Category Archives: Somerset County

Am. Golden-Plovers, other migrants, Aug. 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Selody Sod Farm, Montgomery Twp. 2 adult American Golden-Plovers were at Selody Sod Farm this morning (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is the first report of this species in the mocosocoBirds region for 2013. 60 Killdeer and 1 Least Sandpiper round out … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 25, 2013

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two Yellow-breasted Chats in Morris Township Two Yellow-breasted Chats were in Washington Valley, Morris Township this morning approximately one mile apart from each other. One was found along Patriots Path on Whitehead Rd. , a new location for this observer. … Continue reading →

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Yellow-bellied and other Flycatchers, Aug. 24, 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Gentle north winds overnight, the pre-dawn radar looked promising, the time of year was right for an August push of southbound migrants, but it depended on where you were. It was a good morning at Chimney Rock. Jeff Ellerbusch tallied … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Warbler and other migrants, Aug. 16, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An early Tennessee Warbler was the highlight at Chimney Rock this morning (Jeff Ellerbusch). A Northern Harrier flyover was seen from the parking lot. Other warblers were: Worm-eating Warbler Blue-winged Warbler – 2 Black-and-white Warbler – 5 Common Yellowthroat American … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak and migrants at Chimney Rock, Aug. 15, 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The last two mornings brought a blast of autumnal air to the region. Coincidentally, migration came along with it. Here are results from Chimney Rock thanks to Jeff Ellerbusch. An adult male Blue Grosbeak found this morning is a highlight … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Long Hill Wetlands, Aug. 15, 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). Most mocosocoBirds readers are familiar with Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township. Glenhurst was formerly known by the unfortunate name of Warren Green Acres, which some people continue to use. It is unfortunate … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 11 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Golden-winged Warbler at Sasso Tract, Rockaway Twp. An adult male Golden-winged Warbler was seen this morning at the Sasso Tract, Rockaway Twp. The individual had all the proper plumage details and looked as pure as this species can these days. … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Kites in Basking Ridge; Glossy Ibis in Morris Co., Aug. 9, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mississippi Kites Two sub-adult Mississippi Kites, one with missing tail feathers, were viewed this afternoon at 2:30 over Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge near St. James Church and School (Harvey Tomlinson). They were last seen moving along the ridge in … Continue reading →

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Little Blue Heron, Virginia Rail, Aug. 4, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Little Blue Heron at Negri-Nepote Little Blue Heron, Negri-Nepote, Franklin Twp., NJ, Aug. 4, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Ellerbusch). As originally reported on JerseyBirds, Vince Capp found a juvenile Little Blue Heron (LBHE) this morning at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve, … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds in Somerset County, July 23, 2013

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

mocosocoBirds posts will be sporadic over the next two weeks. This post catches up on reports from the last few days. The following photo is of a juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron in Hillsborough Twp., July 23, 2013 (photo by Jeff Ellerbusch). … Continue reading →

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