The Meadowlands Birding Festival is Sunday, Oct. 5, and it’s already drawing anticipation! The Festival is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society in DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst. Time and schedule to be announced.

The day’s events include guided walks, talks and kid’s activities. A live raptor show is always a favorite.

The Meadowlands Environment Center is located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Join the NJSEA and BCAS as we celebrate the Meadowlands’ abundant avian population, including Bald Eagles, Great Egrets, Osprey and many more.

For more information email info@njsea.com or greatauk@gmail.com

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the William D. McDowell Observatory public viewing session scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 13) has been cancelled.

There’s an absolutely awesome article about Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino in The Jersey Vindicator.

In the story, Five Minutes with Don Torino: Defender of the Meadowlands, Don gives powerful insight into how to counter inaccurate perceptions of the area, and how to reconnect people with nature so that they join us in the fight to protect natural resources and wildlife.

Ever wondered how Don became a birder? The article has the origin story. A great read through and through.

Thank you Don for everything you do!

It’s a double-play of evening nature walks at DeKorte Park with the Bergen County Audubon Society! Enjoy a relaxing evening and take in the park’s natural beauty starting at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday (Aug. 13). Come on back for more on Wednesday, Aug. 20! We hope to see migratory songbirds, wading birds and shorebirds, such as the Semi-palmated Plover.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983

It’s a double-play of evening nature walks at DeKorte Park with the Bergen County Audubon Society! Enjoy a relaxing evening and take in the park’s natural beauty . We hope to see migratory songbirds, wading birds and shorebirds, such as the Semi-palmated Plover.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983

A huge thank you to James Falletti, who shared his fantastic Butterfly Day photos with us. The butterflies and other pollinators showcased below are stunning, and remind us of the vital importance of everyone playing their part to protect butterflies and all pollinators.

Enjoy the pictures and thank you again, James!

Black Swallowtail – State Butterfly

Tiger Swallowtail

Silver-spotted skipper

Tawny-edged skipper

Broad-winged skipper

Duskywing

Monarch

Summer Azure

Small Cabbage White

Additional Pollinators

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Special Guest

Orchard Orbweaver Spider

Rise and shine with the Bergen County Audubon Society as they lead a walk through DeKorte Park, the gem of the Meadowlands park system. They’ll be on the lookout for migratory shorebirds, songbirds and wading birds.

The walk goes from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the NJSEA Administrative Offices and DeKorte Park Will Be Closing at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, July 31.

Fantastic news: A pair of Osprey nestlings have fledged!

Read more at https://www.facebook.com/TheMeadowlands

Rise and shine with the Bergen County Audubon Society as they lead a walk through DeKorte Park, the gem of the Meadowlands park system. They’ll be on the lookout for migratory shorebirds, songbirds and wading birds. The walk goes from 10 a.m. to noon.

Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.

Contact:  Don Torino – greatauk4@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983