Sandy Hook Bird Walk This Saturday, April 20

HIGHLANDS, NJ — Spring Bird Walk at Sandy Hook. Hosted by the Monmouth County Audubon Society

Saturday, April 20 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Look for returning osprey, herons, egrets and other migrants. Bring binoculars and comfortable shoes. This tour will begin in the parking lot by the U.S. Life-Saving Station – between Lot D & Lot E.

The trip will be led by members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society who are familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds. Linda Mack, past MCAS president and Sandy Hook trip leader, explains: “The lure of Sandy Hook isn’t just the birds. Sandy Hook is a peaceful, beautiful natural area with a variety of interesting habitats to explore. And spring is one of the best times to visit,” she concludes, “because of the abundance of birds and wildlife. Falcons such as the American Kestrel and Peregrine Falcon migrate north along the coast. The songbirds begin arriving in late March, along with the Osprey (listed as “Threatened” by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection) and the federally threatened Piping Plover.”

Anyone interested in participating in the event can meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the former Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center, located 1.8 miles north of the park entrance. This is across the road from the Spermaceti Cove observation boardwalk.

The trip is open to both members and non-members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society, and participation is free. Advance registration is not required. Participants should dress appropriately for chilly temperatures, which are common along the coast at this time of year. Binoculars are essential, and a field guide is helpful. Pets are not permitted.

Learn more here: https://www.monmouthaudubon.org/field-trips/2019/4/20/visit-sandy-hook-with-monmouth-county-audubon-society

Monmouth Audubon is also having a free Nature Lecture May 8 at their Red Bank headquarters on Tower Road: "Monmouth County Nature Trivia" with Bob Henschel

• Wednesday, May 8, 2019
• 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Think you know a lot about Monmouth County's natural areas and wildlife? Join us as Bob Henschel, past MCAS president and former ambassador of the Monmouth County Park System, quizzes us on our knowledge about Monmouth County, and teaches us all something in the process! This promises to be fun for all and a nice way to end our program season. See you in September! Learn more here: https://www.monmouthaudubon.org/programs/2019/5/8/monmouth-county-nature-trivia-bob-henschel