We will be treated to a talk by Bill Boyle: Rare Birds in New Jersey – Then and Now. Bill will discuss the frequency and patterns of occurrence of unusual species in New Jersey, including some former rarities that are no longer rare and some formerly common birds that are now very scarce. We plan to have books available for sale.
Every birder knows the name and a lot know the man. He grew up in Florida, studied at Duke University and at Northwestern University, earning his Ph. D., before moving to New Jersey in 1973. He worked as a Research Scientist and later in Technical Sales in the Chemical Industry for 35 years before retiring to devote more time to birding. During my
38 years of birding in New Jersey, be has visited every corner of the state and used the experiences to compile two editions of A Guide to Bird Finding in New Jersey. He also has served numerous terms on the New Jersey Bird Records Committee, and he is now Secretary of the Committee.