Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Greater White-fronted Geese in Bridgewater, Jan. 3, 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Hiotis reports that he had the continuing Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) at Duke Island Park today and also another GWFG at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. The latter location is a first for GWFG as far as is known. … Continue reading →

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33 Cackling Geese and a Greater White-Fronted Goose at Duke Island Park, Jan. 2, 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Since October, 2011 there have been numerous sighting of Cackling Geese in Somerset County with the concentration focused on North Branch Park and Duke Island Park, both in Bridgewater Township. These sightings have often been of multiple individuals in twos … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, Jan. 2, 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Teri Catalano reports 5 Sandhill Cranes at 8:55am in the cornfield at Weston Canal Road and by the Zarapath Christian Church. The cranes, as usual, are moving around and were not seen there later in the morning.

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Wilson’s Warbler in Chatham; Greater White-fronted Goose at Duke Island Park, Jan. 1, 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chatham’s Wilson’s Warbler was seen well this morning on Sunday, January 1st. It was in a tree at the near end of the bamboo wall while driving into a parking spot at the Centercourt Tennis Club on Passaic Avenue – … Continue reading →

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2011 – A Birding Year in Review for Morris and Somerset Counties

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mocosocobirds presents a 2011 Year in Review for Morris and Somerset counties. Included are high counts, arrival dates and other records of interest. Records are compiled from the eBird database, mocosocobirds reports, personal correspondences and JerseyBirds postings. These reviews can … Continue reading →

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Wilson’s Warbler continues in Chatham, 12-31-2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Wilson’s Warbler found during the Great Swamp CBC on December 17 continues at the  Chatham Sewer Ponds. Simon Lane refound it this afternoon. Andy Lamy and Terry Caruthers relocated it on the 30th. The bird favors a stand , … Continue reading →

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1500+ Common Mergansers at Split Rock Reservoir, 12-30-2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Split Rock Reservoir, Rockaway Township 1500+ Common Mergansers (I quit counting) a huge raft. 50+ Ruddy Ducks 1 Bald Eagle (adult) Mt. Hope Pond, Rockaway Township 45 Coot 1 Bald Eagle (adult) adjacent to nest Cedar Lake, … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose in Franklin Township, 12-30-2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The previously reported Greater White-fronted Goose is present now (11:53 AM) in a field opposite 1100 Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township.  Another “count week” bird at least for the Somerset CBC.

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: This morning I did some scouting of my territory for the upcoming Somerset CBC and, in addition to the Sandhill Cranes, found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at the Nature Trail at Colonial Park, Franklin Township.  Also … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The 5 Sandhill Cranes are present right now (10:59 AM) in a corn stubble field off Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township (opposite 100). This is great for me as it means they will be Count Week … Continue reading →

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