Rogers Wildlife Refuge

SPRING MIGRATION 2025 Spring migrants were scarce and unpredictable throughout the local area this year. The cause, most likely, was...

This year’s fall migration brought some unusual visitors to the Refuge, including Clay-colored and Lincoln’s Sparrows, Philadelphia Vireo, and Cape May Warbler.

I got a chance today to walk out to the center of the open water in the Upper Marsh with a friend and some waders.

On August 14, 2022, eighteen volunteers gathered to help move the Blue Trail boardwalk back into position after it was displaced by flooding.

After a slow migration, this year’s breeding birds have flourished at the Rogers Refuge. Several pairs of Yellow Warblers are seen and heard around the marsh.

Six Princeton University students in a minivan traveled New Jersey’s length, spotted over 200 species of birds, and earned winged victory.

Community Science Day, May 1, 2022

After the heavy rains of April 7-8, the access road was open only as far as West Drive, which still had an inch or two of water flowing across it.

Come to a gathering of the Friends of Rogers Refuge on June 11, 2022, 2 PM, at the Refuge

Rusty Blackbirds were using the Rogers Refuge during mid-March. This bird was photographed by David Padulo.

On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (Aug. 29, 2005), Hurricane Ida came north from the Gulf. Stony Brook was many feet over its banks for days.

Mark Manning has been photographing and studying Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies) here and has shared his list and images with us.

July’s biggest storm began on Thursday, June 29, with almost 5 inches of rain. The flood left behind floating benches and stranded fish.

April 2021 has been a very special time at the marsh, with Sora, Virginia Rail, Little Blue Heron and American Bittern all visiting us.

A lot of hard work goes into taking care of the refuge. The work is never done and new volunteers are always welcome.

April 24, 2021: Please come to a meeting about the future of the refuge!

The Princetonian (4/22/2021) features the Princeton Birding Society. It’s been fifty years since Princeton had a birding club.

On April 10, 2016, a gathering was held to celebrate Lou’s life, and dedicate many new bird boxes and signs given in his honor.

Hurricane Irene flooded the Stony Brook and overwhelmed the refuge marsh. A marker was installed on the tower at thewater level at the peak of the flood.

The Friends of the Rogers Refuge (FoRR) dedicated two new observation platforms overlooking the Upper Marsh, on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Several logos have been used to represent the refuge over time. Which do you like?