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Thrushes, Blue Grosbeak, May 24, 2013

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The Dickcissel found yesterday, May 23, was not observed at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve today. A Semipalmated Plover continues in the pond. A Blue Grosbeak was found on the wires near the yellow and purple trails (Andrew Lucas). ————— Sourland Mountain … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel in Franklin Township, May 23, 2013

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As the various lines of rain showers marched across Morris and Somerset Counties late this afternoon into the early evening, Jeff Ellerbusch found a singing Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Township. This marks the third consecutive year … Continue reading →

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Anhinga reported from Basking Ridge, May 22, 2013

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From Ben Barkley: Today around 5:10 pm there was an Anhinga circling over I-287N by exit 30A for Basking Ridge. The bird was heading generally southwest over the highway! Good birding!

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Snowy Egrets at Finderne, other reports, May 22, 2013

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Andrew Lucas found 2 Snowy Egrets at Finderne Wetlands this morning. His comments from his eBird report: “Watched them circle in for landing at the main pond. Good views of their black legs with yellow feet and smaller size next to … Continue reading →

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Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, Field Notes, May 21, 2013

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A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was found this morning in the Great Swamp NWR. It was north of the parking area (end of White Bridge Rd.) at the south end of the Old Meyersville Road Wilderness Access Area. From Robert Skrabal: Saw … Continue reading →

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Migration continues, May 20, 2013

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A foggy dawn from my driveway had singing Swainson’s and Wood Thrushes, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Tennessee, Blackpoll and Magnolia Warblers, and American Redstart. A walk up Kemble Mountain to Fort Nonsense added Chestnut-sided Warblers, more Blackpoll Warblers and more Swainson’s Thrushes. … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, a Memorable Day, May 18, 2013

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At 4:30 this morning, the bird forecasting radar was lit up from the Rocky Mountains eastward with hardly a gap anywhere. The simple interpretation of this means migration was in full swing and birds-on-the-move would probably be found everywhere. I … Continue reading →

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Flycatchers, Mourning Warbler, etc., May 17, 2013

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Migratory restlessness, or Zugunruhe, is in full swing. Even with westerly to northwesterly winds, birds were on the move throughout the mocosocoBirds region today. Chimney Rock: Olive-sided Flycatcher, 100+ Cedar Waxwings, 14 warbler species including Tennessee and Bay-breasted Warblers, and … Continue reading →

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Migration in Mid-May, May 16, 2013

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Migration was heavy in much of the United States overnight (woodcreeper.com, Tom Auer’s Blog). The density of birds depends on the location, generally favoring the typical migrant traps. For those who know the mocosocoBirds region, migrant traps are a mystery … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Field Notes, May 15, 2013

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Chimney Rock had 12 warbler species, Cedar Waxwings, Blue-headed Vireo and Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. A Carolina Chickadee song was heard but the individual was never located visually. (Jeff Ellerbusch). Chimney Rock and the Bridgewater area is Black-capped Chickadee territory. … Continue reading →

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