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Eagle Nest at Duke Farms Damaged by October Storm
A notice on the Duke Farms Facebook page mentions the status of the Bald Eagle nest at Duke Farms. Unfortunately, the web-cam outfitted nest “suffered considerable damage” by Hurricane Sandy, October 29, 2012. The link to the full posting at … Continue reading
Posted in Somerset County
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The Boonton Christmas Bird Count 2012: a brief history, species list, and an invitation
Floyd Wolfarth, an historical figure in New Jersey birding and a co-founder of the Urner Ornithological Club, was instrumental in founding the Boonton Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in 1936. The Urner Club has sponsored the event ever since. December 23, … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County
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Crossbills and Red-breasted Mergansers, Nov. 25, 2012
It was a quiet closing to the Thanksgiving weekend in our area on this Sunday. One each of Red and White-winged Crossbills, vocalizing flyovers, along with a Pine Siskin were heard at Chimney Rock by Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane and … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County, Somerset County
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Bonaparte’s Gull at Mt. Hope Lake, Nov. 24, 2012
Two adult Bald Eagles, probably the local residents, were active at Mt. Hope Lake in Rockaway Township on this cold, blustery afternoon. At one point one of the Eagles was dive-bombing a small group of Ruddy Ducks. The Ruddys dove quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County
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Loons and Red-breasted Mergansers in Morris Co., Nov. 23, 2012
The Red-throated Loon at Budd Lake found earlier this morning by Tom Halliwell was still there at 11:40. It was distant and in the middle of the lake. This is the only report of a Red-throated Loon in Morris County … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County
Tagged Budd Lake, Lake Parsippany, mocosocobirds, Morris County, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-throated Loon
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Red-throated Loon at Budd Lake, Nov. 23, 2012
From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, There was a Red-throated Loon on Budd Lake at 10:00 this morning (Friday). Not much else: a few Ruddies and a distant flock of scaup, presumably Lessers. Happy Black Friday, Tom Halliwell
Posted in Morris County
Tagged Budd Lake, mocosocobirds, Morris County, Red-throated Loon
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Cackling Geese, a late Green Heron, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Nov. 21, 2012
This afternoon, Jeff Ellerbusch and I saw eleven Cackling Geese in the fenced pasture next to Selody Sod Farm in Montgomery Township. The Cackling Geese were together in a group as the photo below illustrates. There were 1,600 Canada Geese … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County, Somerset County
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Lincoln Sparrow at Troy Meadows, Nov. 17, 2012
From Dave Blinder: 1 Lincoln’s Sparrow seen at Troy Meadows (South Beverwyck Rd. lot vicinity ) yesterday (Nov. 17) along with Songs, Fields, and Am. Tree Sparrows. 1 Ribbon Snake photographed at Troy Meadow Rd. today. Dave’s photostream.
Posted in Morris County
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Crossbills and a Redpoll in the Great Swamp N.W.R., Nov. 18, 2012
The morning was frosty today at the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp N.W.R. for Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane and me. Some excellent ears (not mine) were able to instantly pick out definitive calls of a White-winged … Continue reading
Posted in Morris County
Tagged Common Redpoll, Great Swamp, mocosocobirds, Morris County, New Jersey, Red Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill
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