Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Ravens in Parsippany, 4-11-2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Rick Radis: I had two Common Ravens soaring and calling over the Parsippany portion of Graystone Hospital this afternoon, around 1 p.m. on 4/11. This is a location where I’ve been seeing ravens occasionally over the last 2 years. … Continue reading →

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Tourne, Split Rock, Denville – April 7-11, 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: 4/9/11 Tourne – Beaver Swamp Hooded Merganser (pair) They have nested in the past 2 years. Looks good for another year. Red Headed Woodpecker Split Rock Reservoir 4/7/11 Rough winged Swallow have returned Cedar Lake, Denville 4/11/11 … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp N.W.R. 4-10-2011

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Harvey Tomlinson: Hi All, A short trip down Pleasant Plains rd this morning (1 hr) was rewarded w/ a calling Northern Bobwhite behind the rangers house across from the old Friends parking lot. Called to beat the band for … Continue reading →

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, 4-9-2011

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

6:45-9:15 a.m. Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane and myself. Lots of Palm Warblers, Double-digit Wilson’s Snipe continues in the Wagner Arboretum “wetlands”, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Hermit Thrush and Pine Warblers were highlights. Canada Goose – 10 Wood Duck – 10 Green-winged Teal … Continue reading →

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Red-necked Grebe at Boonton Reservoir, 4-7-2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Rick Radis: April 7 Late this afternoon (Thursday) a Red-necked Grebe was visible with six Common Loons at the south end of Boonton Res. Seen from the Watergate office building on Rt 46 eastbound, at the high ground on … Continue reading →

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Hillsborough Township and elsewhere, 4-8-2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

A few sightings from the Hillsborough Township area this afternoon. Opie Road: Yesterday 4-7-2011, Frank Sencher, Jr. reported 2 Lesser Yellowlegs from the flooded fields area. While the Yellowlegs were not present today, there was one drake Blue-winged Teal along with an … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Park Kestrel, 4-8-2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Am. Kestrel (1) Flying around buildings Twin Bridges Sewerage Authority Lincoln Boulevard (life road) Lincoln Park TBSA is on dead end road.

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, 4-7-2011

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Mike Wolfe and I walked Glenhurst this afternoon… we had no luck relocating the Am. Bittern seen by Michael Newlon this morning. Highlights – Wood Duck- 8 – G-winged Teal- 35 – Great Egret- 1 – Cooper’s … Continue reading →

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Boonton Reservoir and Lake Parsippany, 4-7-2011

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

16 Common Loons remain at the northern end of Boonton Reservoir as of 4:00 this afternoon down from the 35 that were here on 4-5-2011. Boonton Reservoir, Reservoir Road walkway: Scaup sp. – 20 Bufflehead – 6 Common Merganser – … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp N.W.R., 4-7-2011

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Great Swamp NWR this morning… Friends Blind: Waterfowl + Highlights – Canada Goose- 20 – Tundra Swan- 1 – Wood Duck- 16 – Am. Wigeon- 1 male – Black Duck- 10 – Mallard- 20 – G-winged Teal- … Continue reading →

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