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. |
![]() | Bald Eagles of Mercer CountyWelcome 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 ProjectConserve Wildlife Foundation plays an active role in helping to manage and protect ospreys in New Jersey. |
![]() | Bald Eagle ProjectWe help manage and protect bald eagles to ensure their long term survival. In 2022, 267 nesting pairs of bald eagles were monitored in New Jersey. 250 of these nests were active (laid eggs) and produced 335 young. |
![]() | Peregrine Falcon ProjectWe 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 CamWelcome to the Eagle Cam, a collaboration with Duke Farms, to help raise awareness for nesting bald eagles in New Jersey. |
![]() | Raptor Lesson PlansTeach about raptors in your classroom! |
![]() | Jersey City Falcon CamThe 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 PeregrineTeach about Peregrine Falcons in your Classroom! |
![]() | American KestrelAlthough 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 CamConserve 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | Broad-winged hawk |
![]() | Sharp-shinned hawk |
![]() | Peregrine falconDetailed information about the peregrine falcon including identification, distribution, habitat, life cycle, status, and more! |
![]() | 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. |