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Registration opens:
November 02nd, 2026

Winter Birds of New Jersey
2026-12-01 14:30:00 2026-12-01 15:30:00 America/New_York Winter Birds of New Jersey What birds can be found in New Jersey in the winter? Join Park Naturalist Josh Gant and learn about the birds that spend their winters here in New Jersey. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 01
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

What birds can be found in New Jersey in the winter? Join Park Naturalist Josh Gant and learn about the birds that spend their winters here in New Jersey.

What birds can be found in New Jersey in the winter? Many people think of our common backyard birds, but did you know some birds migrate here to the Jersey Shore to spend the winter? Join us for a presentation about the birds that spend their winters here in New Jersey. Learn how they handle the cold temperatures and freezing water, how they find food, where they come from and so much more!

Presented by Josh Gant, park naturalist from Wells Mills County Park, president of the Atlantic Audubon Society, and vice president of the Southern Ocean Birding Group.   

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

TAGS: | AnimalOCL |

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