Monthly Archives: November 2013

Red-necked Grebe, frozen lakes, Nov. 30, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Another Red-necked Grebe appeared in Morris County today, this time at Lake Parsippany (Jamie Glydon). The Grebe was literally making the rounds as it was diving and motoring around the circumference of the lake. Also present were a Bald Eagle, … Continue reading →

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Eagles and Cranes, Nov. 29, 2013

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Twp., NJ (photo by Michael Yuan) 6 Sandhill Cranes are in their usual haunts in Franklin Township. They are anywhere in the Randolph Road and Weston Canal Road area where there is a corn stubble field. ========== … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes; List of NJ CBCs, Nov. 27, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Hundreds of Ring-billed and Herring Gulls continue at the Norz farm fields along River Road south of Studdiford Drive. in Hillsborough Township. They are worth checking if you are in the area. Lesser Black-backed Gull was seen here on Nov. … Continue reading →

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Red-necked Grebes at Budd Lake, Nov. 25, 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: This afternoon there were 2 Red-necked Grebes on Budd Lake, back in the NW corner. There were also 28 American Wigeon and 25 Common Mergansers. =============== There is a second report from yesterday, Nov. 24, of 6 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Nov. 24, 2013

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This is what the wind looked like before dawn with 40 mph gusts and a wind chill no warmer than 14 Fahrenheit degress (courtesy of Wind Map): November 24 and this is what some ponds in Morris County are beginning … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes return to Franklin Twp., Nov. 23, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

For what is thought to be the seventh consecutive year, Sandhill Cranes have returned again in Franklin Township. They appear near the end of November as far as is known. Kurtis Himmler found 4 Sandhill Cranes on Weston Canal Road … Continue reading →

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Thursday Field Notes, Nov. 21, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: At least 4 Tundra Swans continue today, viewable from The Windlass Restaurant off Nolan’s Point Rd., Lake Hopatcong. The Windlass appears to be closed until 2/14 so it’s a good place to park for now. ========== Waterfowl … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Nov. 19, 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Cackling Goose was in the Raritan River with Canada Geese off of River Road in Hillsborough Twp. today. Further down River Road, a huge number of gulls was in the vicinity of the Norz farm. Included were 450 Ring-billed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Nov. 17, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The current state of birds in the Morris and Somerset area leans towards red in the color spectrum: A Red-necked Grebe at Lake Hopatcong yesterday, numerous Red-headed Woodpeckers in certain locations and Rusty Blackbirds throughout the region. The Great Swamp NWR … Continue reading →

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The Boonton Christmas Bird Count, Dec. 22, 2013: an invitation to participate

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Floyd Wolfarth (1911-1987), an historical figure in New Jersey birding, one of the founding members of the Urner Ornithological Club and the symbolic patriarch of the Raccoon Ridge Hawk Watch, receives credit for being the founder of the Boonton Christmas … Continue reading →

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