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
Frank Chapman Trail, Teaneck
November 5 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Sparrows and wintering birds
Directions: Parking is going to be on Riverview Dr, Teaneck adjacent to Clarence W. Brett Park. From Rt. 4 take River Rd. exit towards Teaneck, Riverview Dr. is a left turn after Clarence W. Brett Park.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
NJ Botanical Gardens, Ringwood
November 10 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Sparrows and wintering birds.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
Hilltop Reservation
November 14 (Thurs) 8:30 AM
Wintering birds, sparrows.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
The Celery Farm
November 17 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Birds at CF, ducks, sparrows, rusty black birds.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
Mill Creek Marsh
November 19 (Tues) 10:00 AM
ducks, raptors, wintering birds.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
Mehrhof Pond / BCUA
November 23 (Sat) 9:00 AM
Limited # of participants. Waterfowl, wintering birds.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Thanksgiving walk at Losen Slote
November 28 (Thursday) 10:00 AM
Wintering birds, sparrows, possible owls
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
Losen Slote/ Mehrhof Pond
December 1 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Ducks, wintering birds.
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
Leader’s Choice Walk
December 3 (Tues) 9:30 AM
Check BCAS website and email for details
Contact: Chris Takacs 201-207-0426 americanchris22@gmail.com
All day Christmas Bird Count
December 14 (Sat)
Count our wintering birds.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Frank Chapman Trail, Teaneck
December 15 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Sparrows and wintering birds.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Mill Creek Point/ Schmidt’s Woods
December 17 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Wintering birds.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Hatfield Swamp, West Caldwell
December 19 (Thurs) 8:30 AM
Wintering Wetland Birds
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Christmas Day walk at New Overpeck Park
December 25 (Wed) 9:00 AM
Wintering birds, waterfowl and raptors. Meet at Bandshell Lot,
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
New Year’s Day walk at DeKorte Park
January 1 (Wed) 10:00 AM
Wintering birds, waterfowl and raptors.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Weequahic Park, Newark
January 2 (Thurs) 8:45 AM
Wintering Ducks, early migrants.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
Disposal Rd / Harrier Meadow
January 5 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Waterfowl, raptors, wintering birds.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
River Barge Park
January 7 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Waterfowl, raptors, wintering birds.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Eagle Fest
January 12 (Sun)
Check BCAS website and email for details
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Hilltop Reservation
January 16 (Thurs) 8:30 AM
Wintering birds, sparrows.
Contact: Dave Hall 973-226-7825 david.hall@einstein.yu.edu
New Overpeck Park
January 19 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Wintering birds, waterfowl and raptors. Meet at Bandshell Lot,
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Losen Slote/ Mehrhof Pond
January 21 (Tues) 10:00 AM
Ducks, wintering birds.
Contact: Don Torino 201-230-4983 greatauk4@gmail.com
Bald Eagle Presentation and walk
January 26 (Sun)
Check BCAS website and email for details
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.
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
