American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of New Jersey Second Edition

by Wright, Rick

• ISBN13: 9781935622826
• ISBN10: 193562282X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-09-01
• Publisher: Scott & Nix, Inc.

Summary

From High Point State Park to Cape May Point, New Jersey is home to an amazing diversity of bird species. More than 375 types of birds nest in the dozens of state parks, forests, and natural areas created by local, state, and national authorities, including the centimeters-long ruby-throated hummingbird and large raptors such as the bald eagle. This revised guide to the Garden State’ s birds features 235 bird species in their natural habitats, presented in stunning color photographs complemented by detailed information on their habitats, birdsongs, and tips on when and where to see them. The birds are organized by species for quick reference, and the book includes a complete state bird guide and a directory of birding destinations. This is an excellent resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about New Jersey’ s natural history and the diversity of its birds.

Author Biography

Rick Wright is a widely published author and sought-after lecturer and field trip leader. Ricks is the author of several field guides including the American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Arizona and the Petersen Reference Guide to Sparrows. He lives with his family, Alison Beringer and Avril Huang, and their black lab, Quetzal, in northern New Jersey, where he offers private birding tours to the marshes, woodlands, and ocean beaches. Brian E. Small is a full-time professional bird and nature photographer. For more than 30 years, he has traveled widely across North America to capture images of birds in their native habitats. He served as the photo editor for Birding magazine for 15 years. Small grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from U.C.L.A.in 1982, and still lives there today with his wife Ana, daughter Nicole, and son Tyler.

Table of Contents

Birds in New Jersey Birds in this Guide How To Use the Species Accounts New Jersey Habitats Bird Sounds The Parts of Birds How To Identify Birds Birding Sites in New Jersey A Year Afield Species Accounts Additional Resources Acknowledgments Image Credits Index