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Red-Shouldered Hawk

The 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 Falcon

The 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.

Bald Eagles of Mercer County

Welcome to the “Bald Eagles of Mercer County”, where we celebrate the all-American recovery of the bald eagle in Mercer County, New Jersey. Wiped out from the county just a few decades ago, Mercer County now holds four nesting pairs of bald eagles – including two pairs in Mercer County’s park system!

New Jersey Osprey Project

Conserve Wildlife Foundation plays an active role in helping to manage and protect ospreys in New Jersey.

Bald Eagle Project

We help manage and protect bald eagles to ensure their long term survival. In 2023, 267 nesting pairs of bald eagles were monitored in New Jersey. 255 of these nests were active (laid eggs) and produced 309 young.

Peregrine Falcon Project

We work closely with NJDEP Fish & Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program to help monitor the peregrine falcon population in New Jersey.

Duke Farms Eagle Cam

Welcome to the Eagle Cam, a collaboration with Duke Farms, to help raise awareness for nesting bald eagles in New Jersey.

Raptor Lesson Plans

Teach about raptors in your classroom!

Jersey City Falcon Cam

The Jersey City Falcon Cam streamed the live view from a peregrine falcon nest from 2001 to 2020. The last year that the nest was occupied was in 2019.

Days of the Peregrine

Teach about Peregrine Falcons in your Classroom!

American Kestrel

Although the American kestrel is widespread, meaning they live year round throughout much of the United States, the northeastern kestrel population is declining.

Union County Falcon Cam

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ has partnered with Union County to stream this falcon nest live from the roof of the County Courthouse in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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Northern goshawk

The 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.

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Short-eared owl

The 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.

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Long-eared owl

The 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.

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Red-shouldered hawk

The 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.

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Cooper's hawk

The 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.

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Bald eagle

The 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.

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Osprey

The 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.

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Dwarf wedgemussel

The 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.

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Barn owl

The 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.

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Northern harrier

The Northern harrier is listed as endangered in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation.

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Broad-winged hawk

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Sharp-shinned hawk

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Peregrine falcon

Detailed information about the peregrine falcon including identification, distribution, habitat, life cycle, status, and more!

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American kestrel

The 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.