Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Redheads in Chatham; 900 Common Mergansers at Split Rock, Dec. 22, 2012

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane found 2 Redheads this morning at the pond on Tanglewood Lane in Chatham Township. This is the road to the township recycling center. 8 Buffleheads were also present. A visit late in the morning by this author did … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes and Waterfowl in Franklin Township, Dec. 19, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

5 Sandhill Cranes on Randolph Road, Franklin Township were witnessed by Jeff Ellerbusch this afternoon. This is the same number of cranes that spent the winter of 2011-12 in and around the same location. The Cranes have been seen sporadically … Continue reading →

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Lark Sparrow continues in Hillsborough Township, Dec. 19, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Mart: It took 45 mins, but the Lark Sparrow made a brief but very satisfying appearance this morning in the previously described hedgerow on Hillsborough Road. It was kind enough to fly out, perch in the sun and … Continue reading →

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140 Hooded Mergansers at Lake Musconetcong, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Lake Musconetcong Hi Jonathan, Late this afternoon there were 140 Hooded Mergansers on the lake. Best viewing is from Musconetcong Ave on the Stanhope side of the lake. Three adult Bald Eagles were also present. Alan … Continue reading →

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Cackling Geese, Winter Wrens in Bridgewater, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: Today I went to Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, and saw 5 CACKLING GEESE in the Raritan River along with 1000’s of Canada Geese. The Cacklings were located on the south side of the river just east … Continue reading →

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Lark Sparrow continues in Hillsborough Township, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Lark Sparrow found yesterday by Jeff Ellerbusch continues this afternoon in Hillsborough Township. The location is the hedgerow east of the driveway for Hillsborough Farm on Hillsborough Rd. The Lark Sparrow and accompanying White-crowned and other Sparrows can spend … Continue reading →

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Lark Sparrow in Hillsborough Township – 1st known Somerset Co. record, Dec. 17, 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Geese have been in the news lately. A Pink-footed Goose in Hunterdon (and hypothetically in Somerset) and a bi-county Ross’s Goose in Somerset and Hunterdon made the rounds. A Barnacle Goose was reported in Mercer County during the past weekend. … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose continues in Somerset County, Dec. 17, 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Michael Rehman eBirded that at 7:47 this morning the Ross’s Goose lifted off at Cushetunk Lake in Hunterdon County and flew off to the northeast with Canada Geese. After 8:25 a.m., Simon Lane refound the Ross’s Goose in Lamington at … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose in Somerset County, Dec. 16, 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch found a Ross’s Goose this afternoon in Lamington in northwestern Somerset County. The Ross’s Goose, 7 Snow Geese and eventually 3,000 Canada Geese were in the corn stubble field at the corner of Lamington Road and Black River … Continue reading →

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Red Crossbills in Bridgewater, Dec. 12, 2012

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Hiotis: Hey Jonathan, Letting you know while walking the dog in the yard this morning I watched 7 noisy birds land in my neighbor’s Fir trees. I had time to get to the car for my binoculars and … Continue reading →

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