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  • Migration at the Point – May 25, 2022

    May 26, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Emily Miller Temp: 60° F Winds: E 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 48 species Species Count Mute Swan 3 Mallard 2 Surf…

  • Birding the Meadows – May 23, 2022

    May 24, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 63° F Winds:  5-8 mph Weather Conditions: sun and clouds…

  • Cape May Spring Festival – Sunday, May 22, 2022

    May 24, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders Choice Trolley Trip: 6:30am-9:30am Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Dennis Creek WMA/Coswell Rd – 7:03am 30 species Species Count Mourning Dove 3 Clapper Rail 6 Black-bellied Plover 1 Semipalmated…

  • Cape May Spring Festival – Saturday, May 21, 2022

    May 24, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Songbird Extravaganza in Belleplain State Forest: 5:30am-9:00am Leaders Group 1: Chris Marks, Beth Freiday 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 14 Mourning Dove 6 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 Eastern Whip-poor-will 2…

  • Cape May Spring Festival – Friday, May 20, 2022

    May 24, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Songbird Extravaganza in Belleplain State Forest: 5:30am-9:00am Leaders Group 1: Chris Marks, Paul Shaw 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Mourning Dove 6 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 Eastern Whip-poor-will 3…

  • Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 19, 2022

    May 21, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 75° F Winds:  SW 10-12 mph Weather Conditions: clear Heislerville WMA: main pool – 1:29pm 30 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Bufflehead 1…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – May 18, 2022

    May 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Cindy Bamford Temp: 67° F Winds:  W 8-10 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Nummy Island – 4:41pm 22 species Species Count Mourning Dove 4 Clapper…

  • Exploring Cumberland – May 18, 2022

    May 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Guy Moody, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds:  3-5mph Weather Conditions: sunny Excellent views of Scarlet Tanager.  Good shorebird variety.  FIVE COMMON RAVENS!  Two adult with 3 begging young.…

  • Migration at the Point – May 18, 2022

    May 18, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 67° F Winds: NW 10 mph Weather Conditions: clear 40 species Species Count Mute Swan 4 Surf Scoter 3 Black Scoter 10…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 17, 2022

    May 18, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 63° F Winds:  3-5 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 38 species Species Count Mute Swan 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning Dove 6 Chimney…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 17, 2022

    May 18, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Guy Moody Temp: Winds:  0 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 9 Mourning Dove 4 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1…

  • Birding the Meadows – May 16, 2022

    May 16, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 7:30am Group 45 species Species Count Canada…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – May 13, 2022

    May 14, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 53° F Winds:  ENE 15-25 mph Weather Conditions: overcast 50 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 2 Gadwall…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – May 13, 2022

    May 14, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Mary Watkins, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 62° F Winds:  E 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: overcast…

  • Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 12, 2022

    May 13, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 69° F Winds:  NNE 5-10mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Heislerville WMA – 1:29pm 25 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mute Swan…

  • Birds of Belleplain State Forest – May 12, 2022

    May 12, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Guy Moody Temp: 53° F Winds:  ENE 15-25 mph Weather Conditions: overcast 63 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Wild Turkey 3 Mourning…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – May 11, 2022

    May 12, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Alan Crawford Temp: 56° F Winds:  NE 10-23mph Weather Conditions: overcast Nummy Island – 4:54pm 25 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 85 Canada Goose 12…

  • Exploring Cumberland – May 11, 2022

    May 12, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: sunny Excellent views of summer tanager…last minute fly-in of Common Raven. Maurice River Bridge – 7:30am 14 species Species…

  • Migration at the Point – May 11, 2022

    May 12, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Emily Miller Temp: 55° F Winds:  ENE 15-25 mph Weather Conditions: partly sunny 50 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 2 Surf Scoter 2…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 10, 2022

    May 11, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 55° F Winds:  NE 15-25 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 41 species Species Count Mute Swan 3 Mallard 4 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 10, 2022

    May 11, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 51 species Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3 Semipalmated Plover 15 Killdeer 2 Laughing…

  • Birding the Meadows – May 9, 2022

    May 10, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, MJ Roach, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 46° F Winds:  NE 15-23mph Weather Conditions: clear What a day!…

  • CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Mid-Late April Summary

    May 9, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May SpringwatchNJ AudubonSeasonal ResearchView From The Cape

      Tree Swallows battle the wind and cold at Cape May Point on April 28th. Where did they come from and where are they going–especially the ones that crossed the…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – May 6, 2022

    May 7, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 2 Gadwall 4 Mallard 8 Rock Pigeon (Feral…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – May 6, 2022

    May 7, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Mary Watkins, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 62° F Winds:  NW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear…

  • Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 5, 2022

    May 6, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 71° F Winds:  NW 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: clear 34 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mute Swan 1 American…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – May 4, 2022

    May 6, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Cindy Bamford Temp: 62° F Winds:  S 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy Nummy Island: 4:21pm 28 species Species Count Brant 68 Mallard 4 Horned…

  • Exploring Cumberland – May 4, 2022

    May 6, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Maurice River Bridge: 7:30am 7 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2 Laughing Gull 6 Osprey 1…

  • Migration at the Point – May 4, 2022

    May 6, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Emily Miller Temp: 55° F Winds:  E 2-5 mph Weather Conditions: overcast, foggy over the bay 56 species Species Count Mute Swan 3 Mallard 3…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 3, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Cindy Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 55° F Winds:  4 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 57 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Wood Duck 1 Mourning Dove…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 3, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 60° F Winds:  SW 11 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 53 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 5 Mourning Dove 7…

  • Exploring Atlantic County – May 1, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 46° F Winds:  0-2 mph Weather Conditions: clear 47 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mourning Dove 6 Eastern Whip-poor-will 2 Chimney Swift 2…

  • Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – May 1, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Karen Thompson, Mary Jane Roach Temp: 60° F Winds: Weather Conditions: sunny A beautiful sunny day with no wind.  There was lots of bird song and new arrival included…

  • Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – May 1, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 41° F Winds:  SW 11 mph Weather Conditions: 43 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 14 American Black Duck 6 Black Scoter 2…

  • Bird Walk for all People – April 30, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Deb Payson, Mary Jane Roach Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 40 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 15 Mallard 7 Mourning Dove 3 Killdeer…

  • Belleplain Hotspots – April 30, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Ruth Bergstrom, Bert Hixon, BJ Pinnock Temp: 37° F Winds: Weather Conditions: 59 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Wild Turkey 1 Mourning Dove 8 Ruby-throated Hummingbird…

  • Spring Birding at Garrett Family Preserve – April 30, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Dave Pollard, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 1 Mallard 8 Mourning Dove 4 Chimney Swift 8 Willet…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – April 29, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Jackie Parker, Mary Jane Roach, Lynn Pollard, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 50 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 3 Blue-winged Teal 2 Northern…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – April 29, 2022

    May 3, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Mary Watkins, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 62° F Winds:  NW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear…

  • Birds of Belleplain State Forest – April 28, 2022

    April 28, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 37° – 45° F Winds:  NW 18-30 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Wild Turkey 2 Mourning…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – April 27, 2022

    April 28, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Cindy Bamford Temp: 56° F Winds:  WNW 18-30 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 26 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 80 American Black Duck 4 Mourning…

  • Migration at the Point – April 27, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Emily MIller Temp: 53° F Winds:  NW 15-20 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mute Swan 15 Mallard…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 26, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 57° F Winds:  S 4-6 mph Weather Conditions: hazy 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 3 Mallard 5 Mourning Dove 3…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 26, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Cindy Bamford Temp: Winds:  4-6 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Warm and cloudy but dry.  Great looks at pine and yellow throated warblers, as…

  • Birding the Meadows – April 25, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Karen Thompson, Jackie Parker Temp: 55° F Winds:  ENE 8-13 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Cold blustery morning. Several Soras made an appearance, including two who erupted from the…

  • Birds of Peaslee – April 24, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 63° F Winds:  0-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear Belleplain State Forest – HQ building: 6:55am 12 species Species Count Mourning Dove 2…

  • Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 24, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 58° F Winds:  SE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Yellow-rumped Warblers, which have been around all winter, have just started to sing…

  • Belleplain Hotspots – April 23, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Ruth Bergstrom, Bert Hixon, BJ Pinnock Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Wild Turkey 3 Mourning Dove 8 Laughing Gull 150 Ring-billed…

  • Birding Cape May Point – April 23, 2022

    April 27, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: 55° F Winds:  ENE 8 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy The warblers we’re all so eagerly awaiting are gradually showing up. Today we had five…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – April 22, 2022

    April 23, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 2 Blue-winged Teal 8 Northern Shoveler 2 Gadwall…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – April 22, 2022

    April 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins Temp: 62° F Winds:  NW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear…

  • Shorebirds at Heislerville – April 21, 2022

    April 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 61° F Winds:   SSE 12-17 mph Weather Conditions: overcast Heislerville WMA – 1:26pm 34 species Species Count Canada Goose 11 Mute Swan…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – April 20, 2022

    April 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Cindy Bamford Temp: 61° F Winds:   NW 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: clear 28 species Species Count Brant 150 American Black Duck 6 Red-breasted Merganser 8…

  • Cape May Springwatch: Early-Mid April Summary

    April 21, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May SpringwatchNJ AudubonSeasonal ResearchView From The Cape

    Cover Photo: Yellow-throated Warbler is a low-density migrant at Cape Island during spring and fall, and always makes for an exciting find at the Springwatch. This one spent a few…

  • Migration at the Point – April 20, 2022

    April 20, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Emily Miller Temp: 45° F Winds:   NW 20-25 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 1 Mallard…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 19, 2022

    April 20, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 44° F Winds:   W 20-25 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Very windy and chilly making for challenging birding! Most birds identified by…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 19, 2022

    April 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 44° F Winds:   W 20-25 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 2 Mourning Dove 3 Laughing…

  • Birding the Meadows – April 18, 2022

    April 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Karen Thompson, Jackie Parker Temp: 45° F Winds:   E 15-19 mph Weather Conditions: Cloudy First Least Sandpiper of the season, and Common Yellowthroats singing on territory. American Oystercatcher #38…

  • Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 17, 2022

    April 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 48° F Winds:   NW 15 mph Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny The smattering of warblers we had at Cox Hall Creek was dominated…

  • Bird Walk for all People – April 16, 2022

    April 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Deb Payson Temp: 63° F Winds:   15-20 mph Weather Conditions: 29 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 24 Mallard 8 Mourning Dove 2…

  • Birding Cape May Point – April 16, 2022

    April 19, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 57° F Winds:  SSW 18 mph Weather Conditions: Hazy, high clouds There were a lot of birds over the water this morning,…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – April 15, 2022

    April 16, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Jackie Parker, Alan Crawford, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Chris and Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 53° F Winds: Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 40 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – April 15, 2022

    April 16, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am): Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 61° F Winds:  W 2-4 mph Weather Conditions: clear 7:30am Group 35 species Species Count Mallard 4 Mourning Dove 4 Laughing…

  • Migration at the Point – April 13, 2022

    April 15, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Emily Miller Temp: 64° F Winds:  light winds Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 46 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 2 Mallard…

  • Birds of Nummy Island – April 13, 2022

    April 14, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Cindy Bamford Temp: 64° F Winds:  S 10-12 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Nummy Island: 4:39pm 23 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 150 Bufflehead 3…

  • E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 12, 2022

    April 13, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Dave and Lynn Pollard Temp: 55° F Winds:  NW 15 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mallard 4 Hooded Merganser 1 Mourning Dove…

  • Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 12, 2022

    April 13, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Cindy Bamford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: cloudy Cloudy morning, fairly quiet. Good viewing of Yellow-throated Warblers. A 10-minute lesson in the call of…

  • Birding the Meadows – April 11, 2022

    April 13, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson Temp: 45°- 50° F Winds:  0-2 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Incredible Bald Eagle show with two young birds interacting in the air and several adults.…

  • Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – April 10, 2022

    April 10, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 46° F Winds:  NW 15 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 30 species Species Count Gadwall 4 Mallard 8 American Black Duck 6 Green-winged Teal…

  • Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 10, 2022

    April 10, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: 44° F Winds:  NW 12 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy Northern Flickers were abundant on this morning’s Cox Hall Creek WMA walk. A moustached…

  • A Meadows Afternoon – April 8, 2022

    April 9, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Jackie Parker, Mary Watkins, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 6 Blue-winged Teal 12 Northern Shoveler 8 Gadwall…

  • Higbee Beach Birding – April 8, 2022

    April 8, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders (7:30am): Kathy Horn, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders (7:45am): Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins. Temp: 48° – 55° F Winds:  W 10 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Higbee was alive this…

  • Birding the Meadows – April 4, 2022

    April 5, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins. Temp: 42° – 47° F Winds:  NW 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Osprey are back on their nesting platform, and the Kildeer are…

  • Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 3, 2022

    April 5, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 48° F Winds:  W 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy with occasional light rain CHC WMA provides good habitat for migrating songbirds to…

  • Birding Cape May Point – April 2, 2022

    April 5, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 41° F Winds:  NW 12 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Despite a brisk breeze, signs of spring were everywhere during this morning’s walk.…

  • CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Mid-Late March Summary

    April 5, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May SpringwatchNJ AudubonSeasonal ResearchView From The Cape

  • Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 26, 2022

    March 29, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Tony Klock Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: windy and cold! Glades Wildlife Refuge-Turkey Pt: 8:00am 17 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 American Black Duck 6…

  • Birding Cape May Point – March 26, 2022

    March 26, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 50° F Winds:  W 5-15 mph Weather Conditions: Cloudy We had great looks at Field Sparrows and Tree Swallows along the dunes…

  • Birding the Meadows – March 21, 2022

    March 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 16 Mute Swan 2 Blue-winged Teal 4 Northern Shoveler 10 Gadwall 18 Mallard 18 American…

  • Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 20, 2022

    March 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 58° F Winds:  W 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: Clear Glades Wildlife Refuge – Turkey Point: 8:30am 22 species Species Count American Black Duck 12…

  • Poor Man’s Pelagic – March 19, 2022

    March 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Brett Ewald, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford Temp: 50’s – 70’s Winds:  SW 15-25 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal: 12:45pm 15 species Species Count Mallard…

  • Birding Cape May Point – March 19, 2022

    March 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 28 species Canada Goose  4 Mute Swan  6 Northern Shoveler  10 Gadwall  3 Mallard  8 Green-winged Teal  4 Surf Scoter  15…

  • CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Early March Summary

    March 15, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May SpringwatchNJ AudubonSeasonal ResearchView From The Cape

  • Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – March 13, 2022

    March 15, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, BJ Pinnock Temp: 37° F Winds:  SW 12 mph Weather Conditions: 19 species Species Count Canada Goose 24 Mallard 4 American Black Duck…

  • Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – March 13, 2022

    March 14, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom, Eileen Mathers Temp: 27° F Winds:  NW 23 mph Weather Conditions: 29 species Species Count Canada Goose 26 Gadwall 4 American Wigeon 1 Mallard 4…

  • Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – March 6, 2022

    March 8, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, BJ Pinnock Temp: 65° F Winds:  SW 12 mph Weather Conditions: 17 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mallard 2 Green-winged Teal 30…

  • Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 6, 2022

    March 8, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 61° F Winds:  SW 10-20 mph Weather Conditions: overcast/light rain Glades Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:24am 22 species Species Count Snow…

  • Birding Cape May Point – March 5, 2022

    March 7, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 35 species Canada Goose  6 Mute Swan  8 Northern Shoveler  8 Gadwall  6 Mallard  8 American Black Duck  4 Northern Pintail …

  • Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – February 27, 2022

    February 28, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 21 species Species Count Canada Goose 35 American Black Duck 6 Bufflehead 2 Hooded Merganser 4 Mourning Dove 1 Black-bellied Plover…

  • Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – February 27, 2022

    February 28, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 37° F Winds:  W 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Glades Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:04am 6 species Species Count American…

  • Birding the Barrier Islands – February 26, 2022

    February 28, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave and Lynn Pollard Temp: 36° F Winds:  W 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: fair Stone Harbor Point – 1:12pm 14 species Species Count Long-tailed Duck 23 Ruddy…

  • Birding Cape May Point – February 26, 2022

    February 26, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: 30° F Winds:  N 9 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy We were interrupted in our duck-watching this morning by an American Bittern flying in…

  • Birding Cape May Point – February 19, 2022

    February 22, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Roger Horn, Kathy Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 34° F Winds:  NW 15 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy I don’t think I’ve ever seen a group of Tree Swallows perched on…

  • Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – February 13, 2022

    February 16, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 38° F Winds:  NNE 15 mph Weather Conditions: 31 species Species Count Mute Swan 1 American Wigeon 1 Mallard 2 American Black…

  • Longtails in Love – February 12, 2022

    February 16, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Janet Crawford, Steve Weis Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions:   Avalon – 8th St. Jetty: 10:05am 7 species Species Count Black Scoter 1 Long-tailed Duck 11 Ruddy Turnstone…

  • Birding Cape May Point – February 12, 2022

    February 12, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 50° F Winds:  SW 15 mph Weather Conditions: sunny The star of this morning’s walk was undoubtedly the hidden-in-plain-sight American Bittern, standing…

  • Birding Cape May Point – February 5, 2022

    February 8, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 21 species Canada Goose  14 Mute Swan  4 Northern Shoveler  12 Gadwall  16 American Wigeon  4 Mallard  20 American Black Duck …

  • Brigantine and Mott’s Creek – January 23, 2022

    January 25, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Chris Marks, Kyle Chelius, Mary Watkins, Michael McCabe Temp: 37° F Winds:  NE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: clear Edwin B. Forsythe NWR Wildlife Drive– 1:40pm 41 species Species Count…

  • Birding Cape May Point – January 22, 2022

    January 25, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 39 species Canada Goose  30 Mute Swan  2 Northern Shoveler  8 Gadwall  18 American Wigeon  4 Mallard  20 Ring-necked Duck  18…

  • Birding Cape May Point – January 15, 2022

    January 18, 2022 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip ReportsView From The Cape

    Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 34 species Canada Goose  32 Mute Swan  6 Gadwall  20 American Wigeon  6 Mallard  20 Green-winged Teal …

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