At Lakehurst Naval Base (LNB) we had the following highlights: (Note that LNB is not open to the public and this post is just to let the local birding community know the recent status of NJ's largest breeding population of Upland Sandpipers and Grasshopper Sparrows. I will find out by next week if there are any formal trips planned to LNB for the public). 5/31/03

1 American Bittern (fly by then later heard)
120 Grasshopper Sparrows (males)
1 Vesper sparrow (possible female)
9 Upland Sandpiper (males)
20 Meadowlarks (males)
2 Bobolink
8 Horned Larks
9 Bank Swallow
4 Blackpoll Warblers
3 Thrashers
3 Yellow-billed Cuckoo
1 Osprey
2 Common Nighthawk
1 Kestrel
4 Blue Grosbeaks, two males disputing over a female

virrazzi for casper, dougherty, elowitz, magpiong, meriney