Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

1,833 Broad-winged Hawks at Chimney Rock, Martinsville, NJ, Sept. 11, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts: 9/11/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 18 131 131 BE 9 65 65 NH 4 16 16 SS 76 190 190 … Continue reading →

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More Philadelphia Vireos at Chimney Rock, Sept. 11, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: I went to Chimney Rock (Bridgewater, Somerset County) today and saw a PHILADELPHIA VIREO at the east end of the parking lot at noon time. In addition to that nice bird there were Red-eyed Vireo (which … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Vireo in Morris Co.; morning migrants at Chimney Rock, Sept. 11, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

An après school walk this afternoon at Sayre’s Farm in Morris Township produced the only Philadelphia Vireo reported in Morris County in 2012, so far. A female Purple Finch was with a large group of Am. Goldfinches, Eastern Bluebirds, Chipping … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, Sept. 10, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts: 9/10/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 21 113 113 BE 11 56 56 NH 2 12 12 SS 74 114 114 … Continue reading →

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Purple Finch in Morris Co., Sept. 10, 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A species few and far between this year, Jamie Glydon reports the first Purple Finch of the Summer/Fall season in Morris County at Bee Meadow Park in Whippany. The season’s first White-throated Sparrow was also found there this morning.

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Philadelphia Vireo, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Baird’s Sandpiper in Somerset Co., Sept. 10, 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Here are some of the highlights from Jeff Ellerbusch’s report from Chimney Rock this morning: Black-billed Cuckoo Yellow-bellied Flycatcher – Very yellow individual- seen very well, by multiple observers, for 5 or so minutes. Philadelphia Vireo – Seen very well, … Continue reading →

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One day record for Bald Eagles at Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts: 9/9/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 18 92 92 BE 32 45 45 NH 2 10 10 SS 19 40 40 … Continue reading →

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Red-breasted Nuthatches in Convent Station, Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Dan Albohn: Jonathan, There was considerable activity here in Convent Station (in Morris Township – ed.) as we worked on the property. The Red-Breasted Nuthatches have stayed around and they were talking and eating all day high in the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Six Mile Run, Franklin Twp; Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Susan Treesh: To add to the Chimney Rock warbler count today: Six Mile Run headquarters area had multiple Northern Parulas, redstarts, and Black-and-white warblers today, along with 1 each of Magnolia, Blue-winged, and Canada Warblers, and a Northern Waterthrush. … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Vireo, shorebirds, other field notes, Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch and Simon Lane found Chimney Rock’s second Philadelphia Vireo of the season this morning. Also present were Black-and-white, Nashville, Chestnut-sided, and Black-throated Blue Warblers, Am. Redstarts, Co. Yellowthroat, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos. Jeff and Simon also located 5 … Continue reading →

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