(Photo by Ron Shields. Thanks, Ron!)

Today, the prize-winning Meadowlands Marsh Hawks go for their third World Series of Birding title in a row against some strong competition.

Best of luck to our terrific team!

The lighting stinks for photography and the birds are neck breakers but so many species of warblers and at least three Scarlet Tanagers.

Warblers included Black-and-whites, a Magnolia, a Chestnut-sided, and a Common Yellowthroat.

Saw a Baltimore Oriole on our way out as the icing on the cake.

If you need to use a restroom at DeKorte on the weekend, please be aware that the restrooms in the Meadowlands Environment Center are now open for 15 minutes every hour, at the top of the hour, from 8 a.m. to dusk. Just something to keep in mind when you visit….

Thinking of visiting DeKorte Park or nearby Disposal Road this weekend?

To see what’s being reported at DeKorte on eBird Hotspot Explorer, click here.

To see what’s being reported along Disposal Road on eBird Hotspot Explorer, click here.

Muhammad Faizan took these shots along the Kingsland Overlook on Sunday.

(Thanks, Muhammad!)

Now through at least Sunday, DeKorte Park’s Shorebird Pool levels will be lower.

We are hoping to attract all sorts of shorebirds, so keep your eyes ot and let us know if you see anything “good,.”

Tomorrow is the World Series of Birding, always scheduled for avian prime time.

Nick Vos-Wein reports:

Saw 4 bobolink near the retention pond on disposal road… 12:10 pm

Ray Duffy reports:

At least 6 mostly singing males and a female at Laurel Hill. Most in xchange field.

Thanks, Nick and Ray!

This Sunday is our fifth annual Mother’s Day Walk in Ridgefield — featuring a walk through the Rifgefield Nature Center, the nearby Community Gardens, a visit to see the local Monk Parakeets, and visit to the Skeetkill Creek Marsh.

Afterward, we’ll drive to Bell Drive and see what kind of avian activity is near the Bald Eagle nesting site.

Full details follow. Continue reading →

Friday is National Public Gardens Day, and the Bleeding Hearts and other flowers are in bloom at DeKorte Park.  See for yourself!