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DeKORTE PARK, Lyndhurst
MILL CREEK MARSH, Secaucus
DISPOSAL ROAD, AMVETS CARILLON, start of Saw Mill Creek Trail, North Arlington
HARRIER MEADOW, North Arlington
Directions take you to the parking area on Disposal Road, accessible from Schuyler Avenue in North Arlington and Valley Brook Avenue in Lyndhurst (by DeKorte Park).
RIVER BARGE PARK & MARINA, Carlstadt
Directions take you to Outwater Lane in Carlstadt. Follow Outwater Lane to end for the River Barge Park & Marina.
LAUREL HILL COUNTY PARK, Secaucus
RIDGEFIELD NATURE CENTER, Ridgefield
MILL CREEK POINT & SECAUCUS HIGH SCHOOL BOARDWALk, Secaucus
The Secaucus High School Marsh Boardwalk runs along the river. You can launch kayaks and canoes at the free launch ramp at Mill Creek Point.
SCHMIDT'S WOODS, Secaucus
Entrance to Schmidt's Woods is roughly 100 yards to the west on Millridge Road.
SKEETKILL CREEK MARSH, Ridgefield
After turning onto Pleasant View Terrace West, go about 100 yards, and marsh entrance will be on your left.
MONK PARAKEETS, Ridgefield
When you reach Railroad Avenue, head south under Hendricks Causeway Bridge. Park car near the bridge and listen; Monk Parakeets live in nests on underside of the bridge.
KEARNY FRESH-WATER MARSH, Kearny
Camman Drive is the road the loops around Gunnell Oval; the marsh is to the east of the easternmost corner of the drive. You can launch kayaks and canoes at this location.
Losen Slote Creek Park, Little Ferry
On Mehrhof Road, turn right just before the DPW garage. Plenty of parking straight ahead and to the right.

This greeting is courtesy of Mike Girone ...

Mike reports: "Toyed around with a pic of the Jersey City male Peregrine for the holiday... He was banded in 2003 at Riverside Church in Manhattan, and has been at the Jersey City nest since 2006." (Thanks, Mike!)

Full photo of falcon with bands follows....

Posted by NJMC on January 01, 2013 at 10:43 AM | Permalink

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As a faithful Six and Athena watcher at 101 Hudson in Jersey City, you know I love this picture!! Hoping for healthy, successful fledglings in 2013.

Posted by: Bonnie Talluto | January 02, 2013 at 09:45 AM

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