Category Archives: Morris County

White-eyed Vireo, Ring-necked Duck, May 25, 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The previous day and evening’s storm passed through the mocosocoBirds area leaving behind 50 Fahrenheit degree temperatures and blustery winds with an occasional sprinkle. A White-eyed Vireo was found on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR. Blackpoll, Magnolia and Canada … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel in Franklin Township, May 23, 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As the various lines of rain showers marched across Morris and Somerset Counties late this afternoon into the early evening, Jeff Ellerbusch found a singing Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Township. This marks the third consecutive year … Continue reading →

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Snowy Egrets at Finderne, other reports, May 22, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Andrew Lucas found 2 Snowy Egrets at Finderne Wetlands this morning. His comments from his eBird report: “Watched them circle in for landing at the main pond. Good views of their black legs with yellow feet and smaller size next to … Continue reading →

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Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, Field Notes, May 21, 2013

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was found this morning in the Great Swamp NWR. It was north of the parking area (end of White Bridge Rd.) at the south end of the Old Meyersville Road Wilderness Access Area. From Robert Skrabal: Saw … Continue reading →

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Migration continues, May 20, 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A foggy dawn from my driveway had singing Swainson’s and Wood Thrushes, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Tennessee, Blackpoll and Magnolia Warblers, and American Redstart. A walk up Kemble Mountain to Fort Nonsense added Chestnut-sided Warblers, more Blackpoll Warblers and more Swainson’s Thrushes. … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, a Memorable Day, May 18, 2013

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

At 4:30 this morning, the bird forecasting radar was lit up from the Rocky Mountains eastward with hardly a gap anywhere. The simple interpretation of this means migration was in full swing and birds-on-the-move would probably be found everywhere. I … Continue reading →

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Flycatchers, Mourning Warbler, etc., May 17, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Migratory restlessness, or Zugunruhe, is in full swing. Even with westerly to northwesterly winds, birds were on the move throughout the mocosocoBirds region today. Chimney Rock: Olive-sided Flycatcher, 100+ Cedar Waxwings, 14 warbler species including Tennessee and Bay-breasted Warblers, and … Continue reading →

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Migration in Mid-May, May 16, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Migration was heavy in much of the United States overnight (woodcreeper.com, Tom Auer’s Blog). The density of birds depends on the location, generally favoring the typical migrant traps. For those who know the mocosocoBirds region, migrant traps are a mystery … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Field Notes, May 15, 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock had 12 warbler species, Cedar Waxwings, Blue-headed Vireo and Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. A Carolina Chickadee song was heard but the individual was never located visually. (Jeff Ellerbusch). Chimney Rock and the Bridgewater area is Black-capped Chickadee territory. … Continue reading →

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Cuckoos and Field Notes, May, 14, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Both Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos were calling near the north gate (a.k.a. “closed bridge”) of Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR early this morning. A Yellow-billed called near the overlook in the afternoon. Since the weekend, Black-billed Cuckoos are especially … Continue reading →

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