Upcoming Trips and Public Events
Tuckerton Seaport Red Knot Boat Trip
August 21, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
9:00am - 12:00am
($25, $20 for Seaport Members) Click here to Register
Join Ocean County birder Josh Gant on the search for Red Knots, Brown Pelicans, herons, and gulls along Great Bay Boulevard. While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, summer is the prime time to view these iconic birds along the Jersey Shore.
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Owling the Fairways
August 21, 2026
Leaving from Jakes Branch County Park 6:30pm - 9:00pm
($6) Program #274536 – 4B, Visit Wells Mills County Park, Jake's Branch County Park, or Ocean County Parks Administration Office to register
Join me as we hunt for the 3 common species of Owls that call Ocean County Home. We have gotten good views of Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls on previous trips
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Tuckerton Seaport - Sturgeon Moon Sunset Sail
August 27, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
6:15pm - 8:15pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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Tuckerton Seaport Pelican Boat Trip
August 28, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
9:00am - 12:00am
($25, $20 for Seaport Members) Click here to Register
Join me on the search for Red Knots, Brown Pelicans, herons, and gulls along Great Bay Boulevard. While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, summer is the prime time to view these iconic birds along the Jersey Shore.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Beach Haven Ferry
August 30, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
2:30pm - 8:00pm
($20 per person) Click here for a seat
I'll be the tour guide and first mate on these cross bay trips. Join us for just a quick out and back or go over earlier and stay the day. You are almost certainly guaranteed to see Brown Pelicans on our crossing trips.
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Southern Ocean Birding Group Cape May Field Trip
September 12, 2026
Meeting at Cox Hall Creek WMA
2978 Bybrook Dr, Villas, NJ 08251
9:00am - 2:00pm
(Free) Click here to check out SOBG's Website
Fall migration in Cape May can be terrific. We'll hope for a good day. We'll start at Cox Hall Creek WMA (the 2978 Bybrook Dr entrance) in Villas) for a morning walk. Those wishing to continue will proceed to the Cape May Hawkwatch for lunch and a second walk.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Harvest Moon Sunset Sail
September 25, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
5:30pm - 7:30pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Harvest Moon Sunset Sail
September 26, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
5:30pm - 7:30pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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August 21, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
9:00am - 12:00am
($25, $20 for Seaport Members) Click here to Register
Join Ocean County birder Josh Gant on the search for Red Knots, Brown Pelicans, herons, and gulls along Great Bay Boulevard. While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, summer is the prime time to view these iconic birds along the Jersey Shore.
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Owling the Fairways
August 21, 2026
Leaving from Jakes Branch County Park 6:30pm - 9:00pm
($6) Program #274536 – 4B, Visit Wells Mills County Park, Jake's Branch County Park, or Ocean County Parks Administration Office to register
Join me as we hunt for the 3 common species of Owls that call Ocean County Home. We have gotten good views of Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls on previous trips
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Tuckerton Seaport - Sturgeon Moon Sunset Sail
August 27, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
6:15pm - 8:15pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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Tuckerton Seaport Pelican Boat Trip
August 28, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
9:00am - 12:00am
($25, $20 for Seaport Members) Click here to Register
Join me on the search for Red Knots, Brown Pelicans, herons, and gulls along Great Bay Boulevard. While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, summer is the prime time to view these iconic birds along the Jersey Shore.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Beach Haven Ferry
August 30, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
2:30pm - 8:00pm
($20 per person) Click here for a seat
I'll be the tour guide and first mate on these cross bay trips. Join us for just a quick out and back or go over earlier and stay the day. You are almost certainly guaranteed to see Brown Pelicans on our crossing trips.
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Southern Ocean Birding Group Cape May Field Trip
September 12, 2026
Meeting at Cox Hall Creek WMA
2978 Bybrook Dr, Villas, NJ 08251
9:00am - 2:00pm
(Free) Click here to check out SOBG's Website
Fall migration in Cape May can be terrific. We'll hope for a good day. We'll start at Cox Hall Creek WMA (the 2978 Bybrook Dr entrance) in Villas) for a morning walk. Those wishing to continue will proceed to the Cape May Hawkwatch for lunch and a second walk.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Harvest Moon Sunset Sail
September 25, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
5:30pm - 7:30pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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Tuckerton Seaport - Harvest Moon Sunset Sail
September 26, 2026
Leaving from Tuckerton Seaport
5:30pm - 7:30pm
($30, 25 for Seaport Members) Click here to reserve a seat
Watch the sun set over beautiful Southern Barnegat Bay with me as your first mate and tour guide.
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Speaking Engagements
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Private Guided Tours
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Speaking Engagements
I offer a diverse list of local and travel birding and nature programs. These programs are $100 per contacted engagement.
Birding Programs like: Birds of Spring They are not called Seagulls- the gull species of NJ Ducks, Geese, and Swans of New Jersey Fall Migration What is Bird Migration Owls of New Jersey Birding Ecuador Birding Southern Florida Birding Southwest Arizona Birding Southern Texas Along with other general naturalist programs: The Pine Barrens of New Jersey Fire in the Pine Barrens Backyard Bird Feeding Ecosystems of New Jersey Mushrooms and how they work |
Private Hire
You can hire me as your guide!
2 Hour Tour $150.00 for 1 person $100 more for the next person $50 per each extra person up to 4 $600 for 5-8 people 4 Hour Tour $250.00 for 1 person $100 more for the next person $50 per each extra person up to 4 $1000 for 5-8 people 8 Hour Tour $500.00 for 1 person $100 more for the next person $50 per each extra person up to 4 $2000 for 5-8 people |