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Least terns are our smallest tern in NJ with a wingspan under 10”. They are unfortunately an endangered species in New J...
06/18/2026

Least terns are our smallest tern in NJ with a wingspan under 10”. They are unfortunately an endangered species in New Jersey. While we’ve optimized every square inch of sand for towel space, beach nesting birds like least terns have continued to decline. Protection and management of natural areas on every beach could preserve critically low beach nesting bird populations so future generations can appreciate New Jersey’s coastal wildlife.

Bay-breasted warblers migrate from South America to boreal Canada every spring, giving us a narrow window to see them du...
05/20/2026

Bay-breasted warblers migrate from South America to boreal Canada every spring, giving us a narrow window to see them during migration in NJ.

They consume tons of spruce budworms, a major forest pest, while breeding in Canada. Spruce budworm breakouts can cause significant defoliation and even death to their host trees, creating significant wildfire hazards.

Preserving woodlands in NJ is critical for migrating warblers like the bay-breasted as they travel thousands of miles each spring and fall. Ultimately, they’re providing a small but powerful ecosystem service that is exemplifies why avian diversity is so essential.

A drab bird with an interesting story. This lark bunting I stumbled upon, a bird native to the Great Plains of the US, i...
04/23/2026

A drab bird with an interesting story. This lark bunting I stumbled upon, a bird native to the Great Plains of the US, is 1 of 11 accepted records in New Jersey. In 2023, I was walking a trail the day after Hurricane Lee struck in hopes the storm pushed rare birds into NJ. Though a relatively quiet day, I walked through a flurry of activity in one spot on a marsh edge. About 8-12 birds were scattering, getting buffeted by the wind. I rattled pictures off and was ecstatic to find my first ever Connecticut warbler skulking through the lower canopy, the first record of the species at Cattus Island. I spent a lot of time going through those CT warbler pictures, and never took a look at the other pictures until YEARS LATER! I submitted the photos and the record was accepted, becoming the 2nd record ever in Ocean County and the 1st since 1962. A weird record for a weird Jersey bird!

After that tough winter I’m feeling extra grateful for these warm, sunny afternoons and the flush of early spring migran...
04/08/2026

After that tough winter I’m feeling extra grateful for these warm, sunny afternoons and the flush of early spring migrants that bring some joy to my lunch breaks at Thompson Park.

Palm warbler // savannah sparrow // yellow-bellied sapsucker // eastern bluebird

Breeding populations of red-headed woodpeckers are threatened in NJ. They rely on dynamic open woodland habitats often d...
03/30/2026

Breeding populations of red-headed woodpeckers are threatened in NJ. They rely on dynamic open woodland habitats often dominated by oak, a particular forest structure created by natural disturbances like fire and flooding. This particular population is one of the strongest breeding populations in the state thanks to periodic controlled burning, an active stewardship method that has proven to benefit many wildlife species in NJ.

Back to where it all started for me! A fun event hosted by the Madison Environmental Commission inspired by Trish O’Kane...
03/25/2026

Back to where it all started for me! A fun event hosted by the Madison Environmental Commission inspired by Trish O’Kane’s book “Birding to Change the World”. I stepped outside of my comfort zone speaking on a more personal level about how connecting with the natural world in the Drew Forest benefited my mental health, and how birding is a social glue that connects people with an interest in nature. Of course I highlighted my “spark bird”, depicted here, the northern flicker.

I had the opportunity to be on panel with Tedor Whitman, director of and , a local Rutgers Environmental Steward, which together connected science and education inspiring everyone in the audience, including myself, to be better stewards of the land.

So grateful for my research supervisor Dr. Tammy Windfelder, one of my mentors Dr. Sara Webb, and my research partner and friend Ilianna for showing up to support!

The wildlife of Southeast Texas was really unique, being the only place to find several south and central American bird ...
02/10/2026

The wildlife of Southeast Texas was really unique, being the only place to find several south and central American bird species within US borders, here’s some highlights: Green Jay // Aplomado Falcon // Loggerhead Shrike // Cattle Tyrant // Great Kiskadee // Inca Dove // Crested Caracara // White-tailed Hawk

Whooping Crane
02/06/2026

Whooping Crane

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Long Branch, NJ
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