Category Archives: Morris County

2014 – A Birding Year in Review, Dec. 31, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

2014 – The Morris and Somerset County Birding Year A highlight summary of the 2014 birding year in Morris and Somerset Counties, New Jersey is given below. There are far too many omissions and far too little time to compile … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bird Notes, Dec. 28, 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Somerset County’s first record Barnacle Goose continues today at Duke Island Park, witnessed by many observers. Greater White-fronted, Cackling, Snow and Canada Geese add to the current goose fest. A hearty thanks to all of the eBird observers for using the Duke Island … Continue reading →

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Swans, Geese and a Boonton CBC Update, Dec. 27, 2014

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Tundra Swans at Lake Hopatcong (Click on the photo for a larger image). 4 Tundra Swans are with 90+ Mute Swans at Lake Hopatcong, viewed from the beach at Hopatcong State Park. If one looks carefully, three of the Tundra Swans … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose in Morristown, Dec. 25, 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose at Speedwell Lake, Morristown (Click on the photo for a larger image.) A Cackling Goose remains faithful to Speedwell Lake in Morristown. It was present this morning and yesterday morning between 8-8:30. One was seen Sunday, December 21 on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bird Notes; NJDEP Raptor Reports, Dec. 24, 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose in Morristown At 8:00 AM, 350+ Canada Geese were in the west end of Speedwell Lake in Morristown already peeling off and heading towards their daylight rounds. As the geese numbers thinned, a Cackling Goose floated out of the … Continue reading →

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The 79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count Report, 2014: 100 Species

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count, 2014 The 79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2014. 44 observers in 12 separate areas of the count circle tallied 100 species. This is the 13th time the century mark has been reached for … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count Report, 2014 – 84 Species

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count (CBC) occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2014 The following report is by Simon Lane, compiler of the count. This year we recorded 84 species and 23,350 individuals on the count day. … Continue reading →

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Early results of Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges and Boonton Christmas Bird Counts, Dec. 22, 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count The Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The following preliminary report is from Simon Lane, the compiler: “84 species currently on the … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes; a Birder’s Passing, Dec. 19, 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). Good luck to all of the participants in the Great Swamp/Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count (CBC), Saturday, Dec. 20 and the Boonton CBC on Sunday, Dec. 21. No precipitation is forecast for either … Continue reading →

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Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count to be held on Jan. 18, 2015

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The 31st Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Founded and organized by David Harrison, the count is a true winter count with Chester Township as its center and the count circle radiating from … Continue reading →

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