Category Archives: Somerset County

Weird Goose; Ducks in the dark, Jan. 24, 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose of Bridgewater was at rest at the front lawn of Duke Island park this afternoon with the usual 600+ Canada Geese. What struck this observer’s eye was one of the weirdest Geese witnessed this year. It … Continue reading →

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Iceland Gulls and other birds in Hillsborough, Jan. 23, 2012

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Frank Sencher, Jr. found 3 Iceland Gulls of varying ages at the pig farm location on Homestead Rd. in Hillsborough Township (look for the thousands of Starlings). Also present are at least 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls as well as Herring, … Continue reading →

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Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, Jan. 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jody Hey: Jonathan – spent a couple of nice wintry hours in Glenhurst meadows this morning Canada Goose (overhead) 50+ Wood Duck 12+ Mallard 5+ Turkey Vulture 5+ Northern Harrier Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk 3 Mourning Dove 10+ Red-bellied … Continue reading →

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Redheads in Mt. Olive; Red-headed Woodpeckers at Lord Stirling Park, Jan. 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Redheads originally found last Sunday, Jan. 15, continue at the ponds at Clark Drive in Mt. Olive Township. Directions are as follows: From Rt 46 in Budd Lake, take International Drive North and turn left on Clark Drive. There … Continue reading →

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Common Goldeneyes in Somerset County, Jan. 18, 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch reports 34 Common Goldeneye, 28 Bufflehead, 22 Common Mergansers, 1 Lesser Scaup, and 4 Pied-billed Grebe seen while biking the D&R Towpath between Landing Lane and the I-287 bridge the evening of January 18. All the waterfowl are in … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park, Jan. 18, 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) at Duke Island Park is nearing the end of its eighth week in the area. It was seen this afternoon in the pond with approximately 650 Canada Geese. The GWFG was originally found by Mike … Continue reading →

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White-crowned Sparrows in Hillsborough, Jan. 18, 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Pete McKenna: Not super-rare I know, but I’ve had a White-crowned Sparrow coming to my feeders (on Valinor Rd, Hillsborough) since Saturday. Ebird says there’s not too many around…. Also saw a two huge flocks of starlings on Homestead … Continue reading →

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Northern Shrike continues; other notes, Jan. 16, 2012

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Northern Shrike of Boonton Township found yesterday, Jan. 15, by Ivan Kossack and Sue Kaufmann, continues today, Monday. See the original post for directions. At 2:40 this afternoon, five birders saw the Shrike behind the third base side of … Continue reading →

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Eastern Meadowlarks; No Redheads, Jan. 14, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Redheads and practically all other waterfowl were absent from the Bernardsville Quarry this morning. Simon Lane and I had 12 Eastern Meadowlarks at the field at Black River Road and Lamington Roads in Lamington. This is the same field which … Continue reading →

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Introducing the NJ Audubon eBird Portal, Jan. 2012

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mocosocobirds is an enthusiastic supporter of eBird and, especially, eBirders. Please read the announcement below. Introducing the NJ Audubon eBird Portal! New Jersey Audubon is pleased to announce the launch of our new NJ Audubon eBird regional portal.  The site will … Continue reading →

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