Category Archives: Somerset County

Red-headed Woodpeckers at Lord Stirling Park; Birds at Bee Meadow Parkway, April 11, 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Harvey Tomlinson: Hi Jonathan, Found 2 pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers at Stirling today, but they are probably Morris county birds. Still MocosocoBirds. I really think they are going to nest. Both pair were fairly faithful to a specific cavity … Continue reading →

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Raptors in Somerset County, April 10, 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

There was little, if anything, new in terms of migrants today in the Mocosoco region. An hour’s watch in the afternoon by Jeff Ellerbusch at the observation deck at Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary in Bernardsville produced: 2 Osprey 1 Bald Eagle … Continue reading →

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Osprey at Duke Island Park; Little migration in Morris, April 10, 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: I saw my FOY Osprey and at least 3 Northern Rough-winged Swallows yesterday morning at Duke Island Park by the weir on the Raritan between the Hibernia Mine Bridge and Robert St. Hope to go back … Continue reading →

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Broad-winged Hawk in Somerset County; Tourne Birds, April 7, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch did a river watch today along the D&R Canal and Somerset County side of the Raritan River. The highlight was the season’s first Broad-winged Hawk in either Somerset or Morris Counties. Photo by Jeff Ellerbusch: —————- From Tim … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow at Glenhurst Meadows; Hermit Thrushes in Mendham, April 7, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports a Vesper Sparrow this morning in the parking area of Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township. Also present were a continuing large number of Palm Warblers and some Blue-winged Teal. ———————– From Ken Hart, yesterday, April 6. A … Continue reading →

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Urner Ornithological Club’s 75th anniversary celebration, May 31, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Dear MOCOSOCOBirds’ friends and soon to be birding friends: Please join us on Thursday May 31 at the Olde Mill Inn’s Grain House in Bernardsville as we celebrate the Urner Ornithological Club’s 75th anniversary. Our keynote speakers, Pat and Clay Sutton, … Continue reading →

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Common Ravens nesting in Hillsborough; field notes from the week, April 5, 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Hillsborough Township has seen Common Ravens with some regularity within its borders during the past year. As of yesterday, Common Ravens become confirmed nesters in the township with the finding of their nest in a high-rise environment. See the pictures … Continue reading →

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American Bittern at Glenhurst Meadows, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

This post from Ellen Waldstein is from Sunday, April 1: Hi Jonathan, This morning, at about 7:30 am, my husband and I saw a Bittern at the first pond at Glenhurst in Warren. It was near the bridge then flew … Continue reading →

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Swallows up the Raritan, April 1, 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports a good push of swallows viewed from the Somerset County side of the Raritan River this afternoon: 200 or so Tree Swallows, 25-30 Northern Rough-winged Swallows and 12 Barn Swallows.

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N. Rough-winged Swallow, Blue-winged Teal, American Pipit, other field notes, March 30, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – One or two Rough-winged Swallows were over Lake Musconetcong this morning with a few tree swallows. Also on the lake were three lesser scaup and about a dozen ruddy ducks. A towhee was calling … Continue reading →

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