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Sandy Hook Bird Observatory


Piping Plover Photo by Bob Devlin

The Sandy Hook Bird Observatory was established in 2001 by the New Jersey Audubon Society in one of New Jersey's best year-around birding locations.  Sandy Hook is a peninsula that projects northward into Raritan Bay at the northern-most point of the New Jersey coast. Due to its history as a military installation until recently, Sandy Hook is largely undeveloped and supports a variety of habitats.  Click here for more information about the environs of SHBO, and some stunning photographs.

A major migration path in both spring and fall, Sandy Hook has attracted approximately 350 bird species and over 50 species of butterflies to its varying habitats.   Click here for more information about birds and birding locations in this area. 

  Programs

  Facilities

SHBO offers a variety of natural history experiences, both scheduled and made-to-order, for all ages and levels of expertise. 

A more detailed description of our program offerings can be found here, and particulars about future planned activities are on our quarterly Calendar.  We also provide on-line directions for field trips and other scheduled events.

Our gift shop is currently closed (as of the end of 2011).

A hummingbird and butterfly garden (photos) is planted around the Center building.  July to early October is the season for butterflies in our garden.

*** Winter Field Trip Schedule Remains Unchanged ***

*** Call or write the center to register for a trip ***
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CONTACT US

Mailing address:

20 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732

Phone: (732) 872-2500
Fax: (732) 872-2577
Rare Bird Alert:
(732) 872-2595
E-mail:   shbo@njaudubon.org

Sanctuary Director:  Pete Bacinski
Senior Naturalist:  Scott Barnes