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All Things Birds Kick Off Your Year List trip January 1, 2024
January 3, 2024 Jessica Schera All Things Birds CMBO Field Trip Reports
By Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist Our “Kick Off Your Year List” trip to Sandy Hook was excellent, with hundreds of scoters, Red-throated & Common Loons, Northern Gannets & many gulls…
Kick Off Your Year List 2024 – January 1, 2024
January 3, 2024 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Tom Reed, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Cape May Point State Park – 9:05am 57 species Species Count Canada Goose 30 Mute Swan 10…
Birding Cape May Point – December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 38°F Winds: SSE 4mph Weather Conditions: cloudy It was an especially good duck day at the State Park this morning. Among the…
Birding Cape May Point – December 16, 2023
December 19, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 39°F Winds: N 3mph Weather Conditions: cloudy, some rain sprinkles The Point was very birdy this morning with flocks of Eastern Bluebirds,…
Caring for Your Backyard Birds
December 15, 2023 Jessica Schera NJ Audubon View From The Cape
By Sally Lorbach For the past few years, there has been public concern about numerous outbreaks of zoonotic disease among avian populations. However, there are a number of precautions you…
Watershed Restoration and Community Empowerment Program
December 14, 2023 Chris Neff NJ Audubon
NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES TO CONNECT KIDS WITH NATURE TO IMPROVE HEALTH
December 13, 2023 Chris Neff NJ Audubon
Holiday Blog 2023
December 12, 2023 Nick Westcott Stewardship
Holiday Blog 2023 Dear Friends of New Jersey Audubon’s Stewardship Team, I am writing to you as I sip on a hot cup of coffee, watching sparrows flip through the…
Nature of Mendham
December 12, 2023 Chris Neff Gardening NJ Audubon
Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – December 10, 2023
December 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld, Ruth Bergstrom. Temp: 54°F Winds: S 12mph Weather Conditions: cloudy, some rain sprinkles 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 20 Mute Swan 7…
Cape May Bird Observatory
December 11, 2023 Chris Neff NJ Audubon
Harlequin Romance – December 9, 2023
December 10, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Mary Watkins, Jackie Parker, Sally Lorbach Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – 10:04am 30 species Species Count Brant 350 Canada Goose 45 Mallard 28…
Birding Cape May Point – December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 46°F Winds: SW 5-10mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny The Point was full of little surprises this morning. The Ash-throated Flycatcher found hanging…
Birding Cape May Point – December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 54°F Winds: SSW 8mph Weather Conditions: foggy Despite the low-hanging fog, there were a good variety of birds visible on…
Cape May Monarch Monitoring Project End of Season Blog Post 2023
December 2, 2023 Jessica Schera Education Monarch Monitoring NCCM Seasonal Research View From The Cape
By Anna Haggenjos and Maya Clark Research The Project: The Monarch Monitoring Project, under New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory, seeks to increase our understanding of butterflies and their…
Brigantine and Mott’s Creek – November 25, 2023
November 28, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Chris Marks, Ruth Bergstrom, Chris and Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Edwin B. Forsythe NWR–Wildlife Drive – 1:15pm 46 species Species Count Snow Goose 1 Brant…
New Jersey’s First Limpkin
November 17, 2023 Jessica Schera All Things Birds NJ Audubon View From The Cape
By Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist A Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) made its first-ever appearance in the Garden State on November 12, 2023, in Wall Township, Monmouth County. The bird was posted…
Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – November 12, 2023
November 15, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 47°F Winds: N 10mph Weather Conditions: sunny 29 species Species Count Surf Scoter 50 Black Scoter 90 Mourning Dove 3…
November Novelties – November 11, 2023
November 15, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bert Hixon, Mary Watkins Temp: 48°F Winds: NW 6 mph Weather Conditions: cloudy Cape May Point – 7:00am 59 species Species Count Brant (Atlantic) 3…
Cherry Hill Becomes NJ’s 5th Community Wildlife Habitat
November 6, 2023 Chris Neff Gardening NJ Audubon
Birding the Meadows – November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Mary Jane Roache, Chris Marks, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count Brant 20 Canada Goose 85 Mute Swan 2 Tundra Swan 2 Wood…
Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – November 5, 2023
November 6, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 42°F Winds: NW 3mph Weather Conditions: sunny Eastern Towhees have come in at CHC! Both male and female…
Hawks, Trails, and Beach – November 4, 2023
November 6, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Mary Jane Roache, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mute Swan 28 Tundra Swan 5 Wood Duck 1 Northern Shoveler…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 48°F Winds: W 5mph Weather Conditions: sunny It was a beautiful, birdy morning at the Rea Farm. Swamp Sparrows in particular were very…
Birding the Meadows – October 30, 2023
October 31, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Karen Thompson, MJ Roache, Bill Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 49 species Species Count Canada Goose 75 Mute Swan 2 Northern Shoveler 1 Gadwall 1 Mallard 12…
Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 29, 2023
October 30, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 9 Mallard 1 Mourning Dove 8 Herring Gull (American) 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1…
Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 28, 2023
October 30, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Jackie and Keith Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 72°F Winds: WNW 3mph Weather Conditions: mostly sunny 50 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 26 Wood Duck…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 28, 2023
October 30, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 62°F Winds: SW 6mph Weather Conditions: sunny 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 62 Mallard 28 American Black Duck 1 Green-winged Teal…
EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon, Guy and Susan Moody Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 51 species Species Count Canada Goose 20 Mute Swan 30 Blue-winged Teal 2 Northern Shoveler 5 Gadwall…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Brian Moscatello, Glen Davis, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 28 species Species Count Canada Goose 23 Northern Shoveler 3 Mallard 2 Green-winged Teal 40 Mourning Dove 1 Lesser…
Migration at the Point – October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 50°F Winds: SW 5-10mph Weather Conditions: clear 58 species Species Count Mute Swan 9 Blue-winged Teal 2 Northern Shoveler 5 Gadwall 17…
Island Beach State Park – All Things Birds: October 8, 2023
October 25, 2023 Jessica Schera All Things Birds CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Scott Barnes, Linda Mack, Hank Burk Temp: 49°F – 60°F Winds: W 15mph Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny with some afternoon clouds. Our trip started cool and sunny after the…
CAUGHT IN MONHEGAN’S TRAP Eco-Travel Summary
October 25, 2023 Brett Ewald Eco Travel NJ Audubon View From The Cape
Monhegan Island, Maine September 15-20, 2023 Situated ten miles off Mid-coast Maine, Monhegan Island is a migrant trap and all-around fabulous birding location, combining birds with fantastic views and a…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Guy and Susan Moody, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 50°F Winds: WNW 3mph Weather Conditions: sunny 46 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 2 Pied-billed Grebe 3 Mourning…
Birding the Meadows – October 23, 2023
October 24, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 35 Mute Swan 5 Wood Duck 7 Blue-winged Teal…
NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2023 – October 22, 2023
October 24, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
TNC’s South Cape May Meadows: 7:30am-9:30am Leaders (Group 1): Alan Crawford, Tyler Ficker, Diego Quesada 66 species – Group 1 Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mute Swan 4 Wood Duck…
NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2023 – October 21, 2023
October 24, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Triple Play Trolley Trip: 6:30am-12:00pm Leaders: Tom Reed, Alan Crawford Higbee Beach: Morning Flight – 7:03am 7 species Species Count Double-crested Cormorant 1 Peregrine Falcon 1 American Crow 2 Golden-crowned…
NJ Audubon’s Cape May Fall Festival 2023 – October 20, 2023
October 24, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
TNC’s South Cape May Meadows: 7:30am-9:30am Leaders (Group 1): Karen Thompson, Hank Burk, Bill Boyle 30 species – Group 1 Species Count Canada Goose 122 Mute Swan 4 Blue-winged Teal…
Migration at the Point – October 18, 2023
October 19, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 55°F Winds: N 2-5mph Weather Conditions: sunny 61 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 6 Wood Duck 1 Northern Shoveler…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 17, 2023
October 18, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Dave and Lynn Pollard. Temp: 62°F Winds: NW 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 4:28pm 26 species Species Count Black Scoter…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports
Leaders: Guy Moody, Susan Moody, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 56°F Winds: N 7mph Weather Conditions: partly sunny 47 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Wood Duck 1 Mallard 7 Mourning Dove…
Birding the Meadows – October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Sharon Meeker, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 46 species Species Count Mute Swan 5 Wood Duck 1 Blue-winged Teal 2…
Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 15, 2023
October 16, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Alan Crawford Temp: 52°F Winds: NW 17mph Weather Conditions: sunny 29 species Species Count Mourning Dove 2 Herring Gull (American) 1 Great Blue Heron (Great…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 14, 2023
October 15, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 54°F Winds: SW 8mph Weather Conditions: cloudy The Beanery was full of Yellow-rumped Warblers and Swamp Sparrows this morning. We had good…
Higbee Beach Birding – October 13, 2023
October 15, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders (group 1): Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard Leaders (group 2): Mary Watkins, Sally Lorbach, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 64° F Winds: NNW 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear…
EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon, Mary Watkins Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 68 species Species Count Canada Goose 17 Mute Swan 19 Blue-winged Teal 6 Gadwall 10 Eurasian Wigeon 1 American…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 13, 2023
October 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Bernie Hodgdon, MJ Roache Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 19 species Species Count Canada Goose 70 Blue-winged Teal 5 Mallard 8 Mourning Dove 4 Virginia Rail 2 Sanderling…
Migration at the Point – October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 65°F Winds: W 0-3mph Weather Conditions: clear 35 species Species Count Mute Swan 8 Muscovy Duck (Domestic type) 1 Mallard 3 Black Scoter 3…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 10, 2023
October 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Lynn Pollard Temp: 68°F Winds: S 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 4:29pm 12 species Species Count Semipalmated Plover 10 Sanderling…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Jackie Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Mute Swan 12 Wood Duck 1 Mallard 6 American Black Duck 2 Pied-billed Grebe 1…
Birding the Meadows – October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Sharon Meeker, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 35 species Species Count Canada Goose 4 Mute Swan 7 Wood Duck 1…
Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – October 8, 2023
October 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Bernie Hodgdon, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 58°F Winds: W 12-23mph Weather Conditions: mostly cloudy 34 species Species Count Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning Dove 3…
Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 8, 2023
October 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Jackie Parker, Sally Lorbach Temp: 56°F Winds: NW 17mph Weather Conditions: sunny Birds were moving fast this morning in the wind. We had a nice…
Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 7, 2023
October 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Jackie Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 66°F Winds: WNW 12-21mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 26 species Species Count Mute Swan 18 Mallard 24 Green-winged Teal 12 Ruddy Duck…
Fall Migration Cruise – October 7, 2023
October 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count American Black Duck 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 10 Clapper Rail 2 American Oystercatcher 38 Black-bellied Plover…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 68°F Winds: N 3mph Weather Conditions: cloudy with fog The most visually and audibly obvious birds at the Beanery this…
A Meadows Afternoon – October 6, 2023
October 7, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Jackie Parker, Keith Parker, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 28 species Species Count Canada Goose 14 Mute Swan 7 Blue-winged Teal 2 Gadwall 1 American Wigeon…
Higbee Beach Birding – October 6, 2023
October 7, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Chris Marks Temp: 74°F Winds: E 0-3mph Weather Conditions: clear 19 species Species Count Double-crested Cormorant 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 6 Blue…
E-Z Birding at Cape May Point State Park – October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 73°F Winds: Weather Conditions: sunny Lovely long looks at perched Merlin. Ducks coming in including Eurasian Widgeon. Good walk with great folks!…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – October 4, 2023
October 5, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Canada Goose 48 Mute Swan 4 Northern Shoveler 2 Gadwall 1 American Wigeon…
Migration at the Point – October 4, 2023
October 5, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Carrie Bell Temp: 65°F Winds: N 1mph Weather Conditions: clear 44 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 14 Eurasian Wigeon 1…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – October 3, 2023
October 5, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 75°F Winds: S 3-5 mph Weather Conditions: clear Stone Harbor Point – 4:41pm 19 species Species Count American…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – October 3, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 70°F Winds: N 1mph Weather Conditions: sunny 37 species Species Count Canada Goose 3 Mute Swan 10 Wood Duck 1 Mallard 7…
Birding the Meadows – October 2, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, MJ Roache, Bill Roache, Jackie Parker, John McElroy, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 51 species Species Count Canada Goose 30 Mute Swan 6 Blue-winged Teal 1…
Above Par Birding at Cox Hall Creek – October 1, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie, Alan Crawford, Barry Hershfeld Temp: 58°F Winds: NW 12mph Weather Conditions: sunny Cornell’s Birdcast reported 1.4 million birds crossed over Cape May in migration last…
Hawks, Trails, and Beach – September 30, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Jackie and Keith Parker, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 67°F Winds: NNE 8mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 35 species Species Count Canada Goose 30 Mute Swan 4 Gadwall 2 Mallard…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – September 30, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 63°F Winds: N 10mph Weather Conditions: cloudy It was a fun day out in the field today with a great selection of raptors,…
A Meadows Afternoon – September 29, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Jackie Parker, Keith Parker, Chris Dewaghe, Gerry Dewaghe Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 36 species Species Count Canada Goose 40 Mute Swan 2 Gadwall 4 Mallard 60 Green-winged Teal 10…
Higbee Beach Birding – September 29, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Sally Lorbach, Barry Hershfeld, John McElroy Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 29 species Species Count Mourning Dove 5 Great Black-backed Gull 2 Double-crested Cormorant 2 Black Vulture 2…
E-Z Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 28, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Adehl Schwaderer, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 39 species Species Count Canada Goose 8 Mute Swan 33 Blue-winged Teal 6 American Wigeon 2 Mallard…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 27, 2023
October 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon, Jackie Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 53 Gadwall 4 Mallard 35 Northern Pintail 3 Green-winged Teal 12…
CAPE MAY HAWKWATCH: SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2023
September 28, 2023 Brett Ewald Cape May Hawkwatch NJ Audubon Seasonal Research View From The Cape
Hey everyone! My name is Aidan Place and I am the new Hawkwatch Counter here at Cape May. I’m extremely excited to be spending the season here and am looking…
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grants $325K to New Jersey Audubon
September 28, 2023 Chris Neff NJ Audubon
Migration at the Point – September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Brett Ewald, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: 64°F Winds: NE 10-13mph Weather Conditions: partly sunny 55 species Species Count Mute Swan 7 Black Scoter 2 Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 64°F Winds: NE 16-23mph Weather Conditions: cloudy, some mist 45 species Species Count Mute Swan 7 Mallard 4 Mourning Dove…
Birding the Meadows – September 25, 2023
September 26, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Sharon Meeker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Canada Goose 72 Mute Swan 5 Gadwall 1 Mallard 10 Green-winged…
A Meadows Afternoon – September 22, 2023
September 23, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Jackie Parker, Keith Parker Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 26 species Species Count Mute Swan 2 Mallard 46 Green-winged Teal 4 Mourning Dove 1 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Laughing Gull 20…
E-Z Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave & Lynn Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon, Barry Hershfeld, Tom Hardcastle, Lise Hardcastle Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 7 Mute Swan 10 American Wigeon 1…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Lynn & Dave Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon, Alan Crawford Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 25 species Species Count Canada Goose 20 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 20 Mourning Dove 2 Killdeer 3…
Migration at the Point – September 20, 2023
September 21, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Adehl Schwaderer, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 44 species Species Count Mute Swan 5 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Laughing Gull 8 Herring Gull 1…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – September 19, 2023
September 21, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe Temp: 74°F Winds: NNW 10-14 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 5:04pm 24 species…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 70°F Winds: NW 7mph Weather Conditions: sunny 43 species Species Count Canada Goose 7 Mute Swan 8 Wood Duck 1…
Birding the Meadows – September 18, 2023
September 19, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bill Boyle, Bill Roache, MaryJane Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 42 species Species Count Canada Goose 40 Mute Swan 2 Mallard 20 Mallard x American Black Duck…
Hawks, Trails, and Beach – September 16, 2023
September 17, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Sally Lorbach Temp: 75°F Winds: W 13mph Weather Conditions: sunny 35 species Species Count Canada Goose 7 Mute Swan 6 Blue-winged Teal 12 Mallard 24…
Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm – September 16, 2023
September 17, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 53°F Winds: NW 4mph Weather Conditions: sunny Birds are on the move now and Palm Warblers were plentiful on this first- of-season…
Higbee Beach Birding – September 15, 2023
September 16, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Chris Marks, Dave & Lynn Pollard, Barry Hershfeld, Tom & Lisa Hardcastle Temp: 55°F Winds: N 8mph Weather Conditions: very breezy, clear skies 37 species Species Count Canada Goose…
EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 14, 2023
September 16, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 70°F Winds: N 8mph Weather Conditions: sunny 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mute Swan 15 Wood Duck 1 Blue-winged Teal…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 13, 2023
September 14, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Jackie Parker, Keith Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 33 species Species Count Canada Goose 38 Northern Shoveler 1 Mallard 40 Green-winged Teal 3 Mourning Dove 7 Sora…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – September 12, 2023
September 14, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Chris Marks, Bernie Hodgdon, Chris & Gerry Dewaghe, Temp: 82°F Winds: SSE 5-10 mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy Stone Harbor Point – 5:00pm 21 species Species Count…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 12, 2023
September 13, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 73°F Winds: N 4mph Weather Conditions: sunny 36 species Species Count Mute Swan 11 Mallard 1 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Mourning Dove 8…
Birding the Meadows – September 11, 2023
September 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Jackie Parker, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 10 Mallard 13 Green-winged Teal 6 Mourning Dove 6…
Sunset Beach: A Place for all Seasons – September 10, 2023
September 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Mary Watkins, Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 78°F Winds: SSE 6mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 38 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mallard 5 Mourning Dove 12 Ruby-throated…
Hawks, Trails and Beach – September 9, 2023
September 12, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Ruth Bergstrom, Jackie Parker Temp: 81°F Winds: SSE 6mph Weather Conditions: cloudy 23 species Species Count Canada Goose 2 Mute Swan 3 Mallard 12 Green-winged Teal 4…
Birding Cape May Point – September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: 77°F Winds: S 5mph Weather Conditions: cloudy White-eyed Vireos are on the move now and we heard several of them calling, with…
Higbee Beach Birding – September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Mary Watkins, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: Hot and Humid with a great group of folks and BIRDS! 34 species Species Count Mourning Dove…
EZ Birding at Cape May Point State Park – September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 41 species Species Count Canada Goose 5 Mute Swan 35 Wood Duck 1 Blue-winged Teal 3 Northern Shoveler 1…
Twilight Walk at the Meadows – September 6, 2023
September 7, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Dave Pollard, Lynn Pollard, Jackie Parker, Bernie Hodgdon Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 40 species Species Count Canada Goose 9 Mallard 9 American Black Duck 1 Mourning Dove 6 Ruby-throated…
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point – September 5, 2023
September 6, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports NJ Audubon View From The Cape
Leaders: Shaun Bamford, Lynn and Dave Pollard, Sharon Meeker, Deb Payson Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 32 species Species Count Mourning Dove 5 American Oystercatcher 5 Black-bellied Plover 2 Semipalmated Plover…
Birding Northwood and Beyond – September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Bert Hixon, Lynn and Dave Pollard, Ruth Bergstrom Temp: 77°F Winds: NNW 7mph Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 38 species Species Count Mallard 3 Mourning Dove 12 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1…
Birding the Meadows – September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023 Jessica Schera CMBO Field Trip Reports View From The Cape
Leaders: Karen Thompson, Bill Roache, MJ Roache, Barry Hershfeld Temp: Winds: Weather Conditions: 30 species Species Count Canada Goose 26 Mallard 12 Green-winged Teal 1 Mourning Dove 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird…

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