Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Alder Flycatcher and Blue Grosbeak at Glenhurst Meadows, June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: At Glenhurst Meadows yesterday 6/28 the Alder Flycatcher was present around the Gazebo, not singing much. Three Red-shouldered hawks were at the NE corner of the meadows, one soaring overhead while two other called from the forest. … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary Warblers at Lord Stirling Park, June 27, 2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jane Flynn: I saw the pair of Prothonotary Warblers at Lord Stirling Park today (Wednesday, June 27). Unfortunately, they were feeding a young cowbird. They were seen flying back and forth over the Passaic River from the trail along … Continue reading →

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2 pair of Dickcissels in Franklin Township; More Herons in Morris, June 27, 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports two male and two female Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote Grasslands in Franklin Township this morning. Is this the first report of a second male? Both males were singing and chasing the females. ————— A visit to the southeast … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpecker at the Tourne, June 26, 2012

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Linda Matula: This morning, 6/26, I saw an adult Red-headed Woodpecker in the Beaver Swamp, The Tourne, Boonton.

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Beaver Pond at the Tourne, June 23, 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Saturday, June 23. Tourne Park, beaver pond highlights Great Egret 1 Black-billed Cuckoo – 2 Brown Creeper continues to call Lots of green herons, wood ducks and bluebirds Tim Vogel Denville

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Golden-crowned Kinglets, Jefferson Township, NJ, June 24, 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Red-breasted Nuthatch that was at Cozy Lake Road in Jefferson Township  throughout May is gone, or at least quiet. It was not found in the pine grove this morning. Two singing Golden-crowned Kinglets in White Pines next to the … Continue reading →

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Bank Swallows and other field notes, June 23, 2012

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Bank Swallow colony at Tilcon Lake along Waterloo Valley Road and Kinny Road in Mt. Olive Township is thriving. Whether the population is stable cannot be determined without numbers from previous years. This colony has existed for a long … Continue reading →

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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron joins Glossy Ibis in Hanover Township, June 22, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Glossy Ibis found last evening by Jamie Glydon was joined early this morning by an immature Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Melanie Lane Pond, Hanover Township. Both species are rare in Morris County so seeing them at the same time and … Continue reading →

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Glossy Ibis in Hanover Township, June 21, 2012

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found a Glossy Ibis at Melanie Lane Pond in Hanover Township early this evening. The Ibis flushed, was seen in flight and then landed in vegetation where it was difficult to relocate it. This is only the third … Continue reading →

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Cliff Swallows nesting in Franklin Township; Dickcissels too? June 19, 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

For at least the second year in a row, Cliff Swallows are nesting on the I-287 bridge over the Raritan River in Franklin Township in the vicinity of the Easton Avenue exit. The nests are viewable from the towpath at … Continue reading →

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