Category Archives: Morris County

Mike Newlon had a calling Least Bittern at the Great Swamp Wildlife Observation Center (“The Blinds”) on Long Hill Road, Harding Township this morning, June 1. An Acadian Flycatcher was also heard opposite the restrooms. At Lord Stirling Park on … Continue reading →

After yesterday’s Black Skimmer report from Spruce Run in Hunterdon County, there was hope that the southeasterly component to the weather of recent days might drop a tern species or something else of interest into a Morris County lake. No … Continue reading →

As of this afternoon, the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was working the field along Schoolhouse Road in Franklin Township. Scott Barnes texted on NORTHNJBIRDS that it was: “in the northwest corner of the field near some construction equipment.” ————— The Cattle Egret … Continue reading →

Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough Township had Acadian Flycatcher and Gray-cheeked, Bicknell’s and Swainson’s Thrushes as observed by Jeff Ellerbusch today. The Bicknell’s was solidly identified by sight and call. Jeff’s was a long hike through the preserve. Impressive numbers … Continue reading →

Migration continues as witnessed by Jeff Ellerbusch at Chimney Rock in Martinsville this morning. Highlights of the morning flight were both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos and the following 17 species of warblers: Ovenbird Worm-eating Warbler Northern Waterthrush Blue-winged Warbler Black-and-white … Continue reading →