Category Archives: Somerset County

Red and White-winged Crossbills at Chimney Rock, Nov. 16, 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The hawk watching season is over for the year at Chimney Rock in Martinsville, but the Crossbills are paying no mind. Jeff Ellerbusch had one each of Red and White-winged Crossbills this morning at the parking lot. A Winter Wren, … Continue reading →

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Season finale at Chimney Rock, Nov. 15, 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/15/2012 ————————————————————————— Notes : Last report of the 2012 Season which ended as it began with a Sharp-shinned hawk. Pine Siskins and Evening Grosbeaks continue even as these human activities cease … Continue reading →

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3 Golden Eagles at Chimney Rock, Martinsville, NJ, Nov. 14, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/14/2012 ——————————– Notes: A late start due to our regular Wednesday AM Counter being in for knee surgery. An amazing day none the less with 2 Bald Eagles escorting a quarreling … Continue reading →

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Red Crossbills and Common Redpolls at Chimney Rock, Nov. 14, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

It was a morning filled with finches at Chimney Rock. In most years, the 11 Purple Finches and other Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches and House Finches that flew over the ridge this morning would have made for a remarkable day. … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock, Martinsville, NJ, Nov.13, 2012 – 16 Raptors

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/13/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 2 23 23 TV 0 0 89 OS 0 2 547 BE 0 12 308 NH 0 14 137 SS 4 172 … Continue reading →

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Duke Farms, Hillsborough Township – birds and status, Nov. 13, 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Thom Almendinger: All from Duke Farms; 25 plus Fox Sparrows in floodplain, 9 White-crowned Sparrows, many Swamp and Savannah Sparrows 7 Ruddy Ducks, 15 Ring-necked Ducks, 13 Green-winged Teal, 2 Pied-billed Grebes, adult Bald Eagle Around a dozen Harriers, … Continue reading →

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More WW Crossbills at Chimney Rock; Long-billed Dowitcher gone from Morris, Nov. 13, 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch eBirded 3 White-winged Crossbills from the Chimney Rock Hawkwatch platform this afternoon. 70 Pine Siskins were also flyovers. ================================= The Long-billed Dowitcher, found on Nov. 10 and seen on Nov. 11 and 12, was not seen this afternoon … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock, Martinsville, NJ, 4 Raptors, Nov. 12, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/12/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 1 21 21 TV 0 0 89 OS 0 2 547 BE 0 12 308 NH 1 14 137 SS 0 168 … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagle on a slow day at Chimney Rock, Nov. 11, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/11/2012 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 1 20 20 TV 0 0 89 OS 0 2 547 BE 0 12 308 NH 1 13 136 SS 1 168 … Continue reading →

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Fish Crows and Starlings in Hillsborough Township, Nov. 11, 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

This may not be the most compelling subject based on the species mentioned until you read the numbers that Jeff Ellerbusch had in the vicinity of Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough Township. The comments are Jeff’s unless noted otherwise: 700 Fish Crows … Continue reading →

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