Dear Friends of the Wild Bird Research Group,
As we close out an exciting and productive 2024, we want to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us this year.
A Record Migration Season
This year, we documented 202 Northern Saw-whet Owls during their migration—our second-best year on record! These tiny, elusive owls continue to teach us so much about their migratory patterns, and we’re proud to contribute valuable data to better understand and protect them.
Tracking New Frontiers
In a significant step forward, we successfully deployed five GPS tracking units, two for Northern Saw-whet Owls and three for Long-eared Owls. These devices provide critical insights into their movements and habitat use, helping us advance conservation efforts for these species.
Exciting Discoveries at Fiddler’s Creek Preserve
- Mourning Warbler
- Black-throated Green Warbler
- Eastern Kingbird
- Northern Waterthrush
These sightings highlight the importance of preserving and restoring migratory and resident bird’ habitats.Our research site welcomed four new species to our list this year:
Launching the Hatch 100 Project
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Hatch 100, our ambitious new initiative focused on increasing the American Kestrel population in Central New Jersey. Through nest box installations, habitat restoration, and monitoring, we aim to bolster this declining species and give it a brighter future.
Thank You, Donors!
None of this would be possible without your generous support. Your contributions have directly fueled our research, projects, and conservation efforts. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make an impact.
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