We saw the Horned Grebe again today (as of 1:20 p.m.) in DeKorte's Teal Pool — best viewed from the end of the Lyndhurst Nature Reserve peninsula at the moment, but it tends to gravitate toward the far shore as the tide goes out… We are guessing low tide will be around 6 or so. We have had some strong wind gusts, so be prepared.

Also present: Ruddies, No. Pintails, Canvasbacks, Bufflehead, Green-winged Teal, No. Shovelers and Black Duck and either a Ring-necked or a scaup, far out.

Also heard a report of a flock of Am. Wigeon at Mill Creek Marsh.

Photo above from Ron shields is from yesterday afternoon, with a Ruddy keeping the Grebe company. You can get an idea how small this bird is. Breeding plumage appears to be coming in. (Thanks, Ron!)

In the Lyndhurst Nature Reserve section of DeKorte Park.

Our next free nature walk is Sunday at Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus at 10 a.m. The park is at the base of the cliffs in the photo above. That's the Hackensack River on right and in background.

Directions are in the left-hand column of this blog. Full info follows.

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