Title: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
Post by: Donna on 21-Sep-12, 10:43:22 AM
Q: Did you know that peregrines that breed in NJ do not make long distance migrations? During the non-breeding season they remain close to their nest sites to defend their territories from rival birds. Here's a great capture of the 6 year old female from the nest at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. She originated at a nest near New Gretna in 2006, so she's sticking close to home. Pretty cool!!
A: I did not! :D
Howie shares this beautifully lit image of an adult peregrine perched on an osprey platform at Forsythe NWR.
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Title: Re: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
Post by: MAK on 21-Sep-12, 03:56:40 PM
I would think that would cut off the Rhinos circulation. :surprise:
Title: Re: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
Post by: Bonnie on 22-Sep-12, 07:49:54 PM
Heh, heh, rhino. Yes, NJ peregrines don't go anywhere. We have reports of Jersey City pair in the area all year long. And I can always count on seeing the peregrine pair at Stateline NJ/NY border.