Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Philadelphia Vireo, Warblers, etc. in Somerset Co., Sept. 16, 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The following summary is gleaned from various eBird reports primarily from Jeff Ellerbusch and Harvey Tomlinson. This report combined with the Morris Township post earlier today illustrates the productive influx of migrants in the Morris and Somerset County area on … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Vireo, etc., in Morris Township, Sept. 16, 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A wonderful push of migrants descended on Washington Valley in Morris Township this morning. The highlight was the second Philadelphia Vireo in the past week found at Sayre’s Farm – this time by Jamie Glydon. At one point, Jamie and … Continue reading →

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1,404 Raptors at Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, Sept.15, 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 9/15/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 22 162 162 BE 21 90 90 NH 5 24 24 SS 130 328 … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Sparrows in Morris Twp.; Shorebirds in Somerset Co., other field notes, Sept 15, 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris Township was pleasantly birdy this morning. Two Lincoln’s Sparrows and two Purple Finches were at Sayre’s Farm. Two Lincoln’s Sparrows were also found by Jamie Glydon at Bee Meadow Park yesterday, Sept. 14. Sayre’s Farm highlights: Eastern Wood-Pewee – … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, Sept. 14, 2012

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 9/14/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 140 140 BE 2 67 67 NH 2 19 19 SS 1 198 … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, Sept. 13, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts: 9/13/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 138 138 BE 0 65 65 NH 1 17 17 SS 2 197 197 … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler at Glenhurst Meadows, Sept. 13, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Hiotis: Hey Jonathan, I was fortunate to get a good look at a Connecticut Warbler along the brook trail between 3:30 – 5:00 PM today. I try to stay in the shade walking here late afternoon due to … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler, Lincoln’s Sparrow at Bee Meadow Park, Sept. 13, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found Morris County’s 1st Connecticut Warbler of 2012 this morning at Bee Meadow Park in Whippany. In addition, if that was not enough, he turned up the first Lincoln’s Sparrow documented on eBird for Morris County in 2012. … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch (with checklist), Martinsville, NJ, Sept. 12, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The up-to-date 2012 Bird Checklist follows the raptor totals. It is actually an image file so you can click on it to open it on another page. Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts: 9/12/2012 Species Day’s Count Month … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat at Chimney Rock, Sept. 12, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Although last night did not offer the most favorable of migration conditions, Chimney Rock in Martinsville hosted a fair amount of migrants this morning including a Yellow-breasted Chat. Highlights from Jeff Ellerbusch’s report follows: Least Flycatcher Warbling Vireo Red-eyed Vireo … Continue reading →

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