Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 6 6 for patterns of migration. As birds enjoy a "layover" of sorts at the Jersey Shore, the numbers day to day will vary. "One species that actually began its migration in July is the American Golden-Plover, which travels from the Arctic to South America," Barnes said. "While rare, American Golden- Plovers have been sighted at Island Beach State Park." The American Golden-Plover actually stops along The Jersey Shore…It's for the Birds in Fall! BEACHCOMBER " L et u s ta k e a j o u r ne y do w n t he S hore to see w h at w e can f i n d …" A s the crisp autumn breeze blows in the window, it's time for the aromas of apple and cinnamon and everything pumpkin spice. Autumn's arrival also coincides with the annual bird migration, and the Jersey Shore plays a pivotal role. Thousands of birds enroute to and from destinations as far away as the Arctic and South America pass through the Jersey Shore region every year. "Many species of birds travel to locations far away from the Jersey Shore, but they stop here to rest and refuel along their journey," said Scott Barnes, director of All Things Bird and assistant director of Eco-Travel at New Jersey Audubon. Barnes explained that because there are so many bird species pass- ing through at any given time, there isn't one single peak time for migra- tion. Diversity leads to different times IJDema Drake Harlequin Ducks return to the jetties at Barnegat Inlet each November.

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