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How many birds does it take to fly through Highland Park? Let’s count. Feb. 13-16

Posted on February 9, 2009 by arnold

Citizen Science is becoming a big thing, with thousands participating. Next chance is February 13-16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Basically you have four days. You can go to your backyard or any number of parks (or anywhere) any … Continue reading →

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Pine Siskin – An Unusual Bird

Posted on February 6, 2009 by leora

boreal Pine Siskins in Highland Park Continue reading →

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The Early Bird Gets the Nest

Posted on May 23, 2008 by arnold

The first bird to nest directly on Highland Park’s Eugene Young Environmental Education Center (NJ) chose a quite visible spot (see photo at left) on the raucous green solar roof structure. Actually, the structure is not yet truly solar: we … Continue reading →

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Spring Birds in Local Parks

Posted on May 15, 2008 by allan

The spring birds have finally arrived along the Raritan River and in the local parks (Donaldson and Johnson) and the winter birds have departed.The colorful mergansers (common, red breasted, and hooded) have flown north (although a laggard common merganser was … Continue reading →

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Great Backyard Bird Count Great For Highland Park

Posted on March 14, 2008 by arnold

During the Great Backyard Bird Count 2008 Hainesport birders led New Jersey in the number of bird counts reported (67 lists), followed in the number two and three spots by East Brunswick (48 lists) and Highland Park (44 lists). Last … Continue reading →

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