Category Archives: Somerset County

Pacific Loon in Boonton; Field Notes, Apr. 6, 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon Continues in Boonton The adult Pacific Loon (PALO) of Boonton Reservoir continues as of this afternoon. It was viewed from the north end at a distance (as always) and was quite camera shy today. The picture above is … Continue reading →

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Swallows, a Purple Martin and Bonaparte’s Gulls, Apr. 2, 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Raritan River Flyway is in full swing. Bonaparte’s Gulls (BOGU) have been moving up the river and finally crossed into Somerset County this afternoon. 13 BOGU were seen by Jeff Ellerbusch along the Delaware and Raritan Towpath. Herring, Ring-billed … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon Photos; Field Notes, Apr. 1, 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loons of Morris County Tom Smith created a collection of images he took of the three Pacific Loons of Morris County, March 2013. Left-to-right: Column 1 – juvenile at American Road, Morris Plains, March 9-20. Column 2 – … Continue reading →

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Barn Swallow in Somerset Co.; Field Notes, Mar. 31, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Barn Swallow in Somerset County The first Barn Swallow of 2013 in the mocosocoBirds regon was reported from the Delaware and Raritan Towpath today (Jeff Ellerbusch). Bonaparte’s Gulls are reported in Middlesex County just south of Somerset County so expect … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon, other field notes, Mar. 30, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon at Boonton Reservoir The adult Pacific Loon of Boonton Reservoir is more cooperative of late, spending a good deal of time in the north end of the reservoir. It was seen both morning and afternoon today. There were … Continue reading →

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Video: Bald Eagle defends nest from Red-tailed Hawk, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Bald Eagles 2012’s Superstorm Sandy destroyed the Bald Eagle nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township. The eagles liked the neighborhood so they built a new nest close by. The Duke Farms staff was able to position a … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon, Blue-winged Teal, Mar. 29, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon at Boonton Reservoir The adult Pacific Loon (PALO) of Boonton Reservoir was viewed today in both the morning (Mike Wolfe) and the afternoon (Simon Lane). 4-5 Common Loons were seen as well. Assuming it is the same one … Continue reading →

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Blue-winged Teal, Rough-legged Hawk, etc., Mar. 28, 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Blue-winged Teal are in the mocosocoBirds area. Two were seen (and photographed) at Finderne Wetlands today. Terry Carruthers reports 2 males and 1 female from the Friends Blind at the Wildlife Observation center of the Great Swamp NWR. Terry also … Continue reading →

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Greater Yellowlegs, N. Rough-winged Swallows, Pacific Loon, Scaup ID, Mar. 26, 2013

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Jeff Ellerbusch found the first Tringa of 2013 in the mocosocoBirds region today – a Greater Yellowlegs at Duke Farms, Hillsborough Township. This is ten days later than 2012’s first Greater Yellowlegs. Not satisfied with that discovery, Jeff … Continue reading →

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Redheads, Red-breasted Mergansers, Lakes, Mar. 25, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Split Rock Reservoir Split Rock Reservoir remains a mystery as to how such a scenic spot can have so few birds. 1,500 Common Mergansers were there one week ago which is a highlight for the reservoir. This morning there were … Continue reading →

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