Birds of the Beach

Birds of the Beach (HMTJN)

Location: Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 Ocean County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 45.85', W 74° 6.233'

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The Sandy Beach

— Coastal Habitats —

The tides and the sandy seashore provide plenty of food for numerous shorebirds. Many different birds coexist here because they feed on slightly different marine and sand dwelling creatures. The body structure and behavior of each species is adapted for catching specific foods.

Subtle differences in feeding adaptations minimize direct competition, allowing for every aspect of the habitat to be used and defining each species' ecological niche or role in the ecosystem.

The birds help maintain the balance of the beach ecosystem by preventing their prey from overpopulating. Many shorebirds also scavenge the beaches for remnants of decaying plants and animals washed ashore. Enjoy watching the shorebirds, and see if you can recognize any of their specific traits.
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HM NumberHMTJN
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Placed ByState of New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry and National Park System
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Date Added Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 11:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 576755 N 4401966
Decimal Degrees39.76416667, -74.10388333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 45.85', W 74° 6.233'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 45' 51.00" N, 74° 6' 13.98" W
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Area Code(s)609
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 201-299 Maritime Forest Trail, Barnegat Light NJ 08006, US
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