Thanks to the BCAS’ Don Torino for sending these photos from his visit to the Museum of Natural History this past weekend. Very cool to see a display about Meadowlands birds!

These flycatchers are keeping a close watch on their surroudings. Thanks to Dave McClure for these neat photos taken recently at DeKorte Park!

Many thanks to those who came out to join the Bergen County Audubon Society for yesterday’s guided DeKorte Park walk. They were treated to plenty of ospreys and George, our favorte American While Pelican.

The next BCAS Meadowlands Nature Walk is Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus, from 10 am to noon. For more info contact Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

Our own Gaby Bennett-Meany has an article on native plants in the Meadowlands and the importance of floral diversity in the Bergen County Audubon Society’s Summ/Fall Newsletter, the Blue Jay! Check it out here

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society from 10 am to noon this Sunday (Aug. 4) as they lead a walk at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. They’ll be on the lookout for shorebirds, egrets and more. For info contact Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

Thanks to Marie Longo of BCAS for this great gallery from Sunday’s Butterfly Day, and also for all her hard work that helped make the day great!

We couldn’t help but post all Butterfly Day pics today. Yesterday’s BCAS/NJSEA event at DeKorte Park was amazing, drawing upward of 1,000 people, including many young children who participated in the day’s activities! And, we’ll have some more photos tomorrow! But for now we leave you with another great set of pics by Tatiana Gomez. Thanks Tatiana!

Here are some fantastic photos taken at Butterfly Day. Many thanks to photographer Tatiana Gomez! We’ll finish out the day with more from Tatiana in a little while.

The Record had a photographer at Butterfly Day and she captured some great images, including above. Click here for the full gallery

Upward of 1,000 people bared the heat yesterday to join us in DeKorte Park to celebrate the 10th Annual Butterfly Day co-sponsored by the Bergen County Audubon Society and the New Jersey Sports and Expostion Authority.

Attendees were treated to butterfly walks and talks throughout the day as well as free native plant giveaways and informational tables. Kids had a great time with many activities including face painting, a scavenger hunt, games, crafts and a costume contest. It was fantastic to see so many young people at the park learning about butterflies and the importance of wildlife and the environment. Thanks to the participants and the volunteers for making Butterfly Day such a great event!