It’s not every day, even in Cape May, that you can see Tree Swallows and Purple Sandpipers in the same morning. While most of the Tree Swallows have left already, there are still quite a few flying over open ponds and resting occasionally on the beach. It’s always good to sort through them and look for wandering western swallow species, though we couldn’t find any this morning. Purple Sandpipers are one of our winter-only sandpipers, seen occasionally on rock jetties and distinctive in their purplish-hued plumage and yellow-orange legs. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, and Steve Weis.
60 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 28
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 65
American Wigeon 65
American Black Duck 12
Mallard 132
Northern Shoveler 18
Northern Pintail 22
Green-winged Teal (American) 18
Ring-necked Duck 12
Surf Scoter 30
Black Scoter 45
Surf/Black Scoter 50
Bufflehead 10
Hooded Merganser 10
Ruddy Duck 23
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Blue Heron 6
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1 Continues near Lighthouse Pond
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 26
Purple Sandpiper 7
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 14
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 12
Mourning Dove 14
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 23 Resting on beach and flying low over partially ice - covered Bunker Pond
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 3
Eastern Bluebird 8
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 14
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 180
Cedar Waxwing 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 6
Fox Sparrow (Red) 2
Song Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco 11
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 75
House Finch 8
Purple Finch 7
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 30
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Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, December 13th, 2014
The Osprey that showed up about a week ago is still hanging around Lighthouse Pond. It’s been several weeks since most of our Osprey left, heading for points much further south - like México and South America, for instance. But all the ponds are still open so there’s still easy access to Osprey food. The real highlight of the morning though was the four Red-shouldered Hawks that wheeled overhead, showing off their bright chests, pale primary crescents and broad white tailbands. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, and Steve Weis.
51 species
Snow Goose 23
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 8
Mallard 12
Ring-necked Duck 1
Common Eider 1
Surf Scoter 8
Black Scoter 25
Bufflehead 4
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 14
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 4
American Coot 15
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 5
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 4
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 50
Cedar Waxwing 6
Fox Sparrow (Red) 4
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 16
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 15
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 200
Common Grackle 100
Brown-headed Cowbird 60
House Finch 6
Purple Finch 1
American Goldfinch 120
House Sparrow 25
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51 species
Snow Goose 23
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 8
Mallard 12
Ring-necked Duck 1
Common Eider 1
Surf Scoter 8
Black Scoter 25
Bufflehead 4
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 14
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 4
American Coot 15
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 5
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 4
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 50
Cedar Waxwing 6
Fox Sparrow (Red) 4
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 16
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 15
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 200
Common Grackle 100
Brown-headed Cowbird 60
House Finch 6
Purple Finch 1
American Goldfinch 120
House Sparrow 25
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Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Feeders, dunes, the bay and Lily Lake provide great potential variety for winter birding. Today's walk at the Point was the first of the season and the first to start (and end) at CMBO’s Northwood Center, having always launched previously from the State Park. A very late Osprey, first seen earlier in the week, was still present over Bunker Pond and there is a good variety of ducks on the pond. Two of this year’s irruptive species, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Purple Finch, were hanging out around feeders. We also had three Yellow-bellied Sapsucker one of which kept giving it's soft, nasal call. Leaders: Kathy and Roger Horn.
52 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 15
Gadwall 20
American Wigeon 28
Mallard 36
Northern Shoveler 11
Ring-necked Duck 6
Surf Scoter 5
Black Scoter 10
Surf/Black Scoter 10
Bufflehead 6
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 20
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull (American) 6
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 7
Mourning Dove 7
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 28
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 20
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Fox Sparrow (Red) 2
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 6
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 23
House Finch 2
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch 11
House Sparrow 1
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52 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 15
Gadwall 20
American Wigeon 28
Mallard 36
Northern Shoveler 11
Ring-necked Duck 6
Surf Scoter 5
Black Scoter 10
Surf/Black Scoter 10
Bufflehead 6
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 20
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull (American) 6
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 7
Mourning Dove 7
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 28
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 20
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Fox Sparrow (Red) 2
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 6
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 23
House Finch 2
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch 11
House Sparrow 1
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Walking off the Turkey - Friday, November 28th, 2014
A chilly wind blew us around the South Cape May Meadows, but a warm glow provided by some good birding won out on the day. Ducks dominated the ponds, amongst their number we found busy Hooded Mergansers, an eventually showy male Redhead and a rather funky-looking Black Duck x Mallard hybrid. At least two Bald Eagles were intent of having duck for breakfast and kept the birds on the move. American Goldfinches, Eastern Bluebirds and American Pipits were moving west along the dune line, while we had exceptionally good views of one of the pipits as it wandered through the dune vegetation and fed within just a few yards of us at times. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Kathy & Roger Horn, Mary Watkins, and Chris Marks.
54 species (+1 other taxa)
Snow Goose 20
Canada Goose 185
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 120
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 5
Mallard 100
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 1
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 6
Green-winged Teal 30
Redhead 3
Surf Scoter 6
Black Scoter 200
Bufflehead 8
Hooded Merganser 6
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 14
Turkey Vulture 33
Northern Harrier 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
American Coot 22
Wilson's Snipe 1
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 25
American Robin 100
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 2
American Pipit 6
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Red-winged Blackbird 150
Eastern Meadowlark 2
Common Grackle 2400
American Goldfinch 80
House Sparrow 1
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54 species (+1 other taxa)
Snow Goose 20
Canada Goose 185
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 120
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 5
Mallard 100
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 1
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 6
Green-winged Teal 30
Redhead 3
Surf Scoter 6
Black Scoter 200
Bufflehead 8
Hooded Merganser 6
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 14
Turkey Vulture 33
Northern Harrier 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
American Coot 22
Wilson's Snipe 1
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 25
American Robin 100
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 2
American Pipit 6
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Red-winged Blackbird 150
Eastern Meadowlark 2
Common Grackle 2400
American Goldfinch 80
House Sparrow 1
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| American Pipit [Photo by Mary Watkins] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, November 24th, 2014
A mild, foggy morning for our last walk of the year. Visibility was limited from the beach but we did have Surf and Black Scoters and a variety of gulls. Ducks were abundant including Mallard, Black, Red-headed, Bufflehead, Ruddy, Hooded Merganser, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal. Some walkers had a brief glimpse of an American Bittern and we all had a good look at a Wilson's Snipe. Raptors included Northern Harrier, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Chuck Slugg, Janet Crawford, Steve Weis, Catherine Busch, and Mary Watkins.
46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 125
American Wigeon 2
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 56
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 9
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 25
Redhead 4
Ring-necked Duck 6
Surf Scoter 3
Black Scoter 2
scoter sp. 75
Bufflehead 6
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 20
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Double-crested Cormorant 3
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 4
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Virginia Rail 1 heard
American Coot 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Bonaparte's Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 8
Herring Gull 14
Great Black-backed Gull 80
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow 45
American Robin 8
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 4
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 1
Common Grackle 1
American Goldfinch 15 heard
House Sparrow 4
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46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 125
American Wigeon 2
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 56
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 9
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 25
Redhead 4
Ring-necked Duck 6
Surf Scoter 3
Black Scoter 2
scoter sp. 75
Bufflehead 6
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 20
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Double-crested Cormorant 3
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 4
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Virginia Rail 1 heard
American Coot 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Bonaparte's Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 8
Herring Gull 14
Great Black-backed Gull 80
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow 45
American Robin 8
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 4
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 1
Common Grackle 1
American Goldfinch 15 heard
House Sparrow 4
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
No question, the bird-of-the-day was the Western Tanager, a real beauty in the clear morning sun. No less handsome, though, were the Baltimore Orioles it was keeping company with, all feeding on porcelain berries. Local expert birder, Sam Galick, had found the tanager yesterday and it could easily have been overlooked among all the orioles. But the thicker bill, orange and less pointed, was distinctive as was the clearly yellow, not orange, of the undertail coverts. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn.
44 species
Snow Goose 20
Canada Goose 60
Mallard 18
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 12
Herring Gull (American) 6
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 14
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 6
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 95
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 150
Cedar Waxwing 450
Eastern Towhee 2
Field Sparrow 5
Vesper Sparrow 1
Fox Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 6
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 75
Western Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 60
Common Grackle 150
Baltimore Oriole 6
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 15
House Sparrow 1
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44 species
Snow Goose 20
Canada Goose 60
Mallard 18
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 12
Herring Gull (American) 6
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 14
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 6
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 95
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 150
Cedar Waxwing 450
Eastern Towhee 2
Field Sparrow 5
Vesper Sparrow 1
Fox Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 6
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 75
Western Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 60
Common Grackle 150
Baltimore Oriole 6
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 15
House Sparrow 1
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, November 17th, 2014
The birds did not mind the chilly, dark, drizzly morning in The Meadows. Highlights of the walk include the usual ducks plus Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck and a large number of scoter moving offshore. Other birds of interest were Northern Gannets, both adult and juvenile, American Oystercatchers, Dunlin, Greater Yellowlegs, American Bittern, and Tundra Swan. Raptors included good looks at a perched Northern Harrier and a perched Red-tail and hunting Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Catherine Busch, and Deb Payson.
56 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 35
Mute Swan 8
Tundra Swan 1
Gadwall 110
American Wigeon 10
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 8
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 15
Ring-necked Duck 4
scoter sp. 105
Bufflehead 4
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 6
Red-throated Loon 3
Pied-billed Grebe 4
Northern Gannet 9
Double-crested Cormorant 5
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 5
Snowy Egret 1
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 20
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3 heard
Sanderling 12
Dunlin 5
Ring-billed Gull 7
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 35
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 5
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 4
Tree Swallow 10
Carolina Wren 2 heard only
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Eastern Towhee 1 heard only
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 8
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 10
House Sparrow 3
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56 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 35
Mute Swan 8
Tundra Swan 1
Gadwall 110
American Wigeon 10
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 8
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 15
Ring-necked Duck 4
scoter sp. 105
Bufflehead 4
Hooded Merganser 4
Ruddy Duck 6
Red-throated Loon 3
Pied-billed Grebe 4
Northern Gannet 9
Double-crested Cormorant 5
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 5
Snowy Egret 1
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 20
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3 heard
Sanderling 12
Dunlin 5
Ring-billed Gull 7
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 35
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 5
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 4
Tree Swallow 10
Carolina Wren 2 heard only
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Eastern Towhee 1 heard only
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 8
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 10
House Sparrow 3
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach - Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Cold weather and darkness ended the Saturday afternoon walks for this season. Birds are still around including many species of ducks such as Eurasian and American Wigeon, Hooded Merganser, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Ducks, Northern Pintails, Mallards, Northern Shovelers, Gadwall, Bufflehead, and Blue- and Green-winged Teal. We also saw an American Bittern, Tundra Swan, and Pied-billed Grebes. Other birds of interest were Northern Gannet, Parasitic Jaeger, Double-crested Cormorants, and several large groups of Scoter. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Cindy Bamford, and Deb Payson.
49 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 16
Tundra Swan 1
Gadwall 15
Eurasian Wigeon 2 on Bunker Pond
American Wigeon 18
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 16
Northern Pintail 14
Green-winged Teal 26
Ring-necked Duck 2
scoter sp. 65
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 7
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Northern Gannet 8
Double-crested Cormorant 7
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 6
Turkey Vulture 2
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 22
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 12
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 4
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Tree Swallow 35
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 3 heard only
Golden-crowned Kinglet 7
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 16
Northern Mockingbird 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
Red-winged Blackbird 15
American Goldfinch 2 heard only
House Sparrow 2
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49 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 16
Tundra Swan 1
Gadwall 15
Eurasian Wigeon 2 on Bunker Pond
American Wigeon 18
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 16
Northern Pintail 14
Green-winged Teal 26
Ring-necked Duck 2
scoter sp. 65
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 7
Ruddy Duck 10
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Northern Gannet 8
Double-crested Cormorant 7
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 6
Turkey Vulture 2
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 22
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 12
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 4
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Tree Swallow 35
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 3 heard only
Golden-crowned Kinglet 7
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 16
Northern Mockingbird 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
Red-winged Blackbird 15
American Goldfinch 2 heard only
House Sparrow 2
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, November 15th, 2014
It takes but a moment for the birder's brain to go "large, lanky, slow-flapping grayish bird....Great Blue?...wait...no,...Sandhill Crane!" And that was the sequence for all of us looking skyward on this morning's walk at the Beanery as three cranes flew overhead. Soon the red crown became apparent, then the birds disappeared toward the State Park and reportedly continued out over the bay. Though sandhill cranes may live 35 years in the wild, they take two to eight years to sexually mature and then have low rates of reproductive success. Following a precipitous decline in the first half of the 20th century, crane populations have stabilized in most areas with appropriate management. Six of the nine subspecies are known to migrate, with birds from breeding areas in the northeastern US, Canada and the Great Lakes region using the Atlantic Flyway. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, and Deb Payson.
57 species (+1 other taxa)
Snow Goose 15
Canada Goose 9
Gadwall 9
Mallard 13
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 30
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 5
Sandhill Crane 3
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
American Kestrel 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 6
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 1
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 28
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 150
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 300
Cedar Waxwing 4
Palm Warbler (Western) 1
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 2
Vesper Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 16
Swamp Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 14
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 80
Common Grackle 18
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 9
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57 species (+1 other taxa)
Snow Goose 15
Canada Goose 9
Gadwall 9
Mallard 13
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 30
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 5
Sandhill Crane 3
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
American Kestrel 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 6
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 1
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 28
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 150
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 300
Cedar Waxwing 4
Palm Warbler (Western) 1
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 2
Vesper Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 16
Swamp Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 12
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 14
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 80
Common Grackle 18
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 9
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, November 10th, 2014
It was a nice morning with lots of ducks to look at. They included numerous Gadwalls, Mallards, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Northern Shovelers, a female type Redhead, Ruddy Ducks, and scoters off shore. Two birds of interest were a constantly calling Virginia Rail (as another flew briefly by) and a fly-by American Bittern. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, Janet Crawford, and Deb Payson.
64 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 50
American Wigeon 3
American Black Duck 5
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 50
Redhead 1
Surf Scoter 50
scoter sp. 100
Bufflehead 8
Ruddy Duck 15
Red-throated Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 3
Double-crested Cormorant 8
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Virginia Rail 2 saw 1 briefly, heard 1 loud and continuous
American Coot 25
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Bonaparte's Gull 1
Laughing Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Mourning Dove 40
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 8
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 17 seen by leader
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Eastern Towhee 1 heard
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 6
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 30
Common Grackle 50
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 5
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64 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 50
American Wigeon 3
American Black Duck 5
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 50
Redhead 1
Surf Scoter 50
scoter sp. 100
Bufflehead 8
Ruddy Duck 15
Red-throated Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 3
Double-crested Cormorant 8
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Virginia Rail 2 saw 1 briefly, heard 1 loud and continuous
American Coot 25
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Bonaparte's Gull 1
Laughing Gull 1
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Mourning Dove 40
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 8
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 17 seen by leader
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Eastern Towhee 1 heard
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 6
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 30
Common Grackle 50
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 5
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| Great Egret [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, November 9th, 2014
If you were out birding anytime this weekend, you probably saw evidence of thrush migration - robins, hermit thrushes, bluebirds. Thousands of these migrated overhead with many putting down to feed. While not as plentiful at CHC as sparrows and goldfinches, there are a lot of Eastern Bluebirds there, calling overhead and decorating the saplings at eye level in various shades of blue. Like robins, bluebirds lose their speckled breasts, which remind us that they're thrushes, with the first molt. Bluebirds can generally be seen at CHC year-round, but they're really easy to find there right now because there are so many of them. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Shaun & Cindy Bamford, Steve Weis, and Deb Payson.
47 species
Mute Swan 2
Mallard 4
Common Loon 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 3
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 8
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 20
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 11
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Eastern Bluebird 25
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 30
Orange-crowned Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 9
Eastern Towhee 4
Chipping Sparrow 10
Field Sparrow 3
Vesper Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 5
Song Sparrow 17
Swamp Sparrow 23
White-throated Sparrow 20
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 25
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 6
House Finch 6
Purple Finch 14
American Goldfinch 32
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47 species
Mute Swan 2
Mallard 4
Common Loon 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 3
Mourning Dove 15
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 8
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 20
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 11
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Eastern Bluebird 25
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 30
Orange-crowned Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 9
Eastern Towhee 4
Chipping Sparrow 10
Field Sparrow 3
Vesper Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 5
Song Sparrow 17
Swamp Sparrow 23
White-throated Sparrow 20
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 25
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 6
House Finch 6
Purple Finch 14
American Goldfinch 32
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, November 8th, 2014
We saw all the likely warblers for a November morning at the Rea Farm today - Yellow-rumped (of course), Palm, Common Yellowthroat, and the much less common Orange-crowned Warbler. The Orange-crowned was a 'lifer' for a few members of the group and it's a bird that, if you're unfamiliar with it, is easily overlooked. At a glance, you might mistake it for Tennessee or a Yellow Warbler. But Orange-crowned Warblers always show yellowish undertail coverts and have a thin dark tail, a pale supercilium, faint eyeline and a split eyering, and often show a pale area at the bend in the wing. Late fall migrants, they are here in peak numbers now and some may overwinter in the area. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, and Deb Payson.
51 species
Canada Goose 22
Gadwall 8
Mallard 14
Double-crested Cormorant 26
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 9
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 15
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 16
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 18
Hermit Thrush 4
American Robin 150
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 70
Cedar Waxwing 11
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Palm Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Field Sparrow 1
Vesper Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 8
Swamp Sparrow 13
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 75
Common Grackle 9
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 21
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51 species
Canada Goose 22
Gadwall 8
Mallard 14
Double-crested Cormorant 26
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 9
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 15
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 16
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 18
Hermit Thrush 4
American Robin 150
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 70
Cedar Waxwing 11
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Palm Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Field Sparrow 1
Vesper Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 8
Swamp Sparrow 13
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 75
Common Grackle 9
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 21
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
As we head into November, there is no sign that fall migration is easing off. The species variety may be declining, but total numbers of birds remain impressive and this morning's walk was accompanied throughout by flocks of American Robins and Eastern Bluebirds overhead, Tree Swallows, American Goldfinches and Pine Siskins hot-tailing it along the dune line and a wonderful American Bittern that continues to perform in full view at Bunker Pond. Walking the back trail through the woods provided several Hermit Thrushes, both species of nuthatch (briefly) and a dayglow male Pine Warbler. A single Hooded Merganser was a nice surprise on one of the back ponds. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Steve Weis, Chris Marks, and Catherine Busch.
69 species
Canada Goose 45
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 25
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 25
Green-winged Teal 15
Ring-necked Duck 2
Surf Scoter 15
Black Scoter 120
Hooded Merganser 1
Ruddy Duck 15
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 15
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
American Coot 22
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 9
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 75
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 12
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 5
Eastern Bluebird 35
Hermit Thrush 6
American Robin 1000
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 35
American Pipit 4
Cedar Waxwing 20
Palm Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 12
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 150
Eastern Meadowlark 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 45
House Finch 30
Purple Finch 10
Pine Siskin 75 Moving south
American Goldfinch 120
House Sparrow 4
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69 species
Canada Goose 45
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 25
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 25
Green-winged Teal 15
Ring-necked Duck 2
Surf Scoter 15
Black Scoter 120
Hooded Merganser 1
Ruddy Duck 15
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 15
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
American Coot 22
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 9
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 6
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 75
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 12
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 5
Eastern Bluebird 35
Hermit Thrush 6
American Robin 1000
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 35
American Pipit 4
Cedar Waxwing 20
Palm Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 12
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 150
Eastern Meadowlark 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 45
House Finch 30
Purple Finch 10
Pine Siskin 75 Moving south
American Goldfinch 120
House Sparrow 4
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| Immature Great Blue Heron [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
EZ Birding at Two-mile Beach - Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Highlights on our penultimate walk of the season included the large numbers of scoter and Northern Gannet migrating south along the coast, our first loons of the season, three immature Black Skimmer which roosted in front of us on the beach, and increasing numbers of shorebirds. We also had good looks at perched Purple Finch and a single Red-shouldered Hawk overhead. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, Janet Crawford, Lynne Breslow, and Mary Watkins.
47 species
American Black Duck 30
Mallard 2
Surf Scoter 150
White-winged Scoter 3
Black Scoter 1500
Red-throated Loon 4
Northern Gannet 150
Double-crested Cormorant 80
Great Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 6
Northern Harrier 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Black-bellied Plover 80
Ruddy Turnstone 30
Sanderling 100
Dunlin 750
Western Sandpiper 3
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern 15
Royal Tern 3
Black Skimmer 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Tree Swallow X
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Snow Bunting 2 seen by leader
Palm Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Song Sparrow X
Swamp Sparrow X
White-throated Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 1
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch X
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47 species
American Black Duck 30
Mallard 2
Surf Scoter 150
White-winged Scoter 3
Black Scoter 1500
Red-throated Loon 4
Northern Gannet 150
Double-crested Cormorant 80
Great Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 6
Northern Harrier 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Black-bellied Plover 80
Ruddy Turnstone 30
Sanderling 100
Dunlin 750
Western Sandpiper 3
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern 15
Royal Tern 3
Black Skimmer 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Tree Swallow X
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Snow Bunting 2 seen by leader
Palm Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Song Sparrow X
Swamp Sparrow X
White-throated Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 1
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch X
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| Immature Black Skimmer [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, November 3rd, 2014
Highlights were lots of ducks, including Wood Ducks, Redhead, Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead and Ruddy Ducks. We also saw three Osprey, a Stilt Sandpiper, two Bonaparte's Gulls and three Purple Finches. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Chuck Slugg, Catherine Busch, Mary Watkins and Janet Crawford.
60 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 85
Mute Swan 7
Wood Duck 3
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 5
American Black Duck 3
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 150
Redhead 1
Ring-necked Duck 4
Lesser Scaup 1
Black Scoter 4
scoter sp. X
Bufflehead 6
Ruddy Duck 6
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Northern Gannet 4
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Great Blue Heron 3
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 10
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 3
Greater Yellowlegs 5
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Dunlin 6
Bonaparte's Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 12
Herring Gull 30
Great Black-backed Gull 40
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 18
Northern Flicker 1
American Kestrel 3
Blue Jay 12
American Crow 18
Tree Swallow 80
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 6
American Robin 70
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Savannah Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 120
Purple Finch 3
American Goldfinch 30
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60 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 85
Mute Swan 7
Wood Duck 3
Gadwall 30
American Wigeon 5
American Black Duck 3
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 150
Redhead 1
Ring-necked Duck 4
Lesser Scaup 1
Black Scoter 4
scoter sp. X
Bufflehead 6
Ruddy Duck 6
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Northern Gannet 4
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Great Blue Heron 3
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 10
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 3
Greater Yellowlegs 5
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Dunlin 6
Bonaparte's Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 12
Herring Gull 30
Great Black-backed Gull 40
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 18
Northern Flicker 1
American Kestrel 3
Blue Jay 12
American Crow 18
Tree Swallow 80
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 6
American Robin 70
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Savannah Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 120
Purple Finch 3
American Goldfinch 30
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Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Cox Hall Creek WMA is not a bad place to bird when the wind is whipping around at 30 mph, as it was today. The Wood Ducks didn't hear us coming, and birds that found a place out of the wind and in the sun sat still to be viewed. So it was for a GORGEOUS male Purple Finch and an equally gorgeous adult White-crowned Sparrow. Purple Finches, one of the irruptive species that appear here in years of poor food supplies further north, have been coming through in good numbers of late; the unique raspberry color of the male on the back, wings and flanks and the bold dark brown and white head pattern on the female separate them from our resident house finches. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Joe Demko, and Deb Payson.
43 species
Wood Duck 8
Mallard 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 9
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 12
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 6
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 9
American Crow 5
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 14
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 22
American Robin 25
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 9
Eastern Towhee 2
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 14
White-throated Sparrow 12
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 11
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 30
House Finch 5
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 20
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43 species
Wood Duck 8
Mallard 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 9
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Woodcock 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 12
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 6
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 9
American Crow 5
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 14
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 22
American Robin 25
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 9
Eastern Towhee 2
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 14
White-throated Sparrow 12
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 11
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 30
House Finch 5
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 20
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach - Saturday, November 1st, 2014
Cold, drizzly, and blustery weather greeted us at the State Park. In spite of this, we saw Northern Gannets, and Black and Surf Scoters from the dune along with Forster's and Royal Terns, one Lesser Black-backed Gull and several Greater Black-backed Gulls. Most of the usual ducks were on Bunker Pond with a large flock of American Coot. We also saw a Belted Kingfisher and swept the falcons with a Merlin, American Kestrel, and Peregrine. There were large numbers of Tree Swallows and an abundance of Yellow-rumped Warblers. Leaders: Chuck Slugg and Deb Payson.
45 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 16
Gadwall 20
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 45
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 12
Northern Shoveler 16
Northern Pintail 20
Green-winged Teal 28
Ring-necked Duck 4
Surf Scoter 4
Black Scoter 20
Ruddy Duck 10
Northern Gannet 3
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4
American Coot 48
Herring Gull 6
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 14
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 1
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 200
Carolina Chickadee 2 heard
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2 heard
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
American Robin 8
Cedar Waxwing 2 heard
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Savannah Sparrow 2 heard
Swamp Sparrow 1
American Goldfinch 3 heard
House Sparrow 2
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45 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 16
Gadwall 20
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 45
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 12
Northern Shoveler 16
Northern Pintail 20
Green-winged Teal 28
Ring-necked Duck 4
Surf Scoter 4
Black Scoter 20
Ruddy Duck 10
Northern Gannet 3
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4
American Coot 48
Herring Gull 6
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 14
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 1
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 200
Carolina Chickadee 2 heard
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2 heard
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
American Robin 8
Cedar Waxwing 2 heard
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Savannah Sparrow 2 heard
Swamp Sparrow 1
American Goldfinch 3 heard
House Sparrow 2
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, November 1st, 2014
There are so many birds around at the Beanery that, despite the wind and drizzle, it was a good morning. Using our usual strategy of sneaking around the corner to view the willow pond, we were able to see the Wood Ducks before they saw us, then watch them as they flew off down the waterway. More obliging was the American Kestrel, a handsome male in blue-gray and rufous, that perched atop the pole to be scoped. This is the time of year that Palm Warblers flit through the weedy fields there and sparrows move down the hedgerows - a good time to stop and sort them all out. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, and Deb Payson.
47 species (+1 other taxa)
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 15
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 6
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull (American) 3
Mourning Dove 12
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
American Kestrel 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
American Crow 6
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 8
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 85
Palm Warbler (Western) 8
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 12
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 3
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 4
House Finch 4
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
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47 species (+1 other taxa)
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 15
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 6
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull (American) 3
Mourning Dove 12
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
American Kestrel 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
American Crow 6
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 8
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 85
Palm Warbler (Western) 8
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 12
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 3
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 4
House Finch 4
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
After the exuberance of Autumn Weekend, it was a small but select group that enjoyed a wonderful red sunrise, followed by some great birds at the state park. After a rush of early morning Yellow-rumped Warblers and Pine Siskins, we were treated to Parasitic Jaegers pursuing just about anything in the rips, a great flight of Northern Gannets, and an American Bittern that flew gracefully over Bunker Pond. Cooper's Hawks lurked along the dune line and put on a great show too. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Chris Marks, and Steve Weis.
56 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 10
Eurasian Wigeon 2 continuing males
American Wigeon 35
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 15
Green-winged Teal 20
Ring-necked Duck 6
Greater Scaup 2
Surf Scoter 200
Black Scoter 25
Ruddy Duck 15
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 6
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 10
American Coot 16
Killdeer 1
Parasitic Jaeger 6
Bonaparte's Gull 2
Laughing Gull 15
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 20
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 45
Forster's Tern 200
Royal Tern 20
Black Skimmer 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 9
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 22
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 6
Tree Swallow 120
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 35
American Pipit 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Field Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 2
House Finch 10
Pine Siskin 45
American Goldfinch 20
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56 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 10
Eurasian Wigeon 2 continuing males
American Wigeon 35
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 15
Green-winged Teal 20
Ring-necked Duck 6
Greater Scaup 2
Surf Scoter 200
Black Scoter 25
Ruddy Duck 15
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 6
American Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 10
American Coot 16
Killdeer 1
Parasitic Jaeger 6
Bonaparte's Gull 2
Laughing Gull 15
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull 20
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 45
Forster's Tern 200
Royal Tern 20
Black Skimmer 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 9
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 22
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 6
Tree Swallow 120
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 35
American Pipit 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Field Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 2
House Finch 10
Pine Siskin 45
American Goldfinch 20
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EZ Birding at Two-Mile Beach - Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
This week's walk saw an increase in shorebirds on the beach at the Two-Mile Unit of the Cape May NWR including Sanderling, Dunlin, American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, and Western Sandpiper. We had distant scope views of five Great Cormorant at the tower at the end of the jetty as well as close views of migrating Double-crested Cormorants and Black and Surf Scoters. On the way back from the beach, we had a good look at two immature White-crowned Sparrows. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, Lynne & Marc Breslow, and Janet Crawford.
49 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
American Black Duck X
Mallard 2
Northern Pintail 1
Greater/Lesser Scaup 6
Surf Scoter X
Black Scoter X
Hooded Merganser 2
Northern Gannet 8
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Cormorant 5
Great Egret 6
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 16
Black-bellied Plover X
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Sanderling X
Dunlin X
Western Sandpiper 4
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Royal Tern 8
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4
Tree Swallow 300
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Savannah Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-crowned Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Brown-headed Cowbird X
American Goldfinch X
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49 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
American Black Duck X
Mallard 2
Northern Pintail 1
Greater/Lesser Scaup 6
Surf Scoter X
Black Scoter X
Hooded Merganser 2
Northern Gannet 8
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Cormorant 5
Great Egret 6
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 16
Black-bellied Plover X
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Sanderling X
Dunlin X
Western Sandpiper 4
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Royal Tern 8
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4
Tree Swallow 300
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Savannah Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-crowned Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Brown-headed Cowbird X
American Goldfinch X
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| Immature White-crowned Sparrow [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, October 27th, 2014
The usual ducks were present as well as three fly-over Wood Ducks, several Green-winged Teal, and one Ruddy Duck. Off-shore, there were Black and Surf Scoters and two White-winged Scoters. At least three Parasitic Jaegers were chasing terns and gulls in the rips. A few shore birds were seen including one each Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs and two Wilson's Snipe. There were always Yellow-rumped Warblers in the air and bushes around us. But the best bird(s) of the day were three Short-eared Owls that flew all around putting on a great show. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, Janet Crawford, and Carrie Bell.
65 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 8
Wood Duck 3
Gadwall 10
Mallard 10
Northern Shoveler 5
Northern Pintail 6
Green-winged Teal 6
Surf Scoter 10
White-winged Scoter 2
Black Scoter 30
Ruddy Duck 1
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Northern Gannet 1
Double-crested Cormorant 100
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 20
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 2
Broad-winged Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 11
Killdeer 3
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 2
Parasitic Jaeger 3
Laughing Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 10
Forster's Tern 30
Royal Tern 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 8
Short-eared Owl 3 /p
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 4
American Kestrel 1
Blue Jay 35
American Crow 10
Tree Swallow 50
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 heard
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
American Robin 75
Northern Mockingbird 3
Palm Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 75
Savannah Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Dickcissel 1 fly-over heard
Red-winged Blackbird 15
House Finch 1
Purple Finch 1
American Goldfinch 6
House Sparrow 5
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| Short-eared Owl [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Yellow-rumped Warbler [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Bird Walk for All People - Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
CMBO’s Bird Walk for All People was a lot of fun despite the howling wind which was gusting to 15-20 mph at times. We were treated to Northern Gannets, a single Parasitic Jaeger and some close-up looks at American Kestrels directly above us along with a good variety of ducks on Bunker Pond including an Eurasian Wigeon. Leader: Warren Cairo.
45 species
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 18
Wood Duck 1
Gadwall 6
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 10
Mallard 8
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 12
Ring-necked Duck 4
Surf Scoter 300
Black Scoter 800
Ruddy Duck 16
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 6
Double-crested Cormorant 40
Great Blue Heron 24
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 20
Parasitic Jaeger 1
Laughing Gull 30
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Caspian Tern 3
Forster's Tern 12
Royal Tern 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Kestrel 10
Merlin 1
Tree Swallow 80
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 22
Song Sparrow 3
White-crowned Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 2
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45 species
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 18
Wood Duck 1
Gadwall 6
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 10
Mallard 8
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 12
Ring-necked Duck 4
Surf Scoter 300
Black Scoter 800
Ruddy Duck 16
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 6
Double-crested Cormorant 40
Great Blue Heron 24
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 20
Parasitic Jaeger 1
Laughing Gull 30
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Caspian Tern 3
Forster's Tern 12
Royal Tern 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Kestrel 10
Merlin 1
Tree Swallow 80
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 22
Song Sparrow 3
White-crowned Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 2
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Twilight Watch at The Meadows - Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
Seems like each Wednesday is a bit of British weather! Another rainy, cloudy, and windy evening at the Meadows. Eight hardy souls joined us as we searched for birds, and despite the weather we had a great time and enjoyed some nice birds. The highlight was a great comparison look at Laughing, Great Black-backed and Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Oh yes, there was that Merlin darting around chasing dinner. Leaders: Warren Cairo and Bill Smythe.
27 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 10
American Wigeon 6
Mallard 4
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 16
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Mourning Dove 5
Merlin 2
Tree Swallow 40
Palm Warbler (Western) 3
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 4
sparrow sp. 15
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27 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 10
American Wigeon 6
Mallard 4
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 16
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Mourning Dove 5
Merlin 2
Tree Swallow 40
Palm Warbler (Western) 3
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 4
sparrow sp. 15
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
As always with a CMBO walk, attention to our participants is paramount and, with a head-spinning number of birds zapping all around us throughout the walk, there really wasn’t time to break off and count them all. So, there’s no full list here, but the morning was, nevertheless, magical. Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers were often feeding almost at arm’s length – as was a Field Sparrow at one point too. The sparrow flock at the Hawkwatch held White-throated, White-crowned, Song and Swamp Sparrows and at least one Dark-eyed Junco. Golden-crowned Kinglets were busy in the bayberries, and great scads of Black and Surf Scoters ferried in and out of the bay. Forster’s Terns were trickling out of the bay almost throughout the walk, small parties of Great Blue Herons rose from the reeds and, at one point, some 400 Blue Jays scattered themselves around the lighthouse. American Pipits, House Finches and Pine Siskins could be heard overhead, before we got enveloped in a blanket of swirling Tree Sparrows. Then there were the ducks! A great variety of ducks. Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, three male Eurasian Wigeon among the American Wigeons, graceful Northern Pintail, a group of four Ring-necked Ducks… and the Ruddy Ducks snoozed through it all.
Raptors swirled everywhere we looked; Peregrine, American Kestrel, Osprey, Red-tailed, Broad-winged, Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, three Bald Eagles – with two youngsters tussling right over Bunker Pond. There was so much more, I am sure, but one thing is for sure, it’s building up to be a fabulous weekend!!
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Mary Watkins, Chris Marks, and Steve Weis.
Raptors swirled everywhere we looked; Peregrine, American Kestrel, Osprey, Red-tailed, Broad-winged, Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, three Bald Eagles – with two youngsters tussling right over Bunker Pond. There was so much more, I am sure, but one thing is for sure, it’s building up to be a fabulous weekend!!
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Mary Watkins, Chris Marks, and Steve Weis.
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point - Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
Another beautiful evening at Stone Harbor Point! The highlight of the walk were the hundreds of scoters both Black and Surf--at times they filled the sky from north to south. Along with great birds, we had a spectacular sunset! Leaders: Warren Cairo, Gail Dwyer, Shaun Bamford, Kathy Horn and Nancy Watson.
32 species (+2 other taxa)
Brant 500
Wood Duck 1
Green-winged Teal 1
Surf Scoter 4000
Black Scoter 2000
Surf/Black Scoter 1200
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Brown Pelican 6
American Oystercatcher 14
Black-bellied Plover 20
Sanderling 250
peep sp. 4
Parasitic Jaeger 1
Laughing Gull 30
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull 30
Lesser Black-backed Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 50
Caspian Tern 4
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 3
Black Skimmer 25
Peregrine Falcon 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler 8
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 1
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32 species (+2 other taxa)
Brant 500
Wood Duck 1
Green-winged Teal 1
Surf Scoter 4000
Black Scoter 2000
Surf/Black Scoter 1200
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Brown Pelican 6
American Oystercatcher 14
Black-bellied Plover 20
Sanderling 250
peep sp. 4
Parasitic Jaeger 1
Laughing Gull 30
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull 30
Lesser Black-backed Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 50
Caspian Tern 4
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 3
Black Skimmer 25
Peregrine Falcon 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler 8
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 1
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EZ Birding at Two-Mile Beach - Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
A large, swirling flock of Tree Swallows greeted us at the parking lot as they landed briefly to eat bayberries. Yellow-rumped Warblers were everywhere. Offshore, coastal migration was exciting as we had multiple close flocks of mixed Black and Surf Scoter, and Double-crested Cormorants. Shorebirds have increased with good looks at Black-bellied Plover, Dunlin, and a lone American Oystercatcher. The salt ponds had a variety of ducks, herons and egrets, and a single Pied-billed Grebe. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, Nancy Watson, Marc & Lynne Breslow, Lee Smythe, and Mary Watkins.
40 species
American Black Duck 40
Mallard 10
Green-winged Teal 6
Surf Scoter X
Black Scoter X
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 8
Turkey Vulture 10
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4
Cooper's Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 1
Black-bellied Plover 25
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Sanderling X
Dunlin X
Western Sandpiper 10
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern 1
Royal Tern 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 4
Merlin 2
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 1000
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 2 heard
Common Yellowthroat 1
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Eastern Towhee 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 3
Dark-eyed Junco 6
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40 species
American Black Duck 40
Mallard 10
Green-winged Teal 6
Surf Scoter X
Black Scoter X
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 8
Turkey Vulture 10
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4
Cooper's Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 1
Black-bellied Plover 25
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Sanderling X
Dunlin X
Western Sandpiper 10
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern 1
Royal Tern 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 4
Merlin 2
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 1000
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 2 heard
Common Yellowthroat 1
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Eastern Towhee 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 3
Dark-eyed Junco 6
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| Tree Swallows [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
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| Tree Swallows [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, October 20th, 2014
Migrants were in evidence today with many Yellow-rumped Warblers, and flyover Eastern Meadowlark, Blue Jay, Northern Flicker, and Common Loon. A perched Yellow-billed Cuckoo was spotted close to the west path. Offshore, streams of Double-crested Cormorants were flying south along with a few flocks of Black Scoter. A nice surprise was a small flotilla of Horned Grebe. A single Eurasian Wigeon was seen on the plover pond, perhaps, one of those who have been present for some time on Bunker Pond at the state park. Several immature Bald Eagle put on a show including landing on the beach for scope views. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Steve Weis, Janet Crawford, Catherine Busch, Mary Watkins, Marc & Lynne Breslow, Nancy Watson, and Carrie Bell.
61 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 13
Gadwall 3
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 1
Mallard X
Blue-winged Teal X
Northern Shoveler X
Northern Pintail 2
Green-winged Teal (American) X
Black Scoter 85
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Horned Grebe 6
Double-crested Cormorant 500
Great Blue Heron 14
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1 seen by leader
Northern Harrier 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk X
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 5
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Sora 1 heard
American Coot 6
Killdeer 4
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Wilson's Snipe 3
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull (American) X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Royal Tern 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 10
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 18
American Crow X
Fish Crow X
Tree Swallow X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Savannah Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Eastern Meadowlark 13
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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61 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 13
Gadwall 3
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 20
American Black Duck 1
Mallard X
Blue-winged Teal X
Northern Shoveler X
Northern Pintail 2
Green-winged Teal (American) X
Black Scoter 85
Common Loon 2
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Horned Grebe 6
Double-crested Cormorant 500
Great Blue Heron 14
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1 seen by leader
Northern Harrier 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk X
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 5
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Sora 1 heard
American Coot 6
Killdeer 4
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Wilson's Snipe 3
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull (American) X
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Royal Tern 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 10
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 18
American Crow X
Fish Crow X
Tree Swallow X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Savannah Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Eastern Meadowlark 13
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, October 19th, 2014
Twenty-five mph winds following a night of northwest winds means there were a lot of fast-moving birds at CHC WMA this morning. Though perched birds were scarce, what awed the group was the sheer number of birds zooming by, especially Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers. One find among the many sparrows was a first-year White-crowned Sparrow showing the brown-striped head of a young bird instead of the black-and-white striped head of an adult. White-crowned Sparrows are uncommon to fairly common fall migrants through Cape May; a small number of birds often winter along the NJ coast, with most birds traveling farther south. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Deb Payson, Shaun & Cindy Bamford, and Joe Demko.
43 species (+2 other taxa)
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 25
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 30
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 7
Blue Jay 25
American Crow 24
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 12
Eastern Bluebird 2
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 40
Cedar Waxwing 4
Palm Warbler 20
Palm Warbler (Western) 30
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 10
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 200
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 4
Field Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
American Goldfinch 11
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43 species (+2 other taxa)
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 25
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 30
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 7
Blue Jay 25
American Crow 24
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 12
Eastern Bluebird 2
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 40
Cedar Waxwing 4
Palm Warbler 20
Palm Warbler (Western) 30
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 10
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 200
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 4
Field Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
American Goldfinch 11
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Hawks, Trails, and Beach - Saturday, October 18th, 2014
It was a beautiful fall afternoon! From the top of the dune, we watched Parasitic Jaegers "doing their thing" among terns and gulls too far out to identify in the rips. Bunker Pond was filled with swans, geese, and ducks including American and Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintails, Mallards, Ruddy Ducks, Northern Shovelers, Greater Scaup, and Blue- and Green-winged Teal. Other birds were Pied-billed Grebe, Great Blue Heron, and Great Egret. In the wooded area, we had a small mixed flock including Tufted Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and, of course, Yellow-rumped Warblers. Throughout the walk, we were treated to a raptor show overhead including an incredible flight of American Kestrels. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Mary Jane Slugg, Cindy Bamford, and Deb Payson.
45 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 36
Gadwall 4
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 36
Mallard 24
Blue-winged Teal 18
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 7
Green-winged Teal 22
Greater Scaup 1
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 3
American Coot 8
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Caspian Tern 1
Royal Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 7
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 35
Merlin 7
Peregrine Falcon 4
Blue Jay 4 heard only
American Crow 11
Fish Crow 3
Tree Swallow 20
Carolina Chickadee 1 heard only
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 1 heard only
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
House Sparrow 4
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45 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 36
Gadwall 4
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 36
Mallard 24
Blue-winged Teal 18
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 7
Green-winged Teal 22
Greater Scaup 1
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 3
American Coot 8
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Caspian Tern 1
Royal Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 7
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 35
Merlin 7
Peregrine Falcon 4
Blue Jay 4 heard only
American Crow 11
Fish Crow 3
Tree Swallow 20
Carolina Chickadee 1 heard only
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 1 heard only
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
House Sparrow 4
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Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, October 18th, 2014
While many of the birds on this mornings walk only provided brief glimpses before diving for cover, perhaps the favorite species was the Eastern Meadowlark, found perched in a shrub by one of the participants. Half hidden in the leaves, four birds were eventually viewed in the scopes, with one still in breeding plumage. Meadowlarks can be seen any time of year in the Cape May area, but seldom are. Common fall migrants, with some birds overwintering, they often feed on the ground in tall grasses and dry marshes. Meadowlarks are one of the most widely distributed songbirds with a range from southern Canada to northern South America. Group 1 Leaders: Kathy Horn and Deb Payson.
44 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 35
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 22
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 9
Eastern Phoebe 4
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 16
American Crow 15
Fish Crow 13
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 9
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 7
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 8
European Starling 45
Cedar Waxwing 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 9
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 13
Field Sparrow 4
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 22
Eastern Meadowlark 4
44 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 35
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 22
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 9
Eastern Phoebe 4
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 16
American Crow 15
Fish Crow 13
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 9
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 7
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 8
European Starling 45
Cedar Waxwing 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 9
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 13
Field Sparrow 4
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 22
Eastern Meadowlark 4
Group 2 Leaders: Karl Lukens and Roger Horn.
35 species
Canada Goose 36
Mallard 3
Great Egret 1
Osprey 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Herring Gull (American) 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 55
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 4
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 15
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 42
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 8
Gray Catbird 7
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 6
Palm Warbler (Western) 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 9
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 3
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Eastern Meadowlark 3
Common Grackle 2
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| Scarlet Tanager [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Sunset Birding at The Meadows - Friday, October 17th, 2014
We had a record number of Friday night walkers on this beautiful fall evening so we split the group in two with Kathy taking the Eastern Trail and Chuck and Deb taking the Western Trail. Chuck's group saw a Common Gallinule, Stilt Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs, Short-billed Dowitcher, and a variety of ducks. We had several Merlins zoom over our heads and a Peregrine Falcon sitting on the beach. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Kathy Horn, and Deb Payson.
38 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 13
Gadwall 14
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 10
Northern Shoveler 18
Northern Pintail 9
Green-winged Teal 30
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Common Gallinule 1
American Coot 12
Killdeer 1 heard only
Lesser Yellowlegs 4
Stilt Sandpiper 2
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Royal Tern 5
Black Skimmer 275
Mourning Dove 6
Merlin 3
Peregrine Falcon 1
Blue Jay 1 heard only
American Crow 2 heard only
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 14
Cedar Waxwing 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Savannah Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
House Sparrow 4
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38 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 13
Gadwall 14
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 10
Northern Shoveler 18
Northern Pintail 9
Green-winged Teal 30
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Common Gallinule 1
American Coot 12
Killdeer 1 heard only
Lesser Yellowlegs 4
Stilt Sandpiper 2
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Royal Tern 5
Black Skimmer 275
Mourning Dove 6
Merlin 3
Peregrine Falcon 1
Blue Jay 1 heard only
American Crow 2 heard only
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 14
Cedar Waxwing 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Savannah Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
House Sparrow 4
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Higbee Beach Birding - Friday, October 17th, 2014
Though a 'classic' Higbee Beach big flight was not under way, Higbee showed that it had many strings to its bow by providing us with some wonderful birding opportunities. Cedar Waxwings, European Starlings, Red-winged Blackbirds and a mass of Blue Jays gave us ample opportunity to study the structure and behavior of flying flocks of birds. Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Brown Thrashers moved along the hedgelines and Indigo Buntings and Swamp Sparrows were in the fields. Though views were brief, a Blue-headed Vireo was a nice highlight. Group 1 Leaders: Mike Crewe, Catherine Busch, and Megan Crewe.
47 species
Double-crested Cormorant 10
Great Egret 1
Osprey 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Herring Gull 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 10
Merlin 3
Eastern Phoebe 5
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 200
American Crow 22
Fish Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 6
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 6
Brown Thrasher 3
European Starling 120
Cedar Waxwing 12
Common Yellowthroat 3
American Redstart 1
Palm Warbler 40
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 10
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird 80
House Finch 15
Purple Finch 2
Pine Siskin 1
American Goldfinch 1
Group 2 Leaders: Kathy Horn, Chris Marks, and Mary Watkins.
47 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 12
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 24
Eastern Phoebe 5
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 35
American Crow 22
Tree Swallow 7
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Golden-crowned Kinglet 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 14
Brown Thrasher 9
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 28
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 16
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 35
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 4
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 11
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 2
Bobolink 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
American Goldfinch 4
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47 species
Double-crested Cormorant 10
Great Egret 1
Osprey 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Herring Gull 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 10
Merlin 3
Eastern Phoebe 5
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 200
American Crow 22
Fish Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 6
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 6
Brown Thrasher 3
European Starling 120
Cedar Waxwing 12
Common Yellowthroat 3
American Redstart 1
Palm Warbler 40
Yellow-rumped Warbler 50
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 10
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 15
White-throated Sparrow 10
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird 80
House Finch 15
Purple Finch 2
Pine Siskin 1
American Goldfinch 1
Group 2 Leaders: Kathy Horn, Chris Marks, and Mary Watkins.
47 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 12
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Egret 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Herring Gull (American) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 24
Eastern Phoebe 5
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 35
American Crow 22
Tree Swallow 7
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Golden-crowned Kinglet 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 14
Brown Thrasher 9
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 28
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 2
Palm Warbler (Western) 16
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 35
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 4
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 11
White-throated Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 2
Bobolink 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
American Goldfinch 4
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Bird Walk for All People - Thursday, October 16th, 2014
It was a balmy morning with a light cloud cover and a good breeze. From the beach, we watched Parasitic Jaegers harassing the gulls and many Forster's Terns still visible in the rips. We also had Royal Terns. Moving to Bunker Pond, we spotted the Eurasian Wigeon along with American Wigeon, Green-winged and Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shovelers, Northern Pintails, Mallards, and a Greater Scaup. A flock of Eastern Meadowlarks flew over us and a Belted Kingfisher was working the pond. Moving through the wooded areas, and surveying Lighthouse Pond, there was a good movement of raptors including Peregrines, Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks, Osprey, and both Black and Turkey Vultures. Along with Yellow-rumped Warblers, we saw a large movement of Blue Jays and Tree Swallows. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Warren Cairo, and Cindy Bamford.
45 species
Canada Goose 45
Mute Swan 32
Gadwall 2
Eurasian Wigeon 3 The same Eurasian Wigeon drakes that have been on Bunker Pond for the last few weeks; very vocal; distinctive call
American Wigeon 45
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 10
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 7
Green-winged Teal 18
Greater Scaup 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 5
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8
Cooper's Hawk 4
Killdeer 1 heard only
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 20
Royal Tern 8
Black Skimmer 60
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 4
Northern Flicker 5
Peregrine Falcon 2
Blue Jay 65
American Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Tree Swallow 110
Carolina Wren 5
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 18
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Eastern Meadowlark 12
House Sparrow 3
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45 species
Canada Goose 45
Mute Swan 32
Gadwall 2
Eurasian Wigeon 3 The same Eurasian Wigeon drakes that have been on Bunker Pond for the last few weeks; very vocal; distinctive call
American Wigeon 45
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 10
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 7
Green-winged Teal 18
Greater Scaup 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 5
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8
Cooper's Hawk 4
Killdeer 1 heard only
Parasitic Jaeger 2
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 20
Royal Tern 8
Black Skimmer 60
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 4
Northern Flicker 5
Peregrine Falcon 2
Blue Jay 65
American Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Tree Swallow 110
Carolina Wren 5
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 18
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Northern Cardinal 1 heard only
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Eastern Meadowlark 12
House Sparrow 3
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Twilight Watch at the Meadows - Wednesday, October 15th, 21014
Tonight's walk began with a downpour, but as usual with Cape May weather, it turned out to be a pleasant evening with a nice mix of birds. Leaders: Warren Cairo and Bill Smythe.
29 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 8
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 5
Northern Shoveler 10
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 20
Black Scoter 16
Ruddy Duck 1
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 5
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Pectoral Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Herring Gull 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Caspian Tern 1
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
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29 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 8
Mallard 25
Blue-winged Teal 5
Northern Shoveler 10
Northern Pintail 8
Green-winged Teal 20
Black Scoter 16
Ruddy Duck 1
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 5
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Pectoral Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Herring Gull 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Caspian Tern 1
Forster's Tern 10
Royal Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
There were lots of ducks to observe and study with a few notable ones like three drake Eurasian Wigeon, and one Greater Scaup. Offshore, there were numerous scoters, mostly Black but with some Surf Scoters mixed in. Additionally, there was a nice jaeger show in the feeding flock of gulls and terns, with up to six Parasitic Jaegers seen chasing them. Other birds of interest were Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks, and a Peregrine sitting on the beach as well as one in a tree. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Karl Lukens, Chris Marks, Steve Weis, Mary Watkins, and Mike Hannisian.
46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 2
Eurasian Wigeon 3
American Wigeon 15
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 12
Northern Shoveler 15
Northern Pintail 18
Green-winged Teal (American) 6
Greater Scaup 1
Surf Scoter 10
Black Scoter 50
scoter sp. 150
Ruddy Duck 11
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 400
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Cooper's Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Parasitic Jaeger 6
Laughing Gull 150
Ring-billed Gull 5
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 75
Forster's Tern 30
Royal Tern 20
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Merlin 1
Peregrine Falcon 3
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 20
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 5
House Sparrow 5
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46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 20
Gadwall 2
Eurasian Wigeon 3
American Wigeon 15
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 12
Northern Shoveler 15
Northern Pintail 18
Green-winged Teal (American) 6
Greater Scaup 1
Surf Scoter 10
Black Scoter 50
scoter sp. 150
Ruddy Duck 11
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 400
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Cooper's Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Parasitic Jaeger 6
Laughing Gull 150
Ring-billed Gull 5
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 75
Forster's Tern 30
Royal Tern 20
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Merlin 1
Peregrine Falcon 3
American Crow 5
Tree Swallow 20
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 25
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 5
House Sparrow 5
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| Eurasian Wigeon (top) and American Wigeon [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Peregrine Falcon [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point - Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
It was another fun evening at Stone Harbor Point. We had great looks at Lesser-black Backed Gulls and the opportunity to compare them to Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. Shore birds were scarce, but we had a good variety including Red Knots, Dunlin, Short-billed Dowitcher and Black-bellied Plovers. Leaders: Warren Cairo, Gail Dwyer, Kathy Horn, Shaun Bamford and Nancy Watson.
24 species
Green-winged Teal (American) 3
Surf Scoter 30
Black Scoter 30
Double-crested Cormorant 46
Snowy Egret 1
Black-bellied Plover 20
Semipalmated Plover 4
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Red Knot 6
Sanderling 200
Dunlin 20
Western Sandpiper 1
peep sp. 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 2
Laughing Gull 30
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 20
Lesser Black-backed Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 60
Caspian Tern 20
Forster's Tern 8
Royal Tern 15
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
sparrow sp. 1
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24 species
Green-winged Teal (American) 3
Surf Scoter 30
Black Scoter 30
Double-crested Cormorant 46
Snowy Egret 1
Black-bellied Plover 20
Semipalmated Plover 4
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Red Knot 6
Sanderling 200
Dunlin 20
Western Sandpiper 1
peep sp. 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 2
Laughing Gull 30
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 20
Lesser Black-backed Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 60
Caspian Tern 20
Forster's Tern 8
Royal Tern 15
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
sparrow sp. 1
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EZ Birding at Two-Mile Beach - Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
A warm day with a light breeze made for a pleasant seawatch from the beach at the Two-Mile Unit of the Cape May Wildlife Refuge. Highlights included multiple large flocks of Black Scoter migrating south, some fairly close, and a Peregrine Falcon over the dunes and later perched on a dead tree at the salt ponds. Yellow-rump Warblers were numerous as is typical when there are bayberries to be had along the coast, and Grey Catbirds called and skulked throughout the scrub habitat. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, Marc & Lynne Breslow, Nancy Watson, and Mary Watkins.
39 species
American Black Duck 72
Mallard 5
Black Scoter 250
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 15
Great Egret 5
Osprey 4
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 1 seen by a few after walk ended
Black-bellied Plover 25
Greater Yellowlegs 6
Western Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Caspian Tern 5
Royal Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Blue Jay 35
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow X
Gray Catbird X
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Eastern Towhee 3
Savannah Sparrow X heard
Swamp Sparrow X heard
Northern Cardinal 1
American Goldfinch 5
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39 species
American Black Duck 72
Mallard 5
Black Scoter 250
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 15
Great Egret 5
Osprey 4
Northern Harrier 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 1 seen by a few after walk ended
Black-bellied Plover 25
Greater Yellowlegs 6
Western Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Caspian Tern 5
Royal Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Blue Jay 35
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow X
Gray Catbird X
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) X
Eastern Towhee 3
Savannah Sparrow X heard
Swamp Sparrow X heard
Northern Cardinal 1
American Goldfinch 5
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, October 13th, 2014
A cool, cloudy day with some rain. A nice variety of ducks were seen including Blue- and Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, an American and an Eurasian Wigeon, and a Ruddy Duck. It seemed like there was always a Sharp-shinned or Cooper's Hawk overhead along with numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers. A few shorebirds were also present. Fly-over Eastern Meadowlarks were seen several times. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, and Catherine Busch.
50 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 120
Mute Swan 12
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 4
Green-winged Teal 5
scoter sp. 50
Ruddy Duck 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 50
Snowy Egret 6
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 15
Cooper's Hawk 8
American Coot 4
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 8
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Pectoral Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 3
Laughing Gull 12
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 30
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 75
Royal Tern 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 3
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 1
American Crow 8
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 35
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 60
Swamp Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Eastern Meadowlark 12
House Sparrow 5
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50 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 120
Mute Swan 12
Eurasian Wigeon 1
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 4
Green-winged Teal 5
scoter sp. 50
Ruddy Duck 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 50
Snowy Egret 6
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 15
Cooper's Hawk 8
American Coot 4
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 8
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Pectoral Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 3
Laughing Gull 12
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 30
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 75
Royal Tern 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 3
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 1
American Crow 8
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 35
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 60
Swamp Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Eastern Meadowlark 12
House Sparrow 5
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Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, October 12th, 2014
An Eagle chasing an Osprey, a Coop chasing a Sharpie, a Sharpie going for a Flicker - there was a lot of action at CHC WMA today. More sedate than those though were the many Eastern Phoebes with gently bobbing tails that could be seen throughout the WMA. Many were 'birds of the year' - this year's 'hatch birds' - denoted by the light wash of yellow on the chest and belly. An early migrant often seen as a herald of spring, the phoebe is also a late migrant in the fall. Unlike other flycatchers, the Eastern Phoebe is fairly easy to identify with the bobbing tail, dark head, lack of eye ring and faint or absent wing bars.
Group 1 Leaders: Kathy Horn, Shaun Bamford, and Deb Payson.
51 species
Canada Goose 22
Mallard 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Cooper's Hawk 2
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Mourning Dove 20
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 22
Eastern Phoebe 15
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 25
American Crow 11
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 10
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Golden-crowned Kinglet 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 14
Brown Thrasher 2
Cedar Waxwing 4
Common Yellowthroat 13
Northern Parula 2
Palm Warbler 8
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 20
Prairie Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 6
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 38
White-throated Sparrow 23
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 4
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch 18
Group 2 Leaders: Roger Horn, Steve Weis, and Cindy Bamford.
42 species (+1 other taxa)
Wood Duck 5
Mallard 27
Great Blue Heron 1
Osprey 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 5
Herring Gull (American) 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 7
Belted Kingfisher 1 heard only
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 35
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 15
Blue Jay 47
American Crow 29
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 11
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 15
Common Yellowthroat 3
Palm Warbler (Western) 6
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 59
Eastern Towhee 12
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 40
White-throated Sparrow 30
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 5
American Goldfinch 14
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Group 1 Leaders: Kathy Horn, Shaun Bamford, and Deb Payson.
51 species
Canada Goose 22
Mallard 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Cooper's Hawk 2
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Mourning Dove 20
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 22
Eastern Phoebe 15
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 25
American Crow 11
Tree Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 10
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Golden-crowned Kinglet 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 14
Brown Thrasher 2
Cedar Waxwing 4
Common Yellowthroat 13
Northern Parula 2
Palm Warbler 8
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 20
Prairie Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 6
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 38
White-throated Sparrow 23
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 4
Purple Finch 4
American Goldfinch 18
Group 2 Leaders: Roger Horn, Steve Weis, and Cindy Bamford.
42 species (+1 other taxa)
Wood Duck 5
Mallard 27
Great Blue Heron 1
Osprey 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 5
Herring Gull (American) 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 7
Belted Kingfisher 1 heard only
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 35
Merlin 1
Eastern Phoebe 15
Blue Jay 47
American Crow 29
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 11
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 15
Common Yellowthroat 3
Palm Warbler (Western) 6
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 59
Eastern Towhee 12
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 40
White-throated Sparrow 30
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 5
American Goldfinch 14
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| Eastern Phoebe [Photo by Roger Horn] |