Making Birding Accessible for All
One of WBRG’s founding goals has always been to make bird research and birding more accessible. Yet one of the biggest barriers for new participants has always been equipment. Binoculars…
Redrawing the Map: A Galapagos Petrel Goes North (Part 2)
This is part two of the story of this exceptional sighting. See part one for the adventures that lead to the sighting. A Significant Sighting My first inkling of how…
Redrawing the Map: A Galapagos Petrel Goes North (Part 1)
Despite what your parents probably told you growing up, meeting strangers on the internet so they can take you into international waters can be a good idea. In my case,…
We’re Hiring! Administrative Assistant
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our growing organization. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about wildlife conservation. This role provides vital behind-the-scenes support to help our research, outreach, and fundraising efforts run smoothly.
August Abundance
As summer wanes, bird banding reveals the season's success story. At Fiddler's Creek, 36 birds were captured—mostly juveniles proving strong breeding results. Gray Catbirds led with 22 individuals, while a Common Yellowthroat returned exactly one year later, weighing more and thriving in familiar territory. And hummingbird bills tell us a special story.
Hatch a Hundred June Update
Despite New Jersey's wettest May since 1990, our volunteers successfully installed 27 new kestrel boxes this spring. With 25 active nests across three counties and dedicated starling eviction efforts, it's shaping up to be a banner breeding season for American kestrels.
O Canada! A Spring Surprise at Fiddler’s Creek
Canada Warblers are starting to stopover at Fiddler's Creek. This is an encouraging milestone for the future of the habitat restoration there. And their stopover allowed us to share some helpful ID tips.
Loss vs Gain – Measured in Grams
Sometimes we need to celebrate gains, not just losses. A tiny Common Yellowthroat warbler has returned to the same New Jersey plot three consecutive years—2023, 2024, and 2025—proving that habitat preservation works. His banded story represents hope: successful returns, restoration victories, and the power of feel-good conservation stories.
Springtime 2025 at Wild Bird Research
As spring migration brings American Kestrels back to their breeding grounds, our team at the Wild Bird Research Group has been out in the field installing and monitoring nest boxes to help these colorful falcons find safe places to raise their young. Our Hatch a Hundred campaign is in full swing
Owl Wear That Now
A chance discovery in January 2019 turned a tragic owl tale into a cherished keepsake. While exploring our front yard, we found a bird band attached to leg bones - likely from an owl pellet. Reporting the band to USGS revealed it belonged to an Eastern Screech Owl, banded locally. The band now lives on as my necklace, a unique piece of jewelry.