Field Trip Report – Barnegat Lighthouse

15 participants met leaders Linda Widdop and Martin Selzer at the Lighthouse parking lot at 9 AM on a gorgeous day and headed out to the jetty to scope the inlet. We were treated to singing Long-tailed Ducks, Red-breated Mergansers, a few Buffleheads, and a raft of Harlequin Ducks that put on a show close to the jetty rocks. Common …

Saw-whet Owls at Rushton Woods

November 12, 2021 DVOC enjoyed a super night with Saw-whets at Rushton Woods Preserve, on November 12. The banding crew, guided by Mike McGraw, did an excellent job of sharing information, engaging the group, and explaining the science behind banding the species. The magic began at the 7:45pm net check, when two Saw-whet Owls were brought back to the barn …

Palmyra Cove Fall Migrant Field Trip Report

Oct 2, 2021 – Field trip report. October 2, 2021 Palmyra Cove Nature Park Five DVOC members in two guests attended this morning walk. It was an excellent day for birding. 88 bird species were seen by various members of the group including 18 species of warblers. The highlights were Mourning Warbler, Connecticut Warbler, Lincoln Sparrow, Least Flycatcher and Yellow-bellied …

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Forsythe NWR Shorebird Trip

May 22, 2021 – 8 participants, high cloud cover and good temperatures. Trip was timed to coincide with high tide at 8:00 AM for maximum shorebird volume potential. 2 other bird groups were there too- Atlantic Audubon and NJ Audubon Trip Leaders: Yong Kong, Harvey Tomlinson and Marc Chelemer This trip was not for the faint of heart. Trip leader(s) …

Heislerville Shorebird Field Trip

May 9, 2021 – 10 participants, overcast conditions. Trip was timed to coincide with high tide at 8:00 AM for maximum shorebird volume potential. The dike road is closed for repairs so we met at the Matt’s Landing shell parking lot and walked the road rather than drive around the impoundments. Trip Leaders: Linda Widdop, Harvey Tomlinson and Yong Kong …

DVOC Field Trip to Cape May NJ – April 23, 2021

Trip Leaders: George Armistead, Tom Reed, Liam Hart The DVOC field trip on April 23 to Cape May was a great success. 11 of us enjoyed a nice morning flight at the Springwatch, with DVOC secretary Barb Bassett and CMBO‘s Tom Reed hosting us. We had good views of gannets, American Oystercatcher, both loons, and a Parasitic Jaeger fly-by, before …

Lorimer Park Spring Bird Walks (8 weeks)

8 week bird walk series starting at Moredon Rd parking lot running on consecutive Weds to watch spring migration. April 7, 2021 – 6 participants, overcast conditions. The group was treated to a pair of Eastern Phoebes looking to nest under the foot bridge, American Kestral sitting on a fence post in Fox Chase Farm north pasture, 2 Pine Warblers …

Lakehurst – June 21, 2018

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Field Trip June 21, 2018 We have had another successful field trip to the drop zone and ponds at Lakehurst. Twenty three members and guests were met by John Joyce, the Base Conservation Officer. He escorted us through security and lead us to the drop zone. The weather was overcast with a few sprinkles, which is excellent …