Monthly Archives: December 2011

Wilson’s Warbler continues in Chatham, 12-31-2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

The Wilson’s Warbler found during the Great Swamp CBC on December 17 continues at the  Chatham Sewer Ponds. Simon Lane refound it this afternoon. Andy Lamy and Terry Caruthers relocated it on the 30th. The bird favors a stand , … Continue reading →

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1500+ Common Mergansers at Split Rock Reservoir, 12-30-2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

From Tim Vogel: Split Rock Reservoir, Rockaway Township 1500+ Common Mergansers (I quit counting) a huge raft. 50+ Ruddy Ducks 1 Bald Eagle (adult) Mt. Hope Pond, Rockaway Township 45 Coot 1 Bald Eagle (adult) adjacent to nest Cedar Lake, … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose in Franklin Township, 12-30-2011

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From John J. Collins: The previously reported Greater White-fronted Goose is present now (11:53 AM) in a field opposite 1100 Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township.  Another “count week” bird at least for the Somerset CBC.

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

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From John J. Collins: This morning I did some scouting of my territory for the upcoming Somerset CBC and, in addition to the Sandhill Cranes, found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at the Nature Trail at Colonial Park, Franklin Township.  Also … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

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From John J. Collins: The 5 Sandhill Cranes are present right now (10:59 AM) in a corn stubble field off Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township (opposite 100). This is great for me as it means they will be Count Week … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose at Finderne Wetlands, 12-28-2011

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From Jeff Ellerbusch: There was a Cackling Goose on the western most section of the property this afternoon, easily viewed from the Torpey Athletic Complex. The entire group picked up off the field and put down into the river shortly … Continue reading →

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Goshawks and Redheads, Boonton CBC, 12-26-2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

The 76th Boonton Christmas Bird Count was conducted today with sunny skies, breezy winds and completely open water. With some parties not yet reporting the preliminary total count is 85 species. At this time highlights are two separate sightings of … Continue reading →

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The List of the Birds of Somerset County is Published

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

One month ago The List of the Birds of Morris County was published on the mocosocoBirds.com web site. It’s companion, The List of the Birds of Somerset County, is posted today. As the Preface for each list states, these are … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose and Rusty Blackbirds at Duke Island Park, 12/24/2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

From John J. Collins: Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park (seen at 2:45 PM from Old York Rd.) and 9 Rusty Blackbirds just seen (3:16 PM) on ground amid picnic tables at west end of parking lot in … Continue reading →

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Snow Goose at Ravine Lake, Far Hills, 12-23-2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Joe Pescatore found an immature Snow Goose today amongst the many Canada Geese today at Ravine Lake in Far Hills, Somerset County. As with Morris County, Snow Goose is not a common sighting in Somerset as this is only the … Continue reading →

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