Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Long-tailed Duck, Surf Scoters, Horned Grebes, Apr. 17, 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Waterbirds Last night’s frontal passage brought a sprinkling of waterbirds in the mocosocoBirds region. The male and female Surf Scoters found in the morning at Boonton Reservoir by Mike Wolfe remained throughout the latter part of the day. 80 Horned … Continue reading →

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Surf Scoters at Boonton Reservoir, Apr. 17, 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

It is reported that the overnight weather conditions created a waterbird fallout at Spruce Run Reservoir in Hunterdon County this morning. Some of this spilled into Morris County as Mike Wolfe found 2 Surf Scoters at Boonton Reservoir today. They … Continue reading →

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Bonaparte’s Gulls at Boonton Reservoir, Apr. 16, 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Bonaparte’s Gulls at Boonton Resevoir 14 Bonaparte’s Gulls (BOGU) were sitting on the water at the north end of Boonton Reservoir at 4:45 this afternoon. I went back to the car to get the camera and when I returned, the … Continue reading →

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Mississipi Kite, Vesper Sparrow, Green Heron, Apr. 14-15, 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mississippi Kite at the Raritan River, Sunday, Apr. 14 One report that missed yesterday’s post was that of a Mississippi Kite (MIKI) in Franklin Township. Jim Hamer viewed the MIKI from the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath on Sunday, April … Continue reading →

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Rails, Wrens, and Arrivals, Apr. 14, 2013

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Troy Meadows The following account from Troy Meadows is a compilation of reports from Mike Britt, Tom Smith and Jonathan Klizas. Initials will be used as necessary. The first Virginia Rails (2) and Marsh Wren of 2013 in the mocosocoBird … Continue reading →

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63 Broad-winged Hawks at Wildcat Ridge, Apr. 13, 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2013 Species Day Month Season Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 6 9 9 Bald Eagle 3 3 4 Northern Harrier 1 1 2 … Continue reading →

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Grebes, Gulls, Loons, Hawks, et al, Apr. 13, 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Grebes, Gulls and Loons at Boonton Reservoir The early morning started with two Red-throated Loons in flight spotted by Simon Lane at the north end of Boonton Reservoir. Joining Simon at the Reservoir, he and I watched 7 Horned Grebes … Continue reading →

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Bonaparte’s Gulls join Red-necked Grebe in Boonton, Apr. 13, 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

8 Bonaparte’s Gulls are currently with the Red-necked Grebe at the north end of Boonton Reservoir. And as Bonaparte’s will do, they flew off at 7:45 after sitting on the water for 10 minutes.

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Red-necked Grebe at Boonton Reservoir, Apr. 13, 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane and I are currently viewing an alternate-plumaged Red-necked Grebe at the north end of Boonton Reservoir, 7 Horned Grebes and at least 4 Common Loons are also present. iPhone photo below.

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Swallows and Warblers on the Raritan, Apr. 12, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Scoters are Gone Friday’s storm did not produce any unusual water birds in the mocosocoBirds region. Yesterday’s Scoters were absent from Boonton Reservoir. 7 Common Loons and a Horned Grebe were at the north end of the Reservoir. The same … Continue reading →

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