Tag Archives: Budd Lake

Horned Grebes, Redheads, etc., Apr. 10, 2013

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  Horned Grebes (14) and Waterfowl at Budd Lake From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan - This afternoon there were 4 Redhead Ducks and a hen Red-breasted Merganser mixed in a flock of about 60 Ring-necked Ducks and Lesser Scaup. A total … Continue reading →

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Redheads, Red-breasted Mergansers, Lakes, Mar. 25, 2013

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Split Rock Reservoir Split Rock Reservoir remains a mystery as to how such a scenic spot can have so few birds. 1,500 Common Mergansers were there one week ago which is a highlight for the reservoir. This morning there were … Continue reading →

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Redheads, Red-breasted Merganser, field notes and 2 Pacific Loons, Mar. 16, 2013

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From Budd Lake today, Dave Harrison reports a Red-breasted Merganser, at least 11 Redheads and about 75 Scaup. The 20 or so Scaup he could ID were Lesser. The others were too distant. ————— Boonton Reservoir is one of the … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull continues at Budd Lake; Field notes, Mar. 8, 2013

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From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – The Glaucous Gull was flying around the municipal beach at the south end of Budd Lake today about 1:30. It’s a striking bird in flight and I noticed it even before I turned off … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull, Redheads at Budd Lake; Pine Siskins in Basking Ridge, Mar. 7, 2013

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(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Budd Lake was packed with 5,000 gulls and 8,000 Canada Geese as well as other waterfowl eight days ago on February 27. The gull numbers have dwindled day-by day but the quality of … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull, Cackling Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose, Mar. 4, 2013

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The continuing Glaucous Gull of Budd Lake was seen this afternoon by various birders. Mike Wolfe adds a pair of Cackling Geese seen close to shore. ————— The Iceland Gull of Mt. Hope Pond was not seen this afternoon by … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull at Budd Lake report, Mar. 3, 2013

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From Rosemarie Widmer: I had the Glaucous Gull at 1:30 today 3/3/13 at the swim area right off of Rt. 46. I watched it eating the remains of a female Common Merganser for at least 1/2 hour. [Editor’s note: The … Continue reading →

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Gulls, Redheads and Redpolls, Feb. 28, 2013

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Gulls continue at Budd Lake in impressive numbers. Herring Gulls decreased slightly from 4,000 to 3,000 although some were streaming in later in the afternoon. The numbers are relative. There seemed to be slightly fewer. 2 adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls, … Continue reading →

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Redhead on Budd Lake, Feb. 13, 2013

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From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – The drake Redhead that has been moving around the Mt Olive area was on Budd Lake this morning. The only open water continues to be in the SW corner of the lake near the … Continue reading →

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Redhead, Common Yellowthroat, Rough-legged Hawk, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Jan. 12, 2012

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From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, When the fog cleared late this afternoon I had a single drake Redhead on Budd Lake. It was fairly close to Rt 46 opposite Timberline Rd. Among the 3000 or so Canadas were 8 Snow … Continue reading →

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