We know you’ve heard about bird migration, where different species of birds migrate north during breeding season and south during colder months. But did you know that New Jersey is a part of what is known as the Atlantic Flyway? This is the route that many species take on their journey. It is defined to the west by the Appalachian Mountain Range and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Did you know that New Jersey’s latitude on the globe puts the state about halfway between the equator and the Arctic? This location and many varying habitats make New Jersey a perfect stopping point for thousands of species of migrating birds who find just what they need here.
Here are 9 birds in our area that are on the move during the month of November.
Can you match each bird in the photo to its common name? Here are your choices:
Yellow Warbler
Dark-eyed Junco
Hooded Merganser
Bufflehead
Indigo Bunting
Gray Catbird
Common Goldeneye
Ruby Crowned Kinglet
Common Yellowthroat
Answers in the next issue.
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LAST ISSUE'S PUZZLER: Leaf Pile
Remember when you were a kid and jumped into great big leaf piles? Well, here is a big pile of 8 words to jump into: Elm, Birch, Oak, Cherry, Chestnut, Ash, Beech, Maple. Can you pick up the correct words from that pile and pair them with the 4 leaves in the photos below?
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