By Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist – Cape May Bird Observatory Our birding began at the Appoquinimink River bridge outside Odessa, where we watched a small group of Cliff Swallows back there for another breeding season. The weather was beautiful, with blue skies, light winds, and warm temperatures as we traveled…...
New Jersey Audubon Eco-Travel: Delmarva Fall Weekend Van trip November 8-11, 2024 with Scott Barnes
Our Fall 2024 Delmarva Van Tour had good weather and enjoyable birding. Heading south from NJ we stopped at Bombay Hook NWR, where we saw 400 American Avocets, waterfowl, Bald Eagles, and Red-shouldered Hawk. Based in Chincoteague at a spotlessly clean and award-winning hotel, we explored Virginia’s rural Eastern Shore…...
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 Superior around Duluth, Minnesota may not be on everyone’s short list of winter getaways, but it should be—if you like…...
CAUGHT IN MONHEGAN’S TRAP Eco-Travel Summary
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 charming and historic setting. Despite the passing of Hurricane Lee along the coast of Maine, our Monhegan Island tour was…...
Costa Rica Trip
The NJ Audubon 2019 Costa Rica trip was another successful and enjoyable visit to this diverse Central American nation. Led by renowned Costa Rican naturalist Charlie Gómez, CMBO Associate Naturalist Mark Garland, and our driver Marco “Niño” Morales (who doubles as an extra birding guide), our group explored a variety…...
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