Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Cliff Swallows in Franklin Twp., other field notes, June 19, 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013

Seven active Cliff Swallow nests are on the I-287 bridge over the Raritan River accessed by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park towpath near Easton Avenue, Franklin Twp. This is approximately the same number as in 2012. One nest … Continue reading →

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Cerulean Warblers, Black-billed Cuckoo, etc., June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013

Two Male Cerulean Warblers were observed today along Waterloo Valley Road in Mt. Olive Township (Mike Wolfe). These are the continuing Ceruleans present since May. The Common Loon at nearby Tilcon Lake, present since May, was photographed by Alan Boyd … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, June 16, 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013

The Cerulean Warbler on Waterloo Valley Road, originally found in May, continues along the section of road south of Kinney-Bell Road (Jamie Glydon). Chestnut-sided Warblers were also encountered. Anyone who has visited this stretch of road can attest to it … Continue reading →

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Duke Farms, Negri-Nepote, Griggstown, June 15, 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013

Duke Farms From Kristi Reed: With friend, Laura Comroe, on an “Up with Birds” walk. BOBOLINKS: At Farm Barn Meadow there is at least one nesting pair. We were looking out into the meadow from around the number 6 path … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Kite near Morristown, June 15, 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013

An immature Mississippi Kite hawking dragonflies was reported over northbound I-287 just south of Morristown by Rick Radis today. Yellow-breasted Chats continue along Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp NWR and the Patriots’ Path section along Washington Valley Road … Continue reading →

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Flycatchers, Chats, June 11, 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013

Great Swamp NWR An Alder Flycatcher was reported on the south side of White Bridge Road, east of Pleasant Plains Rd. late this morning. One of the Swamp’s Yellow-breasted Chats was in the same area. The other Yellow-breasted Chat continues … Continue reading →

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Horned Lark, Black-billed Cuckoo, June 10, 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013

A Horned Lark was found today near the Selody Sod Farm in Montgomery Township (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is an interesting sighting for both the date and the location. The NJ Breeding Bird Atlas of the 90′s has probable breeding blocks … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, June 9, 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013

Jim Mulvey captured the above image of one of the pair of Yellow-billed Cuckoos at the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Birding in Mendham Township took a second seat to the Brood … Continue reading →

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Chats, Flycatchers, Field Notes, June 8, 2013

Posted on June 8, 2013

Great Swamp NWR An Acadian Flycatcher continues on White Bridge Road, east of White Bridge. An Alder Flycatcher was heard in the field east of that (the former location of the Millridge Swim Club for those who remember but do … Continue reading →

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Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote, June 6, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013

From Alan Boyd at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve: Hi Jonathan – There were 3 Dickcissels (2 males, 1 female) visible this morning on and around the wires that go out to the house in the middle of the field. Someone … Continue reading →

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