Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Little Blue Heron in Hillsborough, 8-20-2011

Frank Sencher, Jr. reports an immature Little Blue Heron at Ann Van Middlesworth Park in Hillsborough, Saturday, August 20, 2011. The park is on Pleasant View Road in Hillsborough, west of the High School (Raider Blvd.) and south of Amwell … Continue reading

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Glenhurst Meadows, 8-17-2011

From Jeff Ellerbusch: 4 Bank Swallows 2 Cliff Swallows (1 juvenile) 4 Purple Martins 80+ Barn and Tree Swallows (mostly Barn) The swallows were in the area of the garden at Wagner Arboretum, congregating on the barn. Canada Warbler along … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Vireo at Lord Stirling Park, 8-11-2011

From Harvey Tomlinson: Ben Barkley and I had a SINGING Philadelphia Vireo at Lord Stirling this morning along the river. Too high in the trees for a photo. Harvey Tomlinson Basking Ridge

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Lawrence’s Warbler in Washington Valley, Morris Township, 8-11-2011

A male Lawrence’s Warbler was seen this morning in the Patriot’s Path area of Washington Valley Road in Morris Township (west of Ranney Hill Rd. and the Seeing Eye). It was in trees along the path parallel to Washington Valley … Continue reading

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Ravens and Bobolinks, Morris County, 8-5, 8-8-2011

From Tim Vogel: Tourne – Sparrow Fields – August 5 Bobolink First one I’ve seen in quite some time. Wildcat Ridge – Cell Tower – August 8 2 Ravens roosting on tower with TVs. Tim Vogel Denville

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Eastern Meadowlarks, Grasshopper Sparrows, and more Blue Grosbeaks at the South Branch WMA, Hillsborough, 7-28-11

From Vince Capp: This morning there were at least 5 calling, not singing- Meadowlarks, making themselves quite visible and sounding off from the Mullein stalks and Pokeweed tops in between multiple feeding trips to the area right behind the hay … Continue reading

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Finderne Wetlands, Bridgewater Township, 7-27-2011

From Vince Capp: There were 14 Great Egrets and 7 Great Blue Herons at the man-made pond this morning at 8 AM. The birds were all in the water, except for 3 GEs and 1 GBH which were roosting in … Continue reading

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Lord Stirling Park, 7-24-2011

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Bank Swallow and 13-17 Purple Martins at Lord Stirling this morning. Also, while not in large groups yet, Bobolinks seem to be everywhere.

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Ravens in Rockaway, Morris County, 7-17-2011

From Tim Vogel: Sunday July 17, 2011 Common Ravens (2) continue at 701 Ford Rd., Rockaway, NJ. I always see them in the late PM. Tim Vogel Denville

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Red-headed Woodpecker continues at the Tourne, Morris County, 7-17-2011

The Red-headed Woodpecker of the beaver swamp at the Tourne in Boonton Township was seen this morning. This individual has been present at this place for the entire year. Here is a distant (and not well focused) digiscoped photo of … Continue reading

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