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A Meadows Morning – June 30, 2023
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, MJ Roach Temp: 74°F Winds:  SSW 5-8 mph Weather Conditions: clear 35 species Species Count Canada Goose 28 Mallard 45 Mallard x American Black Duck…
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Birds Before Beach – June 27, 2023
Leaders: Brian Moscatello, Shaun Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 71°F Winds:  WSW 10 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 36 species Species Count Mute Swan 4 Mallard 8 Rock Pigeon (Feral…
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Birding the Meadows – June 26, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Mary Watkins, Chris Marks Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Overcast, warm breezes, and humid. Great looks at Yellow-breasted Chat, Indigo Bunting, and several Least Tern chicks, as well…
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Spring Birding at the Garrett Family Preserve – June 24, 2023
Leaders: Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 67°F Winds:   S 7 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy and slight fog It was a lovely morning full of much birdsong. In the parking lot…
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Bird Walk for all People – June 22, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Mary Watkins Temp: 64°F Winds:   E 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: misty rain/fog 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 22 Gadwall 2 Mallard…
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Birds Before Beach – June 20, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 69°F Winds:   ENE 12 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 10 Gadwall 2 Mallard…
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Birding the Meadows – June 19, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Barry Hershfeld, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 69°F Winds:   SE 5 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 40 species Species Count Canada Goose 45 Mallard 50 Mourning Dove 5…
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Spring Birding at Garrett Family Preserve – June 17, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: It’s hard to believe it’s almost summer in NJ and we’re still having these warm – not hot or humid –…
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Bird Walk for all People – June 15, 2023
Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Mary Watkins Temp: 71°F Winds:   W 8-11 mph Weather Conditions: clear 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 22 Mute Swan 18 Gadwall 2…
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Birding the Meadows – June 12, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 68°F Winds:   SSE 12 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy with some rain 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 35 Wood Duck 1 Mallard…
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Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – June 11, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 69°F Winds:   S 7 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 46 species Species Count Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 4 Chimney Swift 3 Clapper Rail…
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Spring Birding at the Garrett Family Preserve – June 10, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 60°F Winds:   ESE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: sunny This morning was one of those perfect late spring days for birding. Sunny and…
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Bird Walk for all People – June 8, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Mary Watkins Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: A little smoky but sun peeking through. Good looks at oystercatchers and black skimmers. 57 species Species Count Canada Goose 12…
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Birding the Meadows – June 5, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 65°F Winds:   NNW 8 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 24 Mute Swan 2 Gadwall 4…
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Bird Walk for all People – June 1, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 65°F Winds:   ENE 10 mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mute Swan 19 Mallard 4 Rock Pigeon (Feral…
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Birding the Meadows – May 29, 2023
Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 7:45am Group 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 7 Mute Swan 5 Mallard 10 Mourning…
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Spring Birding at the Garrett Family Preserve – May 27, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Alan Crawford, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 39 species Species Count Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 2 Chimney Swift 4 Laughing Gull 5 Herring Gull 6 Least…
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Higbee Beach Birding – May 26, 2023
Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Leaders (7:45am) group 2:  Adehl Schwaderer, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 68° F Winds:  W 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear 7:30am Group species 7:45am Group…
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Migration at the Point – May 24, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Alan Crawford Temp: 54°F Winds:   NE 2-5 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 44 species Species Count Mute Swan 11 Mallard 3 Black Scoter…
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Birding the Meadows – May 22, 2023
Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 7:30am Group 45…
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Cape May Spring Festival – Sunday May 21, 2023
Leaders Choice Trolley Trip: 6:30am-9:30am Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Cape Island: Cape May Point – 6:44am 59 species Species Count Mute Swan 6 Mallard 2 Black Scoter 1 Mourning…
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Cape May Spring Festival – Saturday May 20, 2023
Songbird Extravaganza at Belleplain State Forest: 4:30am-9:00am Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, Chris Daly 29 species Species Count Canada Goose 16 Wild Turkey 8 Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1…
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Cape May Spring Festival – Friday May 19, 2023
Songbird Extravaganza in Belleplain State Forest: 4:30am-9:30am Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon Belleplain State Park: HQ Office Henkensifkin Rd – 5:32am 13 species Species Count Downy Woodpecker 1…
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Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 18, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 63°F Winds: ESE 10 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Heislerville WMA – 1:32pm 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan…
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Birds of Nummy Island – May 17, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford Chris Marks Dave Pollard and Lynn Pollard Temp: 61°F Winds: SE 10-12 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:36pm 23 species Species Count Mourning Dove…
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Migration at the Point – May 17, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Brian Moscatello Temp: 63°F Winds:   N 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: partly sunny 55 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 11 Mallard 1 Black…
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Shorebirds on the Bay – May 16, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Ruth Bergstrom, Guy Moody Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Reed’s Beach Road – 8:37am 19 species Species Count Ruddy Turnstone 5 Red Knot 7 Least Sandpiper 1 Semipalmated…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 16, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, and Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Â Â 1 Weather Conditions: Mostly birding by ear, but nice looks at Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebird, and quick look at Yellow-…
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E-Z Birding at Northwood – May 16, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Bert Hixon Temp: 55°F Winds:   1-5 mph Weather Conditions: somewhat hazy 36 species Species Count Mute Swan 9 Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 10 Chimney Swift…
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Birding the Meadows – May 15, 2023
Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 7:30am Group 38…
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Higbee Beach Birding – May 12, 2023
Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Jackie Parker, Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Â Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, Mary Jane Roache Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 7:30am Group 44…
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Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 11, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom, Guy and Susan Moody Temp: 73°F Winds: SSW 8-12 mph Weather Conditions: clear Heislerville WMA – 1:28pm 28 species Species Count…
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Birds of Nummy Island – May 10, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 63°F Winds: S 10-12 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:24pm 31 species Species Count Mallard 2 Mourning…
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Migration at the Point – May 10, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Brian Moscatello Temp: 55°F Winds: Weather Conditions: clear, calm 55 species Species Count Mute Swan 13 Mallard 3 Mourning Dove 5 Chimney Swift 26 American…
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Exploring Cumberland – May 10, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Shaun Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon and Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny, dry, cool. Finally, the Barn Swallows are back under the bridge! Maurice River Bridge –…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 9, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: warming weather with occasional sunny breaks Lots of birdsong! Highlights include 2 common ravens gathering…
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Birding the Meadows – May 8, 2023
Leaders (7:30am) group 1: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Leaders (7:45am) group 2: Bill Roach, Mary Jane Roach, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: sunny 7:30am Group…
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Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – May 7, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 60°F Winds:  WSW 10 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny. 52 species Species Count Mallard 4 Mourning Dove 5 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 Sanderling…
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Above par birding at Cox Hall Creek WMA – May 7, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Barry Hershfeld, Alan Crawford Temp: 60°F Winds:  W 9 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny. Cox Hall Creek WMA was the place to be this morning! After…
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Bird Walk for all People – May 6, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, MJ Roache, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: sunny 30 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 10 Mallard 2 Chimney Swift 6 American…
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Spring Birding at the Garrett Family Preserve – May 6, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld, Sharon Meeker Temp: 48°F Winds:  N 8 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Finally, a warm, sunny, windless morning, the better to see…
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Belleplain Hotspots – May 6, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 48°- 64°F Winds:  NW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear, early fog. 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Wild Turkey 2 Mourning Dove 2…
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Higbee Beach Birding – May 5, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Jackie Parker, Barry Hershfeld, Sharon Meeker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: mostly sunny. 45 species Species Count Mallard 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated…
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Shorebirds at Heislerville – May 4, 223
Leaders: Shaun Bamford Chris Marks Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 56°F Winds: N 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: overcast. Heislerville WMA – 1:28pm 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 American Black Duck…
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Birds of Belleplain – May 4, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Barry Hershfeld, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 44°F Winds:  WNW 9 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny. 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 12 Mourning Dove 1 Spotted Sandpiper 1…
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Birds of Nummy Island – May 3, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford Chris Marks Chris and Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 55°F Winds:  WNW 8-10 mph Weather Conditions: overcast. 23 species Species Count Clapper Rail (Atlantic Coast) 2 American Oystercatcher 4…
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Exploring Cumberland – May 3, 2023
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon and Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: overcast and cool, light rain Maurice River Bridge – 7:30am 10 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Rock…
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Migration at the Point – May 3, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Brian Moscatello. Temp: 50°F Winds: W 1-5 mph Weather Conditions: overcast 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 9 Mallard 2 Surf Scoter…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – May 2, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon and Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds cleared to a partly cloudy morning Great looks at…
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Birding the Meadows – May 1, 2023
Leaders: MJ Roache, Jackie Parker, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 4 Blue-winged Teal 2 Gadwall 2 Mallard 7…
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Bird Walk for all People – April 29, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker Temp: 63°F Winds: Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Eastern Tailed Blue butterfly; frogs – Cricket, Green, American and Fowlers Toad; Black Rat snake 35…
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Spring Birding at Garrett Family Preserve – April 29, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 54°F Winds:  N 0-3 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny Following last night’s storms, there was a lot of bird song…
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Shorebirds at Heislerville – April 27, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford Chris Marks Bernie Hodgdon John McElroy Temp: 62°F Winds: ESE 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: overcast. Heislerville WMA – 1:31pm 29 species Species Count Canada Goose 11 Mute…
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Migration at the Point – April 26, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 50°F Winds:  SE 1-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear 51 species Species Count Mute Swan 12 Surf Scoter 19 Black Scoter 2 Mourning…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 25, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon and Sharon Meeker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Cool start, but warmer as the sun climbed. Great looks at Worm-eating Warblers and Prothonotary Warblers!…
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Birding the Meadows – April 24, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Jackie Parker, Mary Watkins Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 6 Blue-winged Teal 2 Gadwall 2 Mallard 6 Green-winged Teal…
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Birds of Peaslee WMA – April 23, 2023
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 68°F Winds: WNW 11 mph Weather Conditions: clear Weatherby Rd: Tarkiln Pond & vicinity – 7:22am 30 species Species Count Canada Goose…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek WMA – April 23, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 57°F Winds:  N 16 mph Weather Conditions: sunny It stopped raining just in time for our walk this morning. Several White- eyed…
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Bird Walk for all People – April 22, 2023
Leaders: Dave & Lynn Pollard, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe, Marc & Lynne Breslow Temp: 65°F Winds:  SSE 17 mph Weather Conditions: A huge black rat snake digesting lunch, young Bonaparte’s…
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Belleplain Hotspots – April 22, 2023
Leaders (7:15am): Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks Temp: 68°F Winds:  S 8 mph Weather Conditions: clear 7:15am Group 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Wild Turkey 1 Mourning Dove 4…
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Birding Cape May Point – April 22, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Sally Lorbach Temp: 56°F Winds:  SSE 10 mph Weather Conditions: overcast The State Park has gotten positively noisy of late, with Purple Martins, Forsters Terns,…
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Higbee Beach Birding – April 21, 2023
Leaders: Chris Marks, Lynn Pollard, Dave Pollard. Temp: 65°F Winds:  SE 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear 26 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 4 Laughing Gull…
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Shorebirds at Heislerville – April 20, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 65°F Winds: E 10 mph Weather Conditions: clear Heislerville WMA – 1:41pm 28 species Species Count Canada Goose 14 Mute Swan 4…
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Birds of Belleplain State Forest – April 20, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Bert Hixon, Lynn Pollard, Dave Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 50°F Winds:  ENE 7 mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 2…
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Birds of Nummy Island – April 19, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 62°F Winds: SW 10-15 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:28pm 21 species Species Count Brant…
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Migration at the Point – April 19, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 45-50°F Winds:  W 1-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear 47 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 10 Gadwall 16 American Wigeon…
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E-Z Birding at Northwood – April 18, 2023
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 55°F Winds:  1-5 mph Weather Conditions: blue sky Lovely spring morning. Scope views for all the male Indigo Bunting and male Palm…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 18, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Quiet morning. Able to find a Rose-breasted Grosbeak! Heard Pileated Woodpecker, vocalized x3. Also, a fly-over calling Broad-winged Hawk.…
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Birding the Meadows – April 17, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 3 Blue-winged Teal 5 Gadwall 2 Mallard…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 16, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 55°F Winds: SE 8 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Resident species were in full-throated song at CHC WMA this morning.…
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Bird Walk for all People – April 15, 2023
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 55°F Winds: SW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: Fog early, then sun. 31 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan…
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Birding Cape May Point – April 15, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 58°F Winds: SW 8 mph Weather Conditions: FOGGY This morning’s fog restricted our view, especially over the water, but really…
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Belleplain Hotspots – April 15, 2023
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Chris Marks, BJ Pinnock Temp: 63°F Winds: S 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: early fog to overcast. 31 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mourning Dove 8 Laughing…
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Higbee Beach Birding – April 14, 2023
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Keith Parker, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 63°F Winds: SW 1-3 mph Weather Conditions: clear 35 species Species Count…
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Birds of Nummy Island – April 12, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard Temp: 81°F Winds: WSW 18-20 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:33pm 20 species Species Count Brant 4 American…
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Migration at the Point – April 12, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Mary Watkins, Chris Marks Temp: 57°F Winds: W 1-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear 57 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 14 Gadwall 15…
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain – April 11, 2023
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Wild Turkey 3 Mourning Dove 2 Double-crested Cormorant 2 Black Vulture 1…
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Birding the Meadows – April 10, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 45 species Species Count Canada Goose 6 Mute Swan 4 Blue-winged Teal 4 Gadwall 4 Mallard 8…
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Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – April 9, 2023
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 42°F Winds: NE 4 mph Weather Conditions: sunny 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Gadwall 12 Mallard 20 Green-winged Teal 4 Harlequin Duck…
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Birding Cape May Point – April 8, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Sally Lorbach Temp: 42°F Winds: NE 12 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy There was a steady stream of Northern Gannets in a variety of…
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Birding the Meadows – April 3, 2023
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 3 Mallard 12 Green-winged Teal 8 Black Scoter 25 Mourning Dove 3…
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Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – April 2, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 44°F Winds: NW 27 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Birds were seeking shelter out of the wind this morning. A Belted Kingfisher came…
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Birding Cape May Point – April 1, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 58°F Winds: SE 29 mph Weather Conditions: rain The walk got off to an excellent start this morning when an American Bittern…
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Birding the Meadows – March 27, 2023
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Adehl Schwaderer Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Another fantastic day at the Meadows, with blue skies taking over the initial gray, no wind and temps around…
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Birding the Meadows – March 20, 2023
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Mary Watkins, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Fantastic sightings today of two Wilson’s Snipe and a Virginia Rail feeding out on the mud flats. …
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 19, 2023
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 31°F Winds: NW 15-20 mph Weather Conditions: clear Glades Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:00am 13 species Species Count Canada…
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Poor Man’s Pelagic – March 18, 2023
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 18 species Species Count Surf Scoter 125 Black Scoter 175 Red-breasted Merganser 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)…
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Birding Cape May Point – March 18, 2023
Leaders: Kyle Chelius, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 30 species Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 12 Northern Shoveler 20 Gadwall 14 Mallard 4 Green-winged Teal 8 Bufflehead 2 Rock…
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Cape May Springwatch: Early-March Update
Cape May Springwatch: Early-March Update by Tom Reed: Migration Count Coordinator, NJ Audubon / Cape May Bird Observatory. Spring greetings from Cape May! The 2023 Cape May Springwatch – now…
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Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – March 12, 2023
Leaders: Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 37°F Winds: N 6 mph Weather Conditions: One Harbor Seal sighted offshore. 30 species Species Count Canada Goose 1 Mute Swan 3…
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Sunday Morning at Turkey Point – March 12, 2023
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 35°F Winds: NNE 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Glade Wildlife Refuge: Turkey Point – 8:00am 12 species Species Count American Black Duck 14…
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Birding Cape May Point – March 11, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Temp: 40°F Winds: NW 17 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy, some drizzle Two Eastern Phoebes graced our windy walk this morning, hawking for insects in a protected…
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Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – March 5, 2023
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Mary Watkins, BJ Pinnock Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Mild and sunny. Light wind. Good numbers of Bald Eagles and harrier hawks. Interesting sighting of Forster’s Tern by…
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Birding Cape May Point – March 4, 2023
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 48°F Winds: WNW 28 mph Weather Conditions: sunny Windy but warm would describe the weather for our walk this morning.…
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Nightfall at Jake’s Landing – February 26, 2023
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Mary Watkins, BJ Pinnock Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Sunny with minimal wind! Great Bald Eagle and harrier looks. Woodcocks actively displaying in the woods. 17 species Species…