We had a great duck discovery: We saw American Widgeons, Gadwall, Mallards, American Coot --and the best sightings were the Horned Grebe and the rare Pied-billed Grebe--all seen in Bayonne Stephen Gregg Hudson County Park. We also saw two Coopers Hawks fly over from Rutkowski Park.
Be sure to join us for the Christmas Bird Count. This is the famous bird count sponsored by national Audubon, that was originated over 50 years ago. Email us and we'll let you know what day the count will take place and where--usually in Hudson County. This is an ALL DAY event. We often meet at a local restaurant afterward to report our sightings.
These little babies were "born in Bayonne".
How many of the birds and ducks below can you name?
Wild Birds in the Parks of Hudson Countywas written by Patricia Hilliard with photos by Marvin Silber. Patricia Hilliard will join you on the bird walks sponsored by the Bayonne Nature Club.
For your free download of this book as an "e-book". Click here:
Bird-watching hotspots in Bayonne, New Jersey:
South Cove Commons - Lefante Way: This walkway takes you out toward Robbins Reef. In summer during low tide you will see sandpipers and plovers. Golden Plovers were seen here in 2008. Osprey frequently fly overhead in September.
Rutkowski Park - Great for viewing Egrets and Herons, Belted Kingfishers, Red-winged Blackbirds and Marsh Wrens.
Stephen Gregg Hudson County Park - Wood Warblers can be found in the trees on the bank between the ball fields and the upper forest area, especially near the pond. The upper forest has Red-bellied Woodpeckers all year round and Baltimore Orioles in summer.
ANSWERS: Top left: male Mallard and Right: female Mallard with baby Mallards, Below them: Mother, Father and baby Canada Geese; Far Left: Black-crowned Night Heron; Below Left: Ring-billed Gull, Center: Black Skimmer and Far Right Bottom: Red-Throated Loon. Here below left, Clapper Rail.
Let us know if your group would like us to conduct a bird walk for you. We are very familiar with what birds can be seen in any given season in the local parks.
From warblers in Stephen Gregg park to shore birds on Lefante Walkway, to hawks in the big trees throughout Bayonne in winter, we can give your group a tour showing how wild birds live and survive in Bayonne, New Jersey.
BIRD TIP: If you can't afford bird seed, remember you can put out fresh water for the birds. They need it because summer is hot and dry, but winter is dry also. Most sources of water are frozen. Refresh the water daily to provide a clean drink. In winter refresh as often as possible because water will freeze within 30 minutes on very cold days.
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Bayonne Nature Club
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