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. ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
