Birding New Jersey’s North Shore with Andy Ednie
February 2, 2025 @ 5:30 am – 5:30 pm EST
Sandy Hook by Andy Ednie
Search for rarities in New Jersey!
Hard to believe that some of Jersey’s best birding is right in the heart of the megalopolis. The north Jersey coast has the second highest species list in the state (365), only topped by Cape May (375). Winter birding produces Alcids, Gulls, waterfowl, and winter finches. White-winged Scoter, Common Eider, Razorbill, Iceland Gull, and Snow Bunting are expected. Past trips have found Eurasian Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Black Guillemot, Snowy Owl, Crossbills and Lapland Longspur. The trip will start at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreational Area from parking lot B at 7:30 am and then head south to Shark River, Manasquan Inlet and Island Beach State Park. We’ll be checking eBird and the Christmas count reports to find the rarities. This will be an all-day event, so pack food and drinks. Comfort stations will be open at Sandy Hook. Weather date will be Sunday, January 9th, but we will be home for the Super Bowl!
If you plan to attend, contact Andy Ednie (302-463-0113) or email [email protected].
Carpooling will be from the Claymont Train Station leaving at 5:30 am.