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Exciting News: Barred Owl #24-4465 Takes Flight!

We're thrilled to share a wonderful update about Barred Owl #24-4465. This resilient bird, which many of you might remember from our #GivingTuesday campaign and December 19th post, is making fantastic progress.

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One of the Smallest Hawks

On a cold December day, a Hunterdon County resident found an unlikely visitor in their yard: this Sharp-shinned Hawk (pictured)!

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An Unusual Goose

The Brant goose, with its compact size and striking black-and-white plumage, is a remarkable bird. Adapted to drink saltwater, these geese embark on long migratory journeys from their Arctic breeding grounds to coastal winter habitats. Look for them in estuaries, mudflats, and saltmarshes, where they thrive throughout the winter months.

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