Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Golden-winged Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch at Chimney Rock, August 23, 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Peter Burke: Jonathan, There was a singing White-eyed Vireo at Chimney Rock this morning along with a Red-breasted Nuthatch and a stunning Golden-winged Warbler. Peter Burke [Editor’s note: Have a safe trip to Colorado, Pete]

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Red-breasted Nuthatches in Convent Station, August 23, 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Daniel Albohn: I recall a couple months ago some discussion regarding the Red-Breasted Nuthatch and apparently less frequent sightings. It’s just after noontime, and I just heard that light honking on our side yard in Convent Station, and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Finderne Wetlands article on NJ Audubon eBird Portal, August 21, 2012

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

In case you missed Scott Barnes’ announcement on JerseyBirds, the New Jersey Audubon eBird Portal has published an article about the Finderne Wetlands in Bridgewater, NJ. NJ Audubon’s eBird Portal is here: ebird.org/content/nj. The article may be directly linked to from … Continue reading →

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Migrants in Morris Township, August 19, 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Southerly migration had its most noticeable push of the season this morning. Sayre’s Farm in Morris Township was busy with birds including the following: Yellow-throated Vireo Red-eyed Vireo – 3 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher – 3 Eastern Bluebird – 2 Blue-winged Warbler … Continue reading →

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Somerset miscellany, Hillsborough development project, August 18, 2012

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Susan Treesh: Does anyone know what is going on with all the roadwork along Amwell Road just to the east of Hillsborough? It looks like another flood control project. I stopped there and birded all the way down to … Continue reading →

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Stilt Sandpiper in Franklin Township update, August 18, 2012

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Here is a strategy for viewing the Stilt Sandpiper of Schoolhouse Road in Franklin Township, from Jeff Ellerbusch: This bird is gettable if you park on Schoolhouse Rd., next to the west most tip of the dirt mound they’ve made. … Continue reading →

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Upland and Stilt Sandpipers in Franklin Township., Aug. 18, 2012

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch and Pete Burke found an Upland Sandpiper (UPSA) at the Weston Cross Way this morning. This is also known as the Manville Causeway. Park on the side of the road and scan the grassy area. At Schoolhouse Rd. … Continue reading →

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Olive-sided Flycatcher at Chimney Rock, August 17, 2012

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John. J. Collins: There is an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER visible right now (12:39) from the parking area at Chimney Rock in Bridgewater. It is perched and hawking insects from a tall dead tree to the northeast of the area.

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Mourning Warbler at Chimney Rock, August 16, 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, N.J. hosted a few migrants this morning. Jeff Ellerbusch tallied an immature Mourning Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, 2 Common Yellowthroats,3 American Redstarts, 1 Black-throated Green Warbler and 1 Canada Warbler. The warbler activity occurred on the west … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler in Bedminster, August 15, 2012

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: Visited the Stahl Natural Area this morning, 8/15 – only a single migrant warbler, a Connecticut. Seemed a bit early. Heavy-set warbler, olive above, paler yellow below, no wingbars, full gray hood, complete white eyering. [Editor’s note: … Continue reading →

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