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World Series of Birding Team Recap – Birdin’ with Glorious Purpose

Birding the Meadows – June 3, 2024

Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Ruth Bergstrom, Mary Jane Roache, Holly Lemieux, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count Canada Goose 15 Mallard 13 Black…

Spring Birding at Garrett Family Preserve – June 1, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly Lemieux, Mark Lemieux Temp: 62°F Winds: W 7 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Prairie Warbler was the bird of the day at Garrett…

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – May 31, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 70°F Winds: S 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: clear 27 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Mallard 12 American Black Duck 1 Rock…

Bird Walk for all People – May 25, 2024

Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Paul Shaw Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 47 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 10 Gadwall 1 Mallard 2 Mourning Dove 3 Chimney Swift…

Spring Birding at Garrett Family Preserve – May 25, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly Lemieux, Mark Lemieux, Pam Hubert Temp: 78°F Winds:   SSE 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Most of the breeders were sitting up…

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – May 24, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 78°F Winds:   SSE 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 26 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mallard 6 American Black…

Higbee Beach Birding – May 24, 2024

Leaders (group 1): Adehl Schwaderer, Lynn Pollard, Dennis McKane Leaders (group 2): Dave Pollard, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Warm, cloudy, occasional light drizzle. Walk…

Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 23, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe, John McElroy, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 77°F Winds: ENE 6 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy with some rain Heislerville – 1:24pm 23 species…

Birds of Belleplain – May 23, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Bert Hixon, Guy Moody, Ian Moody Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mourning Dove 5 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1…

Birds of Nummy Island – May 22, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Lise Hardcastle, Tom Hardcastle, Holly Lemieux Temp: 75°F Winds: SSE 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:31pm 30 species Species Count Black…

Migration at the Point – May 22, 2024

Leaders: Chris marks, Brian Moscatello, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Brant 1 Canada Goose 6 Mute Swan 5 Mallard 3 Surf Scoter 6 White-winged Scoter…

E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 21, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Alan & Robin Crawford, Pam Hubert Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 55 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)  6 Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)  2 Mallard…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 21, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Chris and Gerry Dewaghe, Guy Moody Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: After a foggy start we had great looks at Acadian Flycatcher, Hooded Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler,…

Birding the Meadows – May 20, 2024

Leaders: Bill Boyle, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Barry Hershfeld, Pam Hubert, Carrie Bell Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 6 Surf…

Cape May Spring Festival – Sunday May 19, 2024

Leaders Choice Trolley Trip: 6:30am-9:30am Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Barb Bassett Dennis Creek WMA–Conswell Road – 6:56am 16 species Species Count Laughing Gull 30 White Ibis 15 Glossy Ibis…

Cape May Spring Festival – Saturday May 18, 2024

Shorebird Express (Bayshore) Trolley Trip: 5:30am-9:00am Leader: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Reed’s Beach and Road – 6:12am 21 species Species Count Mourning Dove 2 Short-billed Dowitcher 2 Spotted Sandpiper 3…

Cape May Spring Festival – Friday May 17, 2024

Songbird Extravaganza in Belleplain State Forest: 4:30am-9:30am Leaders: Barb Bassett, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Belleplain State Park: HQ Office Henkensifkin Rd – 5:40am 18 species Species Count Mourning Dove 1…

Migration at the Point – May 15, 2024

Leaders: Brett Ewald, Brian Moscatello, Pam Hubert Temp: 53°F Winds:   E 15-20mph Weather Conditions: heavy rain/overcast 48 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 1 Mallard 3 Surf Scoter…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 14, 2024

Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: Challenging morning with road paving being done in the park. Birds were generally quiet. Great long looks…

Birding the Meadows – May 13, 2024

Leaders Group 1:  Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Pam Hubert Leaders Group 2: Alan Crawford, John McElroy, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 50° F Winds:  5-10 mph Weather Conditions: sunny and breezy Group…

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – May 10, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Shaun Bamford, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe., Dennis McKane Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 16 Canada Goose 14 Mallard 4 American Black Duck…

Higbee Beach Birding – May 10, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon, Holly Lemieux, Dennis McKane, Kristal Stahler Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 40 species Species Count Mallard 5 Mourning Dove 2 Black-bellied Plover 3 Laughing…

Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 9, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bert Hixon, John McElroy, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 64°F Winds: ENE 6 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Heislerville – 1:26pm 25 species Species Count Canada Goose 7…

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Birds of Nummy Island – May 8, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld, Kristal Stahler Temp: 77°F Winds: SW 8-10 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 4:34pm 23 species Species Count American Oystercatcher…

Migration at the Point – May 8, 2024

Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Brian Moscatello, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 65°F Winds: Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 55 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 4 Mallard 1 Black Scoter…

Exploring Cumberland – May 8, 2024

Leaders: Mary Watkins, Shaun Bamford, Cindy Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: Foggy start, but once that burned off, wonderful day of birding. Great encounter with yellow-breasted chat, indigo…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 7, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Gerry and Chris Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Yellow-billed cuckoos everywhere! Great long looks at preening Prothonotary Warbler, and finally, Indigo Buntings! Belleplain…

E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 7, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Alan and Robin Crawford, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 69°F Winds:   E 12mph Weather Conditions: foggy Finally, a great morning for warblers, with a “baker’s dozen” species in the…

Birding the Meadows – May 6, 2024

Leaders Group 1:  Karen Thompson, John McElroy Leaders Group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Group 1 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 2…

Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – May 5, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: 54°F Winds:   E 12mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Warbler-Neck Season has officially begun! We had a nice mixed flock back on the wetwoods trail which…

Bird Walk for all People – May 4, 2024

Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 29 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 14 Mallard 4 Black Scoter 20 American Oystercatcher 7 Laughing Gull 15…

Spring Birding at the Garrett Family Preserve – May 4, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 50°F Winds:   E 13mph Weather Conditions: cloudy The Yellow-breasted Chats are back on territory at the Garrett Preserve with at…

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Belleplain Hotspots – May 4, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 52°F Winds: ENE 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Belleplain SF – 7:17am 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Wild Turkey 2 Mourning Dove…

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – May 3, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 53°F Winds:   ENE 18-27mph Weather Conditions: overcast. 23 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning Dove 2 Clapper Rail…

Higbee Beach Birding – May 3, 2024

Leaders (group 1): Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard Leaders (group 2): Jackie Parker, Barry Hershfeld, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford Temp: 52° F Winds:  ESE 10-20 mph Weather Conditions: Sunny…

Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 2, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, John McElroy, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 77°F Winds: WSW 10 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Heislerville WMA – 1:29pm 26 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mute…

Exploring Cumberland – May 1, 2024

Leaders: Mary Watkins, Shaun Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 55°F Winds:   N 5-8mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy Quiet start developing into a very rewarding trip! Highlights included Red-headed Woodpecker,…

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Birds of Nummy Island – May 1, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 65°F Winds: SSE 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:30pm 29 species Species Count Black Scoter 5 Mourning Dove 2 American…

Migration at the Point – May 1, 2024

Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Brian Moscatello Temp: 55°F Winds:   N 5-8mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 57 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 4 Mallard 1 Surf Scoter…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 30, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Sharon Meeker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm, breezy. Lots of birdsong…. lots of leaves! Sumner Ave Spray Fields– 7:22am 14 species Species…

E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 30, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Glorious, warm morning in the beautiful backyard habitat at Cape May Bird Observatory’s Northwood Center. Participants were treated to looks at…

Birding the Meadows – April 29, 2024

Leaders: Karen Thompson, Brian Moscatello, MJ Roache, John McElroy, Barry Hershfeld  Temp:  Winds:   Weather Conditions:  43 species  Species  Count  Canada Goose  2  Mute Swan  2  Gadwall  4  Mallard  14  Black…

Exploring Atlantic County – April 28, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins  Temp: 62°F  Winds:  SW 3-5 mph  Weather Conditions: overcast to clear  47 species  Species  Count  Canada Goose  4  Mourning Dove  6  Ruby-throated Hummingbird  1  Greater…

Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 28, 2024

Leaders: Alan Crawford and Bernie Hodgdon, assisted by Win Shafer.  Temp: 55 °F  Winds:  Weather Conditions: calm winds, but very cloudy yielding to overcast.  40 species  Species  Count  Canada Goose  4 …

Bird Walk for all People – April 27, 2024

Leaders:  Dave & Lynn Pollard, Holly Lemieux, Dennis McKane  Temp: Winds:   Weather Conditions: 27 species  Species  Count  Canada Goose  6  Mute Swan  12  Mallard  6  Wild Turkey  1  American Oystercatcher …

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – April 26, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Cindy Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 55°F Winds:   ESE 10-12mph Weather Conditions: clear 27 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 8 Canada Goose 10 Mallard 2 American Black Duck…

Shorebirds at Heislerville – April 25, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Heislerville WMA: North impoundment– 1:30pm 14 species Species Count American Black Duck 2 Killdeer 2 Short-billed Dowitcher 4 Greater…

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Birds of Belleplain – April 25, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Shaun Bamford, Barry Hershfeld, Lynn & Dave Pollard Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: Despite cold temperatures and a NE wind coming off the Atlantic Ocean, participants in today’s…

Migration at the Point – April 24, 2024

Leaders: Brett Ewald, Mary Watkins, Kristal Stahler Temp: 50°F Winds:   SW 2-5mph Weather Conditions: overcast 46 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 6 Surf Scoter 12 White-winged Scoter…

E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 23, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Jackie Parker, Keith Parker Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 4 Mourning Dove 4 Chimney Swift 7 Laughing…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 23, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Sharon Meeker, Carrie Bell Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Belleplain SF: HQ & Henkensifkin Rd – 7:30am 9 species Species Count Mourning Dove 2…

Birding the Meadows – April 22, 2024

Leaders: Brian Moscatello, MJ Roache, John McElroy, Alan Crawford, Lise & Tom Hardcastle Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Gadwall 2 Green-winged Teal 2 Mourning…

Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 21, 2024

Leaders: Ruth Bergstrom, Sharon Meeker Temp: 57°F Winds:   ENE 7mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mallard 3 Mourning Dove 6 Virginia Rail 1 Killdeer 1…

Birds of Peaslee WMA – April 21, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 50°F Winds: WSW 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Weatherby Rd: Tarkiln Pond & vicinity– 7:22am 35 species Species Count Canada Goose…

Birding Cape May Point – April 20, 2024

Leaders: Jackie Parker, Keith Parker, MJ Roache, Dennis McKane Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 8 Mallard 2 Mourning Dove 4 American Coot…

Birding the Ocean City Rookery – April 19, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Chris and Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 55°F Winds:   E 10-15mph Weather Conditions: overcast. 24 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 40 Canada Goose 8 Mallard 4 Black…

Higbee Beach Birding – April 19, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Adehl Schwaderer, Bernie Hodgdon, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 43 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mallard 3 Common Eider 1 Black Scoter 4 Red-breasted Merganser…

Shorebirds at Heislerville – April 18, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 58°F Winds: NNE 12 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy  Heislerville WMA – 1:31pm 32 species Species Count Canada…

Birds of Nummy Island – April 17, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 57°F Winds: SE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: overcast  Stone Harbor Point – 4:31pm 21 species Species Count Black Scoter 4 Bufflehead 1…

Migration at the Point – April 17, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks Mary Watkins Kristal Stahler Temp: 60°F Winds:   S 1-3mph Weather Conditions: sunny 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 4 Mallard 2 Black Scoter 45…

EZ Birding at Northwood – April 16, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Dave and Lynn Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 64°F Winds:   N 6mph Weather Conditions: sunny 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 1 Mallard 4 Mourning…

Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 16, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford and Mary Watkins Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: Very interesting event with beautiful weather and quality birds. Best hits included Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, Pileated Woodpecker, and several warbler…

Birding the Meadows – April 15, 2024

Leaders: Jackie Parker, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy, Alan Crawford Temp: 55-63°F Winds: Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy to partly sunny, light breeze, generally pleasant conditions 40 species Species Count…

Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 14, 2024

Leaders:  Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 64°F Winds:   SW 13mph Weather Conditions: sunny 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Mallard 4 Mourning Dove 4 Killdeer 1 Laughing Gull 15…

Birding Cape May Point – April 13, 2024

Leaders:  Dave & Lynn Pollard, Dennis K Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: very windy 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mute Swan 8 Blue-winged Teal 2 Gadwall 5 Mallard 10…

Higbee Beach Birding – April 12, 2024

Leaders:  Dave & Lynn Pollard, Barry Hershfeld. Temp:  Winds: Weather Conditions: 33 species Species Count Mute Swan 1 Wood Duck 1 Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 3 Greater Yellowlegs 1 Laughing…

Birds of Nummy Island – April 10, 2024

Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 66°F Winds: S 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: clear  Stone Harbor Point – 4:26pm 25 species Species Count Brant 6 Bufflehead 3 Mourning…

Migration at the Point – April 10, 2024

Leaders:  Brett Ewald, Kristal Stahler Temp: 54°F Winds:   5-8 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy, light wind 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 10 American Wigeon 1 Mallard…

Birding the Meadows – April 8, 2024

Leaders:  Brian Moscatello, Ruth Bergstrom, Sharon Meeker, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 49°F Winds:  SSW 4 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 3 Northern Shoveler…

Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 7, 2024

Leaders:  Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 45°F Winds:  N 5 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s are among the group of tiny birds with giant voices;…

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Birding Cape May Point – April 6, 2024

Leaders:  Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Alan Crawford, Pam Hubert Temp: 43°F Winds:  NW 14 mph Weather Conditions: sunny The first of the Purple Martins have returned to their nest boxes…

Migration at the Point – April 3, 2024

Leaders:  Brett Ewald Temp: 50°F Winds:  E 20-25 mph Weather Conditions: light rain 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 6 Wood Duck 1 Gadwall 3 American Wigeon…

Birding Cape May Point – March 30, 2024

Leaders:  Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: 48°F Winds:  NW 12 mph Weather Conditions: sunny This morning’s walk was bright with the promise of Springtime. Tree Swallows were vying to check…

Birding the Meadows – March 25, 2024

Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy, Holly Lemieux Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 2 Blue-winged Teal 6 Northern Shoveler…

Birding Cape May Point – March 23, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 54°F Winds: NE 12mph Weather Conditions: rain Needless to say, it was a wet morning for a bird walk. But the recently…

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Birding the Meadows – March 18, 2024

Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy, Holly Lemieux Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 2 Blue-winged Teal 6 Gadwall 12…

Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 17, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 56°F Winds: SW 7-12 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy  Glades Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:00am 21 species Species Count…

Birding Cape May Point – March 16, 2024

Leaders: Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld, Carrie Bell Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 46 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 14 Blue-winged Teal 2 Northern Shoveler 6 Gadwall…

Birding Cape May Point – March 9, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 42°F Winds: NE 15mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Most of the action during this morning’s walk at the State Park was over the…

Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – March 3, 2024

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Mary Watkins, BJ Pinnock, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 60°F Winds: WSW 3mph Weather Conditions: Beautiful weather! Amazing careful count of 8 northern harriers! 2 great horned owls calling,…

Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – February 25, 2024

Leaders: Mary Watkins, BJ Pinnock, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 37°F Winds: SSW 5mph Weather Conditions: clear 20 species Species Count Canada Goose 24 Gadwall 2 American Black Duck 20 Green-winged Teal…

Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – February 18, 2024

Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 28°F Winds: SW 8-10 mph Weather Conditions: clear  Glades Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:32am 15 species Species Count American Black Duck…

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Birding Cape May Point – February 10, 2024

Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 44°F Winds: SE 8mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Diving Northern Gannets, Common and Red-throated Loons, and Surf and Black Scoters were fairly close…

New Jersey Audubon Eco-Travel: Minnesota in Winter-January 25-30, 2024 with Scott Barnes and Tom Reed

Our group enjoying Superior National Forest on a beautiful snowy morning. Photo by Scott Barnes.   By Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist Traveling north to the cold snowy shores of Lake…