Category Archives: Somerset County

Sunday Field Notes, Nov. 24, 2013

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This is what the wind looked like before dawn with 40 mph gusts and a wind chill no warmer than 14 Fahrenheit degress (courtesy of Wind Map): November 24 and this is what some ponds in Morris County are beginning … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes return to Franklin Twp., Nov. 23, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

For what is thought to be the seventh consecutive year, Sandhill Cranes have returned again in Franklin Township. They appear near the end of November as far as is known. Kurtis Himmler found 4 Sandhill Cranes on Weston Canal Road … Continue reading →

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Thursday Field Notes, Nov. 21, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: At least 4 Tundra Swans continue today, viewable from The Windlass Restaurant off Nolan’s Point Rd., Lake Hopatcong. The Windlass appears to be closed until 2/14 so it’s a good place to park for now. ========== Waterfowl … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Nov. 19, 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Cackling Goose was in the Raritan River with Canada Geese off of River Road in Hillsborough Twp. today. Further down River Road, a huge number of gulls was in the vicinity of the Norz farm. Included were 450 Ring-billed … Continue reading →

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Friday Field Notes, Nov. 15, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Chimney Rock Hawk Watch in Martinsville had its season finale today. The final raptor ? A Golden Eagle right in front of the platform. Today’s results from Chimney Rock are in this post. =============== From Tim Vogel: Beveryck Rd., … Continue reading →

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Final day of the season at Chimney Rock, NJ, Nov. 15, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/15/2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 423 BE 0 14 189 NH 0 30 108 SS 3 139 … Continue reading →

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7 Raptors at Chimney Rock, NJ, Nov. 14, 2013

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/14/2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 423 BE 1 14 189 NH 4 30 108 SS 1 136 … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes, Nov. 13, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Leucistic Killdeer, Duke Farms, Nov. 13 2013 (photo by Jeff Ellerbusch) The leucistic Killdeer shown above was found on Duke Farms, Hillsborough Twp. associating with 15 normal Killdeer in a cut corn field off New Center Rd. (Jeff Ellerbusch). At … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagle (19 Raptors) at Chimney Rock, NJ, Nov. 13, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/13/2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 423 BE 1 13 188 NH 0 26 104 SS 2 135 … Continue reading →

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Cackling Geese, Loons, Nov. 12, 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

At least 3 Cackling Geese are at Amwell Pond, Hillsborough Twp. in the early morning. 5 were reported there yesterday. Most of the Geese leave between 7-9 a.m. The pond is on private property at the intersection of Amwell and … Continue reading →

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