We’re thrilled to launch registration for the Meadowlands Birding Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15. The free event runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and will include a family-friendly day of bird walks, talks, raptor visits, kids activities, optics for sale, boat tours and more celebrating the Meadowlands amazing bird population.

Highlights include a keynote talk by renowned field guide author David Sibley, a walk led by prominent birding author Rick Wright and a live raptor demonstration. Kids activities include a scavenger hunt, bird migration game, and making an ice cream cone bird feeder.

To register, click here

Boat tours are offered by Hackensack Riverkeeper and space is limited. Registration is by phone only. Registration begins at noon Monday Aug. 13. Call 201-968-0808. Reservations will not be taken before noon.

Cardinal Flower and Swamp Rose-mallow

Here’s our final batch of photos from Joe Koscielny spotlighting the variety of flora and fauna to be seen at DeKorte Park, taken during last Sunday’s Bergen County Audubon Society walk. Thanks Joe for all the great shots!

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinches

Fiddler Crabs

Blue Claw Crab

Herring Gull

Thanks to Joe Koscielny for these shots of some hungry Snowy Egrets taken during last Sunday’s Bergen County Audubon Society DeKorte Park walk!