Category Archives: Morris County

Storm birds in Somerset County; Brant on the move, Oct. 31, 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mocosocobirds will try to get postings published in a timely manner. The continuing power calamity is spreading to fuel stations. The very few that are open in our area have lines as long as two miles(!) on Mt. Kemble Ave. … Continue reading →

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Long-tailed Duck and White-winged Scoters at Lake Parsippany, Oct. 30, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris and Somerset Counties’ après storm findings were quite modest compared with those found elsewhere in the state. Jeff Ellerbusch managed a Brant, Great Egret and Common Merganser at Finderne Wetlands. Lake Parsippany held 4 Common Loons throughout the day … Continue reading →

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Prelude to the Storm, Oct. 28, 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The coming storm overwhelms any other news today. People are busy with tasks such as cleaning gutters, clearing sewer drains, buying food items, getting gasoline for generators, buying ice that will melt into puddles in the refrigerator when the power … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Ridge, Hibernia, NJ, Oct. 28, 2012, 4 Raptors

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 28, 2012 Species Day Month Season Black Vulture 0 28 28 Turkey Vulture 0 44 44 Osprey 0 43 138 Bald Eagle 1 20 89 Northern Harrier 0 7 17 … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s Sparrow at Finderne Wetlands; Vespers continue in Hanover, Oct. 27, 2012

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Smith: This morning at Finderne Wetlands we found a good number of sparrows, including a Nelson’s Sparrow on the east side of the north-south creek. (It is possible there was a small flock of ~3-4 of them.) I … Continue reading →

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Birds at Troy Meadows, Oct. 27, 2012

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Roger Johnson, Jeff Ellerbusch and I birded Troy Meadows from mid-morning into the early afternoon. Areas covered include the Troy Meadows Road section and the fields along South Beverwyck Road accessed via the parking area with the kiosk. Sparrows are … Continue reading →

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Horned Grebes, Black Scoters et al on Morris Lakes, Oct. 27, 2012

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Roger Johnson and I birded a sampling of Morris Lakes this morning. Highlights are Black Scoters on Budd Lake, Horned Grebes on Lake Musconetcong, 330 Ruddy Ducks on Mt. Hope Lake, Common Loons and Buffleheads on Boonton Reservoir and Common … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrows continue in Hanover Township, Oct. 26, 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon reports 2 continuing Vesper Sparrows at Veteran’s Memorial Park this evening. Terry Carruthers adds the following: Hi Jonathan – A brief stop at the gas line crossing Troy Meadows Rd. this afternoon produced 3 purple finches, 2 magnolia warblers … Continue reading →

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Black Scoters on Lake Parsippany; Common Loons on Boonton Reservoir, Oct. 26, 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Following on the heels of yesterday’s Black Scoter fallout in New Jersey, 21 Black Scoters were on Lake Parsippany at 5 p.m. today. 3 Pied-billed Grebes, 2 Hooded Merganser drakes and 12 Ruddy Ducks were also on the lake. 3 … Continue reading →

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Black Scoter on Lake Musconetcong, Oct. 25, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: A lone drake Black Scoter was on Lake Musconetcong mid-day today (Thursday) hanging out with 10+ DC Cormorants. The PB Grebe flock on the lake appears to be growing; 50+ were estimated today. All the best, Tom … Continue reading →

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