Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Redheads, Red-breasted Mergansers, Lakes, Mar. 25, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Split Rock Reservoir Split Rock Reservoir remains a mystery as to how such a scenic spot can have so few birds. 1,500 Common Mergansers were there one week ago which is a highlight for the reservoir. This morning there were … Continue reading →

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Not exactly off-topic: What Causes Hearing Loss, Mar. 25, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Good reading if you want to hear those thin, wispy warbler songs and call notes (or anything else for that matter) when you get older – and in the context of this New York Times article that applies to everyone … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon reported at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Michael Mayer: I’m visiting from out of town and stopped to look for the two Pacific Loons. I was unsuccessful in finding the loon on Lake Parsippany around 11:00 a.m. today but I saw the Pacific Loon on the … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcon; Pacific Loon at Lake Parsippany Gone?; Field Notes, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Peregrine Falcon at Troy Meadows Other than Song Sparrows, Red-winged Blackbirds and Canada Geese, Troy Meadows sounded like Silent Spring this morning. A surprise flush of a Peregrine Falcon from the meadow was exciting. The falcon flew to a perch … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon; Saturday Field Notes, Mar. 23, 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The adult Pacific Loon at Lake Parsippany was seen by Harvey Tomlinson and Bill Boyle today. A brief look at the north end of Boonton Reservoir did not reveal the adult Pacific Loon that has been known to be there … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Lake Parsippany, Mar. 23, 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Harvey Tomlinson reports the adult Pacific Loon continues to be seen at Lake Parsippany as of this morning.

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Great Swamp NWR Photos; Morris Co. Waterfowl, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Following are photos taken today in the Great Swamp NWR by Chuck Hantis and a photo from Mar. 19 by Jim Mulvey. The Bald Eagle was one of two hanging out today at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road. Click … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loons, Friday field notes, and feeling cold, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As posted earlier today, the two adult Pacific Loons of Morris County remain. There were no reports of anyone checking the Morris Plains location for the juvenile Pacific Loon which was not seen at all on March 21. ————— A … Continue reading →

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2 adult Pacific Loons continue in Morris County, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports the adult Pacific Loons of Lake Parsippany and Boonton Reservoir continue as of this morning. The Boonton loon was visible from the north end of the reservoir. A Horned Grebe was there, as well. The juvenile Pacific … Continue reading →

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Blue-winged Teal at Great Swamp NWR, Mar. 21, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers: Hi Jonathan – A stroll to the Friend’s Blind at the Great Swamp WOC today brought 8 Pintail, 6 American Wigeon, 6 Green-winged Teal and my first pair of Blue-winged Teal this season. [Editor’s note: and the … Continue reading →

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