Monthly Archives: December 2011

Lake Musconetcong and Budd Lake, 12-9-2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jon, Lake Musconetcong: 40-50 Hooded Mergansers 50+ Common Mergansers 1 Ruddy Duck 12 Gadwall 25-30 Buffleheads 1 female scaup sp. Budd Lake had 1 Common Loon.

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Greater White-fronted Goose returns to Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, 12-08-2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The Greater White-fronted Goose is present at Duke Island Park (as of 12:42 PM) and visible from Old York Rd. The park itself is closed due to flooding of the Raritan River.

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Ross’s Goose not seen; Greater White-fronted Goose in Franklin Township, Cackling Goose in Bridgewater, 12-6-2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ross’s Goose was not seen today at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater Township. Other than 7 Canada Geese by the pond next to the parking lot there wasn’t a goose in the park at 9:45a.m. and again at 3 … Continue reading →

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Local Notes, Morris County, 12/3-5/2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Saturday 12/3 – Tourne Sparrow Fields Nothing to report – area is devoid of birds since snow storm. Sunday 12/4 – Cedar Lake, Denville (lake has been lowered for wall repair) 3 Bald Eagles (2 ad, 1 … Continue reading →

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Ross’s, Greater White-fronted, Cackling, Canada Geese and Brant, Somerset County, 12-5-2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: I saw the Greater White-fronted Goose this afternoon at 2:36 PM in Franklin Township in the field bordered by Schoolhouse and Randolph Roads. The bird was asleep and surrounded by about 250 Canada Geese. Also present … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose at Duke Island Park, 12-5-2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A Ross’s Goose was found today at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater and has been viewed already by birders in the area. It is there at the moment this is being written (12:48 p.m.). The Ross’s is easily seen from … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose (not seen); Gulls at Budd Lake, 12-4-2011

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Barnacle Goose reported yesterday was not seen this afternoon, Sunday, 12-4-2011. The area near The Raritan Inn on County Road 513 was searched but all that was found were a smattering of Canada Geese and the white-faced-black-capped-orange-legged-Canada-bodied hybrid. The … Continue reading →

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White-winged Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser at Budd Lake, 12-3-2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, On Budd Lake mid-afternoon today (Saturday) there was a White-winged Scoter and a Red-breasted Merganser as well as a Common Loon. All the best, Tom Halliwell

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, 12-3-2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jody Hey: I spent a couple hours this morning (and managed to flood my boots) Here is the list. Highlights include Lincoln’s Sparrow, Purple Finch and Northern Shoveler. Canada goose 100+ northern shoveler mallard 10+ wood duck 4+ great … Continue reading →

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List of Christmas Bird Counts in Morris and Somerset Counties for 2011-12

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The lists and their contact information are below. This is taken from the list Laurie Larson published on the JerseyBirds mailing list 12-2-2011. PLEASE NOTE: the original list published on JerseyBirds on 12/2 has an incorrect day and date of … Continue reading →

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