ABOUT THIS BOOK

New Jersey is one of the smallest and most densely populated states, yet the remarkable diversity of its birdlife surpasses that of many larger states. Well over 400 species of birds have been recorded in New Jersey and an active birder can hope to see more than 300 species in a year.

William J. Boyle has updated his classic guide to birding in New Jersey, featuring all new maps and ten new illustrations. The book is an invaluable companion for every birder - novice or experienced, New Jerseyan or visitor.

A Guide to Bird Finding in New Jersey features:

More than 130 top birding spots described in detail

Clear maps, travel directions, species lists, and notes on birding

An annotated list of the frequency and abundance of the state's birds, including waterbirds, pelagic birds, raptors, migrating birds, and northern and southern birds at the edge of their usual ranges

A comprehensive bibliography and index

The guide also includes helpful information on:

Birding in New Jersey by season

Telephone and internet rare bird alerts

Pelagic birding

Hawk watching

Bird and nature clubs in the state

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

WILLIAM J. BOYLE, JR., a chemist by profession, was regional editor for American Birds (now North American Birds) for nineteen years and was coeditor of Birdfinding in Forty National Forests and Grasslands. He has spent almost thirty years exploring every corner of New Jersey for the study and enjoyment of its birdlife.

REVIEWS

Just in time, Rutgers University Press has re-issued a classic birding guide written especially for New Jersey. . . . First published in 1986, this successful work has been brought smartly up-to-date for the millennial 2002. . . . BoyleÆs detailed descriptions cover more than 130 New Jersey birding æhot spotsÆ in welcome detail, even to the color of tree blazes and recommended footgear for treks.

— U.S. 1

Just in time, Rutgers University Press has re-issued a classic birding guide written especially for New Jersey. . . . First published in 1986, this successful work has been brought smartly up-to-date for the millennial 2002. . . . BoyleÆs detailed descriptions cover more than 130 New Jersey birding æhot spotsÆ in welcome detail, even to the color of tree blazes and recommended footgear for treks.

— U.S. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Maps
Illustrations
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Revised and Expanded Edition
Acknowledgments for the First Edition
Acknowledgments for the Revised and Expanded Edition
Birding New Jersey
Northwest Region
Northeast Region
Central Region
North Coast Region
Southwest Region
South Coast Region
Pelagic Trips
Hawk Watching
Nature Clubs and Audubon Chapters
Bibliography
Annotated List of New Jersey's Birds
Index