- Adult Bald Eagle over Oradell Reservoir, Photo by Al Barrera
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Attempt to “Band” the two eagle Oradell Reservoir chicks is abandoned.
On Friday May 11 – Representatives from Dept. of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife arrived at Oradell Reservoir to “Band” the two eagle chicks. Representatives were Kathy Clark, Robert Somes, Dr. Miller-Veterinarian and tree climber, Jeremy (missed his last name).
Ray Cywinski (United Water) guided the party through United Water fencing and forested area to this new nest site which was first observed being built by Al Barrera in January. Old nest on opposite side of reservoir was abandoned.
It quickly became apparent that this new nest was not easily accessible. The nest was 80-90 ft. high on a very difficult tree to climb. After a brief attempt, the climb was stopped for obvious safety reasons.
Following the aborted attempt , and back on Lake Shore Drive looking across the reservoir with our scope, the two chicks were on the side of the nest flapping their wings, probably happy that they were not lowered to the ground for examination and banding.
This is the fifth year that this eagle pair has been observed. The new nest is well chosen, quite isolated inside United Water fencing and 200 feet through a forested area. The nest site overlooks the reservoir with easy access to and from the water.
We wish the chicks well – they should start flying in another six weeks. – Harry Byrne
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Earth Day Event
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Earth Day at Ridgefield Park – Left to Right – Marie Longo, Anna Kurz, Regina Coyle, Brenda McIntyre and lets not forget one of our volunteers sitting on Anna’s lap – “Otis“
Bergen County Audubon Society Local Business Award
Bergen County Audubon Society has presented Wild Birds Unlimited in Paramus New Jersey and Metropolitan Plant Exchange with their first annual Local Business award.
Marie Longo (BCAS) Scott Gunther owner of Wild Birds Unlimited- Denise Farrell(BCAS)
Don Torino(BCAS) -Janice Mahr-Metropolitan Plant Exchange and Denise Farrell (BCAS)
- Peggy O’Neill and Dave Hall leading class on birds.
Don Torino leading class on identifying birds.
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“SPECIAL OFFER FROM “WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED”
Wild Birds Unlimited of Paramus, NJ would like to offer Bergen County Audubon members an ongoing discount when shopping in their store. Members will get a discount of 10% off on regularly priced merchandise, excluding Swarovski Optiks, which will be discounted by 5%. Bird food products will also be discounted by 10% unless the member chooses to join the Daily Savings Club, which entitles the member to a 15% and other benefits.
For further info. contact the store. Web Site http://paramus.wbu.com/
Call: (201) 599-0099 or email wbupar@aol.com
