This Day in History: 1960-12-18
Fyke members Stiles Thomas and Mrs. Louis Kort reported seeing, what was described as the first red-bellied woodpecker ever seen in Bergen County. This species, found more generally south of this area. Despite its name, it has a red head and mostly white breast. It has been seen in Allendale. It has become a fairly common bird in this area since 1960. (Bristow)