Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Barn Swallow in Somerset Co.; Field Notes, Mar. 31, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Barn Swallow in Somerset County The first Barn Swallow of 2013 in the mocosocoBirds regon was reported from the Delaware and Raritan Towpath today (Jeff Ellerbusch). Bonaparte’s Gulls are reported in Middlesex County just south of Somerset County so expect … Continue reading →

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Singing on Sunday; Pacific Loon Continues, Mar. 31, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Wild Turkeys in the photo at the top of this page were displaying and strolling down Parkside Drive, Parsippany – Turkey in the ‘Burbs, as it were. Troy Meadows is on the backside of the houses on the street. … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon, other field notes, Mar. 30, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon at Boonton Reservoir The adult Pacific Loon of Boonton Reservoir is more cooperative of late, spending a good deal of time in the north end of the reservoir. It was seen both morning and afternoon today. There were … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Boonton Reservoir and other notes, Mar. 30, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The adult Pacific Loon continues this morning from the north end of Boonton Reservoir (Simon Lane). 4 Common Loons, 1 in alternate plumage, are also present. Four Blue-winged Teal drakes were viewable from the Friends Blind in the Great Swamp … Continue reading →

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Video: Bald Eagle defends nest from Red-tailed Hawk, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Bald Eagles 2012’s Superstorm Sandy destroyed the Bald Eagle nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township. The eagles liked the neighborhood so they built a new nest close by. The Duke Farms staff was able to position a … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon, Blue-winged Teal, Mar. 29, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon at Boonton Reservoir The adult Pacific Loon (PALO) of Boonton Reservoir was viewed today in both the morning (Mike Wolfe) and the afternoon (Simon Lane). 4-5 Common Loons were seen as well. Assuming it is the same one … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 29, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Wolfe reports the continuing adult Pacific Loon from the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. There were also approximately 5 Common Loons present, as well.

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Blue-winged Teal, Rough-legged Hawk, etc., Mar. 28, 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Blue-winged Teal are in the mocosocoBirds area. Two were seen (and photographed) at Finderne Wetlands today. Terry Carruthers reports 2 males and 1 female from the Friends Blind at the Wildlife Observation center of the Great Swamp NWR. Terry also … Continue reading →

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Greater Yellowlegs, N. Rough-winged Swallows, Pacific Loon, Scaup ID, Mar. 26, 2013

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Jeff Ellerbusch found the first Tringa of 2013 in the mocosocoBirds region today – a Greater Yellowlegs at Duke Farms, Hillsborough Township. This is ten days later than 2012’s first Greater Yellowlegs. Not satisfied with that discovery, Jeff … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Boonton Res. , Mar. 26, 2013

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

And then there was one. The Boonton Pacific Loon is the last of three Pacific Loons of Morris County remaining. It is presently being viewed from the Reservoir Drive footbridge at the north end of Boonton Reservoir. The Pacific Loon … Continue reading →

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