Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Surf and White-winged Scoters at Boonton Reservoir, Apr. 11, 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Scoter Weather The recent and forthcoming stormy weather coupled with the time of year equals Scoters, Grebes and possibly other sea birds at inland bodies of water. This was demonstrated yesterday at Budd Lake with 14 Horned Grebes. The trend … Continue reading →

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Horned Grebes, Redheads, etc., Apr. 10, 2013

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

  Horned Grebes (14) and Waterfowl at Budd Lake From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – This afternoon there were 4 Redhead Ducks and a hen Red-breasted Merganser mixed in a flock of about 60 Ring-necked Ducks and Lesser Scaup. A total … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Waterthrush in Long Valley, etc., Apr. 9, 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Louisiana Waterthrush in Long Valley From Ken Hart: This morning, in the woods on my property along Black River Rd. in Long Valley, a Louisiana Waterthrush, calling from practically the same exact spot it did last year, –assuming it’s the … Continue reading →

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Migration: A Day of Arrivals, Apr. 8, 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Winter is officially over. Below are numerous reports celebrating the many arrivals that occurred today in Morris and Somerset Counties. From Zach Batren: Holly and I took an hour walk though Lord Stirling Park today (starting at the Fisherman’s Cove) … Continue reading →

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Red-throated Loon, Rusty Blackbirds, Sunday Field Notes, Apr. 7, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Oh, so close See woodcreeper.com’s map from 11:00 p.m. last night (Saturday) to see how close all of those migrants are to Morris and Somerset counties and New Jersey in general. The migration effect was not experienced this morning in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon in Boonton; Field Notes, Apr. 6, 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon Continues in Boonton The adult Pacific Loon (PALO) of Boonton Reservoir continues as of this afternoon. It was viewed from the north end at a distance (as always) and was quite camera shy today. The picture above is … Continue reading →

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Dunlin at the Overlook; Migration Forecasting, Apr. 5, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The subject in the original post read 2016. This is a correction to that error. Otherwise, the content is the same. You can delete the 2016 post. Dunlin at Great Swamp NWR On the JerseyBirds mailing list, April 4, Pete … Continue reading →

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Greater Yellowlegs in Morris Co., Apr. 4, 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Matt Mariani: During my daily lunch time jaunt at Loantaka Brook Reservation I saw the following: 8 Green Wing Teal 2 Gadwall 2 Blue Wing Teal 3 Greater Yellowlegs Editor’s note: Leslie Webster eBirded the same shorebirds this morning. … Continue reading →

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Swallows, a Purple Martin and Bonaparte’s Gulls, Apr. 2, 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Raritan River Flyway is in full swing. Bonaparte’s Gulls (BOGU) have been moving up the river and finally crossed into Somerset County this afternoon. 13 BOGU were seen by Jeff Ellerbusch along the Delaware and Raritan Towpath. Herring, Ring-billed … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon Photos; Field Notes, Apr. 1, 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loons of Morris County Tom Smith created a collection of images he took of the three Pacific Loons of Morris County, March 2013. Left-to-right: Column 1 – juvenile at American Road, Morris Plains, March 9-20. Column 2 – … Continue reading →

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