Monthly Archives: June 2011

History of the Glenhurst Meadows Prothonotary Warbler – June 2011

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Now that it’s out there here’s a recap of the Glenhurst Prothonotary Warblers… On June 1st there was a very actively singing male Prothonotary- at the largest, back pond of Glenhurst- which was clearly acting as if … Continue reading

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Glenhurst Meadows Prothonotary Warbler, 6/28/2011

From Mike Newlon: The bird first located by Jeff Ellerbush was singing intermittently along the brook this morning, near the first bridge.

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Negri-Nepote Dickcissel still present – 6/26/2011

From Mike Newlon: One singing male; most reliable perch was atop a clump of small trees by a telephone pole, near the farmhouse. Several Grasshopper sparrows but none singing much; one was feeding young. michaelnewlon at comcast dot net

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Cliff Swallows in Somerset County, 6/25/2011

From Jeff Ellerbusch: This afternoon I decided to bike the D & R Canal towpath that runs between the Raritan River and the Canal, Franklin Twp. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but haven’t gotten around … Continue reading

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White-throated Sparrow in Denville, 6/25/2011

From Tim Vogel: Jonathan’s Wood, Denville – along “birder’s loop” Saturday 6/25 Singing White-throated Sparrow This is the second one I’ve had in June. Tim Vogel Denville

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Yellow-billed Cuckoo In Basking Ridge, 6/17/2011

From Ben Barkley: Hi all, This morning I was very excited and surprised to find a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the forest to the east of Ridge High School. This is a first for me on the high school grounds, which … Continue reading

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Purple Martins in Basking Ridge, 6/16/2011

From Ben Barkley: Today around 6:30 pm I had 2 Purple Martins fly over my house (in Basking Ridge) heading towards the Great Swamp.

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White-throated Sparrow in Denville, 6/15/2011

From Tim Vogel: Cedar Lake section of Denville. June 15 – 6am. White-throated Sparrow singing and seen.

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Dickcissels continue at Negri-Nepote Grassland Preserve, Franklin Township, 6/13/2011

From Ben Barkley: This evening around 5 pm at Negri-Nepote Grassland Preserve I had 3 Dickcissels (2 male, 1 female) between the pond and the farmhouse. I had terrific views of all three from the mowed path, and the males … Continue reading

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Ravens in Morris County, 6/12/2011

From Tim Vogel: June 12 – 5:30pm Ford Rd., Rockaway/Denville Building past 84 Lumber 3 Ravens Behind former Daily Record building in open dumpster another Raven 6 Turkey Vultures Tim Vogel Denville

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