Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Tricolored Heron in Great Swamp N.W.R., May 9, 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

This evening while scouting in the management area of the Great Swamp N.W.R. with a permit, Simon Lane and myself were fortunate to see an adult Tricolored Heron. It flew over the ponds and perched in various places before flying … Continue reading →

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Least Bittern, Cuckoos, Willow Flycatchers, Black-crowned Night Herons, May 9, 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Harvey Tomlinson: Hey Jonathan, Today at the swamp: 4 Willow Flycatcher 1 Least Bittern (Calling and flying across the pond by the bridge) Both Cuckoos Blackpoll, Nashville, Parula, locals and a MONARCH butterfly !!!!! – Harvey ————————- Two immature … Continue reading →

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Semipalmated Plover and other shorebirds, May 8, 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Last year it took until September for Morris County to have a Semipalmated Plover eBirded. This afternoon, a single Semipalmated Plover was with the other shorebirds at Melanie Lane Pond in Hanover Township. 30 Least Sandpipers is a high count … Continue reading →

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Olive-sided Flycatcher at Bee Meadow Park in Hanover Township, May 7, 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Today, Bee Meadow Park in Hanover Township hosted an Olive-sided Flycatcher (OSFL) for the entire day. Jamie Glydon found it in the early morning. Simon Lane relocated it later in the day in a dead, or at least leafless, tree … Continue reading →

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Sunday birding on May 6, 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

There are so many birds in the migration pipe at this time of May. South winds are a desired element this time of year but no matter what the weather, just by stepping out you are going to find interesting … Continue reading →

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Warblers, White-eyed Vireo, Red-Headed Woodpeckers, etc. May 5, 2012

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

2 adult Red-headed Woodpeckers were seen this morning in the Beaver Swamp at the Tourne Park in Boonton Township. Green Herons, Wood Ducks, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow-throated Vireos, Great Crested Flycatchers and numerous Tree Swallows were also in the swamp. On … Continue reading →

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Another Great Swamp Whip-poor-will; another push of migrants, May 4, 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers (9:28 p.m.): Great Swamp: Just heard a Whip-poor-will behind my house, calling for a few minutes, before moving off west along Whitebridge Rd. I subsequently went searching for it but could not locate it again. – Terry … Continue reading →

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Ladies and gentlemen: the birds are here – May 3, 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Birds are present in the best numbers and diversity seen in 2012 in the MoCoSoCo region. This day begged birders to get out and enjoy the spectacle of May. A Sora was heard at 6:37 this morning from the closed … Continue reading →

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Swallow Fest in Hanover Township, May 2, 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Melanie Lane Pond in Hanover Township had five species of swallows this afternoon: Northern Rough-winged (NWRS), Barn, Bank, Tree and Cliff. Jamie Glydon, who witnessed the climax of this event, counted 110 Tree, 30 Barn, 15 Bank, 10 NRWS and … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak, Bobolinks, Red-headed Woodpeckers, etc., May 1, 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A singing Blue Grosbeak was at the right-angle bend of East Mountain Rd. in Montgomery Township, south of the Sourland Mountain Preserve entrance. This is the same place a Blue Grosbeak was found in the spring of 2011. ——— 2 … Continue reading →

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