Hawkwatch Hotspots 👀🦅

Want to witness the magnificent flight for yourself? Grab your binoculars and head to a hawkwatch location in NJ!

📸:Cooper’s Hawks by Dennis Flanagan

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To learn more about the White Catfish and other freshwater fish in New Jersey, visit: dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/freshwater/freshwater-fish-of-new-jersey/

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Each autumn, New Jersey becomes a vital corridor for migrating hawks as they embark on their long journey south.

📸: Red-shouldered Hawk from Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch

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Next up in our #WildAboutNJ series: The Bald Eagle! 🦅

When the Endangered and Nongame Species Act was passed in 1973, there was just one nesting pair of Bald Eagles in New Jersey. Fast forward to January 6, 2025, when Bald Eagles were removed from the New Jersey Endangered Species List.

Bats Through the Seasons 🦇

☀️ During warm months, bats can be found in narrow nooks and crevices, like inside tree cavities or tucked behind shutters, where other animals won’t see or reach. They’re active at night, swooping through the sky to forage on insects and consume at (1/3)

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Check the Hawk Migration Calendar to find out when your favorite hawk will take to the skies.

Whether you’re in the mountains or along the shore, look up and you might just witness the magic of migration!

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Learn more at: dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/marine/shell-recycling-program

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The Vibrant Green Frog 🐸

🔗 Learn more about the Green Frog at: dep.nj.gov/njfw/wp-content/uploads/njfw/green_frog.pdf

*The Green Frog is listed as a species with stable population in the state of New Jersey.

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*The Black Skimmer is listed as endangered in the state of New Jersey.

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By protecting and restoring these vital habitats, we help sustain fisheries, wildlife, and the natural resilience of our shorelines.

Learn more about the conservation of New Jersey’s marine habitats and species at: dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/marine/
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Wild About NJ: The Return of Our Tiny Neighbors

As the season unfolds, more of these incredible invertebrates will make an appearance. Keep an eye out on your next walk—you never know what fascinating species you might spot!

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🔗 Learn more about amphibians in New Jersey at dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/reptiles-and-amphibians-in-new-jersey/

*The Wood Frog is listed as a species with stable population in the state of New Jersey.

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Next time you’re walking along a sandy trail or shoreline, keep an eye out for these tiny but ferocious predators zipping across the ground!

Learn more about these tiny predators at: dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlif...

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They are all listed as endangered by DEP, and the Piping plover has additionally been listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service since 1986.

Follow along this month as we take a closer look at what life looks like for these shorebirds!

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