The Meadowlands Commission's immensely popular pontoon-boat eco-tours begin again next month and run through September. They are a fabulous way to see how the Hackensack River and its marshes are coming back — and a great way to see some great birds or just chill.

    For more information about these inexpensive two-hour pontoon-boat tours, click here.

   To download a schedule and registration form, click here.

For more information or to register for an NJMC pontoon boat cruise or canoe tour, call (201) 460-4640.

    To see more images taken on the Hackensack River last week, click immediately below.

Mill Creek Point Park, Secaucus

Heel Trunnion Rail Bridge across the Hackensack River — NJT's Bergen Line.

Red-tailed Hawk soaring above the river. We also saw a Peregrine (here), Northern Harriers, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets and lots of Cormorants and Tree Swallows.