Bird watching is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States.
New Jersey, though a pintsize state, boasts second to Texas in the number of bird species that can be seen throughout the year. New Jersey is a treasure that sits smack in the middle of the Atlantic flyway and because the state is so rich in habitat diversity there are approximately 349 species of regularly occurring birds. Around 200 species nest in New Jersey and approximately 180 are migratory. With a few purchases and some planning, fall is the perfect time for setting up your backyard bird feeding station. Except for a few optional items such as a good bird field guide for identification and binoculars for up close looks, the following guidelines will help you get started.