Marina Owners: Did you know that in 2001, over 688,000 visitors to NJ watched wildlife?  Many watch wildlife, including birds, while engaged in other outdoor activities, such as fishing or boating.  Would you like to provide the boaters using your marina with some exciting information on what they’re seeing while enjoying New Jersey’s coastal waters?  Then the Birding for Boaters brochure is for you! Boaters: Did you know that in 2001, over 688,000 visitors to NJ watched wildlife?  Many watch wildlife, including birds, while engaged in other outdoor activities, such as fishing or boating.  Would you like to provide the boaters using your marina with some exciting information on what they’re seeing while enjoying New Jersey’s coastal waters?  Then the Birding for Boaters brochure is for you!

New Jersey Audubon Society has teamed up with partners around the state to provide boaters with an informative brochure to enrich their boating experience by identifying the 28 most common birds found in and near NJ coastal waters.  This brochure is part of our education outreach effort, and not only includes tips on bird identification, but also provides recommendations for proper boating “dos and don’ts” to minimize disturbance to coastal nesting species. The informative 11 X 17 brochure folds to a pocket-sized 4 ½ X 5 ½ inches, and is printed on water resistant stock. 
 

What’s Included? 1. Bird-friendly Boating Practices that can minimize disturbances to nesting species, especially those designated “threatened” or “endangered” while enjoying a day on your boat.  2. Tips on How to Identifying a Bird provides guidelines on what to look for when watching birds, such as what habitat they are in, what the bird is doing, and unique markings on the bird.  Click Here to download an 8 ½ x 11 PDF copy of the brochure for a complete look at the contents.

How do I get a full-size copy?

The Birding for Boaters pocket guide is available at no cost to marina owners for distribution to their clientele.  Please contact Rene’ Buccinna by phone (609-861-0700 ext. 13) or e-mail to let us know of your interest.  Brochures will be shipped to your marina, or we will deliver them.  You may also pick them up at our distribution center in Cape May Court House or Sandy Hook.  Boaters: Visit your local Marina, State or County Park to pick up a copy.

Do you want to learn more?  Click here for the location of NJAS centers, and programs being offered.

Interested in seeing more birds in New Jersey?  Click here to check out our Birding and Wildlife Trail Guides, and boating information, for Delaware Bay and NJ Meadowlands.

 

The I BOAT NJ Program, which is managed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation/Office of Maritime Resources, provides grant funds to selected eligible applicants to promote, improve and enhance the marine industry in the State of New Jersey for the benefit of the general boating public. For more information, visit http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/works/maritime/marine_trades_IBOAT.shtm

For additional information, call, write or email
 NJAS Department of Education
 Center for Research and Education
 600 Route 47 North
 Cape May Court House, NJ  08210
  (609) 861-0700  

New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is a statewide, not-for-profit, membership organization committed to preserving New Jersey’s habitats and species biodiversity.  We invite your support through membership and participation in our programs.