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Read the latest issue of our newsletter, The Broadwing.

Welcome to the Montclair Bird Club

Montclair Film presents Wild Inside

Friday, August 7th, Montclair will be be screening the new documentary, WILD INSIDE, at The Clairidge at 7pm. We will be joined by the director, Penny Lane, for a post screening talk back and Q&A! The address is 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair; parking is available at the Crescent Parking Garage.

WILD INSIDE (directed by Penny Lane)
Official website: https://flacodocumentary.com/

On February 2, 2023, Flaco — a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world — was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.

Use the code WILD26 at checkout to receive a discount, or mention you are a member of the Montclair Bird Club at our Box Office.

Beginning June 26th is a chance to see some of the rarest Audubon original prints still in existence. The exhibition, entitled "Audubon Songbirds from the Dr. Michael and Elyn Stubblefield Collection," runs until November. Highly recommended!

https://morrismuseum.org/on-view/upcoming/audubon-songbirds-from-the-elyn-and-michael-stubblefield-collection

Audubon Songbirds

Wednesday Morning Walks

Join Fred Pfeifer each Wednesday morning at 8:00 for a walk around Garret Mountain Reservation or another nearby park to enjoy the avian treasures of the season. Text or call Fred at 973 809-7674 to register and to find out the meeting location.

New Date, Saturday, August 8, 2026: Richard W. DeKorte Park

Great Egret. Photo by Beni Fishbein. Change of Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026. Richard W. DeKorte Park Lyndhurst, New Jersey Meet in the parking lot by the Meadowlands Environmental Center at 7:30 am canceled in the event of inclement weather Part of the Hackensack Meadowlands, DeKorte Park features 3.5 miles of level walking paths along wetlands that can host a variety of herons, ducks, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and passerines at this time of year. Depending upon where the

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, duc

Monday, September 14 at 6:30 pm: Montclair Chimney Swift Watch with Evan Cutler

Chimney Swifts. Photo by Ric Cohn. Rain date: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm Meet at 6:30 pm on Norwood Avenue between Lorraine Avenue and Bellevue Avenue, next to the parking lot of the Bellevue Avenue branch of the Montclair Public Library. For decades, Buzz Aldrin Middle School in Montclair has played host to one of the most fascinating birding spectacles in all of New Jersey. Each evening, flocks of chimney swifts fill the sky, feeding on flying insects, until sudde

More Upcoming Outings

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Upcoming Outings: Beginning Birders Always Welcome!

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 pre

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 o

Wednesday, May 13: Fierce and Fastest

Peregrine falcon. Photo: Michael Sheldon. Jim Wright, author of the acclaimed new book The Peregrine Falcon , tells all about these incredible raptors in this lavishly illustrated talk: how they can travel at 200 mph, why they nearly went extinct, how they were saved (in the unlikeliest way), and how they became an internet superstar. Even if you think you know a lot about peregrines, prepare to be surprised. About the speaker In addition to this go-to book on peregrine falco

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Meetings

Adriana O'Toole passed away at the age of 93. She was a beloved member of the Montclair Bird Club and rarely missed any of our meetings. Her wonderful presence as well as her enormous contributions to the community will be sorely missed. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Adriana, please use the QR code below or send a check to:

Montclair BIrd Club
c/o Ric Cohn, Treasurer
28 Forest Street #2
Montclair, NJ 07042

In Memoriam

Obituary

Custom Bird Guides series

by Rick Wright and Sandy Sorkin.

Feeding Birds in Northern New Jersey and Watching Birds in Montclair are now available from the Club and at Watchung Booksellers and at Wild Birds Unlimited, Paramus!

The Montclair Bird Club

Celebrating Over 100 Years of Birding