An immature Golden Eagle and more White-winged Crossbills were at the Chimney Rock Hawkwatch today. 52 Red-shouldered Hawks in one day represent the 3rd highest in the count’s history. Yesterday’s 82 set the new record. Common Loons, Golden and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, American Pipits, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, and thousands of American Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles are representative of the many species flying over the hawkwatch on this November day.
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Jamie Glydon found the season’s first 2 Lesser Scaup for the mocosoco region at Lake Parsippany today.
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The Friends of the Great Swamp posted the following post-Sandy status of the Great Swamp on their Facebook page:

“Update on post-Sandy conditions: The Visitor Center and the Wildlife Observation Center are closed, and the Refuge Rambles program on Sunday, 11/4 is cancelled. However, the entire length of Pleasant Plains Road and the Orange, Green, Silver, and Beige trails in the wilderness area are open.”