Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose at North Branch Park, Bridgewater, NJ, 10-24-2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A Cackling Goose was with 700 Canada Geese this afternoon behind the stables at North Branch Park, Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, NJ. Cacklings had been reported from nearby Duke Island Park over the weekend but were not found this afternoon despite … Continue reading →

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Pipits in Denville and Morris Lakes Report, 10-23-2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The field at St. Clare’s Hospital on Pocono Road in Denville (labeled as McCarter park on the Google map) has been a reliable shorebird location since being flooded by Hurricane Irene. As late as yesterday Tim Vogel had Pectoral and … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-23-2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/23/2011 Click here to view the Bird Checklist for Chimney Rock updated through 10/23. Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 … Continue reading →

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Orange-crowned Warbler and Sparrows at Glenhurst Meadows, 10-23-2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane and I birded Glenhurst Meadow in Warren Township this morning. The NW winds overnight promised a new influx of migrants. Although not much in diversity was delivered the number of Swamp Sparrows was impressive. Highlights included … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/22/2011 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 11 147 521 BE 5 51 165 NH 4 42 105 SS 447 1643 … Continue reading →

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Greater Watchung Nature Club at Warren Green Acres, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers: – Hi Jon, A group from Greater Watchung Nature Club were in Warren Green Acres today (a.k.a. Glenhurst Meadows – JK, 40.65056,-74.50361), Saturday 22nd. Among the dozens of Swamp Sparrows, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers we had some … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds and Pipits in Denville, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: – St. Clare’s Fields, Pocono Road, Denville, NJ (40.891754, -74.47088) – I stopped by to check for sparrows etc. Remarkably Pectoral Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 1 Killdeer 17 Snipe 2 RB Gull 2 Wood Duck 8 Palm … Continue reading →

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Cape May Warbler in Morris Township, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A first fall female Cape May Warbler was present today at Sayre’s Farm in Morris Township (40.793495, -74.53677). This location has been renamed for historical reasons. My references to this place in eBird have also been updated. According to eBird … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s Sparrow (again) at Finderne Wetlands, Bridgewater Township, 10-22-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane, Peter Burke and myself partook in what can be described as an Ellerbusch-whack this morning at Finderne Wetlands in search of Emberizine treasures. Peter located a Nelson’s Sparrow which showed nicely. This same species was found … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawkwatch, Martinsville, NJ, 10-21-2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 10/21/2011 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 136 510 BE 1 46 160 NH 6 38 101 SS 111 1196 … Continue reading →

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