Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

White-crowned Sparrows in Hillsborough, Jan. 25, 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: I just saw 6 White-crowned Sparrows at Orchard Rd. in Hillsborough. They were in the hedges just at the edge of the south side of the road about 150 feet west of the intersection with Chamberlain … Continue reading →

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Weird Goose; Ducks in the dark, Jan. 24, 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose of Bridgewater was at rest at the front lawn of Duke Island park this afternoon with the usual 600+ Canada Geese. What struck this observer’s eye was one of the weirdest Geese witnessed this year. It … Continue reading →

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Iceland Gulls and other birds in Hillsborough, Jan. 23, 2012

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Frank Sencher, Jr. found 3 Iceland Gulls of varying ages at the pig farm location on Homestead Rd. in Hillsborough Township (look for the thousands of Starlings). Also present are at least 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls as well as Herring, … Continue reading →

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, Jan. 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jody Hey: Jonathan – spent a couple of nice wintry hours in Glenhurst meadows this morning Canada Goose (overhead) 50+ Wood Duck 12+ Mallard 5+ Turkey Vulture 5+ Northern Harrier Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk 3 Mourning Dove 10+ Red-bellied … Continue reading →

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Redheads in Mt. Olive; Red-headed Woodpeckers at Lord Stirling Park, Jan. 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Redheads originally found last Sunday, Jan. 15, continue at the ponds at Clark Drive in Mt. Olive Township. Directions are as follows: From Rt 46 in Budd Lake, take International Drive North and turn left on Clark Drive. There … Continue reading →

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Redheads in Mt. Olive Township, Jan. 21, 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Hi Jonathan, Today there were four Redheads (two male, two female) at the pond at 350 Clark Drive in the International Trade Center. Same directions as in my post of 1/16 when we had the shoveler there. The Musconetcong River … Continue reading →

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Lesser Black-backed Gull at Budd Lake, Wilson’s Warbler continues in Chatham, Jan. 19, 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was at the southwestern end of the completely frozen Budd Lake this afternoon in Mt. Olive Township. This is probably the same individual seen at the lake on January 6, 2012. Even more impressive were … Continue reading →

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Northern Shrike in Boonton Township continues, Jan. 19, 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, This afternoon about 1:00 the shrike was moving around the field behind the first cedars on the right when you come in off Powerville Rd. It was very active, moving between the deciduous trees near … Continue reading →

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Common Goldeneyes in Somerset County, Jan. 18, 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports 34 Common Goldeneye, 28 Bufflehead, 22 Common Mergansers, 1 Lesser Scaup, and 4 Pied-billed Grebe seen while biking the D&R Towpath between Landing Lane and the I-287 bridge the evening of January 18. All the waterfowl are in … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park, Jan. 18, 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) at Duke Island Park is nearing the end of its eighth week in the area. It was seen this afternoon in the pond with approximately 650 Canada Geese. The GWFG was originally found by Mike … Continue reading →

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