A special thank you to NJ DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Principal Zoologist Kathy Clark who not only helped on this project but is a brethren of the muddy boots. Kathy coordinates management of New Jersey’s entire osprey colony of 350+ pairs and growing.

Thanks also go to the following:
Peter Galetto, with his tag team Hobnob & Jersey, who dutifully captains, bands, mirrors, and constructs platforms and blinds. And by the way, in addition to his other many talents he swings a fast ladder. Without his participation this slide show would not have been possible.

My faithful editor and proofreader Leslie Ficcaglia who also volunteers countless hours not only on text but as an osprey steward.

Travis Vertolli whose teenaged body braved waking at an early hour to assist in canvassing a photo blind.

Ken Walker for his photo expertise and generosity.

Kevin Karlson who has provided a number of avian photographs to Citizens United; we are grateful for his kindness and have included with each an acknowledgment and copyright.

A thousand thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who over the years have had a hand in constructing, erecting and observing the platforms of the Maurice River.

Finally we are forever indebted to the National Park Service’s Wild and Scenic River Partnership Grants Program which enables us to do so many wonderful projects including but not limited to educational aspects of the Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc. website.