Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Swallows up the Raritan, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports a good push of swallows viewed from the Somerset County side of the Raritan River this afternoon: 200 or so Tree Swallows, 25-30 Northern Rough-winged Swallows and 12 Barn Swallows.

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Red-necked Grebes at Lakes Musconetcong and Parsippany, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd – Lake Musconectcong: Hi Jonathan, This afternoon there were 2 red-necked grebes and 26 horned grebes in one group on the lake. Also on the lake were 12 lesser scaup and 10 ruddy ducks. At one point … Continue reading →

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Red-necked Grebe at Lake Parsippany, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

An alternate plumaged Red-necked Grebe is currently on Lake Parsippany.  It was found by Jamie Glydon. A post with pictures will appear later today. Horned Grebe, 3 Long-tailed Ducks, 2 Canvasbacks and 3 Northern Shovelers are also present.  Adult drake … Continue reading →

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Long-tailed Duck in Morris Plains, March 31, 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Long-tailed Duck (LTDU) was found on American Rd. in Morris Plains this afternoon by the Morris birder-of-the-day, Jamie Glydon.  The LTDU was on the pond with the fountain. If turning on American Rd. from Hanover Avenue, the pond is … Continue reading →

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Canvasback, Horned Grebe at Lake Parsipanny; Birds at Troy Meadows and other Morris sites, March 31, 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Canvasback and Horned Grebe were found by Jamie Glydon on this damp, chilly, misty morning at Lake Parsipanny. The Horned Grebe was in alternate plumage. The Greater Scaup found last Sunday was present with Buffleheads and Ruddy Ducks. Photos … Continue reading →

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N. Rough-winged Swallow, Blue-winged Teal, American Pipit, other field notes, March 30, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – One or two Rough-winged Swallows were over Lake Musconetcong this morning with a few tree swallows. Also on the lake were three lesser scaup and about a dozen ruddy ducks. A towhee was calling … Continue reading →

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Purple Martin, Common Loon, Louisiana Waterthrush, other field notes, March 28, 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Joe Pescatore found the MoCoSoCo region’s first two Purple Martins of 2012 at Robert J. Stahl Natural Area in Bedminster this afternoon. A Common Loon in alternate plumage was at the north end of Boonton Reservoir this afternoon along with … Continue reading →

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Birds at Stahl Natural Area, March 27, 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Ken Hart: Between 4:30 PM and 7PM today (3/27) I walked the Robert J. Stahl Natural Area on the north side of River Road in Bedminster, and saw 21 bird species. Of interest were: 6 Palm Warblers; 6-7 Northern … Continue reading →

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Chippies, Gnatcatchers, Warblers, March 27, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, A pair of chipping sparrows were singing in our yard in Roxbury this morning. Alan Boyd Ed. Note: These represent the first Chipping Sparrows reported in the northwestern section of Morris County in 2012. ———————————————– … Continue reading →

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Northern Rough-winged Swallow in Somerset County, March 26, 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch found Somerset County’s 1st Northern Rough-winged Swallow of 2012 today at Best Lake in Watchung. This is a hardy bird, and birder, considering the intensity of the wind that gusted from the Northwest up to 45 miles per … Continue reading →

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