Category Archives: Somerset County

Thursday Bird Notes, Mar. 19, 2015

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Snow Geese in Long Valley (Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Snow Geese of Long Valley were not at the temporary lake on Beacon Hill this morning. They arrive some time later in the day. By 3:15 PM, … Continue reading →

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Geese on the Move, Mar. 18, 2015

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Greater White Fronted Goose at Duke Island Park The Greater White-fronted Goose found yesterday, was present again today at Duke Island Park. 1,200 Canada Geese were also feeding at the park, both on the front lawn on Old York Rd. with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Bird Notes, Mar. 17, 2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

A windy afternoon, as this American Kestrel tries to hold on to its perch… …likewise, the Merlin below. Thanks to Chuck Hantis for the falcon photos from this afternoon at the very windy Great Swamp NWR. Greater White-fronted Goose at … Continue reading →

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American Woodcock, Mar. 16, 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

American Woodcock The above photo is of the Moody Farm in the historic Washington Valley section of Morris Township. The iPhone photo was taken at 7:15 this evening and slightly lightened in Photoshop. An American Woodcock was calling from the field by this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bird Notes, Mar. 15, 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ides of March Raw and blustery defines today’s weather. Thawing is at a slow pace. Most Morris lakes remain frozen without any immediate melting of the ice in sight. As an example for today, ice fishing remains a popular activity on … Continue reading →

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The Raptor Trust Requests, March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Please read the following letter from Chris Soucy, director of The Raptor Trust. mocosocoBirds wholeheartedly supports The Raptor Trust and the great work they do as one of the premier wild bird rehabilitation centers in the United States. It has been … Continue reading →

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Lesser Black-backed Gull; Rainy Day Bird Notes, Mar. 14, 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Lesser Black-backed Gull in Hanover Twp. (Click on the photo for a larger image.) A beautiful Lesser Black-backed Gull (LBBG) in adult breeding plumage appeared briefly at Melanie Lane Wetlands this afternoon. After landing amidst the roosting Ring-billed Gulls on … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes, Mar. 13, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Randy Little, et al, saw the first two Tree Swallows of 2015 in Morris County at the overlook on Pleasant Plains Rd., Great Swamp NWR this afternoon. Also at the overlook, a light morph Rough-legged Hawk was seen in the distance … Continue reading →

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Iceland Gull, Trees Swallows, Woodcock, Mar. 11, 2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The Heat is On (Click on the photo for larger image.) 3 Common Ravens joined the Wild Turkey above along with a noisy group of Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds at the Raptor Trust on White Bridge Road, Great Swamp … Continue reading →

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One more Rough-legged Hawk; Grackles, Mar. 10, 2015

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

A light morph Rough-legged Hawk hunted the fields of the Great Swamp NWR along Pleasant Plains Rd. this afternoon (Chuck Hantis, Steve Kuitems). mocosocoBirds commented on the dearth of Common Grackles this winter in a recent post, here. They are … Continue reading →

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