Category Archives: Somerset County

Horned Lark, Black-billed Cuckoo, June 10, 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Horned Lark was found today near the Selody Sod Farm in Montgomery Township (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is an interesting sighting for both the date and the location. The NJ Breeding Bird Atlas of the 90’s has probable breeding blocks … Continue reading →

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Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote, June 6, 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve: Hi Jonathan – There were 3 Dickcissels (2 males, 1 female) visible this morning on and around the wires that go out to the house in the middle of the field. Someone … Continue reading →

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Birds of Black River, Field Notes, June 5, 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Black River WMA, Chester Township The following report is from the section of Patriots’ Path accessed from Pleasant Hill Rd., Chester Township. The trail also has the label of West Morris Greenway. An Acadian Flycatcher called near the .75 mile … Continue reading →

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Chats and a Black-crowned Night-Heron, June 3, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two Yellow-breasted Chats continue on Pleasant Plains Road this evening (Simon Lane). One continues at the second speed bump; the other, between the south gate and the bridge past the headquarters driveway. The Morris Township Chat continues, as well. A … Continue reading →

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Birding Week in Review, May 31, 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). A Yellow-breasted Chat continues today on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR. As stated in the comment section of yesterday’s post, this is the third Yellow-breasted Chat in Morris County in the past … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak update, King Rail, Grassland Survey, May 27, 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

There are apparently two Blue Grosbeaks at the Tourne Sparrow Fields. A young male with some blue on its head was seen and heard today on separate occasions by Chris Takacs and Jamie Glydon. This is a different bird than … Continue reading →

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King Rail and Blue Grosbeak in Morris, May 25, 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

King Rail at Great Swamp NWR A King Rail was heard calling from the overlook this afternoon on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR (Simon Lane, et al). From Simon’s eBird comments: “Gave six or seven ‘kek’ call sequences over … Continue reading →

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Thrushes, Blue Grosbeak, May 24, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Dickcissel found yesterday, May 23, was not observed at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve today. A Semipalmated Plover continues in the pond. A Blue Grosbeak was found on the wires near the yellow and purple trails (Andrew Lucas). ————— Sourland Mountain … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel in Franklin Township, May 23, 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As the various lines of rain showers marched across Morris and Somerset Counties late this afternoon into the early evening, Jeff Ellerbusch found a singing Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Township. This marks the third consecutive year … Continue reading →

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Anhinga reported from Basking Ridge, May 22, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Ben Barkley: Today around 5:10 pm there was an Anhinga circling over I-287N by exit 30A for Basking Ridge. The bird was heading generally southwest over the highway! Good birding! were [Editor’s note: this report and any other Anhinga … Continue reading →

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