October 8: Cuba with the Montclair Bird Club

Cuban Trogon by Ric Cohn

On October 8, Ric Cohn will be presenting our "Club's February trip to Cuba." We'll discuss the birds we saw (including most of the 28 Cuban endemics), and what it was like to bird there.

Saturday, November 15: Mill Creek Marsh Photography

House finch in sweet gum tree. Photo by Ric Cohn.

with Sandy Sorkin and Ric Cohn.

Meet at 8:00 am at the Mill Creek Marsh entrance. 

Rain date: Sunday, November 16

Join us for a Montclair Bird Club photography trip to Mill Creek Marsh, in Secaucus. We’ll meet at the entrance gate (by Bob’s Furniture) at 8:00 am with cameras, tripods, scopes, binoculars, and smartphones. 

We’ll take our time following the trail, keeping the sun over our shoulders and photographing birds, landscapes, woodchucks, and any other slice of nature we encounter; we will share tips, help each other with equipment, and review shots. If you are new to photography or just like to watch photographers, you are welcome to come along. There are no bathrooms at this site, but we can use the bathroom at Bob’s, which opens at 10:00. Contact Sandy Sorkin 973 698-7900 or Ric Cohn 917 414-3392 for further information.  

We will also schedule a Zoom follow-up to discuss images from the day, answer questions, and review camera settings. We can also talk about workflow, picture storage, and processing software. We will wait for group input to schedule the Zoom review session.

Sunday, December 7: Bayonne Birding

Long-tailed duck. Photo by Beni Fishbein.

8:30 am to 11 am

Meet in parking area alongside Otaiko Hibachi and Sushi Lounge, 125 Lefante Way, Bayonne, NJ. 

Lead by Evan Cutler

If you've never birded in Bayonne before, you're in for a real treat, because you never know what surprises you might find there during the winter months. We'll start at Lefante Walkway -- a public path that takes us through the Bayonne Golf Course. We'll then circle back and explore the Ocean Terminal Peninsula as well as some other nearby hotspots, time permitting. In years past, this area has been good in December for winter waterfowl and shorebirds, and yes, even the occasional Short-eared or Snowy Owl. 

It can get very windy and cold, so dress in layers. Bring water, something warm to drink, a snack, binoculars and a spotting scope, if you have one. Trip will be cancelled in the event of rain. For bathrooms, there’s a Dunkin’ Donuts in the parking lot at the meeting site.