Monthly Archives: July 2012

New Cliff Swallow nest site in Somerset Co.; Shorebirds in Hanover Township, July 12, 2012

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports 7-8 Cliff Swallow nests, 5 that are active, above the Raritan River on the I-287 bridge that crosses over Weston Canal Rd. in Franklin Township. N. Rough-winged, Bank, Barn, Tree Swallows and Purple Martins also were seen … Continue reading →

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Camera part found at Glenhurst Meadow, July 8, 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A piece of a camera was found at Glenhurst Meadow on Sunday, July 8. If you think you may have lost it, send a note to

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Waders and Shorebirds, Morris County, July 7, 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

eBird is an exciting tool and is the present and future of birding. Its deficiency is with the past. It will be a great boon to avian research if everyone enters his or her entire birding database into eBird. This … Continue reading →

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Solitary Sandpiper and Herons in Morris; Alder Flycatcher and Bank Swallow in Somerset, July 5, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The summer shorebird season is officially underway in the Mocosoco region. A returning Solitary Sandpiper (SOSA) put in a brief appearance this morning at Melanie Pond in Hanover Township. After posing cooperatively for some photographs, the SOSA lifted off, uttered its … Continue reading →

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Cliff Swallows nesting in Morris, other field notes, July 1, 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon saw Cliff Swallows flying near the Rt. 202 overpass at the Boonton Reservoir this morning. Later, he and I were able to visually confirm two nests under the bridge with the potential for at least another three or … Continue reading →

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