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Bald eagle rescued from Hudson River dies after treatment for copper toxicity
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (196+ words) MILLINGTON, N. J. (Morris County) " A bald eagle rescued from the Hudson River earlier this year has died after weeks of treatment for severe copper toxicity, according to The Raptor Trust. The eagle, identified by a New York state band, was admitted…...
4 bald eagles found weak in Warren County, cause under investigation
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (148+ words) WARREN COUNTY, N. J. " Four bald eagles found weak and grounded in Warren County earlier this week are being treated as officials investigate a possible cause, according to The Raptor Trust. The wildlife rehabilitation organization in Morris County said it first received…...
Hunterdon County commissioners approve preservation of 36 acres in Readington Township
1+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners has approved funding to preserve 36 acres of open space in Readington Township, continuing efforts to protect environmentally significant land and maintain the county's rural character. The board approved Open…...
Hunterdon County approves funding to preserve more than 260 acres in East Amwell
1+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " County commissioners have approved funding to support the preservation of more than 260 acres of environmentally significant land in East Amwell Township. The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners authorized a series of Open Space Acquisition…...
New Jersey launches updated farmland soil mapping tool with Rutgers partnership
2+ week, 4+ day ago (203+ words) Officials said the collaboration is aimed at improving the tool's functionality, performance and long-term support for users across the state's agricultural community. Originally developed in 2021 by Rowan University's Geospatial Research Lab, the open-access platform allows users to access, view and…...
Rescued bald eagle still in rehab at Morris County wildlife rehabilitation center
3+ week, 3+ day ago (265+ words) MILLINGTON, N. J. (Morris County) " A bald eagle rescued from the Hudson River in February remains in rehabilitation at a Morris County wildlife center, where it is undergoing treatment for elevated copper levels, officials said. The eagle, which was transported to The…...
N. J. bald eagle nests decline slightly, likely due to avian flu, report finds
3+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) NEW JERSEY " New Jersey's bald eagle population saw a slight decline in active nests in 2025, likely due to the effects of avian flu, according to a new state report. The annual New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report identified 251 nests that…...
Merrill Creek officials warn visitors to avoid eagle nesting areas
3+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) HARMONY TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Warren County) " Officials at Merrill Creek Reservoir are urging visitors to stay on designated trails and away from restricted areas as bald eagles are currently nesting on site. In a recent notice, reservoir officials said the eagles are…...
Rescued Hudson River bald eagle in very serious condition at Morris County wildlife rehabilitation center
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (215+ words) MILLINGTON, N. J. (Morris County) " An adult bald eagle rescued from the Hudson River by the NYPD Harbor Patrol is in very serious condition at a Morris County wildlife rehabilitation center, officials said. The Raptor Trust, which is caring for the bird…...
Hunterdon County advances preservation of nearly 75 acres of farmland
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (194+ words) HUNTERDON COUNTY, N. J. " The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners has approved preliminary farmland preservation applications for two farms totaling nearly 75 acres, continuing the county's efforts to protect agricultural land. The approvals were granted at the commissioners' Feb. 3 meeting and include…...