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CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Mid-late May Summary

July 1, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

Did we save the best for last? This Gray Kingbird, a very rare overshoot from the South, flew past the Springwatch on our last day of operation, May 31. It represents just the 9th Cape May record for the species. Photo © Jesse Amesbury. BY TOM REED & JESSE AMESBURY…...

CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Early-Mid May Summary

June 28, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

Clapper Rail is far from the most likely bird one might expect to see in the dunes at Cape May Point, but this one was encountered after a significant nocturnal movement of the species the night before. Photo © Tom Reed. BY TOM REED & JESSE AMESBURY Summary Less-than-stellar…...

CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Mid-Late April Summary

May 9, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View 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 bay toward Delaware? Photo © Jesse Amesbury. BY TOM REED & JESSE AMESBURY Summary Late April typically serves as a…...

Cape May Springwatch: Early-Mid April Summary

April 21, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View 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 minutes feeding in the pines near the count platform on April 2nd. Photo © Tom Reed. BY TOM REED…...

CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Mid-Late March Summary

April 5, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

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CAPE MAY SPRINGWATCH: Early March Summary

March 15, 2022 Brett Ewald Cape May Springwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

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Avalon Seawatch Update: November 3rd – 23rd

December 7, 2021 Brett Ewald Avalon Seawatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

A group of Wood Ducks migrating in the early morning. The West winds have provided a good diversity and abundance of non-scoter ducks, which provides a good ID challenge in the morning light. Hello Everyone! Things have been quite busy over at the Seawatch the past few weeks; thanks to…...

Final Cape May Hawkwatch Update: November 19th – 30th

December 6, 2021 Brett Ewald Cape May Hawkwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

After ninety-one consecutive days of counting migrating birds of prey, the 2021 autumn season has officially ended. Keep reading to find out the grand total of raptors counted this season! First, I need to cover the final leg of the season. After a slow start to the beginning of November,…...

Montclair Hawk Lookout Update: Nov 3rd – 30th, 2021

December 6, 2021 Brett Ewald Montclair Hawkwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

As is typical at Montclair, November was the slowest month this season, with the bulk of migrants composed of Turkey Vultures and Red-shouldered Hawks. The latter did not seem to accompany the former as they frequently did in October, but instead, often appeared to materialize suddenly out of thin air,…...

Cape May Hawkwatch Update: November 5th – 18th

November 18, 2021 Brett Ewald Cape May Hawkwatch, NJ Audubon, Seasonal Research, View From The Cape

Just like every hawkwatch in the northeastern US, the daily totals follow a bell curve throughout the fall season. They start out low in September and slowly increase until they peak in October and then slowly decrease throughout November. Unfortunately, the totals seem to be dropping rapidly during the first…...

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