Red-tailed Hawks are broad-winged, bulky raptors with broad, rounded wings and a relatively short, wide tail. Adult Red-tailed Hawks are true to their name, as they have reddish or reddish brown tails….
Brown-headed Cowbird
✔️ Brown-headed ❌ Cow ✔️ Bird The Brown-headed Cowbird are stocky, short-tailed blackbirds with thick bills similar to finches. They are definitely birds and not cows, but they are true to their…
Canada Goose
Canada Geese are large, long-necked waterfowl with brown body plumage, pale chests, black heads and necks, and white cheek patches. Their rumps and tails are black with a white patch underneath the…
Gray Catbird
Sleek, chatty, and comparatively cat-like, Gray Catbirds are medium-sized songbirds with slate gray bodies, black cap, long black tail, and a rusty bottom patch. Males and females look alike, with no visible…
Downy Woodpecker
Small but mighty, the Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America, measuring about 5–7 inches long, or roughly the same size as sparrows. They are all-seasons residents in Nutley, and…
House Sparrow
The ubiquitous and friendly House Sparrow is a non-native all-seasons resident in Nutley’s wildlife neighborhoods. Their songs are simple “cheep cheep cheep” and are easy to spot. They are relatively harmless small…
Rock Pigeon
The Rock Pigeon has a long history of living alongside humans in urban spaces. Also known as the common city pigeon, they live around towns and can nest under human-made structures such…
The Curious Case of Nutley’s Black Squirrels
While spending recreation time in the Mud Hole with Nutley’s local wildlife, you may notice that not all Eastern Gray Squirrels are true to their name. Some of the squirrels are instead…
Bald Eagle
The majestic and poised Bald Eagle is an enduring symbol of freedom as the national bird of the United States since 1782. Known for their stark white heads, white fan-shaped tails, and…
Black-capped Chickadee
A common fall and winter sight, Black-capped Chickadees can be seen flying between trees singing their cheerful chick-a-dee call. Not just limited to the colder months, they live in Nutley all year,…