Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: This afternoon I went to check on the Cliff Swallow nest on the 287 bridge over the Raritan in Franklin Twp (see the 6/25 post). The nest on the north side of the bridge, the previously active … Continue reading →

From Jeff Ellerbusch: This morning at Finderne Wetlands there was a pair of Blue Grosbeak on the eastern most portion of the trail loop. While there was no sign that they were already nesting there were signs that they may … Continue reading →

From Ben Barkley: Hi all, Today over my house in Basking Ridge I had a flock of 5 Common Ravens circling in an unusual kettle like formation. I have never seen Ravens act in this manner before, so it was … Continue reading →

Frank Sencher, Jr. reports a Blue Grosbeak singing on Beekman Lane, just south of Valis Road in Hillsborough, July 5, 2011.

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Now that it’s out there here’s a recap of the Glenhurst Prothonotary Warblers… On June 1st there was a very actively singing male Prothonotary- at the largest, back pond of Glenhurst- which was clearly acting as if … Continue reading →

From Mike Newlon: The bird first located by Jeff Ellerbush was singing intermittently along the brook this morning, near the first bridge.

From Mike Newlon: One singing male; most reliable perch was atop a clump of small trees by a telephone pole, near the farmhouse. Several Grasshopper sparrows but none singing much; one was feeding young. michaelnewlon at comcast dot net

From Jeff Ellerbusch: This afternoon I decided to bike the D & R Canal towpath that runs between the Raritan River and the Canal, Franklin Twp. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but haven’t gotten around … Continue reading →