New Jersey Banded Eagle “Jersey Girl” Makes the News
Update on New Jersey eagle nesting in Pennsylvania
By: Larissa Smith, Wildlife Biologist/Volunteer Manager
Back in June of 2014, I wrote a blog when Conserve Wildlife Foundation was contacted by Linda Oughton regarding a New Jersey banded bird nesting in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The female referred to as “Jersey Girl” recently made the news in The Reporter.
One correction, the article states that B/64 is from Northern New Jersey, she was actually banded in southern New Jersey, Cumberland County in 2004.
The Pennsylvania pair started incubating on February 14th, 2015 and hatching occurred the weekend of March 21st, 2015. It has been confirmed that the pair has two chicks this season.
Learn more:
- The Report: Residents intrigued by eagles’ nest in Montgomery County neighborhood
- Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s Bald Eagle Project
Larissa Smith is the Wildlife Biologist/Volunteer Manager for Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.