Joe Bargmann is an award-winning journalist, highly experienced crime reporter, and bird lover. He lives in the Lower Hudson Valley with his wife and their beloved standard poodle, Muddy.

Articles by Joe Bargmann

Native Plants

A Native Plant for You, and You, and You . . .

By Joe Bargmann
May 04, 2018 — To kick off spring, Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society recently hosted a native-plants giveaway for community members.
Plants for Birds

North Carolina’s Governor and First Lady Put Native Plants in the Spotlight

By Joe Bargmann
October 30, 2017 — With help from Audubon North Carolina and her staff, the First Lady created a bird-friendly garden at the executive mansion, and her husband even gave native plants their own week.
News

For Actor Lili Taylor, Birding Is Full of Thrills

By Joe Bargmann
January 11, 2017 — On a recent Christmas Bird Count, we go on a 4 a.m. owl chase and witness a diving hawk with the veteran star and activist.
News

Was an Owl the Real Culprit in the Peterson Murder Mystery?

By Joe Bargmann
November 12, 2016 — A grisly whodunit may rest on the oddest criminal defense theory in recent history. We asked the experts if it’s possible.