Monthly Archives: June 2013

Mississippi Kite near Morristown, June 15, 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An immature Mississippi Kite hawking dragonflies was reported over northbound I-287 just south of Morristown by Rick Radis today. Yellow-breasted Chats continue along Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp NWR and the Patriots’ Path section along Washington Valley Road … Continue reading →

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Flycatchers, Chats, June 11, 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Great Swamp NWR An Alder Flycatcher was reported on the south side of White Bridge Road, east of Pleasant Plains Rd. late this morning. One of the Swamp’s Yellow-breasted Chats was in the same area. The other Yellow-breasted Chat continues … Continue reading →

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Horned Lark, Black-billed Cuckoo, June 10, 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Horned Lark was found today near the Selody Sod Farm in Montgomery Township (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is an interesting sighting for both the date and the location. The NJ Breeding Bird Atlas of the 90’s has probable breeding blocks … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, June 9, 2013

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Jim Mulvey captured the above image of one of the pair of Yellow-billed Cuckoos at the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Birding in Mendham Township took a second seat to the Brood … Continue reading →

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Chats, Flycatchers, Field Notes, June 8, 2013

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Great Swamp NWR An Acadian Flycatcher continues on White Bridge Road, east of White Bridge. An Alder Flycatcher was heard in the field east of that (the former location of the Millridge Swim Club for those who remember but do … Continue reading →

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Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote, June 6, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve: Hi Jonathan – There were 3 Dickcissels (2 males, 1 female) visible this morning on and around the wires that go out to the house in the middle of the field. Someone … Continue reading →

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Birds of Black River, Field Notes, June 5, 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Black River WMA, Chester Township The following report is from the section of Patriots’ Path accessed from Pleasant Hill Rd., Chester Township. The trail also has the label of West Morris Greenway. An Acadian Flycatcher called near the .75 mile … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat, Great Swamp NWR., June 4, 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Yellow-breasted Chat at the Great Swamp NWR From Mike Newlon at the Great Swamp NWR: The Chat at the second speed-bump on Pleasant Plains Road was heard but not seen (at least by me) this morning. An Alder Flycatcher was … Continue reading →

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Chats and a Black-crowned Night-Heron, June 3, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two Yellow-breasted Chats continue on Pleasant Plains Road this evening (Simon Lane). One continues at the second speed bump; the other, between the south gate and the bridge past the headquarters driveway. The Morris Township Chat continues, as well. A … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak in Florham Park, June 3, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found a singing Blue Grosbeak early this morning at Florham Park Fields. It was in the vicinity of the back pond. This is the second sighting (total of 3 Blue Grosbeaks) of this species in Morris County within … Continue reading →

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