wings. [more…]

Little brown bat flying under a full moon in a purple night sky during October.
Critter Chronicles

Season of the Bat

October 16, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

October belongs to these vital, mysterious, emblems of the night. [more…]

Raccoon at night carrying a slice of white bread in its mouth
Critter Chronicles

Masked and on the Move

September 3, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Philly’s raccoons are clever, curious, and coming for our garbage. [more…]

A Northern Water Snake basks on a log in a Philadelphia creek, showcasing its patterned body and thick build.
Critter Chronicles

Snake on the Water

August 25, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Philly’s creekside rockstar gets its moment in the sun. [more…]

Eastern Painted Turtle basking on a sunlit log surrounded by lily pads
Critter Chronicles

Nature’s Splashy Sunbathers

July 9, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Meet summer’s favorite shell-ebrity, the Eastern Painted Turtle. [more…]

Silhouetted couple sitting on a bench under a glowing lamp in a wooded park at night
Critter Chronicles

Solstice Story

June 1, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

A hot June night in the wild Wissahickon  [more…]

Illustration of a spined soldier bug attacking a spotted lanternfly in a stylized forest setting
Critter Chronicles

Bug of War

April 16, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

🪲 The tiny tank taking on Philly’s most hated insect [more…]

Critter Chronicles

March of the Red Tails

March 16, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

This month, the skies come alive with high-flying desire, rivalry, and survival. [more…]

Critter Chronicles

Love Stinks

February 10, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Frisky skunks funk up Philly this Feb. [more…]

Critter Chronicles

Coyotes on the Corner

January 10, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Philly’s wily wanderers are closer than you think – and here to stay.   [more…]

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