Daily Archives: October 7, 2024

Meadowlands Birding Festival A Great Day for Everyone!

Thank you to the 600 people who joined the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society at the Meadowlands Birding Festival at DeKorte Park this past Sunday, Oct. 7!

Visitors were treated to guided bird walks, an incredible live raptor show and the NJSEA Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute giving hands-on demonstrations on building an artificial floating island. The islands are filled with plants and create important habitats for birds, fish and pollinators.

In addition, the day featured talks on Ethical Photography, Peregrine Falcons and Rusty Blackbirds.

We Created a Birding Festival Gallery Below. Enjoy!

The birds were out in full force to enjoy their special day!
Great Egrets enjoy their special day
Birdwatchers at the park’s Gazebo
Tilly the Eastern Screech Owl
Raptor Show – Red-tailed Hawk
MRRI staff talk about Floating Islands
MRRI staff talk about Floating Islands
MRRI staff give an overview of Floating Islands
Rachel McGovern of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Gives a Talk on Peregrine Falcons: Flying High In New Jersey
Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino Explains How People Can Create Wildlife Habitats In Their Backyards

Don Torino celebrated his birthday at the Birding Festival