Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose at Finderne Wetlands, 12-28-2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: There was a Cackling Goose on the western most section of the property this afternoon, easily viewed from the Torpey Athletic Complex. The entire group picked up off the field and put down into the river shortly … Continue reading →

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Goshawks and Redheads, Boonton CBC, 12-26-2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The 76th Boonton Christmas Bird Count was conducted today with sunny skies, breezy winds and completely open water. With some parties not yet reporting the preliminary total count is 85 species. At this time highlights are two separate sightings of … Continue reading →

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The List of the Birds of Somerset County is Published

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

One month ago The List of the Birds of Morris County was published on the mocosocoBirds.com web site. It’s companion, The List of the Birds of Somerset County, is posted today. As the Preface for each list states, these are … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose and Rusty Blackbirds at Duke Island Park, 12/24/2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park (seen at 2:45 PM from Old York Rd.) and 9 Rusty Blackbirds just seen (3:16 PM) on ground amid picnic tables at west end of parking lot in … Continue reading →

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Snow Goose at Ravine Lake, Far Hills, 12-23-2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Joe Pescatore found an immature Snow Goose today amongst the many Canada Geese today at Ravine Lake in Far Hills, Somerset County. As with Morris County, Snow Goose is not a common sighting in Somerset as this is only the … Continue reading →

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Snow Goose at Lake Parsippany, 12-22-2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon reports a Snow Goose at Lake Parsippany, Thursday morning. After the 9,000+ that flew over the Great Swamp during the Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 17 this may not seem like much but it represents only the … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose and Cackling Goose in Somerset County, 12/21/2011

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose of Duke Island Park was seen landing in the Raritan River along with hundreds of Canada Geese. It was viewed from River Road making it a Hillsborough twitch. Jeff Ellerbusch reports two Cackling Geese at North … Continue reading →

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Red-breasted Merganser on Mt. Hope Lake, 12-20-2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A Red-breasted Merganser was on Mt. Hope Lake this afternoon. This is only the second one reported in Morris County since the spring. The other was the December 3rd sighting by Tom Halliwell on Budd Lake. Yesterday’s Blue-winged Teal were … Continue reading →

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Blue-winged Teal at Mt. Hope Lake, 12-19-2011

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Steve Fasciana: A pair of Blue-winged Teal was found this morning (12/19) at Mt Hope Lake. The water was mostly frozen over so the ducks were concentrated close to the parking area. Also present were Coot, Mallard, Am. Black … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park, 12-18-2011

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park. I’m watching it right now (2:52 PM) in the Raritan River. From parking lot C walk to the river to see it.

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