Each year, Wild Bird Research Group encounters dozens of bird species through our research, monitoring, and public outreach work. When our community of supporters selected the Cedar Waxwing as our…
Photo Credit: James Muchmore Long-eared Owls are among our most charismatic owls. In much of eastern North America they are migratory winter visitors. They are highly sought after by birders,…
Hi friends,Sean Graesser here — Executive Director of Wild Bird Research Group.On Giving Tuesday, I’m reminded just how much of our work only happens because people like you choose to…
Wings Over Mercer Presented by the Wild Bird Research Group October 4th, 2025Mercer County, NJ Get ready for a high-energy, bird-filled day in the heart of fall migration! Wings Over…
In bird research, molt patterns reveal age like pages in a book. From dramatic juvenile-adult differences in Eastern Bluebirds to subtle feather wear in White-eyed Vireos, to microscopic details in Yellow Warbler alulas—each stage requires deeper observation skills. Every replaced feather chronicles a bird's survival story.
Are you passionate about wildlife and looking for a unique way to get involved in research? The Wild Bird Research Group seeks dedicated volunteers to assist in our Northern Saw-Whet…
It was nearly sunset, and a local group of Hopewell Valley Girl Scouts had arrived at the Hunt House Barn in anticipation of a night of owls