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See below for the list programs and field trips. Go to the Articles section for Natural Places of Burlington County articles written by Barbara Jones. Meetings: Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month, September through May at 7:30pm in Lumberton Leas Meeting Room, Lumberton, NJ. March Meeting: The Insect Normal Presented by Dr. Peter Bosak Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:30 pm Lumberton Leas Community Center We are fortunate to have Dr. Peter Bosak speak at our March meeting. Avid birder, master gardener, holds a PhD in Entomology, has an obsession with driftwood, currently the Superintendent of the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control, and part owner of Imagine Butterflies, a butterfly/nature gift shop, he has much to offer. Some of our common insects engage in bizarre behavior that is missed by the casual observer. Peter will be speaking about unusual aspects of the life cycles of insects found in New Jersey and throwing in a few examples of exotic species as well. This promises to be an exciting and interesting lecture. Field Trips: March Field Trip Salem County led by: Barbara Jones Saturday, March 17, 2012 On March 17, we’ll head south for our traditional Salem County winter tour. We can expect waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, blackbirds and maybe some cranes and larks. It’s usually a good trip with both quantity and quality of birds exceptional some winters. ‘Waterfowl’ includes a variety of ducks and Snow Geese, often thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, of them foraging in fallow fields, marshes and ponds. There have been periodic reports of a Ross’s Goose travelling with this flock this winter, but the chances of finding it at any point in time are not reliable. This time of year ‘raptors’ almost always includes an eagle or two in Salem County, and ‘blackbirds’ occasionally includes a Yellow-headed Blackbird that got confused about east and west. There have recently been White-crowned Sparrows along Money Road, and the usual suspects are found in hedgerows and edges. Horned Lark and Eastern Meadowlark often winter in the area, and there has been a flock of Sandhill Cranes in and around Mannington Marsh. The trip will include stops at Pedricktown Marsh, Mannington and surrounding area, Supawna Meadows NWR, Featherbed Lane WMA, and Money Island Road. Time and interest permitting, we may return home via Newport Landing to see who’s on the big nests this year. The start of the trip is a bit of a drive, so we’ll head out relatively early – say 7:30 a.m. We can meet in the parking lot in front of the PetsMart? at the Kohl’s Center (northwest corner of Route 70 and Route 73 in Marlton) and arrange carpooling there. Salem County can be difficult to find lunch spots, so pack lunch and snacks, bring scopes if you’ve got them, and dress for the weather. To register for the trip, call Barbara Jones (609-268-0940) or email wildbyrd@comcast.net. Club Objectives: * To encourage the experience and appreciation of the natural sciences. * To foster bird identification and the study of bird ecology through programs, field trips and reports. * To monitor environmental issues in the county, state and nation to keep informed on actions that might endanger our natural resources. * To take public positions on environmental matters. * To inform and educate the broader public on environmental issues. * To help protect and preserve the Pinelands National Reserve of which Burlington County is an important part. You can enjoy sharing our interests and knowledge as you attend our meetings and field trips. It is not necessary to join or pay dues unless one wishes to do so, or to receive our monthly newsletter. Young and old are welcome. To learn more, choose one of the following topics and click on it. PROGRAMS FIELD TRIPS HISTORY OF THE CLUB Well worth a look: New Jersey Audubon Society Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdCast North American Butterfly Association The Lepidopterists' Society New Jersey photos & photography: Professional stock images and pictures by Steve Greer by member Steve Greer Plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens by member Mike Baker Nature Photography by member Joe Costanza  Created by: admin last modification: Sunday 11 of March, 2012 [03:27:13 UTC] by S_Setterberg |
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