They are suitable for bird watchers at all levels of ability. Don Freiday leads all trips, sometimes with other naturalists. Trips go rain or shine. Transportation is by Park System vans. All trips meet at the County Arboretum, and leave promptly at the designated time.
Return times are approximate.
Be prepared for bitter cold and long periods scanning gull flocks for rare species. After looking for ducks and other water birds, we will go to the edge of a wet meadow at sunset, to look and listen for the spectacular nuptial display of the American Woodcock. If time permits, we will finish the day by calling for screech owls. Salem will also hold early spring migrants, and we will finish the day by viewing an active bald eagle nest, visible from the road. The intent of this trip is to see or hear at least 100 species of birds in one day in Hunterdon County, a feat we have succeeded at several times in the past.