2 Upcoming Free Winter Duck Walks In Mercer County

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Every winter, ducks flock to the Abbott Marshlands, and the Mercer County Park Commission Naturalist staff will offer a look at these ducks at Roebling Park on Sunday, Jan. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 11. The free Winter Duck Walks take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Many species of duck flock to the wetlands and waterways of New Jersey each winter, including the Abbott Marshlands. Here, they can find the food needed to refuel, spend some time bonding with potential mates and rest before their next long trip.

After learning about these migrating waterfowl and their journey, visitors are invited to stop by the Tulpehaking Nature Center to warm up with hot chocolate. Visitors should dress for cold, windy weather, and bring a pair of binoculars if they have them. Extra binoculars will be available for those who do not.

This program is free and appropriate for adults and teens. Register by calling the Nature Programs at 609-888-3218 or by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission.

For more information about the Nature Center, programs and schedule of events, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

The attached image was provided by Mercer County officials