Guidelines and More Information
We have many bird walks available for birders of all levels of experience. Join us to take a look at some New Jersey birds!
DeKorte Park
April 4 (Sun.) 10:00 AM
Early spring migrants, ducks, raptors.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Chapman Trail
April 7 (Wed.) 10:00 AM
Meet in parking lot on the corner of River Road and Riverview Ave. Spring migrants, raptors.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
New Overpeck Park
April 14 (Wed.) 10:00 AM
Spring migrants, ducks, raptors. Meet in the amphitheater parking lot.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Mill Creek Marsh – Secaucus
April 18 (Sun.) 10:00 AM
Meet behind the Bob’s furniture store.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
DeKorte Park
April 22 (Thurs.) 10:00 AM
Sprint migrants, raptors
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Native Plant Day at DeKorte Park
April 24 (Sat.) 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Walks and talks to learn about the native plants that are beneficial to birds, wildlife, pollinators and habitats.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Birding for Beginner’s NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood
April 25 (Sun.) 1:00 PM
An intro to birding followed by a walk. Learn about binoculars, field guides, identification and ethics.
Contact: Don Torino (201) 230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
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.
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
