MCAS Field Trips

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS

Sat., Jan. 21
(CANCELLED)
Part 1: Birds of Barnegat Light with Mike Casper; meet in parking area of Barnegat Light Park, noon
Part 2: Short-eared Owls at "Bridge to Nowhere"; meet at Horizon Diner, 32 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin, 4:00 pm

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Sat., Feb. 11, 10 am
Sandy Hook bird walk with Linda Mack, meet at Visitor Center

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Sat., Mar. 10, 10 am
(rain date Mar. 11)
Sandy Hook volunteer day: Plover Fencing
meet at Visitor Center parking lot

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Sat., April 14, 10 am
Sandy Hook bird walk with Linda Mack, meet at Visitor Center

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Sat., May 5, 8:15 am
Spring Migration at Allaire State Park with Dena Temple; meet in main parking area (entrance on Atlantic Avenue)

Barnegat Light January 21 trip cancelled

For the safety of our members and guests, we have decided to CANCEL the January 21 trip to Barnegat Light due to the bad weather forcast for that day.

We look forward to seeing you at another program or field trip in the future.

Monmouth County Audubon Society plans Sandy Hook bird walk February 11

Have you ever seen a Snow Bunting? How about a Northern Harrier, a Yellow-rumped Warbler or a Long-tailed Duck? These, and many other varieties of birds, will be sought when the Monmouth County Audubon Society hosts a bird walk on Sandy Hook on Saturday, February 11.This is a great opportunity to shake off the stuffiness of winter, get some sunshine, and enjoy the outdoors.

The trip will be led by accomplished birders who are very familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds. “Many species of ducks which breed in the Arctic spend the winter in the area,” explains Linda Mack, field trip leader and past president of the organization. “They seek protection in the coves along the Hook and usually remain most of the season. In addition, hawks continue to hunt here all winter, and they’re fascinating to watch. And we don’t discount the possibility of seeing some really rare birds.”

Anyone interested in participating in the event can meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot of the Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center. Participants should dress appropriately for cold temperatures and windy conditions, which are common along the coast. Binoculars are essential, and a field guide is helpful.

About our field trips

MCAS field trips are open to both members and non-members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society, and admission is always free. (Some trips occasionally require admission fees to parks, or special fares. These will be noted.) Advance registration is not required. Pets are not permitted. Why?

In case of inclement weather...

We try to run our field trips even if there are showers predicted. However, in the event of severe weather that would affect the safety of the group and restrict travel, trips are occasionally postponed or cancelled. The decision on whether or not to hold a field trip will be made by 6:00 pm the night before. In the event of a cancelled or postponed event, we will post a notice on this page. Please check back here if there are any questions.