Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Raptors in the Great Swamp, April 9, 2012

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

New Jersey is experiencing an unusually lengthy period of low humidity and windy conditions, especially for Spring. This makes the situation completely ripe for fires. The irony of this is not lost on anyone who lived through the unforgettable wet … Continue reading →

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Broad-winged Hawk in Somerset County; Tourne Birds, April 7, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch did a river watch today along the D&R Canal and Somerset County side of the Raritan River. The highlight was the season’s first Broad-winged Hawk in either Somerset or Morris Counties. Photo by Jeff Ellerbusch: —————- From Tim … Continue reading →

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Long-tailed Duck at Lake Musconetcong; Morris Lakes report, April 7, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Long-tailed Duck was present this morning at Lake Musconetcong along with Horned Grebe, Osprey, Barn Swallow, Purple Martins and 53 (at least) Double-crested Cormorants. Today is the first day of trout-fishing season. Keeping a lookout for Bonaparte’s Gulls proved … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow at Glenhurst Meadows; Hermit Thrushes in Mendham, April 7, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports a Vesper Sparrow this morning in the parking area of Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township. Also present were a continuing large number of Palm Warblers and some Blue-winged Teal. ———————– From Ken Hart, yesterday, April 6. A … Continue reading →

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Purple Martins, Horned Grebes, Osprey at Lake Musconetcong, April 6, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, This morning there were at least 3 purple martins over the lake along with an osprey. Three or four horned grebes were mixed in with a small raft of lesser scaup and ruddys. Alan Boyd

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Urner Ornithological Club’s 75th anniversary celebration, May 31, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Dear MOCOSOCOBirds’ friends and soon to be birding friends: Please join us on Thursday May 31 at the Olde Mill Inn’s Grain House in Bernardsville as we celebrate the Urner Ornithological Club’s 75th anniversary. Our keynote speakers, Pat and Clay Sutton, … Continue reading →

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Virginia Rail at Great Swamp N.W.R., April 5, 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports the first Virginia Rail of 2012 in either Morris or Somerset Counties this evening. It was heard ke-dicking at the overlook.

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Common Ravens nesting in Hillsborough; field notes from the week, April 5, 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Hillsborough Township has seen Common Ravens with some regularity within its borders during the past year. As of yesterday, Common Ravens become confirmed nesters in the township with the finding of their nest in a high-rise environment. See the pictures … Continue reading →

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American Bittern at Glenhurst Meadows, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

This post from Ellen Waldstein is from Sunday, April 1: Hi Jonathan, This morning, at about 7:30 am, my husband and I saw a Bittern at the first pond at Glenhurst in Warren. It was near the bridge then flew … Continue reading →

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Common Loon, Osprey at Lake Parsippany, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Thanks Jamie for the great reports. I was out of state this weekend but managed to get to Lk. Parsippany late today. Unable to locate the noted birds but would like to report a Common Loon plus … Continue reading →

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