Category Archives: Morris County

Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese, Rough-legged Hawks, Feb. 6, 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jane Flynn: There was one Ross’s Goose and two Greater White-fronted Geese at the VA Hospital in Lyons at 2:30pm this afternoon. They were best seen from Valley Road, closer to the SW Entrance than Knollcroft Road. ———- Be … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawks, Redhead and Waterfowl, Feb. 4, 2013

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Britt: Jonathan – I observed a light morph and the continuing dark morph Rough-legged Hawk along Rattlesnake Bridge Road (Bedminster) late this morning. Both birds were initially observed in flight over the large field complex on the east … Continue reading →

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Common Redpolls, Horned Larks, Red-breasted Mergansers, etc., Feb. 3, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

6 Common Redpolls called as they flew over the old bridge at the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. The water is mostly frozen with some open patches near the island (viewed from the south end) where some Canada … Continue reading →

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2013 Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count Summary

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Southwest Morris Winter Count on January 13 was very successful, despite very low visibility all day. We tallied 87 species, our 5th highest count in 29 years. Significant birds included the following: 3rd record – Red-headed Woodpecker (2 in … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose Update; Ducks in Morris Co. Jan. 30, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Grant Price: Ross’s Goose is at Lyons VA, but has moved to the far western edge of the grounds. Turn down the lane just to the west of the main entrance, it is about half way down on the … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose, other field notes, Jan. 29, 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Click on the photo for a larger image. ————— From Jennifer Brooks: My sister and I saw the Ross’s Goose again over at the VA Hospital in Lyons this afternoon. He was seen with a large flock of Canada Geese … Continue reading →

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Rough-legged Hawk, Common Goldeneye, other field Notes, Jan. 27, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Today, Terry Carruthers captured the above image of an Eastern Screech-Owl at Pyramid Mountain in Montville Township/Kinnelon. ————— What may be one of the most photographed Rough-legged Hawks in digital photography history continues on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR. … Continue reading →

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Am. Pipits, Rough-legged Hawk, field notes, Jan. 26, 2013

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

For all of the rare bird species in New Jersey this winter, other species are also noteworthy for their unusual frequency. American Pipits continue to appear regularly throughout the mocosocoBirds region in 2013. 50+ were at the Bernardsville Quarry this … Continue reading →

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Redhead in Netcong, Jan. 25, 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – This morning there was a drake Redhead at Furnace Pond, likely the bird from the Clark Drive pond which is now frozen over. Furnace Pond is on the Musconetcong River at the outflow of … Continue reading →

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Ducks, American Pipits, Rough-legged Hawk, Jan. 24, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Chuck Hantis and Patrick Ambrosio: Noon – Rough-legged Hawk continues at Great Swamp (Pleasant Plains Rd.). ————— From Mike Hiotis: Hey Jonathan – A stop at the Bernardsville quarry today brought a nice group of waterfowl incl: 200+ Mallards … Continue reading →

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