Common Ravens in Somerset County, Jan. 9, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins:

I saw and heard a COMMON RAVEN over my house in Raritan Borough this morning. I then went to Lord Stirling Park where I took a walk along the Passaic River. Upon leaving the parking lot I saw and heard two COMMON RAVENS fly south east out of the Great Swamp NWR. A flock of WILD TURKEYS were really gobbling up a storm there as well. At the “tower” I saw the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 3 BROWN CREEPERS, and heard WOOD DUCKS call from up river. Twice during my walk I heard PILEATED WOODPECKER call.

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3 Responses to Common Ravens in Somerset County, Jan. 9, 2012

Jim Mulvey says:

January 9, 2012 at 5:41 pm

Nice sightings! Which blind was the red-headed near? May go look for him tomorrow.

Thanks,
Jim Mulvey

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- Jonathan Klizas says:
  
  January 9, 2012 at 5:47 pm
  
  Hi Jim, The Red-headed Woodpeckers can be seen from the Lord Stirling side of the Passaic River accessed by the Fisherman’s parking area near White Bridge. They can be seen and heard from the vicinity of the East Observation Tower and along the river on the management side of the Great Swamp. As many as 5-6 are in the area.
  
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Jim Mulvey says:

January 10, 2012 at 9:28 am

Thanks Jonathan–I think that we’ll give it a go this morning!

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