Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

2012 – A Birding Year in Review for Morris and Somerset Counties

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mocosocobirds presents a 2012 Year in Review for Morris and Somerset counties. Included are high counts, arrival dates and other records of interest. Records are compiled from the mocosocobirds reports, personal correspondences and the eBird database.  These reviews can be updated as … Continue reading →

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Snow Buntings at Glenhurst Meadows, Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: At Glenhurst Meadows this morning (12/31) a flock of about 40 Horned Larks and 2 Snow Buntings came in to a patch of bare gravel in the Wagner Farm parking lot. Only stayed for a few minutes … Continue reading →

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The day’s tally: 3 Rough-legged Hawks in the Great Swamp; 2 Greater White-fronted Geese in Somerset Co., Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

At day’s end and 2012’s end, three Rough-legged Hawks were seen on Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp N.W.R. during the day. Jim Gilbert adds a light-phase to the other light-phase and one dark-phase that were observed throughout the … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose in Lyons; another Rough-Legged Hawk in Hillsborough, Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane refound the Greater White-fronted Goose at the VA Hospital in Lyons early this afternoon. Jim Gilbert first reported the goose on December 29. Viewing is on Valley Road looking through the chain-link fence onto the VA’s golf course. … Continue reading →

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A Second Rough-legged Hawk at the Great Swamp N.W.R., Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A second Rough-legged Hawk appeared late this morning at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road. Sammy found it and Simon Lane returned to snap a few iPhone digi-scoped pictures. This one is a dark-phased, or as Simon puts it, “A … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk at Great Swamp N.W.R., Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane found a light-phase Rough-legged Hawk at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road this morning. Jamie Glydon and I were able view it with him. It perched on the distant snags in the vicinity of the defunct heronry. It … Continue reading →

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Interesting Goose in Somerset Co.: Ross’s?; Ross’s x Snow?, Dec. 28, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Goose season is in full swing. Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties have had everything from Barnacle to Pink-footed to Snow Geese and all that is in between. In between takes on a different meaning with a goose that Jeff Ellerbusch … Continue reading →

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Cackling Geese at Duke Island Park; Common Redpoll at Jockey Hollow, Dec. 28, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Somerset County, especially Bridgewater Township, is strengthening its hold on the title of Cackling Goose Capital of New Jersey. Jeff Ellerbusch had the same 10 Cackling Geese at Duke Island Park that he found on Dec. 24. They are keeping … Continue reading →

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Report of the 77th Boonton Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 23, 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Boonton Christmas Bird Count occurred on Sunday, December 23, 2012. 37 participants logged many hours searching for birds to add to the count. A warm and hearty “Thank You!” to all of the observers who make this endeavor happen … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose on Boonton CBC, Dec. 23, 2012

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) was watched this afternoon at Foote’s Pond on James Street in Morristown. Kevin Lapsey and Florence Klecha were covering this as part of the 77th Boonton Christmas Bird Count. The GWFG was watched from 3:20-3:45 … Continue reading →

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