Location: Cape Island--Cape May Pt.
Observation date: 6/30/10
Number of species: 59
Rain overnight and a decidedly cool start to the morning probably kept some people away, but our group enjoyed plenty of good bird sightings this morning. Top prize went to the totally unexpected Red-breasted Nuthatch in pines at the back of the park, but other highlights included a fly-by Black-billed Cuckoo and great views of singing Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat and a Cedar Waxwing on its nest. Also notable was the never-ending procession of Swamp Darner dragonflies, all coming in off the bay and heading north-east - though many didn't make it past the reception party of Purple Martins and Laughing Gulls!
Canada Goose 145
Mute Swan 12
Wood Duck 3
Mallard 35
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 12
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 11
Osprey 6
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Piping Plover 2
Killdeer 9
American Oystercatcher 7
Lesser Yellowlegs 5
Laughing Gull 25
Great Black-backed Gull 10
Least Tern 15
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 4
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 8
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
White-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 50
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 4
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 6
House Wren 2
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 8
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 30
Cedar Waxwing 10
Pine Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 10
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 4
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 3
House Finch 6
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 4
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Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey - Monday, June 28 2010
Dave Lord reports:
"Back Bay Birding by Boat proved exciting, not with rare birds, but just by observing the behavior of common breeding birds. Nine Osprey chicks were counted, most feeding on the excellent prey their parents brought home. Everyone enjoyed the Egrets, even without their breeding finery, and the eye-catching Oystercatchers were just as noisome as ever. The highlight of the trip was the basic plumage Common Loon that was popping up sporadically in the main channel, a lifer for many participants."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/28/10
Notes: CMBO Back Bay Birding by Boat aboard the Opsrey.
Number of species: 21
Common Loon 1 Basic pluamge, young bird?
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 4
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 34 Nine chicks
Clapper Rail 4
American Oystercatcher 4
Willet (Eastern) 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 18
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Least Tern 2
Common Tern 40
Forster's Tern 15
crow sp. 2
Barn Swallow 4
Seaside Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Boat-tailed Grackle 5
"Back Bay Birding by Boat proved exciting, not with rare birds, but just by observing the behavior of common breeding birds. Nine Osprey chicks were counted, most feeding on the excellent prey their parents brought home. Everyone enjoyed the Egrets, even without their breeding finery, and the eye-catching Oystercatchers were just as noisome as ever. The highlight of the trip was the basic plumage Common Loon that was popping up sporadically in the main channel, a lifer for many participants."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/28/10
Notes: CMBO Back Bay Birding by Boat aboard the Opsrey.
Number of species: 21
Common Loon 1 Basic pluamge, young bird?
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 4
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 34 Nine chicks
Clapper Rail 4
American Oystercatcher 4
Willet (Eastern) 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 18
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Least Tern 2
Common Tern 40
Forster's Tern 15
crow sp. 2
Barn Swallow 4
Seaside Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Boat-tailed Grackle 5
South Cape May Meadows - Monday, June 28 2010
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/28/10
Notes: CMBO Monday Meadows/TNC CMMBR walk. P. Dunne, D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, J. crawford, W. CAiro, B. Schuhl, T. Parsons, J. Lukens. First Least Tern chicks, first wood ducks, first southbound dows.
Number of species: 53
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 20
Wood Duck 2 2 juvs
Gadwall 41 1 hen with 11 young (photo)
Mallard 20
Great Egret 5
Glossy Ibis 25
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 4 1 chick
Killdeer 20
American Oystercatcher 6 1 chick seen
Spotted Sandpiper 1 ad breeding plumage
Willet 3
Lesser Yellowlegs 6 flyby south (west) bound
Sanderling 1 breeding plum female on beach
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 4 flyby south (west) bound
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 40
Least Tern 100 2 very new chicks seen
Common Tern 20
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 30 several obviously sitting in pairs with one member of pair on scrape
Rock Pigeon 8
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 5
Northern Flicker 1 flew from state park towards cove pool
Eastern Kingbird 2
White-eyed Vireo 1 singing leaders only
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 40
Cedar Waxwing 5
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 active song & display flights
Northern Cardinal 5
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Boat-tailed Grackle 2
Orchard Oriole 1 singing leader only
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Observation date: 6/28/10
Notes: CMBO Monday Meadows/TNC CMMBR walk. P. Dunne, D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, J. crawford, W. CAiro, B. Schuhl, T. Parsons, J. Lukens. First Least Tern chicks, first wood ducks, first southbound dows.
Number of species: 53
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 20
Wood Duck 2 2 juvs
Gadwall 41 1 hen with 11 young (photo)
Mallard 20
Great Egret 5
Glossy Ibis 25
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 4 1 chick
Killdeer 20
American Oystercatcher 6 1 chick seen
Spotted Sandpiper 1 ad breeding plumage
Willet 3
Lesser Yellowlegs 6 flyby south (west) bound
Sanderling 1 breeding plum female on beach
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 4 flyby south (west) bound
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 40
Least Tern 100 2 very new chicks seen
Common Tern 20
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 30 several obviously sitting in pairs with one member of pair on scrape
Rock Pigeon 8
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 5
Northern Flicker 1 flew from state park towards cove pool
Eastern Kingbird 2
White-eyed Vireo 1 singing leaders only
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 40
Cedar Waxwing 5
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 active song & display flights
Northern Cardinal 5
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Boat-tailed Grackle 2
Orchard Oriole 1 singing leader only
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Breeding Birds at The Beanery - Saturday, June 26th 2010
Location: The Beanery Observation date: 6/26/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,K&RH,+7.PtlySun,78,S3.
Number of species: 38
CMBO Breeding Birds at the Rea Farm - The Beanery. Lots of Indigo Buntings and a pair of Blue Grosbeaks were seen this morning although the male Blue Grosbeak was only a brief look. The female was carrying a grasshopper maybe indicating a nest with young nearby. Green Herons were in several areas, and a cooperative Red-tailed Hawk gave us good scope views. One of the Great Crested Flycatchers we saw was a newly fledged bird.
Mute Swan 9
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Snowy Egret 7
Green Heron 6 /p
Glossy Ibis 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1 /p
Laughing Gull 50
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 heard
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 4
Blue Jay 2 heard
American Crow 2 heard
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 10
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Tufted Titmouse 1 heard
Carolina Wren 1 heard
House Wren 1 heard
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 15
Common Yellowthroat 8
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 12
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,K&RH,+7.PtlySun,78,S3.
Number of species: 38
CMBO Breeding Birds at the Rea Farm - The Beanery. Lots of Indigo Buntings and a pair of Blue Grosbeaks were seen this morning although the male Blue Grosbeak was only a brief look. The female was carrying a grasshopper maybe indicating a nest with young nearby. Green Herons were in several areas, and a cooperative Red-tailed Hawk gave us good scope views. One of the Great Crested Flycatchers we saw was a newly fledged bird.
Mute Swan 9
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Snowy Egret 7
Green Heron 6 /p
Glossy Ibis 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1 /p
Laughing Gull 50
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 heard
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 4
Blue Jay 2 heard
American Crow 2 heard
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 10
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Tufted Titmouse 1 heard
Carolina Wren 1 heard
House Wren 1 heard
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 15
Common Yellowthroat 8
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 12
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Evening at the Meadows - Friday, June 25 2010
Location: South Cape May Meadows Observation date: 6/25/10
Number of species: 39
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,KH,WC,+8.Clr,74,S5.
CMBO Evening Walk at "The Meadows" - TNC. The "parking lot Indigo Bunting" showed up on the wire to greet us at the start of the walk as it has for many weeks, but definitely not expected was the sight of a male Common Yellowthroat attending to three almost full-grown Brown-headed Cowbirds! Otherwise American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover chicks were nice to see on the beach. Finally in the woods far east of the east path we found a perched Great Horned Owl which provided good scope views.
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 4
Mallard 15
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 12
Osprey 3
Piping Plover 3
Killdeer 8
American Oystercatcher 9
Willet 6 one chick
Semipalmated Sandpiper 4
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 30
Herring Gull 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 50
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 18
Mourning Dove 8
Great Horned Owl 1
Chimney Swift 2
Purple Martin 8
Barn Swallow 3
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 20
Cedar Waxwing 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 4
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Number of species: 39
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,KH,WC,+8.Clr,74,S5.
CMBO Evening Walk at "The Meadows" - TNC. The "parking lot Indigo Bunting" showed up on the wire to greet us at the start of the walk as it has for many weeks, but definitely not expected was the sight of a male Common Yellowthroat attending to three almost full-grown Brown-headed Cowbirds! Otherwise American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover chicks were nice to see on the beach. Finally in the woods far east of the east path we found a perched Great Horned Owl which provided good scope views.
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 4
Mallard 15
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 12
Osprey 3
Piping Plover 3
Killdeer 8
American Oystercatcher 9
Willet 6 one chick
Semipalmated Sandpiper 4
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 30
Herring Gull 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 50
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 18
Mourning Dove 8
Great Horned Owl 1
Chimney Swift 2
Purple Martin 8
Barn Swallow 3
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 20
Cedar Waxwing 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 4
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Bird Walk for All People - Cape May Point - Thursday, June 24 2010
Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/24/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for All People. Leaders: D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, K. Lukens, T. Parsons. Hazy, hot, humid. 6 Killdeer on the beach of interest; also saw a chick at second plover pond.
Number of species: 47
Canada Goose 100
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 1
Mallard 30
Glossy Ibis 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 8 6 on beach at same time
American Oystercatcher 4
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 30
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 15
Rock Pigeon 8
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 3
Downy Woodpecker 2 FY
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 1
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 75
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
House Wren 2
American Robin 8
Northern Mockingbird 2 FY
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4 FY
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15 FY
Common Grackle 10 FY
Orchard Oriole 2 FY
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 10
Observation date: 6/24/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for All People. Leaders: D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, K. Lukens, T. Parsons. Hazy, hot, humid. 6 Killdeer on the beach of interest; also saw a chick at second plover pond.
Number of species: 47
Canada Goose 100
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 1
Mallard 30
Glossy Ibis 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 8 6 on beach at same time
American Oystercatcher 4
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 30
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 15
Rock Pigeon 8
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 3
Downy Woodpecker 2 FY
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 1
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 75
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
House Wren 2
American Robin 8
Northern Mockingbird 2 FY
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4 FY
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15 FY
Common Grackle 10 FY
Orchard Oriole 2 FY
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 10
Cape May Point - Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Once again, a warm and pleasant morning at the point, with breeding activity being the order of the day. At least three pairs of Orchard Orioles are on site this year and we watched a Cedar Waxwing on its nest, a territorial Eastern Wood Pewee and had fabulous views of singing Yellow-breasted Chat, Indigo Bunting and Blue Grosbeak. Surprise of the morning was a Sharp-shinned Hawk near the Hawkwatch Platform, which panicked the Purple Martins.
Location: Cape Island--Cape May Pt.
Observation date: 6/23/10
Number of species: 46
Canada Goose 136
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 1
Mallard 16
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 6
Willet 1
Laughing Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 4
Forster's Tern 6
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 2
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 50
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 1
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 6
Orchard Oriole 4
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 6
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Location: Cape Island--Cape May Pt.
Observation date: 6/23/10
Number of species: 46
Canada Goose 136
Mute Swan 8
Gadwall 1
Mallard 16
Great Egret 1
Glossy Ibis 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 6
Willet 1
Laughing Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 4
Forster's Tern 6
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 2
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 50
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 1
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 6
Orchard Oriole 4
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 6
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Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey - Monday, June 21 2010
Dave Lord reports:
"Monday's Back Bay Birding by Boat Trip did not fail to entertain participants. Many Black Skimmers were seen near the Doxsee/Snow Clam Processing plant in the harbor, and others were out feeding at various points in the Back Bays. A beautiful adult Little Blue Heron was seen feeding, giving great photo oppurtunities, and our American Oystercatchers worked their magic yet again. The highlight of the trip would have to be the Clapper Rail that ran out for a brief glimpse at Deep Creek."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/21/10
Notes: CMBO's Back Bay Birding by Boat aboard the Osprey
Number of species: 18
Double-crested Cormorant 65
Great Egret 9
Snowy Egret 15
Little Blue Heron 1
Osprey 23
Clapper Rail 1 Seen!
American Oystercatcher 7
Willet (Eastern) 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 16
Great Black-backed Gull 13
Common Tern 56
Forster's Tern 24
Black Skimmer 8 Sitting near Doxsee/Snow plant
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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"Monday's Back Bay Birding by Boat Trip did not fail to entertain participants. Many Black Skimmers were seen near the Doxsee/Snow Clam Processing plant in the harbor, and others were out feeding at various points in the Back Bays. A beautiful adult Little Blue Heron was seen feeding, giving great photo oppurtunities, and our American Oystercatchers worked their magic yet again. The highlight of the trip would have to be the Clapper Rail that ran out for a brief glimpse at Deep Creek."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/21/10
Notes: CMBO's Back Bay Birding by Boat aboard the Osprey
Number of species: 18
Double-crested Cormorant 65
Great Egret 9
Snowy Egret 15
Little Blue Heron 1
Osprey 23
Clapper Rail 1 Seen!
American Oystercatcher 7
Willet (Eastern) 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 16
Great Black-backed Gull 13
Common Tern 56
Forster's Tern 24
Black Skimmer 8 Sitting near Doxsee/Snow plant
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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South Cape May Meadows - Monday, June 21 2010
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/21/10
Notes: CMBO Monday Meadows walk. D. Freiday, K.&J. Lukens, C&MJ Slugg, S. Weis, D. Lord, T. Parsons, J. Crawford. Hot, mostly clear, light wnw. King Eider drifted from off Bunker to off 2nd Ave with tide. Nice chicks on the beach.
Number of species: 51
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 15
Gadwall 10 Had been having ~ 3 pairs. 1 intriguing group of 4 males together, on center pool but flew off well, no wing molt
Mallard 45 2 large broods of downy young + a couple smaller broods and adults
King Eider 1 imm male
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1 flew in high from Delaware
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 36 first 22 flew from cm city towards and past lighthouse over dune, another 13 came from west, circled, went back out past lighthouse - migrants/failed breeders/non-breeders?
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 6
Bald Eagle 1 adult
Piping Plover 5 1 mostly downy chick with 3 adults nearby + another single acting like a chick was near in 3rd plover pond (seemed to be distracting Fish Crows)
Killdeer 6
American Oystercatcher 11 inside symbolic fencing 1 pair with 3 chicks, 1 with 2 chicks + 1 pair flew over meadows low
Willet (Eastern) 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 35
Least Tern X
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 8
Black Skimmer 20 observed 1 bird scraping with apparent mate nearby, several others laying on beach, others flying around
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 5
Eastern Kingbird 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 15
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Barn Swallow 8
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 5
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 30
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 1 flyby along dune headed east
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Observation date: 6/21/10
Notes: CMBO Monday Meadows walk. D. Freiday, K.&J. Lukens, C&MJ Slugg, S. Weis, D. Lord, T. Parsons, J. Crawford. Hot, mostly clear, light wnw. King Eider drifted from off Bunker to off 2nd Ave with tide. Nice chicks on the beach.
Number of species: 51
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 15
Gadwall 10 Had been having ~ 3 pairs. 1 intriguing group of 4 males together, on center pool but flew off well, no wing molt
Mallard 45 2 large broods of downy young + a couple smaller broods and adults
King Eider 1 imm male
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1 flew in high from Delaware
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 36 first 22 flew from cm city towards and past lighthouse over dune, another 13 came from west, circled, went back out past lighthouse - migrants/failed breeders/non-breeders?
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 6
Bald Eagle 1 adult
Piping Plover 5 1 mostly downy chick with 3 adults nearby + another single acting like a chick was near in 3rd plover pond (seemed to be distracting Fish Crows)
Killdeer 6
American Oystercatcher 11 inside symbolic fencing 1 pair with 3 chicks, 1 with 2 chicks + 1 pair flew over meadows low
Willet (Eastern) 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 35
Least Tern X
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 8
Black Skimmer 20 observed 1 bird scraping with apparent mate nearby, several others laying on beach, others flying around
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 5
Eastern Kingbird 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 15
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Barn Swallow 8
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 5
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 30
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 1 flyby along dune headed east
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Breeding Birds at The Beanery - Saturday, June 19th 2010
CMBO Walk for breeding Birds at "The Beanery". Black-crowned Night-Herons and a Green Heron were enjoyed by all this morning. In addition several Yellow-billed Cuckoos were seen and /or heard by all. Two adult Great Crested Flycatchers seemed to be taking care of a fledgling in the first wet woods area. Indigo Buntings were enjoyed by all. Many dragonflies of several types were all over the area. -Karl
Location: The Beanery
Observation date: 6/19/10
Number of species: 41
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,+7.Clr,75,SE8.
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1 /p
Black-crowned Night-Heron 3 /p
Glossy Ibis 10
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 15
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3 heard 2 saw 1
Chimney Swift 3
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 3 2 ad, 1 fledgling
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
Carolina Wren 2 heard
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 20
Common Yellowthroat 5
Northern Cardinal 10
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 20
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 1 heard
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 5
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Location: The Beanery
Observation date: 6/19/10
Number of species: 41
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,+7.Clr,75,SE8.
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1 /p
Black-crowned Night-Heron 3 /p
Glossy Ibis 10
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 15
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3 heard 2 saw 1
Chimney Swift 3
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 3 2 ad, 1 fledgling
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
Carolina Wren 2 heard
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 4
European Starling 20
Common Yellowthroat 5
Northern Cardinal 10
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 20
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 1 heard
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 5
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Evening at the Meadows - Friday, June 18 2010
CMBO Evening Walk at "The Meadows". The usual Indigo Bunting was on the wire as seen from the parking lot and a few shore birds including Semi- Sandpipers and -Plovers were also present. Wilson's Storm-Petrels were seen waaay off shore. -Karl (Chuck, Mary Jane)
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/18/10
Number of species: 42
Canada Goose 10 /t CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,+5.Clr,70,SE5.
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 4
Mallard 10
Wilson's Storm-Petrel 2
Great Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 2
Black-bellied Plover 1
Semipalmated Plover 4
Piping Plover 5
Killdeer 8
American Oystercatcher 7
Willet 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 7
Laughing Gull 40
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Least Tern 50
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 25
Black Skimmer 10
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 4
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 25
Cedar Waxwing 5
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Cardinal 6
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 3
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Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/18/10
Number of species: 42
Canada Goose 10 /t CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,+5.Clr,70,SE5.
Mute Swan 5
Gadwall 4
Mallard 10
Wilson's Storm-Petrel 2
Great Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 2
Black-bellied Plover 1
Semipalmated Plover 4
Piping Plover 5
Killdeer 8
American Oystercatcher 7
Willet 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 7
Laughing Gull 40
Herring Gull 5
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Least Tern 50
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 25
Black Skimmer 10
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 4
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 5
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 25
Cedar Waxwing 5
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Cardinal 6
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 3
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Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer - Saturday, June 19, 2010
Location: Dolphin Cove Marina
Observation date: 6/19/10
Notes: Entire trip by water aboard the vessel "SKIMMER".
Number of species: 30
Brant 1
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 45 Are scattered due to a juvenile Eagle that we have seen 2x in the Rookery/Roost. Most have left their nests.
Snowy Egret 30 Are scattered due to a juvenile Eagle that we have seen 2x in the Rookery/Roost. Most have left their nests.
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 6
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 38 Most nesting platforms showing chicks.
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Clapper Rail 6
Black-bellied Plover 6
American Oystercatcher 8 One chick spotted.
Willet (Eastern) 12
Laughing Gull 1000 Saw our first chicks of the season.
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 14
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 75
Forster's Tern 75
Rock Pigeon 25
Fish Crow 30
Seaside Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Boat-tailed Grackle 50
Observation date: 6/19/10
Notes: Entire trip by water aboard the vessel "SKIMMER".
Number of species: 30
Brant 1
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 45 Are scattered due to a juvenile Eagle that we have seen 2x in the Rookery/Roost. Most have left their nests.
Snowy Egret 30 Are scattered due to a juvenile Eagle that we have seen 2x in the Rookery/Roost. Most have left their nests.
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 6
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 38 Most nesting platforms showing chicks.
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Clapper Rail 6
Black-bellied Plover 6
American Oystercatcher 8 One chick spotted.
Willet (Eastern) 12
Laughing Gull 1000 Saw our first chicks of the season.
Ring-billed Gull 6
Herring Gull 14
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 75
Forster's Tern 75
Rock Pigeon 25
Fish Crow 30
Seaside Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Boat-tailed Grackle 50
Bird Walk for All People - Cape May Point - Thursday, June 17 2010
Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/17/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for All People. D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, T. Parsons. light northwest, partly cloudy, 80ish
Number of species: 55
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 10
Mallard 8
Surf Scoter 1 pre walk leader only ad male
Black Scoter 1 pre walk leader only ad male
Wilson's Storm-Petrel 1
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1 immature
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 3
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 8
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 3
American Oystercatcher 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern X
Common Tern 5
Forster's Tern 5
Black Skimmer 5
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 8
Black-billed Cuckoo 2 red trail perched, yellow trail flyby
Chimney Swift 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Fish Crow 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 3
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 20
Cedar Waxwing 10
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird X FL - female feeding fledged youngster, still bare skin around face and some down showing, near parking lot dune crossover
Eastern Meadowlark 1 weird, flew by hawk watch headed east, then north
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Orchard Oriole 3 2 nests, 1 along red trail, 1 near start of yellow trail low (8')
Baltimore Oriole 1 heard flight note leader only, a pair was seen yesterday
House Finch 1 heard
House Sparrow 15
Observation date: 6/17/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for All People. D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, T. Parsons. light northwest, partly cloudy, 80ish
Number of species: 55
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 10
Mallard 8
Surf Scoter 1 pre walk leader only ad male
Black Scoter 1 pre walk leader only ad male
Wilson's Storm-Petrel 1
Northern Gannet 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1 immature
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 3
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 8
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 3
American Oystercatcher 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern X
Common Tern 5
Forster's Tern 5
Black Skimmer 5
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 8
Black-billed Cuckoo 2 red trail perched, yellow trail flyby
Chimney Swift 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Fish Crow 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 3
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 20
Cedar Waxwing 10
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird X FL - female feeding fledged youngster, still bare skin around face and some down showing, near parking lot dune crossover
Eastern Meadowlark 1 weird, flew by hawk watch headed east, then north
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Orchard Oriole 3 2 nests, 1 along red trail, 1 near start of yellow trail low (8')
Baltimore Oriole 1 heard flight note leader only, a pair was seen yesterday
House Finch 1 heard
House Sparrow 15
Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey - Monday, June 14 2010
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/14/10
Number of species: 24
"Monday Morning's Back Bay Birding by Boat tour aboard the Osprey went swimmingly (though not literally!!). All 17 participants enjoyed great looks at Glossy Ibis, Black Skimmers and egrets galore. We had up close and personal looks at a Northern Rough-winged Swallow that almost came in the boat, along with great looks at American Oystercatchers. A Belted Kingfisher entertained everyone as we prepared to dock."
Double-crested Cormorant 64
Great Egret 56
Snowy Egret 36
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 46
Clapper Rail 3
American Oystercatcher 4
Willet (Eastern) 7
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 26
Great Black-backed Gull 16
Least Tern 6
Common Tern 45
Forster's Tern 29
Black Skimmer 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Barn Swallow 9
Common Yellowthroat 1
Seaside Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Boat-tailed Grackle 7
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Observation date: 6/14/10
Number of species: 24
"Monday Morning's Back Bay Birding by Boat tour aboard the Osprey went swimmingly (though not literally!!). All 17 participants enjoyed great looks at Glossy Ibis, Black Skimmers and egrets galore. We had up close and personal looks at a Northern Rough-winged Swallow that almost came in the boat, along with great looks at American Oystercatchers. A Belted Kingfisher entertained everyone as we prepared to dock."
Double-crested Cormorant 64
Great Egret 56
Snowy Egret 36
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 46
Clapper Rail 3
American Oystercatcher 4
Willet (Eastern) 7
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 26
Great Black-backed Gull 16
Least Tern 6
Common Tern 45
Forster's Tern 29
Black Skimmer 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Barn Swallow 9
Common Yellowthroat 1
Seaside Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Boat-tailed Grackle 7
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South Cape May Meadows - Monday, June 14th 2010
Location: Cape Island--Cape May Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Meadows)
Observation date: 6/14/10
Notes: Leaders: C&MJ Slugg, S Weis, W Cairo, J Crawford, D Lord, J Lukens, T
Parsons. Good looks at American Oystercatcher parents feeding chick.
Number of species: 47
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 24
Gadwall 4
Mallard 30
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 17
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 5
Semipalmated Plover 1
Piping Plover 6
Killdeer 20
American Oystercatcher 8
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Willet 4
Laughing Gull 30
Herring Gull 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Least Tern 100
Common Tern 24
Forster's Tern 1
Black Skimmer 12
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 8
Chimney Swift 3
Eastern Kingbird 2
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 6
Tree Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 12
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 15
Cedar Waxwing 3
Common Yellowthroat 5
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 40
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 20
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Salt Marsh Safari on the Skimmer - Saturday, June 12, 2010
Location: Dolphin Cove Marina
Observation date: 6/12/10
Number of species: 21
Brant 1
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 14
Snowy Egret 16
Tricolored Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 4
Osprey 18 1st chicks to be seen this season.
Clapper Rail 6 all heard, none seen
American Oystercatcher 10
Willet (Eastern) 6
Laughing Gull 1500
Herring Gull 6
Great Black-backed Gull 10
Common Tern 50
Forster's Tern 70
Rock Pigeon 8
Fish Crow 26
Barn Swallow 12
Seaside Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 30
Observation date: 6/12/10
Number of species: 21
Brant 1
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Great Egret 14
Snowy Egret 16
Tricolored Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 4
Osprey 18 1st chicks to be seen this season.
Clapper Rail 6 all heard, none seen
American Oystercatcher 10
Willet (Eastern) 6
Laughing Gull 1500
Herring Gull 6
Great Black-backed Gull 10
Common Tern 50
Forster's Tern 70
Rock Pigeon 8
Fish Crow 26
Barn Swallow 12
Seaside Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Boat-tailed Grackle 30
Breeding Birds at The Beanery - Saturday, June 12th 2010
Location: The Beanery
Observation date: 6/12/10
Notes: Under overcast skies, the blue grosbeak 'couple' were a beautiful sight amidst the purple vetch. The yellow-billed cuckoo perched long enough for scope views. K&R Horn, W Cairo
Number of species: 52
Canada Goose 16
Mute Swan 9
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 6
Snowy Egret 3
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 7
Osprey 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 12
Herring Gull 3
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 7
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 3
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 7
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 4
Cedar Waxwing 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 4
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 8
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 7
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 2
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Observation date: 6/12/10
Notes: Under overcast skies, the blue grosbeak 'couple' were a beautiful sight amidst the purple vetch. The yellow-billed cuckoo perched long enough for scope views. K&R Horn, W Cairo
Number of species: 52
Canada Goose 16
Mute Swan 9
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 6
Snowy Egret 3
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 7
Osprey 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 12
Herring Gull 3
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 7
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 3
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 7
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 4
Cedar Waxwing 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 4
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 8
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 7
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 2
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Evening at the Meadows - Friday, June 11 2010
Location: Cape Island--Cape May Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Meadows)
Observation date: 6/11/10
Notes: Highlights of the evening walk at the Meadows include 3 American
Oystercatcher chicks and 1 Killdeer chick.
Number of species: 47
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 25
Gadwall 4
Mallard 20
Northern Gannet 40
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 10
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Semipalmated Plover 1
Piping Plover 4
Killdeer 16
American Oystercatcher 8
Willet 5
Sanderling 3
Semipalmated Sandpiper 22
Wilson's Snipe 1
Laughing Gull 35
Herring Gull 15
Lesser Black-backed Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 50
Least Tern 100
Common Tern 30
Black Skimmer 12
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 6
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
Fish Crow 6
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 10
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 5
Common Yellowthroat 3
Song Sparrow 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 40
Common Grackle 6
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 6
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Bird Walk for All People - Cape May Point State Park - Thursday, June 10 2010
Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/10/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for all People. D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, K. Rossner, G. Dutton. light wind, hot humid hazy.
Number of species: 57
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 15
Surf Scoter 4
Northern Gannet 20
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 6
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 20
Osprey 5
Bald Eagle 2 1 adult + 1 white belly (leader only)
Killdeer 3
American Oystercatcher 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Least Tern X
Common Tern X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 2
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 6
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 50
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 2
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 5
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 15
Cedar Waxwing 10
Pine Warbler 3 FY male singing plus female feeding at least one young capable of flight
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Observation date: 6/10/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for all People. D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, D. Lord, K. Rossner, G. Dutton. light wind, hot humid hazy.
Number of species: 57
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 15
Surf Scoter 4
Northern Gannet 20
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 6
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 5
Turkey Vulture 20
Osprey 5
Bald Eagle 2 1 adult + 1 white belly (leader only)
Killdeer 3
American Oystercatcher 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Least Tern X
Common Tern X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 2
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 6
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 50
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 2
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 5
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 15
Cedar Waxwing 10
Pine Warbler 3 FY male singing plus female feeding at least one young capable of flight
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 15
Cape May Point - Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Despite a forecast of rain, the weather held dry and the birds performed wonderfully at Cape May Point State Park this morning. Stars of the show were the wonderful Yellow-breasted Chat, Orchard Oriole, Indigo Bunting and Blue Grosbeak, all of which sat out in full view for us and sang their heads off. A close Great crested Flycatcher drew a lot of admirers and we also got up close and personal with Eastern Wood Pewee and several Cedar Waxwings.
Location: Cape Island--Cape May Pt.
Observation date: 6/9/10
Number of species: 54
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 2
Mallard 20
Great Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 4
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Willet 1
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Least Tern 8
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 6
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 50
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 4
House Wren 2
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 8
Cedar Waxwing 12
Yellow Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 10
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Location: Cape Island--Cape May Pt.
Observation date: 6/9/10
Number of species: 54
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 2
Mallard 20
Great Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 4
Piping Plover 1
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Willet 1
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 8
Least Tern 8
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 6
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 6
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 50
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 4
House Wren 2
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 8
Cedar Waxwing 12
Yellow Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 10
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Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey - Monday, June 7 2010
Dave Lord reports:
Monday Morning's Back Bay Birding by Boat proved how interesting watching breeding birds can be. We enjoyed three Tri-Colored Herons flying around various locations around the marsh, our local Black-crowned Night-herons have emerged from hiding, and two Black Skimmers put in an appearance near Thorofare Island. Our favorite Clapper Rail spot also came through with a bird appearing as soon as it was done being described. All around a great day to be on the water."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/7/10
Notes: CMBO's Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey.
Number of species: 26
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 43
Great Egret 27
Snowy Egret 16
Tricolored Heron 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron 16
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 28
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Clapper Rail 4
Black-bellied Plover 3
American Oystercatcher 9
Willet (Eastern) 6
Semipalmated Sandpiper 14
Least Sandpiper 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 24
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 6
Common Tern 46
Forster's Tern 53
Black Skimmer 2
Barn Swallow 6
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 6
Monday Morning's Back Bay Birding by Boat proved how interesting watching breeding birds can be. We enjoyed three Tri-Colored Herons flying around various locations around the marsh, our local Black-crowned Night-herons have emerged from hiding, and two Black Skimmers put in an appearance near Thorofare Island. Our favorite Clapper Rail spot also came through with a bird appearing as soon as it was done being described. All around a great day to be on the water."
Location: Cape May County Back Bay
Observation date: 6/7/10
Notes: CMBO's Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey.
Number of species: 26
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 43
Great Egret 27
Snowy Egret 16
Tricolored Heron 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron 16
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 28
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Clapper Rail 4
Black-bellied Plover 3
American Oystercatcher 9
Willet (Eastern) 6
Semipalmated Sandpiper 14
Least Sandpiper 3
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 24
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 6
Common Tern 46
Forster's Tern 53
Black Skimmer 2
Barn Swallow 6
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 6
South Cape May Meadows - Monday, June 7 2010
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/7/10
Notes: CMBO Monday meadows walk. P. Dunne, D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, S. Weis, W. Cairo, J. Crawford, D. Lord, M&L Breslow. clear, 60's, nw 10-15.
Number of species: 52
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Gadwall 5
American Black Duck 1
Mallard X
Northern Gannet 2
Brown Pelican 1
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Glossy Ibis 10
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 25
Osprey 10
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Semipalmated Plover 5
Piping Plover 2
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Least Sandpiper 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Least Tern 100
Black Tern 1
Common Tern 50
Forster's Tern 50
Sterna sp. 100
Black Skimmer 1
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 10
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 15
Barn Swallow 10
Marsh Wren 1
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 2
Common Yellowthroat 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 15
Observation date: 6/7/10
Notes: CMBO Monday meadows walk. P. Dunne, D. Freiday, C&MJ Slugg, S. Weis, W. Cairo, J. Crawford, D. Lord, M&L Breslow. clear, 60's, nw 10-15.
Number of species: 52
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Gadwall 5
American Black Duck 1
Mallard X
Northern Gannet 2
Brown Pelican 1
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Glossy Ibis 10
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 25
Osprey 10
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Semipalmated Plover 5
Piping Plover 2
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Least Sandpiper 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Least Tern 100
Black Tern 1
Common Tern 50
Forster's Tern 50
Sterna sp. 100
Black Skimmer 1
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 10
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 15
Barn Swallow 10
Marsh Wren 1
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 2
Common Yellowthroat 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 15
Breeding Birds At The Beanery - Saturday, June 5th 2010
CMBO's Breeding Birds at the Rea Farm Walk saw a good assortment of birds this morning. We found the "Blues Boys", Blue Grosbeak briefly and Indigo Bunting. Multiple sightings of Yellow-billed Cuckoo were enjoyed by all.
Interesting were a single, then two fly-over Cattle Egrets. Two Prothonotary Warblers were seen in the area of the Railroad Tracks in the back and the adjacent willow pond. An adult singing male Orchard Oriole was easily scoped and near by a 1st-year male and a female were also seen.
Observation date: 6/5/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,K&RH,+12. Ptly Sun,76,SW10.
Number of species: 46
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 1 fly-over
Mallard 6
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 2
Cattle Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 4
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 4
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 5
Chimney Swift 3
Belted Kingfisher 1 heard
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
American Crow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 2 heard
House Wren 1 heard
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 8
Prothonotary Warbler 2 RRTracks & Willow Pond
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 heard
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 3 ad male, 1st yr male, female
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 2
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Interesting were a single, then two fly-over Cattle Egrets. Two Prothonotary Warblers were seen in the area of the Railroad Tracks in the back and the adjacent willow pond. An adult singing male Orchard Oriole was easily scoped and near by a 1st-year male and a female were also seen.
Observation date: 6/5/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,K&RH,+12. Ptly Sun,76,SW10.
Number of species: 46
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 1 fly-over
Mallard 6
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 2
Cattle Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 4
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 4
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 5
Chimney Swift 3
Belted Kingfisher 1 heard
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
American Crow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 2 heard
House Wren 1 heard
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 8
Prothonotary Warbler 2 RRTracks & Willow Pond
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 heard
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 3 ad male, 1st yr male, female
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 2
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Male Orchard Oriole at The Beanery. It's always nice when the birds want to be sociable! [Photo by Karl Lukens]
Evening at the Meadows - Friday, June 4th 2010
CMBO Evening walk at the South Cape May Meadows- TNC. A nice walk with a little of this and that in the way of Shorebirds. Most interesting were the two adult American Oystercatchers with three chicks. The chicks finally snuggled up under the female and almost disappeared! Also good looks at terns, but just as we found the Roseate Tern in the scope, they all took flight and left the area.
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/4/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,KH,+8.Cldy73,S8.6:30-8:20pm
Number of species: 43
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 4
Mallard 15
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 4
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 7 3 chicks
Willet 1
Sanderling 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Least Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Laughing Gull 25
Herring Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 50
Roseate Tern 1
Common Tern 15
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 10
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 10
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 2
Barn Swallow 10
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Common Yellowthroat 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 20
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 6/4/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,C&MJS,KH,+8.Cldy73,S8.6:30-8:20pm
Number of species: 43
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 4
Mallard 15
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Osprey 5
Piping Plover 4
Killdeer 4
American Oystercatcher 7 3 chicks
Willet 1
Sanderling 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Least Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Laughing Gull 25
Herring Gull 3
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 50
Roseate Tern 1
Common Tern 15
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 10
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 10
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 2
Barn Swallow 10
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Common Yellowthroat 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 20
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Bird Walk for All People - Cape May Point - Thursday, June 3 2010
[Second year Blue Grosbeak, Cape May Point State Park today. Photo by Karl Lukens]Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/3/10
Notes: CMBO Bird Walk for All People. D. Freiday, D. Lord, K. Lukens, C&MJ Slugg. clear with some sea fog, hot humid,light southwest winds.
Number of species: 55
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Gadwall 3
Mallard X
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Glossy Ibis 5
Osprey 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Piping Plover 2
Killdeer 5
American Oystercatcher 5
Black-necked Stilt 2 pre-walk
Willet 8
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Least Sandpiper 1
White-rumped Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Least Tern 40
Common Tern 6
Forster's Tern 10
Black Skimmer 7
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 4
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Willow Flycatcher 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6
Purple Martin 50
Barn Swallow 10
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 4
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 10
Cape May Point - Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Karl Lukens et. al. report:
"CMBO Birding Cape May Point Walk. An interesting birding day with a fly over of 3 Snowy Egrets and 2 Tricolored Herons. Nice looks at a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, an Eastern Kingbird on nest, and perched up Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Orchard Oriole. On the down side we watched a Fish Crow get dive bombed while it stole/ate eggs from a Least Tern nest. "
[Glossy Ibis, state park today. Photos by Karl Lukens.]
[Blue Grosbeak, a second calendar year male]
Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/2/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,SW,WC,TP,+4.Clr,72,SW3.
Number of species: 57
Canada Goose 35
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 10
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 3
Tricolored Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 15
Osprey 2
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Piping Plover 3
Killdeer 1
American Oystercatcher 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 1
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 /p
Chimney Swift 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 5 1 on nest
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5 1 eating Least tern eggs!
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 50
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 4
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 6
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 8
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
Yellow-breasted Chat 2 /p
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 3 /p
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 5
"CMBO Birding Cape May Point Walk. An interesting birding day with a fly over of 3 Snowy Egrets and 2 Tricolored Herons. Nice looks at a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, an Eastern Kingbird on nest, and perched up Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Orchard Oriole. On the down side we watched a Fish Crow get dive bombed while it stole/ate eggs from a Least Tern nest. "
[Glossy Ibis, state park today. Photos by Karl Lukens.]
[Blue Grosbeak, a second calendar year male]Location: Cape May Point SP
Observation date: 6/2/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-KL,SW,WC,TP,+4.Clr,72,SW3.
Number of species: 57
Canada Goose 35
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 10
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 3
Tricolored Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Turkey Vulture 15
Osprey 2
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Piping Plover 3
Killdeer 1
American Oystercatcher 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 1
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 /p
Chimney Swift 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 5 1 on nest
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 5 1 eating Least tern eggs!
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 50
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 4
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 6
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 8
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
Yellow-breasted Chat 2 /p
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 3 /p
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 5
Meadows Walk - Monday, May 31 2010
CMBO Walk with Pete Dunne at the South Cape May Meadows - TNC. We were greeted at the parking lot at the beginning and at the end of the walk by a happily singing Indigo Bunting. Unusual finds included single Black and Surf Scoters not far off shore. The hit of the walk however, was the pair of American Oystercatchers and their 3 chicks ...aaaaah!
Karl (Pete, Steve, Chuck, Mary Jane, Kathy, Roger, Judy, Tom)
Location: South Cape May Meadows
Observation date: 5/31/10
Notes: CMBO Trip-PD,KL,JL,TP,SW,C&MJ,K&RH,+12.Clr,72,S3.
Number of species: 56
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 4Mallard 18
Surf Scoter 1
Black Scoter 1
Northern Gannet 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 2
Glossy Ibis 2
Osprey 4
Broad-winged Hawk 1Black-bellied Plover 1 heard
Semipalmated Plover 2
Piping Plover 4
Killdeer 3
American Oystercatcher 8 3 young
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Willet 4
Semipalmated Sandpiper 5
Least Sandpiper 10
Short-billed Dowitcher 15
Laughing Gull 25
Herring Gull 2Great Black-backed Gull 10
Least Tern 30
Common Tern 10
Forster's Tern 25
Black Skimmer 6
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 10
Horned Lark 1 heardTree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 15
Marsh Wren 2
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 1 heard
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Cardinal 4
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25Boat-tailed Grackle 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Fluffy bundles of joy - young American Oystercatchers continue to delight our groups on Cape May's South Beach [Photo by Karl Lukens]