Monthly Archives: October 2011

Orange-crowned Warbler and Sparrows at Glenhurst Meadows, 10-23-2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane and I birded Glenhurst Meadow in Warren Township this morning. The NW winds overnight promised a new influx of migrants. Although not much in diversity was delivered the number of Swamp Sparrows was impressive. Highlights included … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/22/2011 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 11 147 521 BE 5 51 165 NH 4 42 105 SS 447 1643 … Continue reading →

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Greater Watchung Nature Club at Warren Green Acres, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers: – Hi Jon, A group from Greater Watchung Nature Club were in Warren Green Acres today (a.k.a. Glenhurst Meadows – JK, 40.65056,-74.50361), Saturday 22nd. Among the dozens of Swamp Sparrows, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers we had some … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds and Pipits in Denville, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: – St. Clare’s Fields, Pocono Road, Denville, NJ (40.891754, -74.47088) – I stopped by to check for sparrows etc. Remarkably Pectoral Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 1 Killdeer 17 Snipe 2 RB Gull 2 Wood Duck 8 Palm … Continue reading →

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Cape May Warbler in Morris Township, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A first fall female Cape May Warbler was present today at Sayre’s Farm in Morris Township (40.793495, -74.53677). This location has been renamed for historical reasons. My references to this place in eBird have also been updated. According to eBird … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s Sparrow (again) at Finderne Wetlands, Bridgewater Township, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane, Peter Burke and myself partook in what can be described as an Ellerbusch-whack this morning at Finderne Wetlands in search of Emberizine treasures. Peter located a Nelson’s Sparrow which showed nicely. This same species was found … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-21-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/21/2011 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 136 510 BE 1 46 160 NH 6 38 101 SS 111 1196 … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Township, 10-21-2011

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Frank Sencher, Jr. reports a Cackling Goose with 687 Canada Geese this afternoon at Duke Island Park which is located on Old York Rd. in Bridgewater Township.

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-20-2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/20/2011 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 1 132 506 BE 1 44 158 NH 1 32 95 SS 23 1079 … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow at the Tourne, Boonton Township, 10-20-2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Thursday October 20, 2011 Tourne sparrow fields highlights 6 Black Vultures 1 Kestrel (moving through) 25+ Palm Warblers 1 Vesper Sparrow Boonton Reservoir 1 Peregrine Falcon from Rockaway river bridge – migrant No ducks yet Rt. 280 … Continue reading →

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