A New Jersey chapter of the National Audubon Society. Serving Atlantic, Ocean, Cape May, Burlington Come join us!
ATLANTIC AUDUBON FIELD TRIPS
For Field Trip questions, please send a message to:
[email protected]
Marian Jordan is Atlantic Audubon's Field Trip Chairperson
Our home Christmas Bird Counts are the Oceanville CBC and the Marmora CBC.
Operating as usual
It's only 11 a.m. and we've been birding for 5 hours already. In the middle of the Oceanville Christmas Bird Count. So far our rarest bird is this Spotted Owl in the Marsh outside of Atlantic City. We all saw it so it must be real. (Robin, Marian, Shawn, Linda & Diane)
The Flight of the Spoonbills Holds Lessons for a Changing Everglades—and World
As sea-level rise transforms South Florida’s fringe of wetlands into open ocean, Roseate Spoonbills are moving north. Land managers are following their lead, restoring the ecosystem with an eye for resilience, too.
A reminder that tomorrow, December 14th is the beginning of the refuge’s annual deer hunt in Galloway.
Wednesday to Friday, the highlighted area below is closed to the public. This includes all hiking trails (other than the Leed’s Eco Trail). The 'back' portion of the Wildlife Drive will be closed and traffic will be two-way on the d**e, with a turnaround point at what is referred to as the Dogleg (see below). Signs will mark the turnaround point on the Drive.
Regular traffic patterns resume Saturday, December 17th, and all trails will be reopened that day.
Each year, refuge managers and biologists work with NJ Fish and Wildlife to provide this hunting opportunity to the public. For more information on hunting at Forsythe Refuge, please visit https://www.fws.gov/.../edwin.../visit-us/activities/hunting. If you have more questions, contact the refuge at (609) 652-1665.
On Sunday, December 11th, we followed the trail of flamingos to Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern in Smithville for Atlantic Audubon's holiday luncheon, "Let's Flamingle." We had butlered hors d'oeuvres in the fireside room before moving into the dining room for a buffet luncheon and door prize selection. Flamingos were abundant! (that's an understatement) They were on the plates, napkins, appetizer picks, straws, centerpieces, and of course we can't forget "Pinky" the inflatable flamingo for photo ops.
If anyone else has photos please email them to [email protected] and I'll add them to this post. Hope you all had a great time!
This coming Wednesday, December 14th, marks the beginning of the refuge's annual deer hunt in Galloway.
Wednesday-Friday this week, the highlighted area below will be closed to the public. This includes all hiking trails (other than the Leed’s Eco Trail). The 'back' portion of the Wildlife Drive will be closed and traffic will be two-way on the d**e, with a turnaround point at what is referred to as the Dogleg (see below). Signs will mark the turnaround point on the Drive.
Regular traffic patterns will resume on Saturday, December 17th. All trails will also be open that day.
Each year, refuge managers and biologists work with NJ Fish and Wildlife to provide this hunting opportunity to the public. For more information on hunting at Forsythe Refuge, please visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/edwin-b-forsythe/visit-us/activities/hunting. If you have more questions, contact the refuge at (609) 652-1665.
Timeline photos
The new lifetime pass for military veterans and Gold Star families is here!
This free pass is good for over 2,000 federal recreation sites spread over 400 million acres of public lands, including refuges within the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System. Learn more at https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass. Available in our Visitor Information Center which is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm.
On Sunday we completed our 4th of four yearly road cleanups of Drosera Avenue on the Galloway/Hamilton Twp. border. It only took 6 people an hour to clean one mile! After everyone's bags were combined, we ended up with three full bags of recycling and three full bags of trash...and a pair of brand new men's black sneakers that were found about 20 ft apart from each other. Possibly thrown out of a moving car window! We kept the sneakers and I'll include them in my next Veterans donation pick-up.
We'll be back looking for volunteers next year for four more cleanups. Hope you can join us for one (or two) (or three) (or four). 😁
Photo l. to r.:
Marian Jordan, Shawn Senavitis, Nancy Jarrin, Roz Herlands, Lester Block, John Rokita.
Taking photo: Robin Riley-Wright
It's the last road cleanup of the year. Hope you can join us on Sunday, December 4th at 1 p.m.. We'll provide you with everything you need all you have to do is show up. See you then!
Research suggests that seeing—and even just hearing—birds can relieve stress
Photos from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's post
The Atlantic Audubon Holiday Party is only 3 weeks away! Don't miss the opportunity for good food, great friends, door prizes and more pink flamingos than you've ever seen in one place! Please RSVP to Janice at [email protected] as soon as possible as we will need to provide a head count very soon. Tickets can be paid by check, cash, Venmo, or Paypal. Checks can be mailed to: Atlantic Audubon Society, PO Box 63, Absecon, NJ. Hope you'll all join in the fun!
Photos from Friends of Forsythe NWR's post
Photos from Friends of Forsythe NWR's post
Photos from Bob Ferguson's post
Gourd-geous Centerpieces with Rutgers Master Gardeners
Nominate an individual or group for a 2022 Partners in Flight Award! - Partners in Flight
Do you know someone who has made exceptional contributions to landbird conservation? Nominate an individual or group for a Partners in Flight Award! Partners in Flight Awards recognize exceptional contributions to the field of landbird conservation in the Americas. Nominees will be considered who ha...
A few additional photos and notes from our recent field trip to Harleigh Cemetery. Here is a link to some famous 'residents'. https://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_14_Oct_Cemeteryrestored.htm
Henry Charlton Beck wrote a series of books on NJ history and folklore. https://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_14_Oct_Cemeteryrestored.htm
It's a well known-fact that all Screech Owls are cute as a button, but this recent patient might be just a tiny bit cuter than the rest. This rare brown morph, they usually come in red or grey, came to us after being stuck on a lantern fly trap. (Seriously, people, lose the sticky tape!) Thankfully this bird was found and safely removed by our staff so there was minimal feather damage and is eating well. We are hopeful for a speedy return to the wild for this gorgeous bird!
Timeline photos
“Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.” -Elle Woods
Ok, but what about pastel yellow?! Move aside, Elle, this lesser long-nosed bat may be onto something. But also, this bat isn’t normally this color; it’s actually covered in pollen! An unsung hero of fragile desert ecosystems, lesser long-nosed bats pick up tons of pollen while drinking nectar out of blooming cacti and agave flowers. One could say they’re the perfect pollinator, and YES this is one of our favorite bat appreciation photos we share every year. 😂
Photo by National Park Service
We had perfect weather for the October 30 field trip. Thanks to Marian for putting it together.
Bar-tailed godwit sets world record with 13,560km continuous flight from Alaska to southern Australia
Satellite tag data suggests five-month-old migratory bird did not stop during voyage which took 11 days and one hour to reach Tasmania
Feeling chirpy: Being around birds is linked to lasting mental health benefits
New research from King's College London has found that seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours.
The last Autumn Bird Walk is this Saturday! Join us!!
I suggest if you use any part of Whaton State Forest for walkiing, bird watching, canoein/kayaking or camping you fill out this Usage Survey NOW! This survey will help decide where vehicles and off-road vehicles can and can not be used. You only have until November 11 to take the survey.
⚠️ Submission Deadline Extended to 11:59 p.m. November 11 - Wharton State Forest Visitor & Vehicle Use Survey
This survey allows participants to mark areas of importance on an interactive mapping tool which may be of personal significance or natural or historic resource importance.
The results of the survey will be used to enhance Wharton State Forest’s map to clearly define designated safe and legal routes for vehicle usage, while protecting culturally and ecologically sensitive areas.
Submissions to the survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 11.
📝 Take the survey: http://njparksandforests.org/wharton/
▶️ Watch the virtual public meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyT2mh_Rkto
📰 Read the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection press release: https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2022/22_0036.htm
Wildlife Drive Update: it is currently open (Monday) as the grader needs a repair. We are not sure if we will close it today or tomorrow.
From Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge:
"Heads up that we are currently planning to grade the Wildlife Drive on Monday, October 17 so it will be closed that day."e:
Stargazing Party!
A family friendly stargazing event including refreshments and kids activities. We hope to see you there!
Hope to see you all at tonight's meeting. We have an interesting program planned and the speakers will be talking about the Stockton University Maple Syrup Project.
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Come join us on October 26th at 6:30 pm at the Galloway Public Library.
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On Sunday, October 9 we completed another road cleanup. It was a beautiful October day to be outside. This was cleanup #3 of 4 and we'll be doing another at the end of November. Photo l to r: Ga***rd Inman, Janice Weisgerber, John Rokita, Marian Jordan, and Lester Block. Not shown: Nancy Jarrin and Robin Riley-Wright.
🍁🍂 Friday Fall Foliage Update - October 7 🍁🍂
The Bog Trail At Cloverdale Farm County Park Might Be One Of The Most Peaceful Hikes In New Jersey
Enjoy a peaceful hike along a timeless Pine Barrens cranberry bog in this beautiful Ocean County, New Jersey park.
We're thrilled that our Oprey cam and associated tower are getting an overhaul this winter. Today, Ben Wurst from Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ joined Friends of Forsythe members and refuge staff to take down the camera and the equipment. The platform will be removed in the coming months. The new platform and NEW camera will be installed closer to the Leeds Boardwalk for better viewing. Thank you all for your work!
Photos from Friends of Magee Marsh's post
May be of interest to some.....
Attention college students- are you a hardworking person who isn't afraid to get your hands dirty? Do you have a passion for marine life and want to learn more about marine mammal rehabilitation? We are looking for students to work alongside our staff this seal season! The application deadline for our Spring 2023 Stranding Technicians Assistant Internship is October 15th. For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website- https://mmsc.org/get-involved-1
Due to weather conditions, the Pinelands Commission has rescheduled its free Moth Night to Thursday, October 6th, 2022.
The evening will begin with an indoor presentation: "Moths of Late Summer and Fall," focusing on an intriguing time of dispersals that bring moths from far-flung southerly locations while also being the annual flight times for moths that are specially adapted for life in the Pine Barrens and wetlands, including species of state special concern.
Presenter Ann-Marie Woods, who took the moth photo below, has photographed and recorded many of the over 1,500 moth species that can be found in New Jersey, while concentrating on moths of the outer coastal plain. She will take attendees on a stunning visual tour of a vital facet of the Pinelands that many people rarely see.
After the presentation and as darkness falls, attendees will go outside. Screens and powerful lamps will be set up in various locations to draw moth species in for attendees to photograph and record. It’s recommended that attendees bring cell phones and cameras, a flashlight, a lawn chair, and their curiosity. Ms. Woods will circulate through the screened areas, providing information about moths, natural resources, and relating her experiences and stories. The moths will be identified, and a list of the species observed will be available after the event.
The Candace McKee Ashmun Pinelands Education Exhibit, which features interactive displays, Pinelands artifacts and native fish tank and terrarium, will be open during the Moth Night festivities.
📷: Ann-Marie Woods. Pictured: Tersa sphinx (Xylophanes tersa) moths
From EB Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge...due to flooding (10/3/2022) Wildlife Drive is closed until further notice.
Is almost time for the winter waterfowl to begin showing up. Can you identify the two ducks in this photo?
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