Category Archives: Morris County

Pacific Loons, Friday field notes, and feeling cold, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As posted earlier today, the two adult Pacific Loons of Morris County remain. There were no reports of anyone checking the Morris Plains location for the juvenile Pacific Loon which was not seen at all on March 21. ————— A … Continue reading →

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2 adult Pacific Loons continue in Morris County, Mar. 22, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports the adult Pacific Loons of Lake Parsippany and Boonton Reservoir continue as of this morning. The Boonton loon was visible from the north end of the reservoir. A Horned Grebe was there, as well. The juvenile Pacific … Continue reading →

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Blue-winged Teal at Great Swamp NWR, Mar. 21, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers: Hi Jonathan – A stroll to the Friend’s Blind at the Great Swamp WOC today brought 8 Pintail, 6 American Wigeon, 6 Green-winged Teal and my first pair of Blue-winged Teal this season. [Editor’s note: and the … Continue reading →

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Morris Plains Pacific Loon is gone; Great Egret and Pine Siskin in Somerset Co., Mar.21, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

After twelve consecutive days, it appears that the juvenile Pacific Loon has flown from the pond on American Road, Morris Plains. Despite searching for twenty-five minutes at 5:00 p.m. by me and by Tom Johnson later, the loon did not … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Lake Parsippany, Mar. 21, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel: Thursday March 21, 2013 – 7:55 AM Lake Parsippany – Pacific Loon – seen from East Beach – middle of lake – actively diving and hard to observe. Plenty of Common Mergansers, Ring-necked Ducks. – Tim Vogel, Denville … Continue reading →

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Osprey, Rusty Blackbirds, Pacific Loons, Mar. 20, 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

With the vernal equinox came some local arrivals, some continuing visitors and a wintry blast from the north that puts a chill onto thoughts of spring. Jim Mulvey captured an image of Morris County’s first Osprey of 2013 (according to … Continue reading →

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The Morris Daily Loon Report: at least two Pacific Loons are present, Mar. 20, 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The juvenile Pacific Loon of American Road, Morris Plains and the adult at Lake Parsippany are both reported today. The Boonton Pacific Loon is probably in the reservoir but has not been reported yet today. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, … Continue reading →

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3 Pacific Loons continue in Morris Co., other field notes, Mar. 19, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the picture for a larger image.) All three Morris County Pacific Loons were viewed today. – The Morris Plains juvenile completed Day 11 on American Road. – The Lake Parsippany adult was with 470 Common Mergansers, a female … Continue reading →

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Day 11 of Pacific Loon in Morris Plains, Mar. 19, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Wolfe confirms it. The juvenile Pacific Loon continues for another day in Morris Plains. This morning, Mike previously reported the adult Pacific Loon from Lake Parsippany.

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Pacific Loon continues at Lake Parsippany, Mar. 19, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Wolfe reports the Pacific Loon (PALO) continues at Lake Parsippany this morning. It is assumed the Morris Plains PALO is also present but no one has reported as of 9:00 a.m.

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