Chris Takacs’ 2012 Big Year List: 211 Species

IMG_4805Yikes, we forgot to print Chris Takacs' grand-prize-winning list of 211 species in the Meadowlands for 2012. 

(Thanks to Jimmy Lee for pointing it out.)

The full list follows, copied from eBird.org, including date and location for each sighting.

2012 Lists for Ramon Gomez and Doug Morel, who had the highest tallies for out-of-district residents,  will be posted later today.


 Chris Takacs 2012 Meadowlands Big Year List
Alphabetic Taxonomic Location S/P Date
1 Snow Goose Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 26 Oct 2012
2 Brant Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 12 May 2012
3 Cackling Goose Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 16 Dec 2012
4 Canada Goose Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
5 Mute Swan Meadowlands IBA–Kearny Marsh East US-NJ 01 Feb 2012
6 Tundra Swan Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 24 Oct 2012
7 Wood Duck Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 09 May 2012
8 Gadwall Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
9 American Wigeon Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 14 Apr 2012
10 American Black Duck Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
11 Mallard Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
12 Blue-winged Teal Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 15 Apr 2012
13 Northern Shoveler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
14 Northern Pintail Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
15 Green-winged Teal Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
16 Canvasback Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
17 Redhead NJ Meadowlands US-NJ 16 Dec 2012
18 Ring-necked Duck Meadowlands IBA–Kearny Marsh US-NJ 24 Jan 2012
19 Greater Scaup Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 02 Apr 2012
20 Lesser Scaup Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 07 Jan 2012
21 Bufflehead Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
22 Common Goldeneye Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 Jan 2012
23 Hooded Merganser Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Jan 2012
24 Common Merganser Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
25 Red-breasted Merganser Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 17 Jan 2012
26 Ruddy Duck Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Jan 2012
27 Ring-necked Pheasant Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 14 Feb 2012
28 Wild Turkey Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 12 May 2012
29 Pied-billed Grebe Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 17 Jul 2012
30 Horned Grebe Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 20 Apr 2012
31 Double-crested Cormorant Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Point US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
32 Great Cormorant Meadowlands IBA–Mehrhof Pond (restricted access) US-NJ 09 Jan 2012
33 American White Pelican Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 11 Aug 2012
34 American Bittern Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Feb 2012
35 Least Bittern Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 Aug 2012
36 Great Blue Heron Clay Ave. Wetland (Tessie McNamara Park) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
37 Great Egret Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
38 Snowy Egret Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Apr 2012
39 Little Blue Heron Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 11 Aug 2012
40 Tricolored Heron Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 Aug 2012
41 Green Heron Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 08 May 2012
42 Black-crowned Night-Heron Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 17 Jan 2012
43 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Saw Mill WMA – Bergen US-NJ 11 May 2012
44 Turkey Vulture Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 07 Mar 2012
45 Osprey Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 13 Apr 2012
46 Northern Harrier Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
47 Sharp-shinned Hawk Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 02 Feb 2012
48 Cooper's Hawk Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 19 Jan 2012
49 Bald Eagle Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Jan 2012
50 Broad-winged Hawk Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 19 Apr 2012
51 Red-tailed Hawk Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
52 Rough-legged Hawk Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 30 Dec 2012
53 Clapper Rail Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 12 May 2012
54 Virginia Rail Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 19 Apr 2012
55 Sora Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 12 May 2012
56 Common Gallinule Marsh Resources (MRI) US-NJ 11 May 2012
57 American Coot Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Point US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
58 Black-bellied Plover Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 22 May 2012
59 Semipalmated Plover Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 06 May 2012
60 Killdeer Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 09 Jan 2012
61 Spotted Sandpiper Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 14 Apr 2012
62 Solitary Sandpiper Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 17 Apr 2012
63 Greater Yellowlegs Clay Ave. Wetland (Tessie McNamara Park) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
64 Lesser Yellowlegs Clay Ave. Wetland (Tessie McNamara Park) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
65 Upland Sandpiper Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 11 Sep 2012
66 Whimbrel Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 30 May 2012
67 Hudsonian Godwit Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 09 Oct 2012
68 Semipalmated Sandpiper Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 09 May 2012
69 Western Sandpiper Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 27 Jul 2012
70 Least Sandpiper Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
71 White-rumped Sandpiper Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 09 Aug 2012
72 Baird's Sandpiper Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 05 Sep 2012
73 Pectoral Sandpiper Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 15 May 2012
74 Dunlin Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 18 Apr 2012
75 Stilt Sandpiper Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 May 2012
76 Short-billed Dowitcher Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 May 2012
77 Long-billed Dowitcher Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 25 May 2012
78 Wilson's Snipe Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 09 Mar 2012
79 American Woodcock Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 01 Mar 2012
80 Laughing Gull Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 02 Aug 2012
81 Ring-billed Gull Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
82 Herring Gull Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
83 Great Black-backed Gull Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
84 Caspian Tern Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 24 Jul 2012
85 Common Tern Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 06 Jul 2012
86 Forster's Tern Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 14 Apr 2012
87 Black Skimmer Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 12 May 2012
88 Rock Pigeon Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
89 Mourning Dove Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
90 Barn Owl NJ Meadowlands US-NJ 21 Mar 2012
91 Barred Owl Meadowlands IBA–Losen Slote Creek Park US-NJ 09 Dec 2012
92 Long-eared Owl Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 01 Mar 2012
93 Northern Saw-whet Owl Meadowlands District IBA US-NJ 19 Dec 2012
94 Common Nighthawk Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 09 May 2012
95 Chimney Swift Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 03 May 2012
96 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 04 May 2012
97 Belted Kingfisher Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
98 Red-bellied Woodpecker Losen Slote Park, Little Ferry US-NJ 20 May 2012
99 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 17 Oct 2012
100 Downy Woodpecker Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
101 Hairy Woodpecker Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 04 Nov 2012
102 Northern Flicker Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 Jan 2012
103 American Kestrel Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
104 Merlin Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 14 Feb 2012
105 Peregrine Falcon Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
106 Eastern Wood-Pewee Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 May 2012
107 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 05 Sep 2012
108 Acadian Flycatcher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 20 Sep 2012
109 Alder Flycatcher Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 26 May 2012
110 Willow Flycatcher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 08 May 2012
111 Least Flycatcher Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 29 Aug 2012
112 Eastern Phoebe Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 05 Apr 2012
113 Great Crested Flycatcher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 12 Sep 2012
114 Eastern Kingbird Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 08 May 2012
115 Yellow-throated Vireo Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 03 Oct 2012
116 Blue-headed Vireo Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 26 Apr 2012
117 Warbling Vireo Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
118 Red-eyed Vireo Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 10 Sep 2012
119 Blue Jay Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
120 American Crow Clay Ave. Wetland (Tessie McNamara Park) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
121 Fish Crow Clay Ave. Wetland (Tessie McNamara Park) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
122 Common Raven Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
123 Horned Lark Meadowlands I-E Landfill – Bergen County US-NJ 19 Jan 2012
124 Northern Rough-winged Swallow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Apr 2012
125 Tree Swallow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 07 Mar 2012
126 Bank Swallow Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 01 May 2012
127 Barn Swallow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
128 Cliff Swallow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 09 Aug 2012
129 Black-capped Chickadee Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
130 Tufted Titmouse Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 01 Oct 2012
131 Red-breasted Nuthatch Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 06 Oct 2012
132 White-breasted Nuthatch Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 04 Nov 2012
133 Brown Creeper Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 13 Jan 2012
134 House Wren Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 06 May 2012
135 Winter Wren Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 Oct 2012
136 Marsh Wren Meadowlands IBA–Kearny Marsh US-NJ 24 Jan 2012
137 Carolina Wren Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 29 Feb 2012
138 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
139 Golden-crowned Kinglet Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 29 Feb 2012
140 Ruby-crowned Kinglet Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
141 Eastern Bluebird Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 03 Nov 2012
142 Veery Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 03 May 2012
143 Swainson's Thrush Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 06 Sep 2012
144 Hermit Thrush Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
145 Wood Thrush Losen Slote Park, Little Ferry US-NJ 20 May 2012
146 American Robin Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Jan 2012
147 Gray Catbird Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
148 Northern Mockingbird Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
149 Brown Thrasher Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 15 Apr 2012
150 European Starling Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 03 Jan 2012
151 American Pipit Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 11 Sep 2012
152 Cedar Waxwing Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 10 May 2012
153 Snow Bunting Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
154 Ovenbird Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 14 May 2012
155 Northern Waterthrush Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
156 Black-and-white Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
157 Tennessee Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 16 May 2012
158 Orange-crowned Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
159 Nashville Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 Oct 2012
160 Connecticut Warbler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 09 Sep 2012
161 Mourning Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 09 May 2012
162 Common Yellowthroat Meadowlands IBA–Valley Brook Ave. US-NJ 19 Apr 2012
163 American Redstart Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 09 May 2012
164 Northern Parula Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 08 May 2012
165 Magnolia Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
166 Yellow Warbler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 30 Apr 2012
167 Chestnut-sided Warbler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 29 Aug 2012
168 Blackpoll Warbler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 14 May 2012
169 Black-throated Blue Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
170 Palm Warbler Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
171 Yellow-rumped Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 17 Jan 2012
172 Prairie Warbler Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 08 May 2012
173 Black-throated Green Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 Sep 2012
174 Canada Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 17 Sep 2012
175 Wilson's Warbler Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 16 May 2012
176 Yellow-breasted Chat Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 06 Sep 2012
177 Eastern Towhee Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 14 Apr 2012
178 American Tree Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
179 Chipping Sparrow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
180 Clay-colored Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 29 Sep 2012
181 Field Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 04 Apr 2012
182 Vesper Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 14 Apr 2012
183 Savannah Sparrow Meadowlands I-E Landfill – Bergen County US-NJ 19 Jan 2012
184 Saltmarsh Sparrow Marsh Resources (MRI) US-NJ 12 May 2012
185 Fox Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
186 Song Sparrow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
187 Lincoln's Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
188 Swamp Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 23 Jan 2012
189 White-throated Sparrow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
190 White-crowned Sparrow Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
191 Dark-eyed Junco Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 08 Mar 2012
192 Northern Cardinal Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 01 Jan 2012
193 Rose-breasted Grosbeak Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 10 Sep 2012
194 Blue Grosbeak Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 18 May 2012
195 Indigo Bunting Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 06 May 2012
196 Dickcissel Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 11 Sep 2012
197 Bobolink Meadowlands I-E Landfill – Bergen County US-NJ 12 May 2012
198 Red-winged Blackbird Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 09 Jan 2012
199 Eastern Meadowlark Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 28 Oct 2012
200 Rusty Blackbird Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 17 Oct 2012
201 Common Grackle Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 26 Feb 2012
202 Boat-tailed Grackle Meadowlands IBA–Kearny Marsh US-NJ 14 Mar 2012
203 Brown-headed Cowbird Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 26 Mar 2012
204 Orchard Oriole Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 May 2012
205 Baltimore Oriole Richard W. DeKorte Park US-NJ 04 May 2012
206 Purple Finch Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 10 Oct 2012
207 House Finch Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012
208 Common Redpoll Meadowlands – Disposal Rd. / Kingsland Landfill Area US-NJ 11 Nov 2012
209 Pine Siskin Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Oct 2012
210 American Goldfinch Meadowlands IBA–Harrier Meadows (restricted access) US-NJ 02 Jan 2012
211 House Sparrow Meadowlands IBA–Mill Creek Marsh US-NJ 06 Jan 2012

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