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Pacific Loon updates; other field notes, Mar. 12, 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loon was at the pond in Morris Plains as late as 6:00 p.m. making this day 4 of its stay on American Road. Observers have reported flight activity the past two days where the loon flies around the … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues in Morris Plains, Mar. 12, 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: The Pacific Loon was at the American Road pond this morning (3/12), at least until about 10:15. Diving long and frequently.  Once flew and circled the pond a few times but settled after a minute or two.

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Sandhill Cranes (Franklin Twp.) and Pacific Loon (Morris Plains) photos, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The JerseyBirds listserv has a few reports this week of the Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Townhip. These are the fist reports of the Franklin Cranes since early January. Jim Mulvey viewed three of the Sandhill … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon in Morris Plains; Birds at Budd Lake, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The juvenile Pacific Loon of American Road in Morris Plains continued throughout the day. Numerous birders were able to get excellent views. This may be the most photographed Pacific Loon in New Jersey history. The loon was still present at … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues in Morris Plains, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loon was viewed by a number of birders early this morning at the pond between the office buildings on American Road, Morris Plains. Please be respectful of the area if you visit the location. This is the first … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon and other field notes, Mar. 10, 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loon of Morris Plains continues for another day. Found late yesterday by Jamie Glydon, and positively identified today, Morris County’s first Pacific Loon seems to be faring well in the confines of its small, fenced-in corporate pond, bordered … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon in Morris Plains, Mar. 10, 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on photo for a larger image.) The loon which appeared yesterday in Morris Plains has been officially identified as a juvenile Pacific Loon. Disregard yesterday’s post. The location is a corporate office park on The American Road. Use the … Continue reading →

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Pacific (was Red-throated) Loon in Morris Plains; Saturday field notes, Mar. 9, 2013

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The expression Leave no stone unturned can be altered in a birding sense to Leave no pond unviewed. Jamie Glydon practiced this today when he found a Pacific Loon at a corporate pond amongst office buildings on American Way in … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull continues at Budd Lake; Field notes, Mar. 8, 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan – The Glaucous Gull was flying around the municipal beach at the south end of Budd Lake today about 1:30. It’s a striking bird in flight and I noticed it even before I turned off … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull, Redheads at Budd Lake; Pine Siskins in Basking Ridge, Mar. 7, 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Budd Lake was packed with 5,000 gulls and 8,000 Canada Geese as well as other waterfowl eight days ago on February 27. The gull numbers have dwindled day-by day but the quality of … Continue reading →

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