When we think of the Meadowlands we bring up images of rolling russet grasses of fall, brilliant open tidal marshes and striking scurrying shorebirds along the mud flats. But there is another place in the Meadowlands that is very different, lesser known yet just as stunning and magical. This Past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting this special place, Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry.
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for a nature walk this Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus. They’ll be looking for fall migrants, sparrows and more along the beutiful marsh trail. Park and meet in the parking lot at the back of the Mill Creek Mall by the Bob’s Furniture Store.
BCAS walks are a great experience for new and experienced nature lovers and birders alike. Your guides point out birds along the way and bring a spotting scope so you can see them up close. They’ll also talk about the vegetation you encounter and the history of the marsh.
For more information contact Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.
Chris Takacs observed about 10 Black-capped Chickadees yesterday around Disposal Road and DeKorte Park. Chris reports that Chickadees are short distance migrants that come down for the winter some years. For most of the year Chickadees are not commonly seen in the area. They should be around the next couple days, and the weather will be warm, so get down to DeKorte !
We’re one month out from internationally acclaimed birding field guide author Richard Crossley’s talk at the Meadowlands Environment Center, Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is presented by the Bergen County Audubon Society as part of its 75th anniversary.
Crossley’s free talk, “Past, Present and Future,” will give insights learned from growing up in the wild British birding scene and travels around the world to living in Japan and settling down for good in the birding utopia of Cape May. He will also give his thoughts about the “Crossley ID Guide” series and sign copies of his books.
Richard Crossley is a renowned birder, photographer and the award winning author of “The Crossley ID Guide” series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors. For more information on Richard Crossley click here.
To register for the free event click here