Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Kite, Whips, Red-headed Woodpecker and other field notes, June 8, 2012

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, Between 11:00 a.m. and noon I found the three female Hooded Mergs on the beaver pond at The Tourne (Boonton Township). I saw no activity, other than their presence at this time, that might suggest … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Kite at Great Swamp N.W.R., June 6, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The previously reported Mississippi Kite was seen by me at the Great Swamp NWR from the Pleasant Plains Rd. heron parking lot about 20 minutes ago (10:40). It flew around for about 5-6 minutes and drifted … Continue reading →

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Ravens in Hillsborough; possible Mississippi Kite in the Great Swamp, June 5, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ravens of Hillsborough have successfully fledged youngsters. There was a report of 5 Common Ravens at the nest site this afternoon with the young Ravens full grown and flying. ————— A ranger at the Great Swamp N.W.R. reported viewing … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary Warbler and Empids at Lord Stirling Park, June 3, 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Smith: I went to Lord Stirling Park today (Sunday, June 3). First, I found the Prothonotary Warbler singing between June Beetle Bridge and the observation tower and was able to get some pictures. I put the pictures at … Continue reading →

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Bufflehead in Hanover Township; Jockey Hollow Breeding Bird Survey, June 3, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found a female Bufflehead at Melanie Pond in Hanover Township this afternoon. There are a few records of this species for June in northern New Jersey, but in any case this one is very late for the Morris … Continue reading →

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Ravens and Bank Swallows in Morris County, June 2, 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, Mid-day today (June 2) there were at least three Ravens in the area of Saxton Falls Sand & Gravel area on Waterloo Valley Road (on the Morris side of the Musconetcong River). One was a … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds, Alder Flycatcher, Prothonotary Warbler – Farewell Schoolhouse Road, June 2, 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Bittersweet news – shorebirds are at Schoolhouse Road in Franklin Township. Jeff Ellerbusch had 16 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 1 Least Sandpiper and 7 Killdeer this afternoon. Unfortunately, bulldozing of the field in preparation for construction created the suitable shorebird habitat. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Empids, Prothonotary Warbler, a Bittern and a Rail, June 1, 2012

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Newlon had a calling Least Bittern at the Great Swamp Wildlife Observation Center (“The Blinds”) on Long Hill Road, Harding Township this morning, June 1. An Acadian Flycatcher was also heard opposite the restrooms. At Lord Stirling Park on … Continue reading →

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Alder Flycatcher, etc. at Lord Stirling Park, May 30, 2012

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, I spent quite a bit of time along the Passaic River this morning but had no luck with either the Prothonotaries or the Red-headed Woodpeckers. I did have three different Barred Owls, a Raven, a … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Kite report from Great Swamp N.W.R., May 29, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

There was a third-hand report of a Mississippi Kite hunting the fields near the Fenske Visitor’s Center on Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp at approximately 2:00 this afternoon. Three birders searched between 4-5:00 without relocating it. Addendum: Jim … Continue reading →

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