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Category Archives: Somerset County
33 Cackling Geese and a Greater White-Fronted Goose at Duke Island Park, Jan. 2, 2012
Since October, 2011 there have been numerous sighting of Cackling Geese in Somerset County with the concentration focused on North Branch Park and Duke Island Park, both in Bridgewater Township. These sightings have often been of multiple individuals in twos … Continue reading
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Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, Jan. 2, 2012
Teri Catalano reports 5 Sandhill Cranes at 8:55am in the cornfield at Weston Canal Road and by the Zarapath Christian Church. The cranes, as usual, are moving around and were not seen there later in the morning.
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Wilson’s Warbler in Chatham; Greater White-fronted Goose at Duke Island Park, Jan. 1, 2012
Chatham’s Wilson’s Warbler was seen well this morning on Sunday, January 1st. It was in a tree at the near end of the bamboo wall while driving into a parking spot at the Centercourt Tennis Club on Passaic Avenue – … Continue reading
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Tagged greater white fronted goose, Morris County, Wilson's Warbler
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2011 – A Birding Year in Review for Morris and Somerset Counties
Mocosocobirds presents a 2011 Year in Review for Morris and Somerset counties. Included are high counts, arrival dates and other records of interest. Records are compiled from the eBird database, mocosocobirds reports, personal correspondences and JerseyBirds postings. These reviews can … Continue reading
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Greater White-fronted Goose in Franklin Township, 12-30-2011
From John J. Collins: The previously reported Greater White-fronted Goose is present now (11:53 AM) in a field opposite 1100 Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township. Another “count week” bird at least for the Somerset CBC.
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Red-headed Woodpecker in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011
From John J. Collins: This morning I did some scouting of my territory for the upcoming Somerset CBC and, in addition to the Sandhill Cranes, found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at the Nature Trail at Colonial Park, Franklin Township. Also … Continue reading
Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011
From John J. Collins: The 5 Sandhill Cranes are present right now (10:59 AM) in a corn stubble field off Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township (opposite 100). This is great for me as it means they will be Count Week … Continue reading
Cackling Goose at Finderne Wetlands, 12-28-2011
From Jeff Ellerbusch: There was a Cackling Goose on the western most section of the property this afternoon, easily viewed from the Torpey Athletic Complex. The entire group picked up off the field and put down into the river shortly … Continue reading
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The List of the Birds of Somerset County is Published
One month ago The List of the Birds of Morris County was published on the mocosocoBirds.com web site. It’s companion, The List of the Birds of Somerset County, is posted today. As the Preface for each list states, these are … Continue reading
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Greater White-fronted Goose and Rusty Blackbirds at Duke Island Park, 12/24/2011
From John J. Collins: Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park (seen at 2:45 PM from Old York Rd.) and 9 Rusty Blackbirds just seen (3:16 PM) on ground amid picnic tables at west end of parking lot in … Continue reading
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