Category Archives: Somerset County

Joe Pescatore found an immature Snow Goose today amongst the many Canada Geese today at Ravine Lake in Far Hills, Somerset County. As with Morris County, Snow Goose is not a common sighting in Somerset as this is only the … Continue reading →

From John J. Collins: The Greater White-fronted Goose continues at Duke Island Park. I’m watching it right now (2:52 PM) in the Raritan River. From parking lot C walk to the river to see it.

From John J. Collins: 5 Sandhill Cranes present now (2:28 pm) in corn stubble field off Weston Canal Rd. just east of Zaraphath in Franklin Township. Note: The Cranes flew at 3:10 p.m. They were seen earlier on nearby Randolph … Continue reading →

From John J. Collins: The Greater White-fronted Goose is present at Duke Island Park (as of 12:42 PM) and visible from Old York Rd. The park itself is closed due to flooding of the Raritan River.

The Ross’s Goose was not seen today at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater Township. Other than 7 Canada Geese by the pond next to the parking lot there wasn’t a goose in the park at 9:45a.m. and again at 3 … Continue reading →

From John J. Collins: I saw the Greater White-fronted Goose this afternoon at 2:36 PM in Franklin Township in the field bordered by Schoolhouse and Randolph Roads. The bird was asleep and surrounded by about 250 Canada Geese. Also present … Continue reading →

A Ross’s Goose was found today at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater and has been viewed already by birders in the area. It is there at the moment this is being written (12:48 p.m.). The Ross’s is easily seen from … Continue reading →

From Jody Hey: I spent a couple hours this morning (and managed to flood my boots) Here is the list. Highlights include Lincoln’s Sparrow, Purple Finch and Northern Shoveler. Canada goose 100+ northern shoveler mallard 10+ wood duck 4+ great … Continue reading →