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Birding Cape May Point – February 8, 2025
Leaders: Roger Horn, Holly & Mark Lemieux, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 28° F Winds: Weather Conditions: cloudy A quiet cloudy 28 degrees at Cape May Point State Park this morning. The…
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New Jersey Audubon Eco-Travel: Minnesota in Winter-January 23-28, 2025 with Scott Barnes
By Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist It was a blazing hot trip to the frozen bogs, spruce forests, and shores of Lake Superior on this winter’s Minnesota tour. Winter birding can…
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Birding Cape May Point – February 1, 2025
Leaders: Roger Horn, Holly and Mark Lemieux, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 41° F Winds: NW 14 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 13-16mph wind and 41 degrees at Cape May Point State…
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Brigantine and Mott’s Creek – January 26, 2025
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 37°- 44°F Winds: W 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: overcast Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig) – 1:03pm 33 species Species Count Brant…
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Birding Cape May Point – January 25, 2025
Leaders: Roger Horn, Holly and Mark Lemieux. Temp: 25° F Winds: SW 1 mph Weather Conditions: sunny It was a very still and sunny morning. Though it was 25° being…
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Birding Cape May Point – January 18, 2025
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly and Mark Lemieux. Temp: 39° F Winds: SE 9 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Today at Cape May Point, our walk started with a gorgeous…
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Coastal Birding at Stone Harbor Point – January 11, 2025
Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Holly Lemieux Temp: 30°F Winds: NW 16-26 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 1:00pm 18 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 12…
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Birding Cape May Point – January 4, 2025
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly and Mark Lemieux. Temp: 34° F Winds: NW 20 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Another windy, cold and blustery walk today at Cape May…
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Kick Off Your Year List 2025 – January 1, 2025
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Alan & Robin Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld, Win Shafer Temp: 50°F Winds: Weather Conditions: The annual CMBO “Kick Off Your Year” field trip was…
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Birding Cape May Point – December 21, 2024
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly and Mark Lemieux. Temp: 34° F Winds: NW 16 mph Weather Conditions: sunny A windy blustery walk today at Cape Point State Park. The…
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Infection in Monarchs (O.e.) Migrating through Cape May Point, NJ
Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (O.e.) Infection in Monarchs Migrating through Cape May Point, NJ By Gayle Steffy, 2024 MMP Field Naturalist Ophryocystis elektroscirrha. (O.e.) is a parasitic single celled organism known as…
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Birding Cape May Point – December 14, 2024
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 29° F Winds: NE 10 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy, some sun The walk at Cape Point State Park was quiet but there were many…
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Bayshore Birding at it’s Best – December 8, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Shaun Bamford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 53°F Winds: WSW 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy US-New Jersey-Port Norris Mauricetown Rd pond– 10:15am 6 species Species Count…
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Harlequin Romance – December 7, 2024
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Kristal Stahler, Mary Watkins, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – 10:05am 41 species Species Count Snow Goose 30 Brant 130 Canada…
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Cape May Monarch Monitoring Project Annual Report 2024
By Anna Haggenjos and Gayle Steffy Project Overview The Monarch Monitoring Project (MMP) was founded in 1990 by naturalist Dick Walton and Dr. Lincoln Brower. This project, under New Jersey…
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New Jersey Audubon Eco-Travel: Delmarva Fall Weekend Van trip November 8-11, 2024 with Scott Barnes
Our Fall 2024 Delmarva Van Tour had good weather and enjoyable birding. Heading south from NJ we stopped at Bombay Hook NWR, where we saw 400 American Avocets, waterfowl, Bald…
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Birding Cape May Point – December 7, 2024
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly & Mark Lemiuex, Barry Hershfeld. Temp: 32° F Winds: W 13 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny The walk at Cape Point State Park was…
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Brigantine and Mott’s Creek – November 23, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom, John McElroy Temp: 51°F Winds: WNW 20-25 mph Weather Conditions: clear Location Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (formerly Brig) – 1:15pm 36 species Species…
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Birding the Barrier Islands – November 22, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Holly & Mark Lemieux, Dennis McKane Temp: 44°F Winds: WSW 15-20 mph Weather Conditions: clear North Wildwood–Hereford Inlet/Seawall – 10:am 26 species Species…
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November Novelties – November 09, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Holly Lemieux, Dennis McKane Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: One of the most novel things on today’s November Novelty Trip was the presence of almost 60…
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Birding the Meadows – November 4, 2024
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 30 Mute Swan 1 Gadwall 2 Mallard 22 Green-winged Teal 35…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – November 3, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 42° F Winds: NW 10 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny Several small groups of Purple Finches showed up on this morning’s walk, all female,…
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SO.MANY.SEABIRDS – November 2, 2024
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Holly Lemieux, John McElroy Temp: 65°F Winds: N 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear Avalon–8th St. Jetty (Avalon Seawatch 2015-present) – 2:26pm 19 species Species Count…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – November 2, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Pam Hubert, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 55° F Winds: N 9 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny Nice views of a wide variety of ducks. Careful looks through kettles of…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – November 2, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 55° F Winds: NW 8 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny with cirrus clouds The Rea Farm was hopping with birds this morning. SO.MANY.SPARROWS! Cornell’s…
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Birding the Meadows – October 28, 2024
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Bill & MJ Roache, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld, Holly Lemieux Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 54 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mute Swan 2 Northern Shoveler 4…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 26, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Pam Hubert, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 62° F Winds: NNW 6 mph Weather Conditions: Highlights include the Swainson’s Hawk first reported at the Hawkwatch platform, nice variety of…
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Birdability Week – October 26, 2024
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey & NJ Audubon co-hosted an inclusive birding outing and nature preserve tour as part of Birdability Week, a week-long celebration filled with engaging virtual…
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Birdability Week – October 25, 2024
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey & NJ Audubon co-hosted an inclusive birding outing and nature preserve tour as part of Birdability Week, a week-long celebration filled with engaging virtual…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 26, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 59° F Winds: NW 9 mph Weather Conditions: Some clouds, ended sunny The Beanery is a great place for sparrows in late…
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Higbee Beach Birding – October 25, 2024
Leaders (group 1): Chris Marks, Jackie & Keith Parker, Holly Lemieux Leaders (group 2): Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny. Cool. Slight breeze Group 1…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 24, 2024
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Bernie Hodgdon, John McElroy Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 13 Mute Swan 25 Blue-winged Teal 8 Northern Shoveler 18 Gadwall 42 Eurasian…
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 23, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Jackie & Keith Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders Group 2: Alan & Robin Crawford Temp: 68° F Winds: 0 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm, and breezy Group 1…
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Migration at the Point – October 23, 2024
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins. Temp: 60° F Winds: SSW 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: clear 59 species Species Count Canada Goose 31 Mute Swan 9 Northern Shoveler 6…
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 22, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Robin & Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count Canada Goose 15 Mute Swan 7 Wood Duck 1 American Wigeon 2 Mallard 30 Green-winged…
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Birding the Meadows – October 21, 2024
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Alan Crawford, Bill & MJ Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 32 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 6 American…
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NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2024 – October 20, 2024
TNC’s South Cape May Meadows: 7:30am-9:30am Leaders (Group 1): Alan Mart, Carole Hughes, John McElroy, Eric Ripma, Josh Gant, Greg Miller, Win Shafer 39 species – Group 1 Species Count…
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NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2024 – October 19, 2024
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area: 7:30am-9:30am Leaders (Group 1): Kathy Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Chris Daly, Roger Horn Leaders (Group 2): Bill Roache, Virginia Rettig, MJ Roache 52 species – Group…
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NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2024 – October 18, 2024
TNC’s South Cape May Meadows: 7:30am-9:30am Leaders (Group 1): Karen Thompson, Bill Boyle, Keith & Jackie Parker Leaders (Group 2): Chris Daly, Sharon Meeker, Julian Hough 47 species – Group…
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 16, 2024
Leaders: Alan & Robin Crawford, Jackie & Keith Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Canada Goose 24 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 5 Green-winged Teal 8 Black Scoter…
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Migration at the Point – October 16, 2024
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 53° F Winds: NW 15-20 mph Weather Conditions: clear 64 species Species Count Brant 3 Canada Goose 37 Mute Swan 11 Blue-winged…
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Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 15, 2024
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Holly & Mark Lemieux Temp: 59°F Winds: WNW 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:30pm 22 species Species Count Black Scoter 450…
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 15, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Alan Crawford, Pam Hubert, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 52° F Winds: NNW 9 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Ruby-crowned Kinglets seemed to be everywhere – hovering to catch…
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Birding the Meadows – October 14, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Alan Crawford Leaders Group 2: Bill & MJ Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Group 1 32 species Species Count Canada Goose…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 13, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford Temp: 59° F Winds: SW 7 mph Weather Conditions: sunny We had very satisfying looks at a Yellow-billed Cuckoo sitting in…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 12, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mute Swan 32 Blue-winged Teal 12 Northern Shoveler 4 Mallard 16 Northern…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 12, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 60° F Winds: W 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Yellow-rumped Warblers and Swamp Sparrows are in! It was a day to filter…
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Higbee Beach Birding – October 11, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Jackie & Keith Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 34 species Species Count Turkey Vulture 2 Osprey 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 Cooper’s Hawk 2 Bald Eagle…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 10, 2024
Leaders: Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, Pam Hubert, John McElroy Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Cool and sunny with a light breeze 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 130 Mute Swan 38 …
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 9, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Jackie & Keith Parker, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly Lemieux Leaders Group 2: Alan & Robin Crawford, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 71° F Winds: NW 7 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny Fast…
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Migration at the Point – October 9, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Cool, breezy, and sunny conditions. Good numbers of Monarchs added to the fun, including two radio-tagged Monarchs! 35 species …
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Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 8, 2024
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Sharon Meeker Temp: 67°F Winds: 9-12 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:30pm 16 species Species Count Black-bellied Plover 3 Semipalmated Plover 6 …
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 8, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Alan & Robin Crawford Temp: 60° F Winds: NNW 6 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Yellow-rumped Warblers were numerous and actively gleaning insects around the lake. A…
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Birding the Meadows – October 7, 2024
Leaders: Bill & MJ Roache, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld, Sharon Meeker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Wood Duck 1 Mallard 20 Surf Scoter 9 …
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 6, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 59° F Winds: S 5 mph Weather Conditions: sunny After a good night of migration, Cox Hall Creek WMA…
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Fall Migration Cruise on the Osprey – October 5, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: It was the perfect afternoon to be out on the Osprey for the final CMBO Migration Cruise of the season. Shorebirds…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 5, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Holly Lemieux, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 22 Blue-winged Teal 28 American Wigeon 7 Mallard 9 Green-winged…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 5, 2024
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Jackie Parker Temp: 60° F Winds: W 1 mph Weather Conditions: partly sunny The movement of some of our short-distance migrants was evident today as we…
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A Meadows Afternoon – October 4, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Jackie & Keith Parker Leaders Group 2: Alan & Robin Crawford, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny, pleasantly warm, and breezy. Group 1 33 species Species …
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Higbee Beach Birding – October 4, 2024
Leaders (group 1): Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders (group 2): Adehl Schwaderer, Jackie & Keith Parker, Chris Marks, Kristal Stahler, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 3, 2024
Leaders: Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, John McElroy, Pam Hubert, Holly LeMieux Temp: 60° F Winds: SE 9 mph Weather Conditions: clear blue skies, and nearly calm winds. 49 species Species…
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 2, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Jackie & Keith Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Leaders Group 2: Alan & Robin Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 70° F Winds: ENE 10 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Good…
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Migration at the Point – October 2, 2024
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 67° F Winds: ENE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Lighthouse parking area to Coral Ave. beach/dune crossing to Lily Lake. 74…
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Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 1, 2024
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Holly Lemieux, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 70°F Winds: E 16-24 mph Weather Conditions: overcast Stone Harbor Point – 4:34pm 12 species Species Count Black-bellied Plover 2…
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CAUGHT IN MONHEGAN’S TRAP
CMBO Eco-Travel tour summary September 18-23, 2024 Monhegan Island is a small bump in the ocean (1.7 miles long and 0.7 miles wide), twelve miles off the mid-coast of Maine,…
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 1, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Alan & Robin Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Exceptional morning of birding with pockets of warblers at various locations, kingfishers putting on a show over…
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Birding the Meadows – September 30, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Barry Hershfeld Leaders Group 2: Bill & MJ Roache, Holly Lemieux Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Group 1 42 species Species Count Canada Goose…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – September 29, 2024
Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, Pam Hubert Temp: 68° F Winds: SE 9 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy The birding highlight this morning was seeing four Cooper’s…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – September 28, 2024
Leaders (group 1): Kathy & Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders (group 2): Jackie & Keith Parker, Alan Crawford Temp: 71° F Winds: SE 4 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy with light…
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A Meadows Afternoon – September 27, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Jackie & Keith Parker Leaders Group 2: Alan & Robin Crawford, Pam Hubert Temp: 73° F Winds: 0 mph Weather Conditions: very cloudy with occasional drizzle and…
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Higbee Beach Birding – September 27, 2024
Leaders (group 1): Chris Marks, Jackie & Keith Parker, Barry Hershfeld Leaders (group 2): Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Quiet morning but nice birds from…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 26, 2024
Leaders: Brian Moscatello, Pam Hubert, John McElroy Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 34 species Species Count Canada Goose 9 Mute Swan 28 Northern Shoveler 6 Mallard 15 Green-winged Teal 1 Spotted…
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 26, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Alan & Robin Crawford Leaders Group 2: Jackie & Keith Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 70° F Winds: 0 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy, light breeze. Group 1…
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Migration at the Point – September 25, 2024
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Holly Lemieux Temp: 69° F Winds: ESE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: overcast 53 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 5 Blue-winged Teal 11…
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Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – September 24, 2024
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Sharon Meeker Temp: 68°F Winds: E 14-19 mph Weather Conditions: overcast Stone Harbor Point – 5:00pm 13 species Species Count Black-bellied Plover 3 Semipalmated Plover…
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 24, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Alan & Robin Crawford, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 68° F Winds: ENE 8 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 39 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 6 Mourning…
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Birding the Meadows – September 23, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Bill Boyle, Bill & MJ Roache Leaders Group 2: Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 64° F Winds: Weather Conditions: A pleasant, partly cloudy morning, with a light…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – September 22, 2024
Leaders: Alan Crawford, Pam Hubert, Barry Hershfeld, Temp: 67° – 75° F Winds: Weather Conditions: a light breeze, but the clouds gave way to sun by the end of the…
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Fall Migration Cruise on the Osprey – September 21, 2024
Leaders: Capt. Bob, Jackie Parker, Patty Domm Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Astronomical high tide pushed the shorebirds up to the edge of the marsh, providing good looks. 42 species Species…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – September 21, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Pam Hubert Temp: 71° F Winds: NNE 7 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 48 species Species Count Mute Swan 16 Blue-winged Teal 30 Mallard 24…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – September 21, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Keith & Jackie Parker, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 80 Wood Duck 8 Mallard 12 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2…
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A Meadows Afternoon – September 20, 2024
Leaders: Alan & Robin Crawford, Keith & Jackie Parker, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 38 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Blue-winged Teal 1 Mallard 18 American Black Duck…
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Higbee Beach Birding – September 20, 2024
Leaders: Chris Marks, Keith & Jackie Parker, Dennis McKane, Holly Lemieux, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 34 species Species Count Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Laughing Gull 4…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 19, 2024
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, John McElroy, Dennis McKane Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Amazing morning of migration in Cape May Point today! It took us over an hour to walk the dune…
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Migration at the Point – September 18, 2024
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, Tom Hardcastle Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Turned out to be a great morning even with the rain! Great looks at brown pelicans, ruddy turnstone, royal…
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Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 18, 2024
Leaders: Alan Crawford, Keith Parker Temp: 76° F Winds: Weather Conditions: Very windy and cloudy with occasional fog and “scotch mist” rain Water levels finally back up after prior night’s…
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Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 17, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 72° F Winds: ENE 12 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Warblers were tough to find but Sharp-shinned Hawks, Osprey and other raptors had us…
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Birding the Meadows – September 16, 2024
Leaders: Bill & MJ Roache, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld, Carrie Bell Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 45 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 2 Mourning Dove 7 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – September 15, 2024
Leaders: Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, Pam Hubert, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 70° F Winds: NE 8 mph Weather Conditions: sunny, very breezy 31 species Species Count Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 25…
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – September 14, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Pam Hubert Temp: 75° F Winds: NE 8 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Season opener of CMBO’s Hawks, Trails and Beach walk. Highlights for adults…
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – September 14, 2024
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon, Carrie Bell, Holly Lemieux Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: The first Fall Migrants at Rea Farm CMBO walk for 2024 began with reduced visibility due to…
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A Meadows Afternoon – September 13, 2024
Leaders: Jackie & Keith Parker, Pam Hubert, Alan Crawford Temp: 78° F Winds: NE 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: sunny and warm, light to moderate breeze 26 species Species Count Canada…
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Higbee Beach Birding – September 13, 2024
Leaders Group 1: Mary Watkins, Jackie & Keith Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders Group 2: Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Dennis McKane Temp: 72° F Winds: NE 3-5 mph Weather…
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EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 12, 2024
Leaders: Dave & Lynn Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon, Dennis McKane Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Eagles and Merlin and Kestrels. And Little Blue Heron, oh my! 47 species Species Count Canada Goose…