The conservation of Delaware Bay wildlife and habitats is an enigma to most people. Conservationists through the years have taken a broad stroke approach, buying land primarily, with little regard for the unintended consequences which can be overcome. Now we are left with a perfect opportunity to create new conservation efforts resting on the success of earlier efforts.
The number of red knots and turnstones in NJ this year gave our team a much-needed boost. The birds came back! But hidden in these numbers are a few thorny questions.