Sunday, December 6, 2026: Bayonne Birding in conjunction with Bayonne Nature Club

Horned grebe. Photo by Aubrey Kahn.

Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 am.

Trip cancels if  weather is inclement.

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. Last year’s trip, at this time of year, resulted in 31 species seen or heard, including greater scaup, ruddy duck, horned grebe, killdeer and swamp sparrow. 

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. For bathrooms, there’s a Dunkin’ Donuts in the parking lot at the meeting site.