The Sun Sets on the 2025 World Series of Birding

The sun has set on the 2025 World Series of Birding, and the results are in! Team members Stephen Kloiber, Jon Mularczyk, and Mike and Corinne Schall started in Sussex County at midnight and worked their way south towards the Ocean City welcome center and Forsythe/Brigantine. Nighttime searching focused on marsh birds, owls, nightjars, and nocturnal flight calls.

Rare species observed include black-necked stilt, American golden plover, ruddy duck, red-breasted merganser, red-throated loon, and white-winged scoter. You can view all the results here at the Highland Hawks' official trip report.

Thanks to the Highland Hawks' dedication and the support of our community, we raised an unprecedented $45,000 to continue our work protecting the habitats and natural resources our winged friends (and ourselves!) need to survive and thrive.