Author Archives: Jonathan Klizas

Bee Meadow Park, Whippany, 4-1-2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jamie Glydon, April 1, 2011: Quick drive by Bee Meadow Park in Whippany: Common Merganser – 17 Ruddy Duck – 1 Bufflehead – 2 Pied-billed Grebe – 1 Wood Duck – 1 Tree Swallow – 1 Eastern Phoebe – … Continue reading →

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township – New Arrivals, 4-5-2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch:   Took a walk around Glenhurst this evening, first time since the weekend before last. Some new arrivals for there were nice but the wind was just brutal!   Highlights   – Green-winged Teal- 45 – Wood … Continue reading →

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35 Common Loons at Boonton Reservoir, 4-5-2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

At 3:45 p.m. a raft of 35 Common Loons was visible from the north end of Boonton Reservoir at the Reservoir Rd. walkway. This coincides with the Loon fallout at Swartswood Lake in Sussex County this morning (see “Bird Sightings” at http://www.sussexcountybirdclub.org/) … Continue reading →

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Redhead at Mt. Hope Lake, Rockaway Township, 4-2-2011

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Saturday, April 2, 2011 – 10:00 A drake Redhead was the highlight of the ducks present today at Mt. Hope Lake. Along with the many ducks in the water, there were at one time over 250 ducks in the air, … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpecker continues in the Tourne, Boonton Township, 4-2-2011

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Saturday, April 2, 2011 The adult Red-headed Woodpecker reported by Tim Vogel continues in the Beaver Swamp of the Tourne. This individual has been present all winter. At least 5 of the “Corporate” Snipe remain in the back corner of … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose in Somerset County, 4-2-2011

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch: Bufflehead Rd Ponds, Bridgewater Township – 6:25am. The female Common Goldeneye and 3 Drake Ruddies are still there since the 29th, Barn Swallow since the 31st. – Wood Duck- 3 – Ring-necked Duck- 22 – Common Goldeneye- … Continue reading →

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Corporate Snipe continue, 4-1-2011

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon reports that 7 of the Wilson’s Snipe found by Tim Vogel on March 30 off of Chapin Rd. in Montville Township in a corporate park (off of Rt. 46 East, east of New Road) are still there as … Continue reading →

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Bufflehead Rd. Ponds, Bridgewater Township, 3-31-2011

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Bufflehead Road ponds are at these Google map coordinates: 40.553624,-74.566762 This place will never be associated with natural beauty by anyone with a sensitive aesthetic. There is a county transfer station and a water company facility amongst other businesses. … Continue reading →

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Somerset County miscellany 3-31-2011

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jeff Ellerbusch – Thursday morning. Bufflehead Rd. ponds, Bridgewater township: Ruddy Duck 1 Co. Goldeneye 15 Hooded Merganser 25 Ring-necked Ducks 1 Pied-billed Grebe 40+ Tree Swallows Other: Great Egret at Duke’s Parkway east, Hillsborough. 2 White-crowned Sparrows continue … Continue reading →

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7 Sandhill Cranes – flyovers in Warren Township, 3-30-2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports that 7 Sandhill Cranes flew over his house in Warren Township. Jeff’s description: “The 7 Sandhills flew over, coming from the south, at around 5:15, circled 3 or so times, and drifted west. Insane!” The direction they … Continue reading →

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