Monthly Archives: December 2014

Sunday Bird Notes, Dec. 7, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The photo above shows one of six Bald Eagles seen at Lake Hopatcong this morning. Bald Eagles are frequently seen in the area with one confirmed nest on Lake Hopatcong and a possible … Continue reading

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Greater White-fronted Goose, Red-throated Loon, Dec. 4, 2014

Greater White-fronted Goose at Duke Island Park Last seen on Monday, Dec. 1 (see that post here), the Greater White-fronted Goose of Duke Island Park returned today along with 1 Cackling Goose and 1,140 Canada Geese (Jeff Ellerbusch). Canada Goose … Continue reading

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Wednesday Bird Notes, eBird Hotspots, Dec. 3, 2014

The word dreary was invented for a day like today: cold, damp and foggy – perfect for a fallout of waterbirds. The best that was observed in Morris County were 14 Common Loons at Lake Hopatcong and another 6 at … Continue reading

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Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese in Somerset Co., Dec. 1, 2014

Greater White-fronted Goose and 9 Cackling Geese (Click on the photo for a larger image.) The front lawn of Duke Island Park (Old York Road and the main entrance to the park) played host to a Greater White-fronted Goose and … Continue reading

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