Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

White-winged Scoters and Long-tailed Ducks at Lake Musconetcong, 4-23-2011

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Following up on Tom Halliwell’s post to the Sussex County Bird list earlier in the day, I went to the Washington St., Port Morris section of Lake Musconetcong this afternoon. A pair of alternate plumaged Long-tailed Ducks and four stunning … Continue reading →

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Bee Meadow Park, Whippany, 4-22-2011

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jamie Glydon: Bee Meadow Park 4-22-11 7:00am – 7:35am Number of species: 32 Canada Goose 8 Mallard 3 Bufflehead 2 Double-crested Cormorant 7 Ring-billed Gull 2 Mourning Dove 4 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue Jay 2 American … Continue reading →

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Lord Stirling Park and Glenhurst Meadows, 4-21-2011

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Lord Stirling Park- Early Afternoon – R-c Kinglet- 5+ – Gnatcatcher- 7 – Hermit Thrush- 1 – Thrasher- 2 – Yellow Warbler- 2-3 – Yellow-rumped Warbler- a very conservative 125 – Pine Warbler- 1 dull female – … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Plains Rd., Great Swamp N.W.R., 4-21-2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Pleasant Plains Rd- late morning….very windy – G-winged Teal- 10 – Sharpie- 2 – Cooper’s- 1 – Broad-winged Hawk- 26 – Kestrel- 4 – Killdeer- 1 – Chimney Swift- 4 – Ruby-throated Hummingbird- 1 male – R-c … Continue reading →

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Swallow-tailed Kite in Hillsborough, 4-21-2011t

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Frank Sencher, Jr. reports a Swallow-tailed Kite seen in Hillsborough Township Thursday afternoon around 4:00. First seen at Meadowbrook Drive it was last seen flying southwest down New Amwell Road.

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Vesper Sparrows found again at Great Swamp N.W.R., 4-19-2011

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Hiotis: The 2 Vespers were present on Pl. Plns Rd. west a bit closer to Lees Hill Rd. They were 20 ft. from the road when they flew and stayed in the field longer. Also at the same … Continue reading →

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Spotted Sandpiper in Watchung, 4-19-2011

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports finding a Spotted Sandpiper at Best Lake near the Watchung Circle in Watchung this afternoon. This represents the first SPSA for both Somerset and Morris counties this year.

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Great Swamp N.W.R. 4-19-2011

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

6:00-8:00 a.m. Yellow Warblers have arrived at the Great Swamp N.W.R. Two birds were singing at the Wildlife Observation Center (WOC) and at least two more on Pleasant Plains Road. Three Black-and-white Warblers were singing at WOC. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow in Warren Township, 4-18-2011

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Had a Vesper Sparrow in the parking lot at Linden Lane Farm in Warren Twp this afternoon. At this point I’m not sure what the deal is with this place so for now stay in the lot … Continue reading →

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Morris County, 4-16-17-2011

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Bershire Valley Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Twsp. Saturday 4/16/11 – Red Shouldered Hawk – acting territorial St. Francis Health Care Center and Denville gardens Diamond Spring Rd, Denville Saturday 4/16/11 – Pine Warblers – returning nesters. Rock … Continue reading →

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