Category Archives: Morris County

Birds of Mahlon Dickerson Reservation; other field notes, June 14, 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris County native, Mahlon Dickerson (1770–1853), was a New Jersey governor and senator, a Secretary of the Navy under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin van Buren, the elder brother of another New Jersey Governor, Philemon Dickerson, and is the namesake … Continue reading →

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Birding week in review, June 13, 2014

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A cold front is moving through Morris County as this is being written. Fog and rain have dominated the weather scene most of the week. A Yellow-breasted Chat continues to vocalize at the corner of Pleasant Plains Road and White … Continue reading →

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Len Soucy, founder of The Raptor Trust, June 11, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

mocosocoBirds has received the news that Len Soucy, founder of The Raptor Trust, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2014. Bravo, Len. Thank you and rest in peace. An article about Len and The Raptor Trust, published in February, 2013, appears in … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp NWR: Management Plan Proposal – June 10, 2014

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A Management plan is proposed for the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. There is the opportunity for public comment. The draft document of the proposal will be available for public review and comment through June 27, 2014. Here is the … Continue reading →

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17 Common Ravens in Hillsborough; Blue Grosbeaks in Franklin Twp., June 9, 2014

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

17 Common Ravens, most of them juveniles, were in the Norz Farm fields along River Road in Hillsborough Township this afternoon (Jeff Ellerbusch). The Ravens were enjoying a repast of manure. Turkey Vultures, European Starlings, Rock Pigeons, Brown-headed Cowbirds and … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat, Alder Flycatcher, Summer Tanagers, Blue Grosbeaks, June 8, 2014

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A Yellow-breasted Chat was found at the Great Swamp NWR this morning (Simon Lane). It was vocalizing at the northwest corner of the intersection of White Bridge and Pleasant Plains Roads. In other words, it is on the field to … Continue reading →

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Worm-eating Warblers, other field notes, June 7, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Beaver Brook Trail in Jefferson Township is 6.5 miles of grueling terrain running from Saffin Pond in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation to Berkshire Valley Road near the terminus of Taylor Road. This writer trekked from the southern end at Berkshire … Continue reading →

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Horned Larks, June 5, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Horned Lark nesting activity in New Jersey peaked in the 20th century during the 1950’s when they were recorded as breeding in every county except Union and Hudson. Their decline as breeders was as rapid as their ascent so that by the 1960s … Continue reading →

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Summer Tanager; Field Notes, June 3, 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

First found on Memorial Day, May 26, the immature male Summer Tanager was photographed again today by Rob Gallucci at Lord Stirling Park. There is also a report of the same bird from Sunday, June 1. These reports are all … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat and Early June Birds, June 2, 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The heavily cropped photo above is from early this morning. The Yellow-breasted Chat is near Bullfrog Pond at Lord Stirling Park. It was found by Mike and Thom Almendinger yesterday, June 1, but may be the same individual found by … Continue reading →

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