Ruddy Duck

Here’s some great photos from Chris Takacs from among the 34 species seen during yesterday’s Harrier Meadow walk. Proof that bad weather can make for great birding!

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Savannah Sparrow

Those who came out for yesterday’s Harrier Meadow walk despite the nasty weather were treated to some great birding. From numerous raptors, gulls and herons to kinglets and sparrows, 34 species were seen! Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for their next Meadowlands nature walk on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus from 10 am to noon. Below is the species list. We’ll have some pics in a bit.

Gadwall
Northern Pintail

Green-winged Teal
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Peregrine Falcon
Blue Jay
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Palm Warbler (Western)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Field Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
House Finch
American Goldfinch