RED BANK — The Monmouth County Audubon Society will sponsor a field trip to several lakes and ponds along the North Shore on Saturday, March 12.
“This area is dotted with dozens of small ponds and lakes,” according to Bob Henschel, the trip’s leader.
This area has dozens of ponds and lakes and several species of ducks migrate to the area for the winter.
Some of the ponds usually included in the group’s itinerary include Wreck Pond, Spring Lake, Shark River, Belmar/Wall, and Lake Takanassee, Long Branch, although, the exact schedule will depend on recent sightings and weather conditions.
Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the Belmar Marina, located on Route 35 south in Belmar.
The trip is open to both members and nonmembers of the Monmouth County Audubon Society, and participation is free. Advance registration is not required. Participants should dress appropriately for cold temperatures and windy conditions, which are common along the coast. Binoculars are essential, and a field guide is helpful.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven; guest speakers address a wide variety of nature-related topics, and refreshments are provided.