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The American goldfinch is the state bird of New Jersey. This list of birds of New Jersey includes species credibly documented in the U.S. state of New Jersey and accepted by the New Jersey Bird Records Committee (NJBRC). As of March 2024 the list contained 490 species and a species pair.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary is a 21.5-acre (8.7 ha) bird sanctuary and nature preserve in Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. It was created in 1947 by local ordinance. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in October 1965, the first in New Jersey. [1] [2] [3]
According to data collected by the USA TODAY Network, the following 10 species have emerged as the most-sighted birds across New Jersey. These are the 10 most-common birds seen in NJ backyards ...
The Refuge protects more than 40,000 acres (162 km 2) of southern New Jersey Coastal Habitats and tidal wetlands. 6,000 acres (24 km 2) of the refuge are designated as a wilderness area. These areas include Holgate and Little Beach , two of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches in the state.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, bird watching took off in popularity across New Jersey, said Evan Cutler, president of the Montclair Bird Club. Now the club has more than 500 members, he said.
Duane Watlington, founder of Vacation Rentals Jersey Shore, websites that market rentals in Long Beach Island, Ocean City and Wildwood, said about 30% of his inventory on LBI during the peak ...
It supports 317 bird species, 42 mammal species, 55 reptile and amphibian species, and numerous fish, shellfish and other invertebrates. Its value for the protection of migratory birds and their habitat will continue to grow as wildlife habitat along the Jersey Shore is developed into roads, shopping centers and housing developments.
A bird common in Florida and coastal Texas but rarely seen in New Jersey is fishing along a creek in Monmouth County.