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News of Cumberland County: Bald eagle nests force reevaluation of sewer lines at Wawa's Union Lake tract in Millville

WILDNEWJERSEY — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Image Credit: Great Swamp Watershed Association

GSWA is proud to inaugurate a new event this May that will spotlight amazing sites of natural, cultural, and historic interest found throughout the watershed we all share. The first Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, and its goal is to help you enjoy a day outdoors and take you to places you might not know about, or have not thought about visiting before.

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A DC Birding Blog: Trillium

WILDNEWJERSEY — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Photos courtesy of Thomas W. Gorman

by Thomas W. Gorman

Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous magazine, newspaper and internet blog articles written about the Red Admiral butterfly, and how this species is “invading” its native territories in huge numbers. This migration is said to originate in the Deep South and the Red Admirals are also being seen through the mid west states, the north east and as far north as Toronto Canada. It is generally believed that due to having a mild winter that this species had a higher survival rate than normal. This butterfly is a native species to our area and it is quite harmless. Its main host plant is in the Nettles family and as an adult, some of its main food sources are tree sap, fermented fruit and some flowering plants such as Aster.

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Focus on the Meadowlands: Beautiful Birds in Man-made Places

WILDNEWJERSEY — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Photos courtesy of Jim Wright, The N.J. Meadowlands Commission

by Jim Wright, The N.J. Meadowlands Commission

When Meadowlands Commission naturalist Mike Newhouse was scouting a long-closed landfill in advance of last weekend’s World Series of Birding, he came upon this Indigo Bunting – singing from a distant perch. The bright blue gave him away.

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National Geographic: Supermoon over New York

WILDNEWJERSEY — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Conserve Wildlife: Extinct and Extirpated Species of New Jersey

WILDNEWJERSEY — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Red Admiral Butterflies were everywhere, but how many people took notice?
Photo courtesy of Marie Longo

by Don Torino

This past week a wonderful spectacle of nature occurred in New Jersey. Incredible numbers of Red Admiral and American Lady Butterflies were everywhere. From nature centers to shopping centers, these beautiful creatures graced our neighborhoods in what may have have been a once in a lifetime occurrence. It was a surreal experience just being outside and having a Red Admiral perch on your arm, followed by another, and still another.

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SpillSpotters.net: When an Oil Spill Hits New Jersey, Will You Know What to Do? - Join the SpillSpotters Network

WILDNEWJERSEY — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

WNJ Exclusive: NJMC River Barge Park Day set for Saturday, May 19

WILDNEWJERSEY — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

River Barge Park.
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Meadowlands Commission

The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) will celebrate the opening of River Barge Bark in Carlstadt on Saturday, May 19, with a day of free, family-friendly activities focused on raising awareness of the importance of environmental protection, conservation and keeping our waterways clean. River Barge Park Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 20.

Activities at the scenic, 5.5-acre park on the Hackensack River include NJMC 30-minute pontoon boat rides, mini kayak lessons provided by REI, environmental education activities for children conducted by Meadowlands Environment Center educators, park tours, bird watching, a live barn owl exhibit, environmental exhibitors, food vendors and more.

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Asbury Park Press: Fish eating advisory information from the EPA

WILDNEWJERSEY — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT