Richard W. DeKorte Park WILDLIFE & BIRD Photowalk w/ Bobby Stormer

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Come join native NJ wildlife photographer, Bobby Stormer, as he leads you on an adventure through one of Northern NJ’s best birding locations! During your journey, you will be on the lookout for both migratory and resident birds, all while Bobby teaches his in-the-field wildlife photography techniques. You’ll also gain insight into how Bobby uses his vast understanding of wildlife to increase his chances of capturing unique photo opportunities.
*Ethical wildlife photography will be practiced at all times!*

Did you know the NJ Meadowlands is situated along the Atlantic Flyway?! This flyway is a major north-south migrating route that starts in Greenland, runs along the coast of Canada, extends down the entire US coast, ending in the Caribbean. This important migrating bird stopover provides you with incredible opportunities to observe a diverse range of bird species.

Species targets:

Warblers: Yellow, Pine, Yellow-rumped, Palm, Redstart, Yellowthroat, Black-and-white, Ovenbird, Northern Parula, Blackburnian, etc…
Birds of prey: Bald eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, Red-Tailed Hawk, Coopers Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, American Kestrel, Merlin, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Great Horned Owl, Northern Harrier, etc…
Songbirds: Baltimore Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Swamp Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Tree Swallow, Eastern Towhee, Song Sparrow, Carolina Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Barn Swallow, Eastern Bluebird, etc…
Waterfowl: Mute Swan, Canvasback, Gadwell, Bufflehead, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Duck, Wood Duck, Northern Pintail, Green Winged Teal, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, etc…
Wading Birds: Green Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, etc…
Sea Birds & Shore/water birds: Herring Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Woodcock, Foster’s Tern, Belted Kingfisher, Glossy Ibis, Killdeer, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Black Skimmer, etc…
Butterflies: Monarch, Black Swallowtail, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Viceroy, Tiger Swallowtail, Red-Spotted Purple, White Admiral, Mourning Cloak, ect…
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird!
Tons of native plants and insects
Possible special appearances: Red Fox, Muskrat, Raccoon, Snakes and reptiles.