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Pink-footed Goose, Rock Wren in Somerset Co. – Dec. 30, 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

A first Somerset County record Pink-footed Goose is reported by Jeff Ellerbusch this afternoon from the fields of the VA Hospital in Lyons, Bernards Township. Here is screenshot of  a map: A Google map of the location is here The … Continue reading →

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Rock Wren continues in Somerset Co. – Dec. 27, 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Rock Wren found Dec. 25 by Cliff Miller continues, today Dec. 27, at an active construction site in Franklin Township. This is right around the corner from the most typical Sandhill … Continue reading →

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Rock Wren in Somerset County – Dec. 26, 2016

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Somerset County is exiting 2016 spectacularly as two western vagrants have visited the county in the past two weeks of December – both first records for the county. The first was the Townsend’s Warbler at Duke Farms on Dec. 12 and 13, … Continue reading →

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Townsend’s Warbler in Somerset County – Dec. 12, 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Bruce McWhorter found Somerset County’s first record of Townsend’s Warbler (TOWA) this morning at Duke Farms, Hillsborough Township. The TOWA continued to be seen by many observers throughout the day, although much time and patience was necessary. The following link … Continue reading →

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Tundra Swans, Red-necked Grebe – Dec. 10, 2016

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Tundra Swans and Red-necked Grebe at Lake Hopatcong Tundra Swans have returned to Lake Hopatcong. Local bird observers have come to know this as an annual wintering location for this species. The swans may be found in varying numbers during the … Continue reading →

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Surf Scoter in Morris; Christmas Bird Count Dates – Dec. 6, 2016

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Alan Boyd found a female Surf Scoter Monday, December 5 at Kenvil Lake. The scoter continues as of dusk, Tuesday, December 6 and has been seen by a handful of observers. An earlier post about this peculiar location is here. Reports … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes and other birds – Nov. 24, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township The anticipation begins in early November as birders and naturalists of many disciplines await the annual appearance of the Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township. There is no guarantee that the cranes will be in view … Continue reading →

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Red Crossbills, other birds – Nov. 15, 2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Red Crossbills in Morris County (Click on the photos for larger images.) As many as nine Red Crossbills were found two consecutive days, Nov. 13-14, at the old Hewlett-Packard property, formerly the Boonton Radio Company (see a history blurb here), … Continue reading →

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Orange-crowned Warbler, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Cormorant – Nov. 11, 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Orange-crowned Warbler and Red-headed Woodpeckers An Orange-crowned Warbler found Nov. 10 at Troy Meadows by Roger Johnson put in a brief five second appearance again this morning (Rob Fanning). Anyone wishing to try for this western wanderer should park at … Continue reading →

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Grebes in Morris County; Early November Birds – Nov. 7, 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

New Species for Somerset County Sometimes they come in bunches. October 26 saw the first Surf Scoter recorded in Somerset County. Following close to that sighting was the county’s first recorded Long-billed Dowitcher on November 1. Jeff Ellerbusch is guilty … Continue reading →

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