Category Archives: Morris County

Bonaparte’s Gulls, Sora, Field Notes, April 28, 2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

5 Bonaparte’s Gulls were at Lake Musconetcong this morning (Tom Halliwell) and through mid-afternoon, at least (Alan Boyd). A Sora was heard from the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR approximately 8 p.m. this evening. Two American Bitterns … Continue reading →

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Chimney Swifts, Raptors, Arrivals, Apr. 27, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Things are looking up: (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Because there isn’t much else to look at. Every birder who follows weather patterns and watches bird migration radar knows that the northeast is in the midst of … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary and Yellow-throated Warblers, and more, Apr. 26, 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Prothonotary Warbler, Lord Stirling Park, NJ, Apr. 26, 2014 – photo by Chris Thomas. Click on the photo for a larger image.) From John J. Collins this morning at Lord Stirling Park: (8:56 a.m.) – “I’m presently looking at a … Continue reading →

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110 Raptors at Wildcat Ridge, Hibernia, NJ, Apr. 26, 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2014 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 3 25 25 Bald Eagle 6 22 22 Northern Harrier … Continue reading →

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Yellow Warblers, Blue-headed Vireo, Marsh Wren, Apr. 25, 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Yellow Warblers are trickling into the mocosocoBirds area with several reports today from Great Swamp NWR (J. Klizas), Griggstown Grasslands (Chris Duffek), Loantaka Brook Reservation (Joe Pescatore) and Melanie Lane Wetlands (Jim Mulvey, J. Klizas). Linda Matula had a Blue-headed Vireo … Continue reading →

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330 Raptors at Wildcat Ridge, Hibernia, Apr. 25, 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2014 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 6 22 22 Bald Eagle 1 16 16 Northern Harrier … Continue reading →

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Glossy Ibis, Little Blue Heron, Yellow-throated Warbler, Apr. 24, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

With migration stalled in North New Jersey, the late April story is about the length of stay of some species in Morris and Somerset Counties. Two Glossy Ibis are at Melanie Lane Wetlands, Hanover Twp. for the 5th day. Also … Continue reading →

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Grasshopper Sparrow; field notes, Apr. 22, 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

From Susan Treesh: “Had my First-of-year House Wrens today, both behind my house and at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve. I also heard Grasshopper Sparrow at Negri-Nepote between Hannah Pond and the tenant driveway. I know it’s early, but I heard … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary Warbler; Field Notes, Apr. 21, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: “I went to Loantaka Brook Reservation this morning and saw the Little Blue Heron (it was perched low in a tree preening itself). There were also two Blue-winged Teal (male and female) present on the pond. … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Crane and Virginia Rail at Great Swamp NWR, Apr. 20, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

There are two additions to the earlier, complete post for today, which is here. A Sandhill Crane was seen at the Great Swamp NWR this morning. The following comments are from Karen English’s eBird report: “Circled slowly over the WOC … Continue reading →

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