Stow Creek Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Platform
This New Jersey fish, game and wildlife site features a bald eagle nest and provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the state's eagle restoration efforts.
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This famous pair of bald eagles has reportedly nested along the creek for 15 years and has raised over thirty offspring. A detailed history is available on an information board located on the path, and a viewing platform overlooks the salt marsh to the right of the information board. On the far side of Stow Creek, the original eagle nest is visible in a sycamore tree. In summer foliage, it appears as a dark shadow in the tree and is more easily seen in winter months. The pair stills nests in the vicinity of this original spot, and patience may pay off with a glimpse of their new location.

You may be rewarded with spectacular views if you spend some time on the platform watching the activity in the marsh and the sky above. In spring and summer, the marsh is alive with birds, animals, reptiles and insects. Northern harrier, egret and red-tailed hawk are just a few of the large birds in the area, in addition to the bald eagles, which are likely to appear in the sky out of nowhere. Marsh wren, seaside sparrow and red-winged blackbird also frequent this spot.

WHO KNEW

Common salt marsh wildlife species can be found here as well.

LEAVE NO TRACE

It is important to clean up after yourself. This area is a natural animal habitat; please preserve its natural beauty.

CONTACT INFO
Canton Road
Canton, NJ 08332

(609) 628-2436
http://www.nps.gov/neje/salem.htm
Primary County: Salem