Cattus Island County Park, NJ
I will be in the vicinity of Cattus Island County Park in Ocean Co., NJ this upcoming weekend (June 15-17, 2012). Does anyone know if this is a good photo spot at this time of year and which species I would likely encounter? Any particulars are welcome. Thanks.
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Hi Jay,
Here's what one birder reported from a night visit on June 9th.
Hope this helps,
- Bill
Birds seen or heard: 29 species
Great Egret - 1
Snowy Egret - 1
Little Blue Heron - 1
Mallard - 1
Osprey - 4
Herring Gull - 1
Mourning Dove - 2
Chuck-will's-widow - 6 - heard - 1 - seen in a tree with great light on it.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 2
Downy Woodpecker - 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 4
Carolina Chickadee - 2
American Goldfinch - 2
Eastern Kingbird - 2
Barn Swallow - 2
Purple Martin - 1
Cedar Waxwing - 10+
Marsh Wren - 1
Gray Catbird - 10+
Carolina Chickadee - 2
Fish Crow - 2
House Finch - 4
Yellow Warbler - 1
Pine Warbler - 2
Common Yellowthroat - 2
Eastern Towhee - 2
Song Sparrow - 2
Northern Cardinal - 2
Red-winged Blackbird - 6
Thanks. I didn't make it there this trip, but will plan to on my next venture up there. I appreciate your response.
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