Tags: Raptors

Bald eagle populations in New Jersey continue to soar largely due to the work of faithful volunteers and biologists from the NJ Endangered & Nongame Species Program and Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. Come and learn more about the habits and habitats of bald eagles and the work that is being done to protect them in the Garden State.

Join Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ and NJ Endangered & Nongame Species Program biologists on a walk and talk about American kestrels.

Duke Farms is home to several pairs of breeding kestrels. During this program you will learn about their habits and habitats, conservation status in NJ and (hopefully!) get up close to some chicks as we attempt to affix leg bands to help further research in NJ.

There will be a fair amount of walking during this program so please be prepared.
Cost: $ 10 per person.

Have you ever witnessed the awesome view of a Bald Eagle soaring through the sky? Sightings like these occur in the Abbott Marshlands thanks to a pair of Bald Eagles that have nested there for the last 6 years. CWF eagle project volunteers Kevin & Karin Buynie will share their experiences monitoring this eagle pair and others. CWF biologist Larissa Smith will be on hand to answer questions about the NJ Bald Eagle Project and you'll even have a chance to see a live Bald Eagle up close.

Suggested donation $5/person. Proceeds benefit the Wildlife Center Friends and Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ.

Discover the adaptations that make osprey, bald eagles, and peregrine falcons unique. Explore the habitats that they call home and the environments where they hunt and breed. Learn how these birds of prey were brought back from near extinction and the conservation and recovery efforts that helped them to rebound. This “Raptors of the Garden State” presentation will consist of an hour long lecture and hand held replicas to assist the audience in their discovery and marvel of these fascinating creatures of the sky.

Join CWF Wildlife Biologist Larissa Smith at the Cape May County Library Upper Branch for her presentation on Bald Eagles: An All American Recovery. Learn about the decline of our nation's symbolic animal and the efforts, including from CWF, that have been made to recover the population.

CWF, Duke Farms, and our two winning Eagle Cam Lesson Plan Contest Teachers (Diane Cook and Lauren Kurzius) will be presenting "Wildlife Cams in the Classroom" at this year's ANJEE conference on January 20, 2017.

Join CWF Wildlife Biologist Larissa Smith at Duke Farms for her presentation on Bald Eagle Ecology. Larissa has been involved in CWF's Bald Eagle project since 2000 and is dedicated to their success in New Jersey, as well as educating the public about how to protect these magnificent species.

This program is available to all teachers and is $25 to register. We hope to see you there!

The peregrine falcon, also known as the duck hawk, is the largest falcon in New Jersey, and the world’s fastest animal, capable of flying at speeds over 200 miles an hour. Just a few decades ago, peregrine falcons disappeared east of the Mississippi River — yet today we can celebrate 28 active falcon nests in New Jersey. For the world’s fastest animal to again thrive in New Jersey speaks both to the peregrine falcon’s inspiring resiliency and to the hard work and visionary leadership of those who worked for their successful comeback. This program gives the public a glimpse into the life of the peregrine falcon, the adaptations that make him unique, and how he overcame adversity in the Garden State. Join CWF Habitat Program Manager Ben Wurst for the presentation.

Join CWF’s Executive Director David Wheeler at the Trailside Nature and Science Center at 2:00PM for a presentation on raptors of New Jersey.

Join CWF's Habitat Restoration Manager Ben Wurst at the Cloverdale Farm: Big Day of Birding to learn about New Jersey's wild bird species. Activities include guided bird walks, lectures, bluebird trail monitoring, live birds of prey and more activities for children! For more information visit: VisitNJ.org

Join Naturalist on a guided hike to the viewing site of our newest residents in Mercer County. Participants will meet with naturalist staff to walk to the viewing site, where interpretation on eagles nesting will be offered. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view potential eagle activity through a spotting scope and binoculars. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring a bottle of water and binoculars if you have them. Please meet at the West Picnic Area in Mercer County Park.

Join Naturalist on a guided hike to the viewing site of our newest residents in Mercer County. Participants will meet with naturalist staff to walk to the viewing site, where interpretation on eagles nesting will be offered. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view potential eagle activity through a spotting scope and binoculars. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring a bottle of water and binoculars if you have them. Please meet at the West Picnic Area in Mercer County Park.