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Winter Birding at Barnegat Light NJ

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Winter Birding 2021 at Barnegat Light NJ

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island is one the most popular winter wildlife viewing spots in the Mid-Atlantic. Birdwatchers come from many miles to admire the Harlequin Ducks, Purple Sandpipers, Eiders, Scoters, and Mergansers.

Plan your visit to “Old Barney” – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html

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Common Eider at Barnegat Light NJ

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Common Eider

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
New Jersey

The birds nearest to the jetty this morning were mostly Common Eiders and also Harlequin Ducks.

More info on Common Eiders – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Eider/overview

Visit Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html

Harlequin Ducks At Rest

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Harlequin Ducks At Rest

12/2016

Barnegat Light, NJ

While two Harlequin Duck hens took a break from the rough Atlantic Ocean, two Ruddy Turnstones approached from the background.

Tamron 150-600mm VC + Sony A7R + Manfrotto 055XDB tripod

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