Purpose: To assist with the conservation and repopulation of a threatened NJ species by providing a safe and suitable habitat to nest.
Substrate: Wooden box frame (36”) that is seated on a platform and secured onto a 16’ pole by cedar/wooden branches. A lower wooden perch (8’) is located adjacent to the platform. A second perch is located parallel to the platform, at the east embankment.
Wildlife: Nesting Osprey pair (3rd season), Bald Eagle (perching), shorebirds and waders.
2020 Report
Established: The Platform was rebuilt and relocated in October 2016. The original platform was built in 1994.
Purpose: To assist with the conservation and repopulation of a threatened NJ species by providing a safe and suitable habitat to nest.
Substrate: Wooden box frame (36”) that is seated on a platform and secured onto a 16’ pole by cedar/wooden branches. A lower wooden perch (8’) is located adjacent to the platform. A second perch is located parallel to the platform, at the east embankment.
Wildlife: Nesting Osprey pair (3rd season), Bald Eagle (perching), shorebirds and waders.
2020 Status: The nesting platform and perch are secure and can support a growing, heavier nest. A new perch was relocated and anchored inland along the east embankment. A mud flat has formed adjacent to the platform, which attracted roosting shorebirds and waders.
2019 Report
Established: Rebuilt and relocated in October 2016. Original built in 1994.
Purpose: To assist with the conservation and repopulation of a threatened NJ species by providing a safe and suitable habitat to nest.
Substrate: Wooden box frame (36”) that is seated on a platform and secured onto a 16’ pole by cedar/wooden branches. A lower wooden perch (8’) is located adjacent to the platform. A second perch is located parallel to the platform, at the east embankment.
Wildlife: Nesting Osprey pair (2nd season), Bald Eagle (perching)
Status: The nesting platform and perch are still secure. Due to erosion, the perch along the east embankment is tilting and unstable. It will need to be relocated and anchored inland.
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