Meet at 8:30 am at the Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Harding Township, NJ
(canceled in the event of threatening weather)
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a 7,000-acre refuge located in suburban Morris County. Its habitats include hardwood swamp, marsh, upland deciduous woods, fields, and open water, supporting a wide diversity of birdlife year-round. We will start out birding around the visitor center, then make our way to the boardwalk. Ebird lists 106 species seen in January at the Great Swamp, including the American tree sparrow and rusty blackbird, alongside a variety of waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and other passerines. Last January’s trip found 35 species, including the field sparrow, northern harrier, red-shouldered hawk, and winter wren.
Dress warm, and bring binoculars, a snack, and something to drink. There are outhouses at the visitor center and a bathroom by the boardwalk. We plan to finish at 11:30 am. If you plan to attend, be sure to email mbcoutings@gmail.com in case of inclement weather or road closures.
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