WNJ Exclusive Preview: Bald Eagles on the Maurice River Boat Tour
The 'Wild and Scenic' Maurice River.
All photos courtesy of David Wheeler, Edison Wetlands Association
Captain Githens' Birding by Boat tours are back again this year. Starting March 13 through April 18 join Captain Githens and his crew aboard the OSPREY as they explore the Maurice River. The river is designated as 'Wild & Scenic' by the National Park Service and a well documented wintering ground for bald eagles, birds of prey, and waterfowl. You will be exploring the upper tidal area from Millville to Mauricetown in Cumberland County. With headwaters in the New Jersey Pinelands, this national treasure is best experienced by boat.
For more information on these ecotours, visit www.birdingbyboat.com.
Wild New Jersey's David Wheeler joined the Captain Githens and other passengers last year on this exciting boat tour.
Ospreys were seen throughout the trip, including this one soaring above a tidal flat.
One of the two active eagle nests passed on the tour - note the two adult
eagles in this tree.
A young passenger views the wildlife along the Maurice River.
These natural cliffs offer rare habitat for kingfishers.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 3/12/2010 10:00 AM 
Categories: WNJ Exclusives, Birds, Events and Premieres
Tags: pinelands osprey millville maurice river mauricetown boat bald eagle tour march 13
Categories: WNJ Exclusives, Birds, Events and Premieres
Tags: pinelands osprey millville maurice river mauricetown boat bald eagle tour march 13
Thrilled to see eagles of the Maurice, since planned journey to winter Eagle Festival (CMBO folks) was cancelled by major snow, and Littoral Society tour of Bear Swamp (only active eagle nest during the dire years) was cancelled by high water.
You give me great delight, knowing that those majestic eagles and stirring osprey still sail above one of my all-time favorite rivers.
Keep New Jersey Green - especially Salem and Cumberland Counties!
Carolyn Foote Edelmann, Princeton
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