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| What was the nest of the last breeding pair of bald eagles in NJ in 1976 |
Raptors, commonly referred to as "birds of prey," include hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures. Fortunately, after some frightening declines in some of our largest species, raptors represent some of New Jersey's greatest success stories.
The bald eagle, osprey, and peregrine falcon have made impressive comebacks from the brink of extinction, in large part thanks to the efforts of state biologists.
Unfortunately, not all species of raptors are thriving - the American kestrel, for instance, has experienced a sharp decline in recent years, and the work of biologists in the Endangered and Nongame Species Program continues.
The Delaware Bay region of the state remained the state’s eagle stronghold with about 50% of all nests located in Cumberland, Salem, and Cape May counties.
Last year there were 247 Monitored Eagle Nests and 222 were active (with eggs). 27 new eagle pairs found and 296 young eagles fledged.
The 2021 Bald Eagle Management and Research report is now available online and all raptor reports can be viewed online.
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