Jeff Ellerbusch reports two male and two female Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote Grasslands in Franklin Township this morning. Is this the first report of a second male? Both males were singing and chasing the females.
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A visit to the southeast side of Deerhaven Lake in Jefferson Township revealed a complete panoramic view of the heronry. More herons are here than originally tallied. At least 40 Great Blue Herons are at this locale. A Great Egret flew in and roosted with the group. A Barred Owl was seen at the wood’s edge leading to the lake. Deerhaven Lake is part of the Newark-Pequannock Watershed and a permit is required for entry.
Deerhaven Lake from the southeast. Green Pond Mountain is in the background. Click on the photo for a larger image.
(Photos by Jonathan Klizas)
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Jonathan,
I was at N-N Tuesday (yesterday) afternoon. I and two other birders saw one male (closer) well. There was one apparent male further away. It seemed to sing back in response the closer bird. We didn’t see any females although I left first.
Jimmy Lee