Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Travelers – Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere

Photographs and fascinating stories about shorebirds from North America, Europe, and Asia. By Joakim Ed – Self employed Avian Photographer.

A little about me:I normally live on the southwest coast of Sweden, where the East Atlantic Flyway — and thousands of migrating shorebirds — pass almost through my backyard. This year, I have the pleasure of spending time in New Jersey. I have been a birder since childhood, and over the years I have given several photo exhibitions and presentations for birding and photography clubs.

Wednesday, November 11: The First Time: Birding New South Wales in Spring by Rick Wright

The First Time: Birding New South Wales in Spring by Rick Wright.

In person at the Union Congregation Church in Upper Montclair.

Birding can take us to the ends of the earth, or at least to Montclair’s near-antipode on the vast continent of Australia. From kangaroos to currawongs, even the briefest of visits to the tiniest bit of the east coast is full of natural wonders. Join Rick Wright for an introduction to birding “down under,” illustrated with photos by his companions on this inaugural trip, Ric Cohn and Sandy Sorkin.

A member of the Montclair Bird Club executive board and a widely published writer, Rick Wright leads Birds and Art tours for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, ventbird.com.

Saturday, August 29, 2026: Walker Avenue Wetlands, Wayne, New Jersey

Least Sandpiper. Photo by Beni Fishbein.

Walker Avenue Wetlands, Wayne, New Jersey. Saturday, August 29, 2026 8 am.

Meet at Vincent Street, Wayne, NJ.

Trip cancels in event of inclement weather

If it has recently rained heavily, trip will move to DeKorte as Walker becomes impassable.

Write to mbcoutings@gmail.com for further information.

Walker Avenue Wetlands is a marsh habitat bordering the Pompton River in Passaic County. It is a great place to see herons and egrets, ducks, swallows, and sandpipers. In years past, a number of rarities have been found at Walker in August so we will keep our fingers crossed that we will find some on this half-day trip.  

Wear waterproof shoes or boots. Bring binoculars, a scope if you have one, bug spray, and sunscreen. Be sure to wear a hat and carry water. There are no bathrooms at this location. 

To reach our meeting site from the Montclair area, take Route 23 north and exit at the Newark Pompton Turnpike. Make a left onto Ryerson Avenue, a right onto Walker Avenue, and a left onto Vincent Street. Park along Vincent Street.