Tag Archives: Great Swamp

Great Swamp NWR Photos; Morris Co. Waterfowl, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Following are photos taken today in the Great Swamp NWR by Chuck Hantis and a photo from Mar. 19 by Jim Mulvey. The Bald Eagle was one of two hanging out today at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road. Click … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loons, Friday field notes, and feeling cold, Mar. 22, 2013

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As posted earlier today, the two adult Pacific Loons of Morris County remain. There were no reports of anyone checking the Morris Plains location for the juvenile Pacific Loon which was not seen at all on March 21. ————— A … Continue reading →

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Blue-winged Teal at Great Swamp NWR, Mar. 21, 2013

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From Terry Carruthers: Hi Jonathan – A stroll to the Friend’s Blind at the Great Swamp WOC today brought 8 Pintail, 6 American Wigeon, 6 Green-winged Teal and my first pair of Blue-winged Teal this season. [Editor’s note: and the … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose, other field notes, Jan. 29, 2013

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Click on the photo for a larger image. ————— From Jennifer Brooks: My sister and I saw the Ross’s Goose again over at the VA Hospital in Lyons this afternoon. He was seen with a large flock of Canada Geese … Continue reading →

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Ducks, American Pipits, Rough-legged Hawk, Jan. 24, 2013

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From Chuck Hantis and Patrick Ambrosio: Noon – Rough-legged Hawk continues at Great Swamp (Pleasant Plains Rd.). ————— From Mike Hiotis: Hey Jonathan – A stop at the Bernardsville quarry today brought a nice group of waterfowl incl: 200+ Mallards … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk at Great Swamp NWR, Jan. 23, 2013

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From Chuck Hantis: Drove threw the Great Swamp today and was lucky to see the Rough-legged Hawk…Maybe the cold weather brought them back. Spotted on Pleasant Plain Rd…Awesome to see.

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Woodcock display in Great Swamp, Jan. 14, 2013

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From Terry Carruthers: Hi Jonathan - An excellent day of birding starting with the Ross’s Goose this morning at Lord Stirling ended this evening with a Woodcock in full display mode in the Great Swamp (Pleasant Plains Rd.). Is this an … 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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Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges CBC Results from Dec. 15, 2012

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

The Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count was conducted on December 15, 2012. The following notes are  from the compiler, Pete Axelrod: We saw a total of 91 (plus 1 count week) species and 12672 individuals. 75 people participated. 3 … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose in Bridgetwater; Rough-legged in the Great Swamp, etc., Jan. 4, 2012

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The Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) continues at Goose Island Park, I mean, Duke Island Park in Bridgewater Township. The GWFG was in the Raritan River with at least 1,000 Canada Geese. There were yet another 1,000 Canada Geese further east … Continue reading →

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