Category Archives: Somerset County

New Cliff Swallow nest site in Somerset Co.; Shorebirds in Hanover Township, July 12, 2012

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports 7-8 Cliff Swallow nests, 5 that are active, above the Raritan River on the I-287 bridge that crosses over Weston Canal Rd. in Franklin Township. N. Rough-winged, Bank, Barn, Tree Swallows and Purple Martins also were seen … Continue reading →

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Camera part found at Glenhurst Meadow, July 8, 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A piece of a camera was found at Glenhurst Meadow on Sunday, July 8. If you think you may have lost it, send a note to

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Solitary Sandpiper and Herons in Morris; Alder Flycatcher and Bank Swallow in Somerset, July 5, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The summer shorebird season is officially underway in the Mocosoco region. A returning Solitary Sandpiper (SOSA) put in a brief appearance this morning at Melanie Pond in Hanover Township. After posing cooperatively for some photographs, the SOSA lifted off, uttered its … Continue reading →

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Cliff Swallows nesting in Morris, other field notes, July 1, 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon saw Cliff Swallows flying near the Rt. 202 overpass at the Boonton Reservoir this morning. Later, he and I were able to visually confirm two nests under the bridge with the potential for at least another three or … Continue reading →

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Alder Flycatcher and Blue Grosbeak at Glenhurst Meadows, June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: At Glenhurst Meadows yesterday 6/28 the Alder Flycatcher was present around the Gazebo, not singing much. Three Red-shouldered hawks were at the NE corner of the meadows, one soaring overhead while two other called from the forest. … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary Warblers at Lord Stirling Park, June 27, 2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jane Flynn: I saw the pair of Prothonotary Warblers at Lord Stirling Park today (Wednesday, June 27). Unfortunately, they were feeding a young cowbird. They were seen flying back and forth over the Passaic River from the trail along … Continue reading →

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2 pair of Dickcissels in Franklin Township; More Herons in Morris, June 27, 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports two male and two female Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote Grasslands in Franklin Township this morning. Is this the first report of a second male? Both males were singing and chasing the females. ————— A visit to the southeast … Continue reading →

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Cliff Swallows nesting in Franklin Township; Dickcissels too? June 19, 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

For at least the second year in a row, Cliff Swallows are nesting on the I-287 bridge over the Raritan River in Franklin Township in the vicinity of the Easton Avenue exit. The nests are viewable from the towpath at … Continue reading →

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Black-crowned Night-Heron in Watchung, June 18, 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports an adult Black-crowned Night-Heron (BCNH) at Best Lake near the Watchung Circle in Watchung. This is the first BCNH reported to eBird in Somerset County during 2012. This species is not a frequent visitor to the Mocosoco … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Vesper Sparrow continue at Negri-Nepote; Heronry in Morris County, June 17, 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Joe Pescatore reports the continuing Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Vesper Sparrow and Ring-necked Pheasant from Negri-Nepote Grasslands in Franklin Township early this morning. ————– The following picture is of the heronry located at Deerhaven Lake in the Newark-Pequannock Watershed (permit required … Continue reading →

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