Tags: Raptors
Website articles and field guide information.
![]() | Red-Shouldered HawkThe Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a forest hawk listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. It is not highly visible and can go undetected in wetland forests where it lives and nests. |
![]() | Peregrine FalconThe fastest animal on the planet, peregrine falcons, can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour. They became endangered in New Jersey, and across the world, due to the use of harmful pesticides such as DDT. |
![]() | New Jersey Osprey ProjectConserve Wildlife Foundation plays an active role in helping to manage and protect Ospreys in New Jersey. |
![]() | American KestrelAlthough the American kestrel is widespread, meaning they live year round throughout much of the United States, the northeastern kestrel population is declining. |
![]() | Days of the PeregrineTeach about Peregrine Falcons in your Classroom! |
![]() | Jersey City Falcon CamWelcome to the 18th season of the Jersey City Falcon Cam! Since 2000, state endangered peregrine falcons have nested on a skyscraper rooftop in Jersey City, New Jersey. |
![]() | Eagle AdventuresTeach about Bald Eagles in your Classroom! |
![]() | Eagle CamWelcome to the Eagle Cam, a collaboration with Duke Farms, to help raise awareness for nesting bald eagles in New Jersey. |
![]() | Peregrine Falcon ProjectWe work closely with biologists with the Endangered and Nongame Species Program to help monitor the peregrine falcon population in New Jersey. |
![]() | Bald Eagle ProjectWe help manage and protect bald eagles to ensure their long term survival. In 2017, there were 178 pairs of bald eagles monitored in New Jersey. |
![]() | Union County Falcon CamConserve Wildlife Foundation is happy to partner with Union County to stream this falcon nest live from the roof of the County Courthouse in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey. |
![]() | Annual ReportLearn what Conserve Wildlife Foundation staff and our volunteers have achieved within the last year. |
![]() | Red-shouldered hawkThe Red-shouldered hawk is listed as a endangered species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Northern goshawkThe Northern goshawk is listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Short-eared owlThe Short-eared owl is listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Long-eared owlThe Long-eared owl is listed as a threatened species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Broad-winged hawk |
![]() | Northern harrierThe Northern harrier is listed as endangered in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Barn owlThe Barn owl is listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Dwarf wedgemusselThe Dwarf wedgemussel is listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Sharp-shinned hawk |
![]() | OspreyThe Osprey is listed as a threatened species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Bald eagleThe Bald eagle is listed as an endangered species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Cooper's hawkThe Cooper's hawk is listed as a threatened species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | American kestrelThe American kestrel is the smallest, most beautiful and widespread falcon in North America and one of two falcon species that nest in New Jersey. They are listed as a species of Special Concern in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
![]() | Peregrine falconDetailed information about the peregrine falcon including identification, distribution, habitat, life cycle, status, and more! |