Meadowlands Research & Restoration Institute

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Up next for American Wetlands Month, we’re featuring MRRI Ecologist Aleshanee Mooney’s pick: the Marsh Resources Inc. Mi...
05/30/2026

Up next for American Wetlands Month, we’re featuring MRRI Ecologist Aleshanee Mooney’s pick: the Marsh Resources Inc. Mitigation Bank (MRI) 🌿🦆

Our next staff pick for American Wetlands Month features MRRI Landscape Designer Henry Pullin’s pick: Kearny Freshwater ...
05/29/2026

Our next staff pick for American Wetlands Month features MRRI Landscape Designer Henry Pullin’s pick: Kearny Freshwater Marsh 🌿🦆

Osprey Live Cam Update 7 🦅 | May 20 - May 26Despite heavy rain across the Meadowlands this past weekend, the osprey nest...
05/29/2026

Osprey Live Cam Update 7 🦅 | May 20 - May 26

Despite heavy rain across the Meadowlands this past weekend, the osprey nest has remained stable and active. The resident osprey continue guarding the nest and bringing in prey as nesting season progresses.

In celebration of American Wetlands Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible wetlands that make the Meadowlands so uniqu...
05/28/2026

In celebration of American Wetlands Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible wetlands that make the Meadowlands so unique.

Today we're featuring MRRI Wildlife Biologist Mike Turso’s and his favorite wetland: Riverbend Wetlands Preserve 🌿🦆

🌿 Celebrate spring in the Meadowlands at Native Plant Day!Sunday, May 31📍 Richard W. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst, NJ⏰10 am -...
05/28/2026

🌿 Celebrate spring in the Meadowlands at Native Plant Day!

Sunday, May 31
📍 Richard W. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst, NJ
⏰10 am - 2 pm
🎟 Free to attend

Native plant programs
Wildlife gardening tips
Guided walks
Family-friendly nature activities

05/28/2026

Tree Swallow Nesting Box Cam Update 6🐦🌿

The 5 tree swallow eggs continue to be incubated inside our live cam nesting box. MRRI scientists expect the eggs to begin hatching sometime this week. Once hatched, tree swallow chicks emerge blind and without feathers, relying completely on their parents for warmth, food, and protection during the early stages of development.

Check out our YouTube channel for Tree Swallow Box Cam clips and stay tuned for the next update!

https://www.youtube.com/

Osprey Live Cam Update 6 🦅Nest building has slowed down as the nest is now suitable for eggs. Scientists have also obser...
05/22/2026

Osprey Live Cam Update 6 🦅

Nest building has slowed down as the nest is now suitable for eggs. Scientists have also observed the osprey spending more time guarding and staying close to the nest, a strong sign that egg laying may begin soon. Once the first egg is laid, the female will spend most of her time incubating the eggs for roughly 1 month.

Stay tuned for the next Osprey Live Cam update!

Please note: This camera operates like a trail camera, capturing motion-triggered photos and videos that are sent to MRRI staff via cellular data. Because it does not provide a continuous high-speed connection, it cannot live stream to the public like a traditional security camera.

Osprey Live Cam Update 5 🦅 MRRI scientists are continuing to observe exciting changes in osprey behavior around the nest...
05/15/2026

Osprey Live Cam Update 5 🦅

MRRI scientists are continuing to observe exciting changes in osprey behavior around the nesting platform this week. The male osprey has been showing increased activity bringing fish and food back to the nest, while the female has become noticeably less active and is spending more time settled directly on the nest.

This shift in behavior is a strong sign that the pair may be preparing for egg laying very soon. During this stage of the breeding season, females often remain closer to the nest while males take on more responsibility gathering food and defending the territory.

Stay tuned for the next Osprey Live Cam update!

Please note: This camera operates like a trail camera, capturing motion-triggered photos and videos that are sent to MRRI staff via cellular data. Because it does not provide a continuous high-speed connection, it cannot live stream to the public like a traditional security camera.

05/11/2026

Tree Swallow Nesting Box Cam Update 3🐦🌿

MRRI has spotted the first tree swallow egg of this season for the pair using the camera-equipped nest box! Tree swallow activity has greatly increased recently with birds coming in and out of the box almost constantly. MRRI scientists have also spotted tree swallows guarding the nest by peeking out of the entrance.

As of now, we have only spotted one egg, as the pair has mostly hidden it under a bed of feathers, but there may be more there now or on the way. Stay tuned!

Check out our YouTube channel for Tree Swallow Box Cam clips and stay tuned for the next update!

https://www.youtube.com/

Osprey Live Cam Update 4 🦅 | April 30 - May 5This week’s captures show the osprey pair eating fish hunted directly from ...
05/08/2026

Osprey Live Cam Update 4 🦅 | April 30 - May 5

This week’s captures show the osprey pair eating fish hunted directly from the marsh, highlighting their active foraging and feeding behavior. MRRI scientists also captured stunning images showcasing the impressive wingspans of the osprey in flight around the platform and surrounding area. Nest building continues as the pair gather materials, preparing their nest for eggs. Check out the osprey building their nest bringing in vegetation with their talons!

MRRI scientists expect eggs and chicks by next month, stay tuned for the next update!

Please note: This camera operates like a trail camera, capturing motion-triggered photos and videos that are sent to MRRI staff via cellular data. Because it does not provide a continuous high-speed connection, it cannot live stream to the public like a traditional security camera.

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