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NJ Audubon

Caring for Your Backyard Birds

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 can take to keep your backyard as bird-safe as possible. While birdfeeders can be a great way to enjoy the…...

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New Jersey’s First Limpkin

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 on a birding Facebook group and word spread on Sunday evening. On Monday details were released as the homeowners graciously…...

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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…...

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CAPE MAY HAWKWATCH: SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2023

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 forward to sharing my experiences through this blog. As always, we thank Swarovski Optik for their continued and generous support…...

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