Bobolinks
Bobolink, Harding Twp., NJ, May 9, 2016 (photo by Jonathan Klizas)
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Bobolinks have arrived in their typical locations. Somerset County has a goodly amount of Bobolink habitat with Duke Farms being the main player.
Morris County, on the other hand, is light on Bobolink habitat but is fortunate to have a few reliable Bobolink locations. Of course, Bobolinks can possibly be found in any suitable grassland habitat during migration.
Eastern Whip-poor-wills
Eastern Whip-poor-wills are in their traditional Lake Denmark locations. Two were calling tonight, May 9, approximately twenty minutes after sunset.
All it takes is a puddle
The very obliging Least Sandpiper in the photo below was foraging in a tiny, muddy puddle in a dirt and gravel area off of the driveway at Florham Park Fields late this afternoon.
Least Sandpiper, Florham Park, NJ, May 9, 2016 (photo by honathan Klizas)
In memoriam: Cliff Miles
It is with a great deal of sadness that mocosocoBirds learned of the passing of Cliff Miles of Mountain Lakes, Morris County on May 6, 2016. I had the privilege of sharing a route on the Boonton Christmas Bird Count with Cliff most years since 2003. It was always a pleasure to see Cliff who was frequently accompanied by his son, Rick.
Cliff was a hands-on person, manning the hawk watch at Wildcat Ridge and performing many other duties in his love for nature. He had a kind, giving spirit and a hearty laugh. Cliff will be sorely missed.
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey has a tribute to Cliff on their Facebook page. The link is here.
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