Merlin, Great Swamp NWR, NJ, Nov. 16, 2014 (photo by Chuck Hantis)

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The White-rumped Sandpiper found yesterday at Tilcon Lake (see that post here) was not relocated this morning despite extensive searching of the lake shore. 2 Horned Larks were at the model airplane field across Kinney Road.

The Red-necked Grebe found yesterday continued at Boonton Reservoir this morning (Simon Lane). It was not seen in the afternoon. Present were 6 Horned Grebes, 2 Common Loons, 34 Gadwall, 7 American Black Ducks, 2 Lesser Scaup, 3 Bufflehead, 2 Hooded and 7 Common Mergansers, 3 Ruddy Ducks and an American Coot. 5 American Pipits were foraging on the shore (J. Klizas).

American Pipit, Boonton Reservoir, NJ, Nov. 16, 2015 (photo by Jonathan Klizas)

The Cackling Goose continues at Lord Stirling Equestrian Field (Tom Smith via eBird).