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Pollinator Gardens are the “BUZZ-words” at Merrill Creek Reservoir this year!

Pollinator Gardens are the “BUZZ-words” at Merrill Creek Reservoir this year!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jun 19, 2024 | Animals, Habitat, Insects, Plants

According to the Xerces Society, “Pollinators are one of the easiest groups of declining animals to support in not just a rural landscape, but in a residential and urban landscape as well, since even small spaces have the potential to meet the most basic needs of the...
Winter is a Time for Owl Breeding at MCR

Winter is a Time for Owl Breeding at MCR

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Feb 12, 2024 | Animals, Birds

Winter time is not typically thought of when people think of birds laying eggs and nesting.  But for three of New Jersey’s permanent resident owl species that live at Merrill Creek Reservoir, the Great Horned Owl, the Barred Owl and the Eastern Screech Owl, winter is...
Snow Equals Fun Times with Animal Tracks at Merrill Creek Reservoir

Snow Equals Fun Times with Animal Tracks at Merrill Creek Reservoir

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jan 17, 2024 | Animals

With snow on the ground at MCR this is a great time to look for animal tracks!  This past year we had a few surprises at MCR with the confirmation of porcupine, fisher and river otter on the property!   That said, here is a great link for a pocket printout for animal...
Weather Information for MCR now on the MCR Website

Weather Information for MCR now on the MCR Website

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jan 11, 2024 | Animals, Blog, Eagles, Fish, Habitat, Images, Insects, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Migration, Plants, Uncategorized

Weather Information for MCR now on the MCR Website As many people who visit Merrill Creek Reservoir know, weather conditions can change pretty quickly here on top of the mountain, especially if you are operating watercraft on the reservoir.  What may appear to be calm...
Fish Cribs at MCR & Sustainable Fisheries

Fish Cribs at MCR & Sustainable Fisheries

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Nov 26, 2023 | Animals, Blog, Fish, Habitat, Merrill Creek Reservoir

Did you ever wonder what is at the bottom of Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR)?  Well let’s pull back the curtain – what is down there is: NOTHING.  Yep, it’s a moonscape down there, rocks, rocks and more rocks.  The reservoir was constructed by blasting into bedrock. ...
Be Alert for Bears While Hiking this Fall at MCR

Be Alert for Bears While Hiking this Fall at MCR

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Sep 24, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir

Heading into Fall, Black Bears are more active in search of food to put on weight for winter. These days bears will feast on just about anything, but while hiking in NJ this Fall stay alert when in or near areas that have a lot of acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts,...
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