Leaders: Janet Crawford, Shaun Bamford, and Bert Hixon.
38 species
Wild Turkey 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Ring-billed Gull 6
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 4
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 4
Fish Crow 3
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 7
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 8
American Robin 9
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 3
Ovenbird 1
Worm-eating Warbler 3
Louisiana Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Hooded Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Yellow-throated Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 2
Chipping Sparrow 12
Field Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-throated Sparrow 12
Eastern Towhee 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 7
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
American Goldfinch 6
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E-Z Birding - Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
It was a gorgeous spring morning to explore Cape May Point State Park. Many first of the year returning migrants were heard and seen actively migrating. It was a spectacle to see. Leaders: Chris Marks, Marc and Lynn Breslow.
45 species
Canada Goose 18
Mute Swan 12
Mallard 8
Northern Pintail 1 Late
Red-throated Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 4
Laughing Gull 16
Herring Gull (American) 6
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 6
Purple Martin 22
Tree Swallow 12
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
House Wren 1
Marsh Wren 1
Carolina Wren 3
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 6
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 4
Field Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
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45 species
Canada Goose 18
Mute Swan 12
Mallard 8
Northern Pintail 1 Late
Red-throated Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 4
Laughing Gull 16
Herring Gull (American) 6
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 6
Purple Martin 22
Tree Swallow 12
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
House Wren 1
Marsh Wren 1
Carolina Wren 3
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 6
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 4
Field Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, April 18th, 2016
A nice day for birding with several Yellow Palm Warblers joining the ever present Yellow-rumped Warblers. American Oystercatchers were on the beach and numerous Northern Gannets off shore. A nice sighting was one, then two, Bald Eagles chasing an Osprey with a fish. FOY for many was a Green Heron and an odd sighting for the Meadows was a Hermit Thrush near the east path bridge. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, Pat Perkins, and Barb Bassett.
53 species
Brant 2
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 6
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 2
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 2
Bufflehead 2
Red-throated Loon 2
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 25
Double-crested Cormorant 250
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 9
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 15
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 3
American Oystercatcher 7
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Wilson's Snipe 3
Bonaparte's Gull 5
Laughing Gull 3
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 10
Marsh Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Palm Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 2
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53 species
Brant 2
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 6
Mallard 10
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 2
Green-winged Teal 4
Ring-necked Duck 2
Bufflehead 2
Red-throated Loon 2
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 25
Double-crested Cormorant 250
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 9
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 15
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 3
American Oystercatcher 7
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Wilson's Snipe 3
Bonaparte's Gull 5
Laughing Gull 3
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 10
Marsh Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Palm Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 2
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| American Oystercatcher [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Green Heron [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, April 17th, 2016
With all the standing trees, both live and dead, at Cox Hall Creek WMA, cavity nesters are always present in good numbers. This includes not only chickadees and titmice, but several species of woodpeckers, such as Northern Flickers, and Red-bellied, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, all seen on today's walk. Wood Ducks are also cavity nesters and two flew close overhead, clearly showing their exquisitely "painted" faces and long, broad tails. This year, one of the cavity nests that housed Red-bellied Woodpeckers last year seems to be occupied by a family of squirrels; they look awfully cute when they peak out of their narrow tree cavity. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Janet Crawford, and Cindy Bamford.
36 species
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 29
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull 8
Herring Gull (American) 4
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 10
Chipping Sparrow 8
Field Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 20
Eastern Towhee 6
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Rusty Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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36 species
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 29
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull 8
Herring Gull (American) 4
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 10
Chipping Sparrow 8
Field Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 20
Eastern Towhee 6
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Rusty Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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| Field Sparrow [Photo by Roger Horn] |
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| Tree Swallow [Photo by Roger Horn] |
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| Gray Squirrel [Photo by Roger Horn] |
Spring Migrants at The Rea Farm - Saturday, April 16, 2016
"Wet woods" is an abundant habitat type at the Rea Farm and is preferred habitat for Prothonotary warblers (which should be in any day now), winter wrens, and waterthrush - none of which were seen or heard this morning. Rusty Blackbirds, however, are also wet woods birds and highly sought since their population has declined by 85% since 1966. They were at the Beanery this morning, in good view and calling. Though some Yellow-rumped Warblers spend the winter in Cape May, their numbers have increased of late and we often had stereo "Yump" chips surrounding us, as well as occasional songs. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Karl Lukens, and Michael McCabe.
36 species
Canada Goose 12
Mallard 5
Blue-winged Teal 2
Black Vulture 6
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 5
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 6
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 8
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 7
American Robin 14
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 12
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 15
White-throated Sparrow 14
Song Sparrow 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 9
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Rusty Blackbird 12 Actual count seen well
Common Grackle 6
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
American Goldfinch 1
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36 species
Canada Goose 12
Mallard 5
Blue-winged Teal 2
Black Vulture 6
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 5
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 6
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 8
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 7
American Robin 14
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 12
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 15
White-throated Sparrow 14
Song Sparrow 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 9
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Rusty Blackbird 12 Actual count seen well
Common Grackle 6
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
American Goldfinch 1
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| Carolina Wren [Photo by Roger Horn] |
A Meadows Afternoon - Friday, April 16th, 2016
A very nice group of folks joined CMBO naturalists for the season's first installment of " A Meadows Afternoon." We enjoyed a number of swallows feeding low over the ponds, including a single Cliff Swallow and a bonus Chimney Swift. A dwindling collection of waterfowl remain on the ponds, and newly-arrived shorebird migrants included Greater Yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, and Spotted Sandpiper. Passerine highlights included Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Brown Thrasher, and prolonged views of a singing Field Sparrow. Leaders: Gail Dwyer, Barb Bassett, Marc & Lynn Breslow, and Tom Reed.
64 species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 25
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 30
Northern Shoveler 9
Green-winged Teal 20
Surf Scoter 1
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 4
Red-throated Loon 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 30
Double-crested Cormorant 5
Great Egret 3
Black Vulture 3
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 8
Northern Harrier 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 4
American Oystercatcher 6
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1 *medium-small, brown/white shorebird with spots on underparts, stiff/shallow wingbeats. expected on this date.
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 2
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 60
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 30
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Forster's Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 2
Chimney Swift 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 30
Tree Swallow 35
Barn Swallow 15
Cliff Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Field Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 3
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64 species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 25
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 30
Northern Shoveler 9
Green-winged Teal 20
Surf Scoter 1
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 4
Red-throated Loon 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Northern Gannet 30
Double-crested Cormorant 5
Great Egret 3
Black Vulture 3
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 8
Northern Harrier 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 4
American Oystercatcher 6
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1 *medium-small, brown/white shorebird with spots on underparts, stiff/shallow wingbeats. expected on this date.
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 2
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 60
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 30
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Forster's Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 2
Chimney Swift 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 30
Tree Swallow 35
Barn Swallow 15
Cliff Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Field Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 3
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Higbee Beach Bird Walk - Friday, April 15th, 2016
Generally the critter with the highest "Cuteness Factor" on spring birding walks is the piping plover. Not so today. Today's cuteness award definitely went to the harbor seal sunning itself atop some old pilings off Higbee Beach, checking us out with those big dark eyes as we checked him out from the shore. Early season migrants included Prairie Warbler, White-eyed Vireo, Purple Martin and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Hermit Thrush numbers seem to be building as they move through headed for northern breeding grounds; now is the time to listen for their beautiful ethereal song. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Roger Horn, Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, and Steve Rodan.
38 species
Canada Goose 4
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 14
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 4
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull 6
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 5
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
Fish Crow 3
Purple Martin 2
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 5
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 9
Hermit Thrush 5
American Robin 8
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 Continuing
Field Sparrow 14
White-throated Sparrow 16
Song Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 4
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 9
Brown-headed Cowbird 12
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38 species
Canada Goose 4
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 14
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 4
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull 6
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 5
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
Fish Crow 3
Purple Martin 2
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 5
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 9
Hermit Thrush 5
American Robin 8
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 Continuing
Field Sparrow 14
White-throated Sparrow 16
Song Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 4
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 9
Brown-headed Cowbird 12
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| Harbor Seal [Photo by Roger Horn] |
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| Bald Eagles [Photo by Roger Horn] |
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| Hermit Thrush [Photo by Roger Horn] |
Shorebirds at Heislerville with Pete Dunne - Thursday, April 14th, 2016
Leaders: Pete Dunne, Janet Crawford, Shaun Bamford, Marc and Lynne Breslow.
26 species
Canada Goose 8
Gadwall 9
American Black Duck 3
Mallard 2
Blue-winged Teal 4
Northern Shoveler 30
Green-winged Teal 120
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Double-crested Cormorant 200
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 25
Snowy Egret 14
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 7
Bald Eagle 2
Greater Yellowlegs 50
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Dunlin 50
Laughing Gull 4
Ring-billed Gull 7
Herring Gull 1
Forster's Tern 20
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 2
European Starling 5
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Glade Rd./Thompson's Beach
13 species
Canada Goose 2
Green-winged Teal 50
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Snowy Egret 30
Glossy Ibis 2
Osprey 15
Bald Eagle 3
Black-bellied Plover 10
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Willet 1
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Great Horned Owl 1
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26 species
Canada Goose 8
Gadwall 9
American Black Duck 3
Mallard 2
Blue-winged Teal 4
Northern Shoveler 30
Green-winged Teal 120
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Double-crested Cormorant 200
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 25
Snowy Egret 14
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 7
Bald Eagle 2
Greater Yellowlegs 50
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Dunlin 50
Laughing Gull 4
Ring-billed Gull 7
Herring Gull 1
Forster's Tern 20
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 2
European Starling 5
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Glade Rd./Thompson's Beach
13 species
Canada Goose 2
Green-winged Teal 50
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Snowy Egret 30
Glossy Ibis 2
Osprey 15
Bald Eagle 3
Black-bellied Plover 10
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Willet 1
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Great Horned Owl 1
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Nummy's Island - Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Tonight's Nummy island was a little chilly but we had great looks at a Little Blue Heron and a number of Tricolored Herons. We had lots of Laughing Gulls as well as a number of Brant. Leaders: Gail Dwyer, Shaun Bamford, Warren Cairo, Kathy & Roger Horn.
33 species
Brant 100
Canada Goose 12
American Black Duck 16
Mallard 8
Bufflehead 4
Red-breasted Merganser 6
Red-throated Loon 4
Common Loon 1
Horned Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 20
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 1
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 3 Seen well
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 1
American Oystercatcher 10
Black-bellied Plover 3
Greater Yellowlegs 7
Dunlin 40
Laughing Gull 120
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 9
Forster's Tern 20
Mourning Dove 6
Fish Crow 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Chipping Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 16
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33 species
Brant 100
Canada Goose 12
American Black Duck 16
Mallard 8
Bufflehead 4
Red-breasted Merganser 6
Red-throated Loon 4
Common Loon 1
Horned Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 20
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 1
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 3 Seen well
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 1
American Oystercatcher 10
Black-bellied Plover 3
Greater Yellowlegs 7
Dunlin 40
Laughing Gull 120
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 9
Forster's Tern 20
Mourning Dove 6
Fish Crow 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Chipping Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 16
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| Little Blue Heron [Photo by Roger Horn] |
Midweek at the Meadows - Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Ducks were the usual suspects including Ring-necked, both teal, and Bufflehead. We had fair looks at several Wilson's Snipe and good views of American Oystercatchers, and a singing Field Sparrow. Overhead we had both vultures and a pair of adult Bald Eagles. Leaders: Don Freiday, Karl Lukens, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, Catherine Busch, and Warren Cairo.
45 species
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 8
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 10
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 1
Surf Scoter 1
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 10
Northern Gannet 15
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 8
Killdeer 2
Wilson's Snipe 3
Laughing Gull 4
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Mourning Dove 6
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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45 species
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 8
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 10
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 1
Surf Scoter 1
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 10
Northern Gannet 15
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 8
Killdeer 2
Wilson's Snipe 3
Laughing Gull 4
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Mourning Dove 6
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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| American Oystercatcher [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, April 12th, 2016
A few ducks still around including Blue- and Green-winged Teal and Buffleheads. The continuing Iceland Gull put in a brief appearance. Brief looks at a Spotted and a Least Sandpiper. Osprey was on the nest platform. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Chuck Slugg, Karl Lukens, Janet Crawford, & Pat Perkins.
43 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 2
Gadwall 8
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 12
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 6
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 10
Double-crested Cormorant 10
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 5
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 2
Iceland Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 8
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Tree Swallow 8
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 1
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43 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 2
Gadwall 8
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 12
Black Scoter 1
Bufflehead 6
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 10
Double-crested Cormorant 10
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 5
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 2
Iceland Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 8
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Tree Swallow 8
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 1
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Cox Hall Creek WMA - Sunday, April 10th, 2016
Despite the chill at the beginning of the walk, early spring migrants were out feeding and calling, including White-eyed Vireo, Eastern Phoebe, Pine and Palm Warblers, Tree Swallow and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. The Red-headed Woodpecker that's been at the WMA all winter is now in full breeding - or alternate - plumage, sporting a stunning ruby head. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Janet Crawford, Cindy & Shaun Bamford.
43 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 3
Laughing Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 5
Red-headed Woodpecker 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 12
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 6
Palm Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 5
Chipping Sparrow 6
Field Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 15
Eastern Towhee 15
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
American Goldfinch 2
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43 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
American Coot 3
Laughing Gull 4
Herring Gull (American) 5
Red-headed Woodpecker 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 12
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 40
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 6
Palm Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 5
Chipping Sparrow 6
Field Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 15
Eastern Towhee 15
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
American Goldfinch 2
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Midweek at the Meadows - Wednesday, April 6th, 2016
Ducks are thinning out with mostly Mallards, Gadwall, and Northern Shovelers, and a few Green-winged Teal. We also had five Glossy Ibis and a fly-over of 13 Snowy Egrets. Off shore, we had a nice show of Northern Gannets, some Black Scoters a couple of Forster's Terns, and a fly-by Iceland Gull. Overhead we had 6-7 Ospreys and two immature Bald Eagles. The Osprey were building the nest on the platform east of the East Trail. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, and Catherine Busch.
40 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 12
Mallard 25
Northern Shoveler 4
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 2
Black Scoter 15
Bufflehead 10
Red-throated Loon 3
Northern Gannet 30
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 13 fly-over
Glossy Ibis 5
Black Vulture 11
Turkey Vulture 7
Osprey 7
Bald Eagle 2 imm.
American Coot 5
American Oystercatcher 8
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Herring Gull 2
Iceland Gull 1 continuing pale immature
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
American Robin 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Boat-tailed Grackle 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Sparrow 3
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40 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 12
Mallard 25
Northern Shoveler 4
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 2
Black Scoter 15
Bufflehead 10
Red-throated Loon 3
Northern Gannet 30
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 13 fly-over
Glossy Ibis 5
Black Vulture 11
Turkey Vulture 7
Osprey 7
Bald Eagle 2 imm.
American Coot 5
American Oystercatcher 8
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Herring Gull 2
Iceland Gull 1 continuing pale immature
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
Fish Crow 5
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
American Robin 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Boat-tailed Grackle 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Sparrow 3
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, April 4th, 2016
A cold and windy day! Not many ducks, but we did find Mallard, Gadwall, Buffleheads, and a couple of Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal. In spite of the wind, we did have a good Northern Gannet show. Overhead we had several Osprey with one on the nest platform, a Sharp-shinned Hawk, as well as both Black and Turkey Vultures. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Chuck Slugg, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, Janet Crawford, and Pat Perkins.
38 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 8
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2 seen by a few
Northern Shoveler 8
Green-winged Teal 2
Black Scoter 5
Bufflehead 8
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 40
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Coot 1
Killdeer 1 heard
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 6
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 6
American Crow 10
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Wren 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Sparrow 1
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38 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 4
Gadwall 8
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2 seen by a few
Northern Shoveler 8
Green-winged Teal 2
Black Scoter 5
Bufflehead 8
Common Loon 1
Northern Gannet 40
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
American Coot 1
Killdeer 1 heard
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 6
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 6
American Crow 10
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Wren 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Sparrow 1
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| Laughing Gull [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
The birds and birders were undeterred by this morning's teeming rain. The Tundra Swan is still playing "Find the Different Swan" in the second plover pond, the Red-winged Blackbirds are perched up and singing. A couple of female Hooded Mergansers had their "hair" all slicked down by the rain and the Purple Martins - last week perched atop the empty martin house poles - now have the (newly replaced) martin houses to sit on. Leaders: Kathy Horn & Kyle Chelius.
32 species
Canada Goose 17
Mute Swan 18
Tundra Swan 1 Continuing
Gadwall 24
Mallard 11
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 4
Bufflehead 5
Hooded Merganser 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Osprey 4
Killdeer 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 0
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 11
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 56
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
White-throated Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Common Grackle 33
Brown-headed Cowbird 15
House Finch 4
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32 species
Canada Goose 17
Mute Swan 18
Tundra Swan 1 Continuing
Gadwall 24
Mallard 11
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 4
Bufflehead 5
Hooded Merganser 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Osprey 4
Killdeer 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 0
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 11
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 56
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
White-throated Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Common Grackle 33
Brown-headed Cowbird 15
House Finch 4
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Midweek at the Meadows - Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
Although the number and variety of ducks is dwindling, we did manage to see Mallard, Gadwall, Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead, and both teal. Black and Surf Scoters were seen off shore as well as numerous Northern Gannets, and a couple of Red-throated Loons. Also of interest were two Wilson's Snipe trying to hide in the marsh, and a very cooperative Field Sparrow sitting in a bush singing. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chris Marks, Mary Watkins, and Catherine Busch.
44 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 14
Mallard 14
Blue-winged Teal 4
Northern Shoveler 8
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 2
Surf Scoter 8
Black Scoter 10
Bufflehead 10
Red-throated Loon 2
Northern Gannet 25
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 20
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 2
Wilson's Snipe 3
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 10
Fish Crow 4
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Sparrow 3
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44 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 14
Mallard 14
Blue-winged Teal 4
Northern Shoveler 8
Green-winged Teal 6
Ring-necked Duck 2
Surf Scoter 8
Black Scoter 10
Bufflehead 10
Red-throated Loon 2
Northern Gannet 25
Great Egret 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 20
Osprey 3
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 4
Sanderling 2
Wilson's Snipe 3
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 10
Fish Crow 4
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Sparrow 3
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| Wilson's Snipe [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, March 28th, 2016
Some rain and fog made distant viewing difficult, but we still found some birds. Ducks were mainly Mallard, and Gadwall, with several Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, and Buffleheads in the mix. Swallows overhead were Tree, Barn, Northern Rough-winged, and Purple Martins. Visibility was good enough to see 4 Black Scoters and a Red-throated Loon. Osprey, Bald Eagle, and Sharp-shinned Hawk were also seen. Leaders: Pete Dunne, Chuck Slugg, and Karl Lukens.
37 species
Snow Goose 1
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 15
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 2
Green-winged Teal 10
Black Scoter 4
Bufflehead 8
Red-throated Loon 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 7
Killdeer 2
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 5
Purple Martin 5
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 3
European Starling 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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37 species
Snow Goose 1
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 15
Mallard 15
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 2
Green-winged Teal 10
Black Scoter 4
Bufflehead 8
Red-throated Loon 1
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
American Coot 1
American Oystercatcher 7
Killdeer 2
Wilson's Snipe 1
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Mourning Dove 5
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 5
Purple Martin 5
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 3
European Starling 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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| American Oystercatcher [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Loons and Shorebirds Cruise on The Osprey - Saturday, March 26th, 2016
Leader: Kyle Chelius.
26 species
Brant 300
American Black Duck 4
Mallard 2
White-winged Scoter 1
Bufflehead 50
Red-breasted Merganser 24
Common Loon 15
Horned Grebe 10 Several groups were seen at the same time; at least one group had seven horned grebes in it; 10 is a conservative number.
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Cormorant 5
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 10 It was a 10 mile back bay boat trip in the salt marshes of Cape May County NJ. Osprey have returned in large numbers this week. There was at least one bird, sometime two, on many of the nesting platforms; they were also on some of the marker channels.
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 10
Dunlin 25
Purple Sandpiper 1
Black-headed Gull 1
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 3
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26 species
Brant 300
American Black Duck 4
Mallard 2
White-winged Scoter 1
Bufflehead 50
Red-breasted Merganser 24
Common Loon 15
Horned Grebe 10 Several groups were seen at the same time; at least one group had seven horned grebes in it; 10 is a conservative number.
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Cormorant 5
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 10 It was a 10 mile back bay boat trip in the salt marshes of Cape May County NJ. Osprey have returned in large numbers this week. There was at least one bird, sometime two, on many of the nesting platforms; they were also on some of the marker channels.
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 10
Dunlin 25
Purple Sandpiper 1
Black-headed Gull 1
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 3
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| Brant [Photo by Kyle Chelius] |
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| Long-tailed Duck [Photo by Kyle Chelius] |
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| Osprey checking out a nest [Photo by Kyle Chelius] |
Birding Cape May Point - Saturday, March 26th, 2016
It was a nice surprise this morning to see two Purple Martins, first-of-season birds for most of us, perched on the poles that will soon hold the martin houses in which they’ll breed. Other early migrants included Rough-winged and Tree Swallow, Osprey and Laughing Gull. Northern Gannets were putting on a show over the water close to land and three male Blue-winged Teal, much less common here than Green-winged Teal, showed off their breeding finery. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Karl Lukens, & Kyle Chelius.
44 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 8
Mute Swan 12
Gadwall 55
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 3
Northern Shoveler 8
Northern Pintail 1
Green-winged Teal (American) 11
Bufflehead 10
Hooded Merganser 2
Northern Gannet 12
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Black Vulture 7
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs 2 Seen in flight; brown-backed shorebirds with long yellow legs and long bill
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 7
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Perched in good view, brown - backed swallow without neck band
Purple Martin 2 Early arrivals perched on nest box poles
Tree Swallow 18 Swallow with clean white underside, dark upper; calling
Carolina Chickadee 6
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 14
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 7
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 10
Field Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Common Grackle 9
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Finch 1
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44 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 8
Mute Swan 12
Gadwall 55
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 12
Blue-winged Teal 3
Northern Shoveler 8
Northern Pintail 1
Green-winged Teal (American) 11
Bufflehead 10
Hooded Merganser 2
Northern Gannet 12
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Black Vulture 7
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs 2 Seen in flight; brown-backed shorebirds with long yellow legs and long bill
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 7
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Perched in good view, brown - backed swallow without neck band
Purple Martin 2 Early arrivals perched on nest box poles
Tree Swallow 18 Swallow with clean white underside, dark upper; calling
Carolina Chickadee 6
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 14
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 7
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 10
Field Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Common Grackle 9
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Finch 1
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| Osprey [Photo by Karl Lukens] |