Category Archives: Morris County

Waterfowl on the Raritan, Jan. 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Raritan River, Franklin Township (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Unlike most waterways to the north and west, the Raritan River in Franklin Township remains ice-free this winter. Always a winter haven for Common Goldeneye (and hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Canvasback in Morris, Jan. 14, 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Lake Hopatcong (Click on the photo for a larger image) There was barely any remaining open water at Lake Hopatcong on Sunday, January 14. There is even less today. A small section of water, kept open with the help of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bird Notes, Jan. 11, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Ice By now, nearly every lake in the region is frozen. Most rivers are nearly frozen if not completely solid. There are some pockets of open water remaining – Lake Hopatcong north and west of Bertrand Island, for example, but … Continue reading →

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Saturday Bird Notes, Jan. 10, 2015

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The temperature never reached more than 20 F degrees today. It felt colder. Whatever water is still open may not be for long. One eBird report of the Barnacle Goose at North Branch Park was listed today (Henry Burton). The … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes, Jan. 9, 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

A Barnacle Goose continues at North Branch Park as of today (Joe Pescatore via eBird). The Greater White-fronted Goose was at Duke Island Park (Alison Goessling via eBird) as well as a Cackling Goose and 1,000 Canada Geese. At least 2 … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes, Waterfowl, Frigid Air, Jan. 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Township continue their observational reliability on a daily basis. They were practically drive-up birds today – a good thing for birders considering the brutally cold temperatures. Many … Continue reading →

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Somerset County Geese, Jan. 5, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The Barnacle Goose and friends are favoring the North Branch Park, Bridgewater Twp. and Studdiford Drive, Branchburg Twp. corridor recently. Today, the Barnacle Goose, 1,500 Canada Geese and a Cackling Goose dominated North Branch Park for most of the day … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bird Notes: Geese, Jan. 4, 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Somerset County Geese Barnacle Goose – From Bob Auster: “The Barnacle Goose is in the corn fields off of the intersection of Studdiford Drive and South Branch Road, in Branchburg with a small group of Canada Geese today, 1/4/15 at … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose, Sandhill Cranes in Somerset County, Jan. 2, 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Barnacle Goose and Friends Be aware that Somerset County’s first record Barnacle Goose now frequents North Branch Park which is approximately 2 miles and 5 minutes from Duke Island Park. It is very doable to see the Greater White-fronted Goose … Continue reading →

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Bonaparte’s Gulls, Barnacle Goose, other Bird Notes, Jan.,1 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Bonaparte’s Gulls After writing Tom Boyle today telling him of the Bonaparte’s Gulls in Morris County, Tom replied and said: “Cold fronts seem to move Bonaparte’s Gulls off the Great Lakes through January”. Wise words, well stated. Today’s influx of Bonaparte’s Gulls … Continue reading →

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