Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese continue in Lyons, Feb. 3, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Holly Dunbar: Both the Ross’s Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose were at the V.A. Medical Center in Lyons today. They were west of Knollcroft Road (main entrance) and could be seen from Valley Road or from the southwest gate … Continue reading →

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Common Redpolls, Horned Larks, Red-breasted Mergansers, etc., Feb. 3, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

6 Common Redpolls called as they flew over the old bridge at the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. The water is mostly frozen with some open patches near the island (viewed from the south end) where some Canada … Continue reading →

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Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese in Somerset County, Feb. 2, 2013

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese were together again at the VA Hospital golf course in Lyons. Jamie Glydon reported them this afternoon. The Ross’s Goose has been alternating between the Equestrian fields on Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk in Somerset Co., Feb. 1, 2013

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch found a dark morph Rough-legged Hawk this morning. It was hunting over the west side of Rattlesnake Bridge Road opposite Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster Township. This only the second documented report for Rough-legged Hawk in Somerset County … Continue reading →

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Waterfowl in Somerset Co.; Rough-legged Hawk in Morris Co., Jan 31, 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch birded the D&R Towpath in Franklin Township this windy afternoon. The number of Bufflehead more than doubles any other known record in Somerset County (eBird has a high count of 29 in its database). The total for Common … Continue reading →

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2013 Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count Summary

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Southwest Morris Winter Count on January 13 was very successful, despite very low visibility all day. We tallied 87 species, our 5th highest count in 29 years. Significant birds included the following: 3rd record – Red-headed Woodpecker (2 in … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose Update; Ducks in Morris Co. Jan. 30, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Grant Price: Ross’s Goose is at Lyons VA, but has moved to the far western edge of the grounds. Turn down the lane just to the west of the main entrance, it is about half way down on the … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose, other field notes, Jan. 29, 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Click on the photo for a larger image. ————— From Jennifer Brooks: My sister and I saw the Ross’s Goose again over at the VA Hospital in Lyons this afternoon. He was seen with a large flock of Canada Geese … Continue reading →

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Ross’s, Greater White-fronted and other geese in Somerset Co., Jan. 28, 2013

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Andrew Lucas: The Greater White-fronted Goose was present at the Lyons VA hospital when I stopped by this afternoon around 3:30. I saw reports that there was a Ross’s goose present in the morning but I can only confirm … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk, Common Goldeneye, other field Notes, Jan. 27, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Today, Terry Carruthers captured the above image of an Eastern Screech-Owl at Pyramid Mountain in Montville Township/Kinnelon. ————— What may be one of the most photographed Rough-legged Hawks in digital photography history continues on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR. … Continue reading →

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