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Birding and Wildlife Viewing

South Jersey is for the birds . . . in a good way!

Not to brag but New Jersey has the highest density of wild life per square mile than any state in the nation. Which means that no matter where you turn, nature isn’t far behind. Throughout South Jersey’s state parks, forests and wetlands birders can spot more than 325 species and wildlife lovers can find 90 species of mammals and 79 species of reptiles and amphibians. The New Jersey Audubon Society has done all the hard work, compiling a list of the best trails for viewing birds and wildlife. Go to www.njwildlifetrails.org for details.

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Even if you don’t know a woodpecker from a whippoorwill, you can join in the annual BirdQuest events in Burlington and Gloucester counties in celebration of International Migration Day. Round up a team of adventurers and lift your binoculars towards the skies as your group competes to see who can spot the most species of birds in a 5 hour period. Although there are prizes at the end of the day, most do it for the fun and of course, bragging rights.

Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

Keep going down the private road, go past the farmlands and you’ll get to the wetlands and wide open spaces of Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area. Load your boat in at the boat ramp and go deeper into the marshes and wetlands to get a closer look at the birds, wildlife and foliage. Or drop your line for an afternoon of fishing. Don't worry, they didn't forget you Landlubbers out there. Mad Horse also has plenty of biking and hiking trails.

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New Jersey Audubon Society Rancocas Nature Center

Nestled within Rancocas State Park, Rancocas Nature Center is a natural gem with easy trails for hikers of all ages, natural habitats and protected lands where birds and wildlife are in abundance. A charming historic house serves as a nature center where you can get up-close-and-personal with small wildlife, take part in education programs or shop in a well-stocked gift shop.

New Jersey Kayak

Your source for Professional Coastal See Touring Kayak Instruction and Adventure Kayak Tours, NJ Kayak’s professional American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors provide for your every need from novice to advanced. Surrounded by The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, NJ Kayak's waterfront marina is positioned on Barnegat Bay and offers miles of scenic coastal sea touring exploration.

Paulsdale - Alice Paul Institute

Paulsdale is on the New Jersey and National Register's list of Historic Places, and in 1991 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The exterior and interior of the house have been restored to their appearance during Alice Paul's residence, with modern accommodations that meet visitors' needs. Tours begin with an outdoor walk around the property to see the farm landscape and the remains of the structures that once surrounded Paulsdale.

Pilgrim Lake Campground

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a very good place to pop by in the neighborhood of Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds. So many enjoyable things next to Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds, and to be here is always fun. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a very good place to pop by in the neighborhood of Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds. So many enjoyable things next to Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds, and to be here is always fun.

Pinelands Adventures

The best way to get to know the Pinelands is to get out there and explore them and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s Adventure programs have lots of ways for you to do just that. Trek deep into the wilderness, paddle the Pinelands rivers, learn survival skills or if you dare, if you think you have what it takes, dare to hunt for the mysterious Jersey Devil.

Rancocas State Park

First things first. With miles of trails that wind through hardwood forests and along an extensive tidewater march, Rancocas State Park is a great place to view all kinds of wildlife. But don’t stop there. Not only will you find the New Jersey Audubon Society’s Rancocas Nature Center, you can tour a re-created 1600s Powhatan Indian village, part of the Powhatan Renape Nation’s Rankokus Indian Reservation located within the Park.

Stow Creek Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Platform

Perhaps the best known bald eagles in Southern New Jersey are the pair at Stow Creek. The viewing platform, open to visitors, was built on a low bluff overlooking the salt marsh.

As soon as someone comes up with the words to describe the sunsets at Sunset Beach, we’ll let you know. Meanwhile, “spectacular,’ ‘breathtaking,’ and ‘mesmerizing’ will have to do. Located at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, the skies over Sunset Beach are slathered with scarlet, fuschia, pink and gold. With the patriotic flag-lowering tradition and the year-round abundance of birds and waterfowl, a visit is a remarkable experience.

Supawna Meadows National Park

A high-quality habitat for migratory birds, particularly waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, woodcock and shorebirds, and also home to resident fish and other wildlife, Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a part of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Cape May Court House, NJ.

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

The birds and wildlife that call the 2,800 acres of tidal marshes and trails home aren’t the only ones who find a quiet and serene refuge in Supawna Meadows. Humans like it too. And with hiking trails, acres of marshy wetlands for boating and fishing and hundreds of species for wildlife observation and photography, what’s not to love?

Washington Crossing State Park

It wasn’t exactly the surprise the Hessian troops would have wanted early on a Christmas morning but when General George Washington led his troops on a secret crossing of the Delaware River, he launched what would become the Ten Crucial Days in the fight for American independence. The details of these monumental events are related in the 1,339 acre park’s Visitor Center where you can also find info on the 1400-acre nature area and hiking trails. Most special, the park hosts the re

Wharton State Forest

It is amazing how many activities, species of wildlife, unusual plants and other natural wonders can be packed into 115,111 acres. Name it and chances are, you can find it in Wharton State Forest, the largest single land tract within the NJ system of parks and forests. Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, historic landmarks and secluded areas for camping and spotting wildlife.

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