Category Archives: Morris County

Lincoln’s Sparrows in Morris Twp.; Shorebirds in Somerset Co., other field notes, Sept 15, 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris Township was pleasantly birdy this morning. Two Lincoln’s Sparrows and two Purple Finches were at Sayre’s Farm. Two Lincoln’s Sparrows were also found by Jamie Glydon at Bee Meadow Park yesterday, Sept. 14. Sayre’s Farm highlights: Eastern Wood-Pewee – … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler, Lincoln’s Sparrow at Bee Meadow Park, Sept. 13, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found Morris County’s 1st Connecticut Warbler of 2012 this morning at Bee Meadow Park in Whippany. In addition, if that was not enough, he turned up the first Lincoln’s Sparrow documented on eBird for Morris County in 2012. … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Vireo in Morris Co.; morning migrants at Chimney Rock, Sept. 11, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

An après school walk this afternoon at Sayre’s Farm in Morris Township produced the only Philadelphia Vireo reported in Morris County in 2012, so far. A female Purple Finch was with a large group of Am. Goldfinches, Eastern Bluebirds, Chipping … Continue reading →

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Purple Finch in Morris Co., Sept. 10, 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A species few and far between this year, Jamie Glydon reports the first Purple Finch of the Summer/Fall season in Morris County at Bee Meadow Park in Whippany. The season’s first White-throated Sparrow was also found there this morning.

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Red-breasted Nuthatches in Convent Station, Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Dan Albohn: Jonathan, There was considerable activity here in Convent Station (in Morris Township – ed.) as we worked on the property. The Red-Breasted Nuthatches have stayed around and they were talking and eating all day high in the … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Vireo, shorebirds, other field notes, Sept. 9, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch and Simon Lane found Chimney Rock’s second Philadelphia Vireo of the season this morning. Also present were Black-and-white, Nashville, Chestnut-sided, and Black-throated Blue Warblers, Am. Redstarts, Co. Yellowthroat, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos. Jeff and Simon also located 5 … Continue reading →

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Common Nighthawks in Roxbury, Sept. 6, 2012

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, This afternoon about 5:30 there were a half-dozen or so common nighthawks over our house in Roxbury. Alan Boyd

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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Tennessee Warbler, etc., September 1, 2012

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

September brought a modest wave of migrants into Morris Township today. At the Patriot’s Path area of Washington Valley Road, a juvenile Yellow-bellied Flycatcher appeared in the southwest corner of the field before moving on. Also present were Black-and-white Warbler, … Continue reading →

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Leftover migrants; Mourning Warbler in Bernardsville, August 30, 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Not the numbers of migrants as yesterday but a few individuals were following the north wind this morning. Split Rock Reservoir had Blackburnian, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Green and Nashville Warblers, American Redstarts, Red-eyed Vireos and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers. A Magnolia Warbler was … Continue reading →

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Birds at Jonathan’s Woods, August 29, 2012

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jane Flynn: Birds seen at Jonathan’s Woods today (Aug 29) include: Canada Warbler – 1 Prairie Warbler – 1 Wilson’s Warbler – 1 Ovenbird – 1 American Redstart -1 Wood Thrush – 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird – 2 Jane Flynn

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