Here is a link of the status of Morris County Parks as of Nov. 14. The Tourne in Boonton/Denville (closed on the Boonton side) and Mahlon Dickerson in Jefferson are closed. MocosocoBirds cannot vouch for quality of access to any of these places. The home page of the Morris Parks system is here.
Jockey Hollow National Historic Park remains closed.
As far as is know, most of the Great Swamp N.W.R. is functional.
Red and White-winged Crossbills continue at Chimney Rock in Martinsville. Jeff Ellerbusch and Simon Lane had 6 Red Crossbills and 4 White-winged Crossbills flyover early this morning. Later at Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township, 3 Common Redpolls were feeding in the Wagner’s Arboretum section and another was recorded as a flyover.
Common Redpolls at Glenhurst Meadows, Warren Township, Nov. 17, 2012 (Photo by Jeff Ellerbusch)
Another 214 Ruddy Ducks are at Split Rock Reservoir in Rockaway Township.
Lake Parsippany has 4 Bufflehead, 4 Hooded Mergansers, 5 Ruddy Ducks, 1 Common Loon, 1 Pied-billed Grebe, 1 Double-crested Cormorant and Ring-billed, Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls.
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, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins were also in the area.
Chimney Rock
Martinsville, NJ, USA
Daily Raptor Counts : 11/15/2012
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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 for the time being.
All time records for Bald Eagles and Red-shouldered hawks.
Thanks to all who contributed time, effort, interest and
enthusiasm toward a spectacular season. Looking forward to next
year!
John Kee
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BV | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| TV | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| OS | 0 | 2 | 547 |
| BE | 0 | 14 | 310 |
| NH | 0 | 14 | 137 |
| SS | 2 | 177 | 2401 |
| CH | 1 | 45 | 406 |
| NG | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| RS | 3 | 251 | 438 |
| BW | 0 | 0 | 16392 |
| RT | 1 | 377 | 454 |
| RL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GE | 0 | 10 | 15 |
| AK | 1 | 5 | 741 |
| ML | 0 | 11 | 237 |
| PG | 0 | 3 | 55 |
| UI | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| Total | 8 | 937 | 22274 |
| Hours | 7.0 | 91.3 | 556.0 |
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Hourly Stats Report
Daily Total Scr
Bird Checklist Query
2012 Summary (Standard)
Chimney Rock
Martinsville, NJ, USA
Daily Raptor Counts : 11/14/2012
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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 Golden Eagle and Raven. An additional 2
Goldens that included a juvenile were counted later. To add to the
amazement were 2 Red Crossbills and 3 Common Redpolls recorded
by Jeff Ellerbusch. What a finishing touch to an incredible Raptor
and Finch year! Tomorrow is the last day for this season.
– John Kee
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BV | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| TV | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| OS | 0 | 2 | 547 |
| BE | 2 | 14 | 310 |
| NH | 0 | 14 | 137 |
| SS | 3 | 175 | 2399 |
| CH | 2 | 44 | 405 |
| NG | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| RS | 0 | 248 | 435 |
| BW | 0 | 0 | 16392 |
| RT | 0 | 376 | 453 |
| RL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GE | 3 | 10 | 15 |
| AK | 0 | 4 | 740 |
| ML | 1 | 11 | 237 |
| PG | 0 | 3 | 55 |
| UI | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| Total | 11 | 929 | 22266 |
| Hours | 3.0 | 84.3 | 549.0 |
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Hourly Stats Report
Daily Total Scr
Bird Checklist Query
2012 Summary (Standard)
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. However, this is the autumn of 2012 and expectations have grown for other, less typical species. Jeff Ellerbusch managed an impressive haul this morning with 2 Red Crossbills and 3 Common Redpolls. A group of White-winged Crossbills, which are practically common at Chimney Rock recently, was heard as well. The Common Redpolls and Red Crossbills are the first reported from Somerset County in 2012. The Common Redpolls may be the first reported from Somerset County since the 1990s together with only a few reports of Red Crossbills since that time. Chimney Rock has an impressive list of winter finches for 2012 with Red and White-winged Crossbills, Common Redpolls, Evening Grosbeaks, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins. What is next?
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 | 2396 |
| CH | 2 | 42 | 403 |
| NG | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| RS | 4 | 248 | 435 |
| BW | 0 | 0 | 16392 |
| RT | 4 | 376 | 453 |
| RL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GE | 0 | 7 | 12 |
| AK | 0 | 4 | 740 |
| ML | 0 | 10 | 236 |
| PG | 0 | 3 | 55 |
| UI | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| Total | 16 | 918 | 22255 |
| Hours | 4.0 | 81.3 | 546.0 |
Notes : Rain in AM, then NW wind. White-winged Crossbills still
present. Lots of Pine Siskins.
John Kee
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Hourly Stats Report
Daily Total Scr
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, several Kestrels.
Noted during the day completing other storm related tasks.
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Editor’s Note: The Orientation Center and surrounding trails of Duke Farms are open on the south side of Duke Parkway West. Due to the storm, the Core of the estate on the north side remains closed until further notice. See http://www.facebook.com/visitdukefarms for updates.
Jeff Ellerbusch eBirded 3 White-winged Crossbills from the Chimney Rock Hawkwatch platform this afternoon. 70 Pine Siskins were also flyovers.
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The Long-billed Dowitcher, found on Nov. 10 and seen on Nov. 11 and 12, was not seen this afternoon at Loantaka Brook Reservation.
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By late afternoon, there wasn’t much at Boonton Reservoir (25 Ring-billed Gulls) and Lake Parsipanny had a lone Common Loon with a handfull of Ring-billed Gulls and one Herring Gull. Even the usual Mute Swans and Canada Geese were not seen.
As of early afternoon today, Mike Wolfe reports that the Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) remains at Kitchell Lake, Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris and Harding Townships. The LBDO was found by Tom Smith on Nov. 10 and was seen yesterday, Nov. 11, by others as well. Pictures can be seen at yesterday’s post.
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