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Hawks, Trails, and Beach – October 4, 2025

Leaders: Bert Hixon, Pam Hubert, Tyler Savage

Temp: 70°F

Winds:

Weather Conditions: Clear and sunny. Light and variable southwest winds.

37 species

Species Count
Canada Goose 18
Mute Swan 20
Wood Duck 1
Gadwall 2
American Wigeon 12
Mallard 35
American Black Duck 2
Northern Pintail 4
Green-winged Teal 20
Mourning Dove 1
Common Gallinule 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
American Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 30
Osprey 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8
Cooper’s Hawk 6
Bald Eagle 4
Belted Kingfisher 2
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
Peregrine Falcon 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 2
House Sparrow 12
American Goldfinch 3
Northern Cardinal 2
New Jersey Audubon