We have many bird walks available for birders of all levels of experience. Join us to take a look at some New Jersey birds!
Guidelines and More Information
River Barge Park, Members Only Boat Trip
August 22 (Thurs) 10:00 AM
Pontoon cruise looking for egrets, osprey and other birds of interest. Space is limited, pre-registration required.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426, americanchris22@gmail.com
Hatfield Swamp
August 31 (Sat) 8:00 AM
Meet at Stop N Shop Parking Lot, Warblers, forest birds and other fall migrants.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
DeKorte Park
September 1 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Shorebirds, Warblers and other fall migrants.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
September 3 (Tues) 9:30 AM
Warblers and other fall migrants
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
MEADOWLANDS BIRDING FESTIVAL, DE KORTE PARK
September 14 (Sat) 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Walks, Programs and more
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com.
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
September 15 (Sun) 9:30 AM
Warblers and other fall migrants.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Losen Slote Creek Park
September 17 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Warblers and other fall migrants.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
NJ Botanical Garden Nature Walk
September 22 (Sun) 10:00 AM Ringwood NJ
Looking for Birds & Butterflies, Flowering plants and fall migrants.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Borg’s Woods, Hackensack
September 26 (Thurs) 10:00 AM
Warblers, Thrushes and other fall migrants
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
October 1 (Tues) 9:30 AM
Sparrows, Warblers and other fall migrants.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426, americanchris22@gmail.com
Branch Brook Park
October 10 (Thurs) 8:30 AM
Meet at Cherry Lane Visitor Center
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Becker Tract
October 12 (Sat) 8:30 AM
Meet at Essex County Environment Center, Roseland.
Warblers, Sparrows and other fall migrants.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Harrier Meadow
October 15 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Herons, Ducks, Sparrows, Shorebirds, and other birds of interest.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426, americanchris22@gmail.com
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
October 20 (Sun) 9:30 AM
Looking for sparrows and other fall migrants.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426, americanchris22@gmail.com
Hatfield Swamp
October 26 (Sat) 8:30 AM
Meet at Stop N Shop Parking Lot
Warblers, forest birds and other fall migrants.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Guidelines
All field trips are open to the public free of charge. Please let leaders know that you are going on a trip in case of last minute changes or a weather cancellation. Cancellations will be announced here. Beginners welcome. There will be experienced birders to help out the beginners. For directions to various field trip locations: check the Field Trip Directions page.
Bergen County Audubon Society leads two walks a month in partnership with the NJ Meadowlands Commission (meadowblog.net) 1st Sunday of the month and 3rd Tuesday of the month at various locations in the Meadowlands. Start time: 10:00 AM. Bergen County Audubon Society also leads two walks a month in partnership with Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, 1st Tuesday of the month and 3rd Sunday of the month. Start time: 9:30AM. Check the field trip schedule for location and for bonus walks and events.
Contact: Don Torino at greatauk4@aol.com or (201) 230 – 4983.
Links for
Bird or Butterfly Identification:
- Audubon – The Online Guide to Birds of North America
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology – All About Birds
- NABA – North Jersey Butterfly Club
- Download BCAS Butterfly Identification brochure
