Category Archives: Morris County

Loantaka Brook Reservation at 18:30 – Chimney Swift, 1st arrival in Morris County for this year that I am aware of – windy day after a huge rain storm. Earlier in the day: Some Palm, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers were … Continue reading →

Pleasant Plains Rd. From Lee’s Hill Road, past Fenske Vistor Center to the Overlook – 6:15-7:00 a.m. The Vesper Sparrow continues in the same spot on the drive from Lee’s Hill Road to the Fenske Visitor’s Center in the vicinity … Continue reading →

At least one of the two Vesper Sparrows reported yesterday by Mike Hiotis remains along the drive to the Helen Fenske Visitor Center from the entrance on Lee’s Hill Road. It was seen both in the morning and in the … Continue reading →

There are ponds in front of the clubhouse at the Spring Brook Country Club in Morris Township east of Mt. Kemble Rd. (Rt. 202). They have been undergoing a dredging operation this season. An engineer for the company told me … Continue reading →

From Rick Radis: I had two Common Ravens soaring and calling over the Parsippany portion of Graystone Hospital this afternoon, around 1 p.m. on 4/11. This is a location where I’ve been seeing ravens occasionally over the last 2 years. … Continue reading →

From Tim Vogel: 4/9/11 Tourne – Beaver Swamp Hooded Merganser (pair) They have nested in the past 2 years. Looks good for another year. Red Headed Woodpecker Split Rock Reservoir 4/7/11 Rough winged Swallow have returned Cedar Lake, Denville 4/11/11 … Continue reading →

From Harvey Tomlinson: Hi All, A short trip down Pleasant Plains rd this morning (1 hr) was rewarded w/ a calling Northern Bobwhite behind the rangers house across from the old Friends parking lot. Called to beat the band for … Continue reading →

From Rick Radis: April 7 Late this afternoon (Thursday) a Red-necked Grebe was visible with six Common Loons at the south end of Boonton Res. Seen from the Watergate office building on Rt 46 eastbound, at the high ground on … Continue reading →

From Tim Vogel: Am. Kestrel (1) Flying around buildings Twin Bridges Sewerage Authority Lincoln Boulevard (life road) Lincoln Park TBSA is on dead end road.