Please note: The River Barge Park rowing dock is temporarily closed due to repair work. We will provide an update on this page when the dock reopens. The boat launch remains open.

The Meadowlands Birding Festival schedule has been announced! To print out a full page schedule click here

To register for the event click here

The free, family-friendly Festival is Saturday, Sept. 15 at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and will include a family-friendly day of bird walks, talks, raptor visits, kids activities 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. Kid’s programs include a scavenger hunt, bird migration game, and making an ice cream cone bird feeder.

Diamondback Terrapins

Many thanks to Joe Koscielny for these great pics taken during last week’s Bergen County Audubon Birding By Boat tour. More from Joe to come later!

Diamondback Terrapins

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Least Sandpiper