Category Archives: Morris County

Vesper Sparrows, Am. Pipits, Shorebirds, Nov. 5, 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

3 Vesper Sparrows, 2 White-crowned Sparrows and 6 flyover Horned Larks are among the highlights from Duke Farms today. 100+ American Pipits were at the fields on Rattlesnake Bridge Road, Bedminster Twp. yesterday, Nov. 4 (Jeff Ellerbusch). The Pectoral Sandpiper continues … Continue reading →

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Monday Field Notes, Nov. 4, 2013

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Loantaka Brook Reservation continues to host a cooperative Sora and Pectoral Sandpiper as well as Killdeer, Green-winged Teal and Gadwall (Julie Buechner). From Vicki Schwartz in Hillsborough Township: This morning there was a Cackling Goose in a flock of 300 … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagles, Northern Goshawk at Wildcat Ridge, NJ, Nov. 3, 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 03, 2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 27 28 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 83 Bald Eagle 0 0 57 Northern Harrier … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagles, Red-shouldered Hawks, Sunday Field Notes, Nov. 3, 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

6 Golden Eagles, 140 Red-shouldered Hawks at Chimney Rock It has been a memorable weekend at Chimney Rock. At least 6 more Golden Eagles passed over the hawk watch one day after a Rock one-day record of 7 was set … Continue reading →

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2013 Christmas Bird Counts in Morris and Somerset Counties

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The 114th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season takes place from December 14, 2013 through January 5, 2014. There are three CBCs covering three weekends of the CBC season in Morris and Somerset Counties. Here are the counts and their contact … Continue reading →

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2 Golden Eagles at Wildcat Ridge, NJ, Nov. 2, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 02, 2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 27 27 28 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 83 Bald Eagle 0 0 57 Northern Harrier … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagles, Northern Goshawk, and other field notes, Nov. 2, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

7 Golden Eagles at Chimney Rock In 2.5 hours this afternoon, 7 Golden Eagles (2 groups of 3, together) and a Northern Goshawk passed over Chimney Rock Hawk Watch in Martinsville (Jeff Ellerbusch, Simon Lane, et al). The full tally … Continue reading →

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6 Raptors at Wildcat Ridge, Oct. 29, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

[From 3 days ago] Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 29, 2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 6 83 Bald Eagle 0 … Continue reading →

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Dunlin, Pectoral Sandpiper and Sora in Morris Co., Nov. 1, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Kitchell Pond at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township has a history of hosting interesting species: Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, shorebirds such as 2012’s Long-billed Dowitcher, seasonal species such as Solitary, Spotted, and Least Sandpipers and Greater and Lesser … Continue reading →

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Thursday Field Notes and Life After iGoogle, Oct. 31, 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Dorie Cappiello: “Lake Hopatcong is having it’s 5 year drawdown this year, so the north end has acres of mudflats. It is the lowest I have seen in over 15 years. So, plenty of waterfowl are on the small … Continue reading →

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