Monthly Archives: October 2016

Walk This Tuesday (Oct. 18) at Mill Creek Marsh!

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Join the BCAS for a guided nature walk this coming Tuesday (Oct. 18) at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus from 10 am to noon. Meet in the parking lot behind Mill Creek Mall (park by Bob’s Furniture). They’ll be looking for herons, ducks, sparrows, shorebirds, and other birds of interest. For more information call 201.230.4983 or email greatauk4@gmail.com

 

Don Torino’s Life in the Meadowlands: My Birding Apologies

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A while back  a friend very excitingly sent a photo around of a Meadowlands bird that he later realized he misidentified. He felt very badly about his slipup and saw a need to apologize for it. I explained to him that there was really no need, since every birder makes mistakes, only nowadays our blunders make it all over list serves, Twitter ,websites and Facebook just to name a few places.

A wise old birder once told me that the only difference between an experienced birder and a beginner is that the expert has misidentified more birds. But my friend’s apology got me thinking. What If I had to apologize for every bird I misidentified?

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Special Harrier Meadow Walk This Thursday!

White-crowned Sparrow

White-crowned Sparrow

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be holding a bonus BCAS walk this Thursday, Oct. 13, at Harrier Meadow in North Arlington from 10 am to noon. We’ll be looking for sparrows, ducks, late migrants and more in the 70-acre natural area that is normally closed to the public.

After the walk, head to the Meadowlands Environment Center for BCAS President Don Torino’s talk on Native Plants in the Home Landscape at 12:30 pm  For more info call Don at 201-230-4983 or email greatauk4@gmail.com

 

This Thursday (Oct. 13): BCAS Plant Native Plant Program at Meadowlands Environment Center

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Join us this Thursday as the Bergen County Audubon Society presents its Native Plants in the Home Landscape program at 12:30 pm in the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst.

BCAS President Don Torino will give a presentation on the importance of planting native plants in your backyard and the benefits they provide to birds, insects, wildlife and your yard. Don’t miss this great program that will help your garden thrive while helping the environment!

Register for the free program here