Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Birds at Finderne Wetlands and other Somerset Co. spots, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Smith: We went to Finderne Wetlands this morning and it was quite birdy – aside from the omnipresent goldfinches, most of the birds were Savannah Sparrows (which were everywhere), along with small numbers of Swamp and Song Sparrows. … Continue reading →

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Glenhurst Meadows: Vesper Sparrow, Connecticut Warbler and more, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch spent most of Saturday, 10 hours, at Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township. Of the 74 species he tallied, here are some of the highlights: Wood Duck – 40 Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk – 19 Cooper’s Hawk – 4 Bald … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch, Hibernia, NJ, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 13, 2012 Species Day Month Season Black Vulture 23 28 28 Turkey Vulture 44 44 44 Osprey 1 41 136 Bald Eagle 3 15 84 Northern Harrier 0 4 14 … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow, Connecticut Warbler, Saturday field notes, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Tilcon Lake: Hi Jonathan, Late this afternoon I had a Vesper Sparrow at Tilcon Lake off Kinney Rd in Mt Olive. It was associating with a few songs and an immature white-crowned not far in from … Continue reading →

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Siskins, PUFIs, Sparrows and seasonal spp. in Morris, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The early morning radar looked promising with a concentrated migration in the eastern United States. The species most notable in Morris County were the expected Yellow-rumped Warblers, Kinglets and Sparrow spp. although not in any great number. Pine Siskins, Purple … Continue reading →

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Brant, Red-throated Loon, Accipiters, etc. at Chimney Rock, Martinsville,Oct. 12, 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/12/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 149 507 BE 6 50 270 NH 11 32 99 SS 240 657 … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch, Hibernia, NJ, Oct. 12, 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 12, 2012 Species Day Month Season Black Vulture 0 5 5 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 40 135 Bald Eagle 4 12 81 Northern Harrier 1 4 14 … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, Oct. 11, 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/11/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 7 145 503 BE 9 44 264 NH 1 21 88 SS 85 417 … Continue reading →

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A Day for Vespers, Oct. 12, 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

In the morning, Jeff Ellerbusch found 4 Vesper Sparrows in the community garden at the Orientation Center of Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township. The Rusty Blackbirds are the first known report for Somerset County this season. Impressive numbers of other … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch, Hibernia, NJ, Oct. 11, 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 11, 2012 Species Day Month Total Black Vulture 5 5 5 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 38 133 Bald Eagle 2 8 77 Northern Harrier 2 3 13 … Continue reading →

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