They are nesting on an island beneath the heavily trafficked Ninth Street causeway into Ocean City.
An American Great Egret carries material to build a nest at the rookery, by the Roy Gillian Ocean City Welcome Center, on the 9th Street causeway over the Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, N.J.White ibis and great egrets, a species of birds with plumage so magnificent that it almost resulted in their elimination from the planet, have taken up residency at the Jersey Shore in — what to humans, at least — would be considered an unlikely place.
Said Rick Wiltraut, a retired environmental education and lifelong bird enthusiast well familiar with the Ocean City rookery, “The white ibis are the ones that have really exploded.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Jersey Earthquake: South Jersey residents describe earth shaking; others not convinced it happenedA 4.8 earthquake in Hunterdon County, N.J. rocked the entire region Friday, but some residents in South Jersey weren't convinced they felt the quake just about an hour north from them.
Read more »
New Jersey toddler goes viral on social media with thick Jersey accentThe little girl is a regular guest in her aunt's social media videos, which have gained millions of views on TikTok and Instagram.
Read more »
New Jersey, nonprofit group battling over Sunday beach access in Jersey Shore townThe conservative Christian group has controlled Ocean Grove's beaches for more than 150 years.
Read more »
New York, New Jersey governors pledge to ease Baltimore port burden, expand shipping capacityNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy directed their ports Thursday to accept additional cargo to alleviate supply chain pressures from the shutdown in Baltimore.
Read more »
New Jersey and New York battle in court over controversial congestion pricing planIssues the sides are at odds over include a full environmental review and money the Garden State claims it is entitled to.
Read more »
New Jersey challenges congestion pricing in New York CityOral arguments began in New Jersey's lawsuit against congestion pricing in NYC. Lawyers argue that the Federal Highway Administration did not conduct a thorough environmental impact study. The MTA disputes the claim and accuses New Jersey of delaying the rollout.
Read more »