NJ Audubon Winter 2010 Birding Field Trips in Essex County

Led By Dave Hall, Associate Naturalist

At this time of year, we will be looking for resident and over-wintering birds as well as scenic vistas. Many of these trips are to Essex County parks, the first county park system created in the United States. Dave will set an easy pace, and most of the trails are level and wide. Hikes take place unless trails are impassable due to snow or ice; heavy rain or snow cancels. Registrants will receive a confirmation call/email.

Program space is limited, so please call 973.226.6082 or email kelly.wenzel@njaudubon.org to register. Two-hour field trips are FREE! *Three-hour or special trips are $6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members.

WEEKDAY MORNING FIELD TRIPS

ESSEX COUNTY BECKER PARK

Thursday, January 14

9am to 11am

This is one of the best places for birdlife in the county with a mixture of meadow and woodland habitats! Meet in the parking lot of the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland.

ESSEX COUNTY WEEQUAHIC PARK

Thursday, January 28

9am to 11am

Visit an Essex County oasis while searching for wintering ducks, gulls and passerine birds. All can be viewed along an easy trail around the lake. Meet at the east end of the lake in this County park located in Newark.

ESSEX COUNTY EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION

Thursday, February 11

9am to 11am

Enjoy the beautiful views of Manhattan, while discovering the birds of open spaces and woodlands. Meet at the Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial parking lot in West Orange.

HATFIELD SWAMP

Thursday, February 25

9am to 11am

This area can be a magical place for the birds and other animals of winter. Meet at the parking lot of King’s Grocery in West Caldwell, near the corner of Bloomfield and Passaic Avenues.

SATURDAY MORNING FIELD TRIPS

ESSEX COUNTY MONTE IRVIN ORANGE PARK

Saturday, January 16

9am to 11am

Take a stroll in one of Essex County’s urban oases and discover how easy it is to find wildlife in winter. Meet in the parking lot at the intersection of Center Street and Elmynd Drive.

* HATFIELD SWAMP

Saturday, February 13

8am to 11am

We will spend the morning searching for birds and other animals of winter. Meet at the parking lot of King’s Grocery in West Caldwell, near the corner of Bloomfield and Passaic Avenues.