The greater New Jersey area is home to hundreds of bird species. Both in Summerfields West 55+ Community and in the surrounding area are many varieties of birds which offers the opportunity to be a bird watcher. In fact, there are numerous benefits to bird watching:
- It draws you closer to nature. Gets you out in fresh air and increases your knowledge of what’s around you.
- If you enjoy exploring, researching and investigating, birds will give you a run for your money!
Northern Cardinal
- Improve cardiovascular health while walking around.
- Definitely improves the art of patience.
- Increases observation and quick reflexes.
A few pointers:
Identify: Look at a few books or go online and get familiar with the variety of birds in your area so you will know what the bird looks like. Each bird is specially adapted to a particular habitat.
Equipment: Good shoes, binoculars, notebook and a camera. Dress in darker colors or earth tones to blend into the background.
American Goldfinch
Quiet. Birds are easily startled by loud noises and will flee to cover. Minimizing noise gets you much closer to a bird. Refrain from making sudden moves.
Summerfields West 55+ Community: The Perfect Place to Fly!
Fly? Yes, by which we mean life above the usual and the mundane. The Summerfields West 55+ active adult lifestyle community is located in the heart of the New Jersey Pinelands. Rustic walking paths and shaded tree-lined acreage offers the potential for stress-free living and there’s plenty of birds in those trees to watch for. Chose from five manufactured model homes offering two or three bedrooms, and low maintenance exteriors. Summerfields West is your superior choice for a 55+ active lifestyle.
Contact us today to arrange a visit as we reopen on June 15th.
2018 Salem Lane
Williamstown, New Jersey 08094
856-629-2011