by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 23, 2026 | Merrill Creek Reservoir
As summer approaches and you may find yourself looking for something fun for the kids -check out Merrill Creek Reservoir’s Sensory Trail and Tree Finder Game! What is a sensory trail you say? A sensory trail is a path designed to engage multiple senses, often used to...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 13, 2026 | Birds, Habitat
A male Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) was spotted and photographed on May 10, 2026 at Merrill Creek Reservoir by visitor Kristin Mylecraine, PhD! Considered one of the rarest and most critically endangered native warblers that breeds in New Jersey, the...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 7, 2026 | Birds, Insects
A Red-tailed Hawk was observed by MCR staff using ants to help preen its feathers! The hawk was filmed sitting on an ant hill and moving around on the hill to allow the ants to crawl over its body. This unique maintenance behavior called “anting” involves the bird...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Mar 4, 2026 | Birds, Merrill Creek Reservoir
With the return of the migrating Snow Geese to Merrill Creek Reservoir this past week, three other goose species from the far north were found to be tagging along with the flock. Specifically, a Pink-Footed Goose, a Greater White Fronted Goose, and several Cackling...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Feb 10, 2026 | Fish, Merrill Creek Reservoir
As per the new 2026 NJDEP Fishing Regulations, NJDEP has designated Merrill Creek Reservoir as a Lunker Bass Waterbody. What does that mean? Well for one, MCR HAS BIG BASS! But to help manage the fisheries MCR is now subject to the Lunker Bass regulation set, which...
