Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Ross’s Goose at Duke Island Park, 12-5-2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A Ross’s Goose was found today at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater and has been viewed already by birders in the area. It is there at the moment this is being written (12:48 p.m.). The Ross’s is easily seen from … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose (not seen); Gulls at Budd Lake, 12-4-2011

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Barnacle Goose reported yesterday was not seen this afternoon, Sunday, 12-4-2011. The area near The Raritan Inn on County Road 513 was searched but all that was found were a smattering of Canada Geese and the white-faced-black-capped-orange-legged-Canada-bodied hybrid. The … Continue reading →

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White-winged Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser at Budd Lake, 12-3-2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, On Budd Lake mid-afternoon today (Saturday) there was a White-winged Scoter and a Red-breasted Merganser as well as a Common Loon. All the best, Tom Halliwell

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, 12-3-2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jody Hey: I spent a couple hours this morning (and managed to flood my boots) Here is the list. Highlights include Lincoln’s Sparrow, Purple Finch and Northern Shoveler. Canada goose 100+ northern shoveler mallard 10+ wood duck 4+ great … Continue reading →

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List of Christmas Bird Counts in Morris and Somerset Counties for 2011-12

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The lists and their contact information are below. This is taken from the list Laurie Larson published on the JerseyBirds mailing list 12-2-2011. PLEASE NOTE: the original list published on JerseyBirds on 12/2 has an incorrect day and date of … Continue reading →

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Brant and Greater White-fronted Goose in Franklin Township, Somerset Co.,12-2-2011

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) found yesterday by Jeff Ellerbusch was joined today by a juvenile Brant at Schoolhouse Rd. in Franklin Township at approximately 2:30 this afternoon.  The geese were view-able from the shoulder of Schoolhouse Rd. west of the corner of Randolph Rd. … Continue reading →

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Lake Parsippany (no Scoter), Morris County; Morris List updates 12-2-2011

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Unfortunately yesterday’s traffic prevented me from driving by. I would love to have seen the scoter. December 2, 2011 Common Loon 1 Hooded Merganser 4 Common Merganser 5 Ruddy Duck 3 Both Jamie Glydon and Mike Wolfe … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose (another) in Franklin Township, Somerset Co., 12-1-2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch found a probable second Somerset County Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) today on Schoolhouse Road in Franklin Township early this afternoon. The other GWFG was seen this morning at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater where it has been present … Continue reading →

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Red-throated Loon on Lake Musconetcong, Morris County, 12-1-2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: There was a very actively feeding Red-throated Loon on Lake Musconetcong at 11:00 this morning (Thursday). All the best, Tom Halliwell Note: This is the only Red-throated Loon reported from Morris County in 2011. (J. Klizas)

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White-winged Scoter at Lake Parsippany, 12-1-11

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found a male White-winged Scoter this morning on Lake Parsippany. It was still there when he left at 7:25.

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