Tag Archives: birds

Forster’s Tern and Shorebirds at the Pits, Aug. 26, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This space has mentioned many times how Morris County lacks shorebird habitat. It is an annual game of catch-as-catch-can. In the spring of 2012, Melanie Lane Wetlands was a good provider. Post Hurricane Irene in 2011 showcased McCarter Park, a.k.a. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 25, 2013

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two Yellow-breasted Chats in Morris Township Two Yellow-breasted Chats were in Washington Valley, Morris Township this morning approximately one mile apart from each other. One was found along Patriots Path on Whitehead Rd. , a new location for this observer. … Continue reading →

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Yellow-bellied and other Flycatchers, Aug. 24, 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Gentle north winds overnight, the pre-dawn radar looked promising, the time of year was right for an August push of southbound migrants, but it depended on where you were. It was a good morning at Chimney Rock. Jeff Ellerbusch tallied … Continue reading →

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Olive-sided Flycatcher in Rockaway Twp., Aug. 23, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An Olive-sided Flycatcher (OSFL) was seen this morning at Sasso Tract, Rockaway Township. An OSFL was observed at the same place on Saturday, Aug. 17. Is this the same individual? Didn’t an OSFL recently stay at the Great Swamp for … Continue reading →

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Little Blue Heron in Hanover Twp., Aug. 20, 2013

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). A juvenile Little Blue Heron spent the afternoon at Melanie Lane Wetlands stalking and hunting on the north side of the pond. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Little Blue flew up, up … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 18, 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This – gets you that. (Click on the photos for a larger image). From Jamie Glydon at Troy Meadows: Red-eyed Vireo, Blue-winged Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler (3), Chestnut-sided Warbler, Canada Warbler. Also at Troy Meadows: Wood Duck (4), Great Blue Heron … Continue reading →

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Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Field Notes, Aug. 17, 2013

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Common Nighthawk in Morristown Common Nighthawks will begin migrating through our area during the next few weeks. A single Common Nighthawk flew over I-287 near South Street in Morristown at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Olive-sided Flycatcher at Great Swamp NWR … Continue reading →

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Upland Sandpiper, Olive-sided Flycatcher in Morris Co., Aug. 17, 2013

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Upland Sandpiper at Great Swamp NWR Simon Lane found an Upland Sandpiper on Pleasant Plains Rd., Great Swamp NWR this morning. This is his account: “Flushed from the field with the two small ponds on Pleasant Plains Road as I … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Warbler and other migrants, Aug. 16, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An early Tennessee Warbler was the highlight at Chimney Rock this morning (Jeff Ellerbusch). A Northern Harrier flyover was seen from the parking lot. Other warblers were: Worm-eating Warbler Blue-winged Warbler – 2 Black-and-white Warbler – 5 Common Yellowthroat American … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak and migrants at Chimney Rock, Aug. 15, 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The last two mornings brought a blast of autumnal air to the region. Coincidentally, migration came along with it. Here are results from Chimney Rock thanks to Jeff Ellerbusch. An adult male Blue Grosbeak found this morning is a highlight … Continue reading →

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