Cape May Day Two on Friday, June 10, 2005, Led by Mary and Bill
Photos by Bill Walker
Trip Notes
A strong wind from offshore made the idea of a seawatch highly unappetizing, but nevertheless we got a life bird out of it, and met some cool people from New Jersey Audubon.
Trip Map
49 Species at Cape May, NJ
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl)
Sulidae (Boobies and Gannets)
Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags)
Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)
Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
Pandionidae (Osprey)
Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies)
Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
Apodidae (Swifts)
Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Vireonidae (Vireos)
Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
Hirundinidae (Swallows)
Paridae (Chickadees and Tits)
Troglodytidae (Wrens)
Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies)
Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers)
Sturnidae (Starlings)
Parulidae (New World Warblers)
Emberizidae (Buntings and New World Sparrows)
Field Sparrow
A very brief look. Bill was emphatic about its bright pink bill, but we didn't have a chance to really put all the field marks together.
Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)
Icteridae (Troupials and Allies)
Fringillidae (Siskins, Crossbills, and Allies)
Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)