The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife lists Eastern Meadowlark as a species of special concern. All reports of this species are relevant and important. Joe Pescatore found 5 of the continuing Eastern Meadowlarks today in Lamington. The field is in the northwest corner of the intersection of Lamington and Black River Roads. As many as 13 were seen at this site in January by Mike Hiotis, et al.
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From Jamie Glydon:

I birded the “Melanie Land Pond” (in Hanover Township)  for about 15 minutes early this afternoon (April 15, 2012) after chasing the Franklin’s Gull at Spruce Run.

Highlights:
Quite a few Wilson’s Snipe are around the flats and weeds (20+).
A drake and hen Blue-winged Teal were present.
3 Greater Yellowlegs foraging around the entire pond. At first they were all feeding separately. Then one called loudly and the other flew to that bird and they started feeding together.
First arrival of Barn Swallow as it joined the Tree Swallows, which have been there for a couple of weeks now.

Good Birding,

Jamie
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Louisiana Waterthrush and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were present at Jockey Hollow this morning as witnessed by Jamie Glydon and this writer.