Tag Archives: Chimney Rock

Clay-colored Sparrow, Northern Shrike, Surf Scoter, others – Oct. 26, 2016

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Clay-colored Sparrow at Troy Meadows A Clay-colored Sparrow was found by Rob Fanning this morning at Troy Meadows. The sparrow continued into the afternoon keeping company with a group of Savannah Sparrows. This is the second known record for Troy … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler and October Birds – Oct. 8, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Connecticut Warbler, Red-headed Woodpeckers at Glenhurst Meadows,    Oct. 8 A New Jersey Audubon All Things Birds field trip comprised of nine enthusiastic birders led by yours truly, traversed the trails of Glenhurst Meadows today. Overnight migration was nil but the highlight of … Continue reading →

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August Birds Wrap-up – Aug. 30, 2016

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Whether the recent mild incursion of Red-breasted Nuthatches in the New Jersey region is a blip on the migration screen or a trend for the autumn and winter waits to be seen. This species is nearly absent from the area … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel, Golden Eagle, Vesper Sparrows, Meadowlarks, Oct. 17, 2015

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) A Dickcissel appeared in a yard on the Dover/Rockaway border this past week (Andrea Frary). Surprisingly, this is only the fourth known record of Dickcissel in Morris County. It was found on … Continue reading →

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Birding Week in Review, Oldest Herring Gull, Lunar Eclipse – Sep. 27, 2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Palm Warblers, Lincoln Sparrows and White-throated Sparrows are becoming more prevalent and are noticeable because not much else is happening in mocosococoBirdland this season. Warbler flights are thin and not much thicker for … Continue reading →

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Migration, Mid-week Bird Notes – Aug. 26, 2015

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The next few days bring a push of migrants into the north central region of New Jersey according to the weather forecast. The bird migration radar screenshot above is from early Wednesday morning. As this post is composed late Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Saturday Bird Notes – Aug. 22, 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

The bird migration radar looked promising at 5:45 this morning. One never knows where the birds will put down but migration traps are usually the best bet. A Philadelphia Vireo and twelve warbler species were had at Chimney Rock (Jeff … Continue reading →

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A season at an end?, May 26, 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

An Acadian Flycatcher was a highlight in the Great Swamp NWR yesterday, May 25. Other than that and a flurry of Mourning Warblers at Lord Stirling Park on Saturday, May 24, spring migration has petered out in Morris and Somerset … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Hawk Watch – Season Stats 2014, Nov. 16, 2014

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Season Stats 2014

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Season Finale (66 Raptors) at Chimney Rock, Martinsville, NJ, Nov. 15, 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/15/2014 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 0 362 BE 4 26 220 NH 7 46 164 SS 10 205 … Continue reading →

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