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Island Road Bird Walk
June 1 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
Led by Dave Oster, Associate Naturalist.
Island Road is a productive grassland birding spot located in Whitehouse Station in eastern Hunterdon County. Â Extensive grassy fields, used for hay production, provide nesting habitat for Bobolink, Meadowlark, Bluebird, Grasshopper Sparrow and other species. Â Normally the birds are easily seen and heard from the road, although Grasshopper Sparrow may take a bit of work.
The lower part of Island Road passes through a wet woodland interspersed with smaller open areas. Â We will start the trip by walking this section of road, which features a good diversity of nesting songbirds. Â After seeking out the various flycatchers, warblers and vireos, we’ll head on to the open grassy fields. Â By parking at strategic spots we’ll hope to obtain the best views of nesting grassland species, and enjoy the wonderful songs of the Bobolink and Meadowlark. Â Grasshopper Sparrow will also entertain us with its buzzy, insect-like song. Â To register please call 908-396-6386.
$15 members, $20 nonmembers
Directions
To reach Island Road take Route 287 south to Exit 17. Â Keep right at the exit and follow signs for Route 22 West–Clinton. Â Proceed about 5.5 miles west on Route 22 until you see Mangia Bella Pizza & Pasta on the right. Â Turn right onto Island Road just past this restaurant. Â (The road is poorly marked and easy to miss). Â As you turn onto Island Road you will see a large, vacant store, formerly a Home Depot, on the left. Â We will meet in the parking lot at 8:30 am.