Swamp Sparrows have arrived and are numerous in Washington Valley in Morris Township. Sayre’s Farm on Mendham Rd. continues to be a birdy place. Approximately 200 Am. Crows were noisily visiting the area as well as 13 Turkey Vultures, 2 Black Vultures, Red-tailed Hawks, Cooper’s Hawk and a flyover Merlin. A very stinky carcass or two has something to do with the Vultures’ presence. A Wild Turkey seen flying over the field is always an interesting encounter.

Jamie Glydon and I were able to find a good selection of birds including:
Ruby-crowned Kinglet – 15
Tennessee Warbler – 1
Nashville Warbler – 1
Common Yellowthroat – 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler female – 1
Palm Warbler – 15, incl. 1 pale Western Palm
Yellow-rumped Warbler – 10
Wilson’s Warbler – 1
Eastern Towhee
Song Sparrow – 10
Swamp Sparrow – 15
Indigo Bunting – 1

Submitted by Jonathan Klizas