Category Archives: Morris County

Greater White-fronted Goose in Lyons; another Rough-Legged Hawk in Hillsborough, Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane refound the Greater White-fronted Goose at the VA Hospital in Lyons early this afternoon. Jim Gilbert first reported the goose on December 29. Viewing is on Valley Road looking through the chain-link fence onto the VA’s golf course. … Continue reading →

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A Second Rough-legged Hawk at the Great Swamp N.W.R., Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A second Rough-legged Hawk appeared late this morning at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road. Sammy found it and Simon Lane returned to snap a few iPhone digi-scoped pictures. This one is a dark-phased, or as Simon puts it, “A … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk at Great Swamp N.W.R., Dec. 31, 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane found a light-phase Rough-legged Hawk at the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road this morning. Jamie Glydon and I were able view it with him. It perched on the distant snags in the vicinity of the defunct heronry. It … Continue reading →

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Cackling Geese at Duke Island Park; Common Redpoll at Jockey Hollow, Dec. 28, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Somerset County, especially Bridgewater Township, is strengthening its hold on the title of Cackling Goose Capital of New Jersey. Jeff Ellerbusch had the same 10 Cackling Geese at Duke Island Park that he found on Dec. 24. They are keeping … Continue reading →

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Report of the 77th Boonton Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 23, 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Boonton Christmas Bird Count occurred on Sunday, December 23, 2012. 37 participants logged many hours searching for birds to add to the count. A warm and hearty “Thank You!” to all of the observers who make this endeavor happen … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose on Boonton CBC, Dec. 23, 2012

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) was watched this afternoon at Foote’s Pond on James Street in Morristown. Kevin Lapsey and Florence Klecha were covering this as part of the 77th Boonton Christmas Bird Count. The GWFG was watched from 3:20-3:45 … Continue reading →

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Redheads in Chatham; 900 Common Mergansers at Split Rock, Dec. 22, 2012

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane found 2 Redheads this morning at the pond on Tanglewood Lane in Chatham Township. This is the road to the township recycling center. 8 Buffleheads were also present. A visit late in the morning by this author did … Continue reading →

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140 Hooded Mergansers at Lake Musconetcong, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Lake Musconetcong Hi Jonathan, Late this afternoon there were 140 Hooded Mergansers on the lake. Best viewing is from Musconetcong Ave on the Stanhope side of the lake. Three adult Bald Eagles were also present. Alan … Continue reading →

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Waterfowl at Morris Lakes, Dec. 8, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

There was nothing new on the few lakes of Morris County that were visited today. Mt. Hope Lake in Rockaway Township was the most productive by far with 234 Ring-necked Ducks, most of them in the distant northeast corner of … Continue reading →

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A Loon, Waterfowl, Common Redpolls and Winter Wrens, Dec. 2, 2012

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris County’s favorite (and only) Red-throated Loon continues at Budd Lake, Mt. Olive Township. It was seen at the north end of the lake this afternoon, floating towards the abandoned “Boat House” tavern and boat launch. In the past week … Continue reading →

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