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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,...
Hawk Watch Time at MCR!

Hawk Watch Time at MCR!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Sep 8, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized

September is upon us and that means the start of the annual Scott’s Mountain Hawk Watch at Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR)! The “Scott’s Mountain” Hawk Watch, with its easy access and impressive number of raptors (Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, Vultures) counted each...
Get the Scoop on Poop – Pet Waste and How it can Negatively Impact the Environment at MCR

Get the Scoop on Poop – Pet Waste and How it can Negatively Impact the Environment at MCR

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Aug 16, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir

MCR received an email from a visitor this week, that stated ” I was at Merrill Creek Reservoir this morning (8/12/23) and the trails are full of dog poop. Gross, disgusting, stinky, and nasty. I think MCR should prohibit dogs, since dog owners don’t want to...
Fly Eagles Fly Eagles – Two New Bald Eagles Have Fledged at MCR this Season!

Fly Eagles Fly Eagles – Two New Bald Eagles Have Fledged at MCR this Season!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Aug 10, 2023 | Animals, Eagles, Merrill Creek Reservoir

Two juvenile Bald Eagles have finally fledged their nests at MCR!  Both young eagles appear healthy and can be seen flying over the reservoir foraging or soaring on the winds with their parents!  The two juveniles came from separate nests at MCR, however they have...
Driving Golf Balls into the Reservoir is not only Dangerous to Visitors, but also impacts Wildlife and Water Quality!

Driving Golf Balls into the Reservoir is not only Dangerous to Visitors, but also impacts Wildlife and Water Quality!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Aug 7, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized

This past weekend a visitor was found to be driving golf balls off one of the MCR dike trails into the reservoir.  Apparently this not the first time that visitors driving golf balls into MCR has occurred, as we have found litter in the form of golf tees and discarded...
MCR’s “Wily” Coyotes

MCR’s “Wily” Coyotes

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 27, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir

Coyotes are highly intelligent animals that adapt well to changing habitats and conditions and are an important part of the natural world here at MCR.  We frequently see them in the early morning and late afternoon, roaming the fields (especially at the fields closest...
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