To be held at the Union Congregational church on Cooper Avenue in Upper Montclair.
Learn about the four unique National Wildlife Refuges within the Lenape National Wildlife Refuge Complex, including their habitats, what animals and plants call them home, and activities that can be enjoyed at them. Join wildlife specialist Lachlin Robertson for a lecture that will welcome you to your Lenape National Wildlife Refuge Complex!
Flash Field Trip
Meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot at the end of Sunrise Mountain Road.
Led by Fred Pfeifer
With west-northwest winds predicted, Saturday promises to be a good day for hawk watching at Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest. One of the great things about Sunrise Mountain is that the hawks sometimes soar by at nearly eye level. With luck, we might even see some Sunrise Mountain specialties such as red-shouldered hawk, golden eagle and goshawk.
Bring your binoculars, a snack, something to drink and, if you’re planning to stay longer, a chair and lunch. A scope can be handy if you have one. Dress warmly. It’s a short walk from the parking lot to the overlook. There’s an outhouse in the parking lot.
Feel free to arrive and leave at any time. Fred will be there at 9 a.m. and if conditions are favorable, he will be there for much of the day. For more information, text Fred at 973-809-7674. He can send you a Google pin to help you find the parking lot.
Updated: Sep 22
9 AM to 12:30PM
Meet at Lot B on Sandy Hook.
Rain date: Monday November 3.
Sandy Hook, a unique geological feature on the northernmost extent of the Jersey shore, has long been known as one of New Jersey's premiere birding sites. In early winter, Sandy Hook's considerable patches of coastal forest may hold some lingering fall migrants as well as a variety of sparrows and other songbirds. Raptors are likely to be seen perched or soaring overhead and the bays and ocean surrounding the Hook can be expected to host a variety of wintering waterfowl, herons, gulls, terns and shorebirds. We will explore the Hook’s varied habitats, searching out its specialties and perhaps a surprise or two.
We will meet at Lot B, on the right side of the road just a few hundred yards after the entrance gate. Park near the building in the center of the lot, which is a public restroom. Sandy Hook is largely flat, and its trails are not challenging, but walking there can be quite fatiguing since it is mostly done on sand. We recommend comfortable hiking boots that can keep sand out. Along with binoculars, please bring a scope if you own one- there are many spots where it will come in handy. Extra layers are recommended if it is windy.
Contact Chris Williams at 732-673-4973 for more information.
