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Sandhill Cranes return to Franklin Twp., Nov. 23, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

For what is thought to be the seventh consecutive year, Sandhill Cranes have returned again in Franklin Township. They appear near the end of November as far as is known. Kurtis Himmler found 4 Sandhill Cranes on Weston Canal Road … Continue reading →

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Thursday Field Notes, Nov. 21, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: At least 4 Tundra Swans continue today, viewable from The Windlass Restaurant off Nolan’s Point Rd., Lake Hopatcong. The Windlass appears to be closed until 2/14 so it’s a good place to park for now. ========== Waterfowl … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Nov. 19, 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Cackling Goose was in the Raritan River with Canada Geese off of River Road in Hillsborough Twp. today. Further down River Road, a huge number of gulls was in the vicinity of the Norz farm. Included were 450 Ring-billed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Nov. 17, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The current state of birds in the Morris and Somerset area leans towards red in the color spectrum: A Red-necked Grebe at Lake Hopatcong yesterday, numerous Red-headed Woodpeckers in certain locations and Rusty Blackbirds throughout the region. The Great Swamp NWR … Continue reading →

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Season Finale at Wildcat Ridge Hawk Watch, Nov. 15, 2013

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 27 28 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 1 84 Bald Eagle 0 2 59 Northern Harrier 0 … Continue reading →

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Red-necked Grebe, Tundra Swans at Lake Hopatcong, Nov. 16, 2013

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Three Grebe species were seen at Lake Hopatcong this morning: Red-necked Grebe – Great Cove, viewable for the Jefferson House parking lot on Nolan’s Point Road. Horned Grebe – west of Nolan’s Point. Pied-billed Grebe – various locations. 6 Tundra … Continue reading →

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Friday Field Notes, Nov. 15, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Chimney Rock Hawk Watch in Martinsville had its season finale today. The final raptor ? A Golden Eagle right in front of the platform. Today’s results from Chimney Rock are in this post. =============== From Tim Vogel: Beveryck Rd., … Continue reading →

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Final day of the season at Chimney Rock, NJ, Nov. 15, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock Martinsville, NJ, USA Daily Raptor Counts : 11/15/2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 423 BE 0 14 189 NH 0 30 108 SS 3 139 … Continue reading →

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Slow Day (1 Raptor) at Wildcat Ridge, NJ, Nov. 14, 2013

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2013 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 27 28 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 1 84 Bald Eagle 0 2 59 Northern Harrier … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes, Nov. 13, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Leucistic Killdeer, Duke Farms, Nov. 13 2013 (photo by Jeff Ellerbusch) The leucistic Killdeer shown above was found on Duke Farms, Hillsborough Twp. associating with 15 normal Killdeer in a cut corn field off New Center Rd. (Jeff Ellerbusch). At … Continue reading →

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