Category Archives: Somerset County

Morris Lakes: Aythya sp., Lesser Black-backed Gull, Cackling Goose; field notes, Jan. 20, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Anyone out in the field today knows what the graphical representation below of today’s wind feels like (click on the images to see a larger version): Image courtesy of http://hint.fm/wind/ The Canvasback found January 19 by Jamie Glydon continues at … Continue reading →

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E. Meadowlarks, Co. Redpolls, in Somerset County, Jan. 19, 2013

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Andrew Lucas: I had a flock of 10 Eastern Meadowlarks at the Griggstown Grassland Preserve around mid day. They were in the field to the west south-west of the parking lot in the second portion of the field beyond … Continue reading →

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Winter Wren, White-crowned Sparrow, American Pipit, Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Three species of note this winter are Winter Wren, White-crowned Sparrow and American Pipit. There is nothing remarkable about the sightings of these species by themselves but rather the frequency with which they are being seen this season as well … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose correction, Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

After viewing a photograph taken at great distance of the goose reported from Glenhurst Meadows earlier today, a conclusion has been reached that it is an immature Snow Goose rather than the originally reported Ross’s Goose.

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Ross’s Goose at Glenhurst Meadows, Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Ellen Waldstein: Hi Jonathan, I saw the Ross’s Goose amongst Canada Geese in the Western most pond at Glenhurst this am….around 9. Pictures were taken, but I don’t have a lens for close up, so they are not worth … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese; No Ross’s Goose reports, Jan. 17, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Marc Chelemer: Today, January 17th, between 12 Noon and 1:15 PM, I visited both the western end of Lord Stirling Road and the Lyons Vets Admin Hospital on Knollcroft, north of Valley Road. The Greater White-fronted Goose was on … Continue reading →

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Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese Update, Jan. 16, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As of this morning, Mike Wolfe and Chris Takacs report the continuing Ross’s Goose at the VA Hospital in Lyons (assumed to be in the usual golf course area). The Greater White-fronted Goose is at the equestrian fields on Lord … Continue reading →

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Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese continue; Common Redpolls, Jan. 15, 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Jennifer Brooks: Today, I spotted both the Ross’s Goose and the Greater White-fronted Goose over at the VA Hospital in Basking Ridge around 11:30. They were in the golf course field near the parking lot. Earlier I checked the … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose Update; information and photos, Jan. 14, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Karen English: The horse meadow at Lord Stirling in Basking Ridge has a large flock of Canada geese which incude a Ross’s Goose yesterday and it is still there this morning at 10. The same flock has a Greater … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose, Ross’s Goose addendum, Jan. 14, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ross’s Goose was seen in the Equestrian Field along Long Stirling Road in Basking Ridge. Currently, it is not there. Instead, it is replaced by a Greater White-fronted Goose.

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