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Blue Grosbeak in Florham Park, June 3, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Jamie Glydon found a singing Blue Grosbeak early this morning at Florham Park Fields. It was in the vicinity of the back pond. This is the second sighting (total of 3 Blue Grosbeaks) of this species in Morris County within … Continue reading →

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The Other Chat of Morris Co., June 2, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Smith: I managed to get a photo of the Yellow-breasted Chat on Washington Valley Road this morning (photo above). My brother and I both agreed that there were times that it sounded like there were two of them … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat, Acadian Flycatcher in Great Swamp, June 2, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Yellow-breasted Chat was on Pleasant Plains Road yesterday, June 1, as shown by Dave Emma’s photograph above. From Dave: “He wasn’t very cooperative, and wouldn’t come down from the tree. He was right along side the second speed bump … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat, White-eyed Vireo in Morris Township, May 30, 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This morning, a Yellow-breasted Chat was on the west side of the meadow in the Washington Valley Rd. section of Patriot’s Path in Morris Township. This is the second Yellow-breasted Chat reported in Morris County in the past few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak update, King Rail, Grassland Survey, May 27, 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

There are apparently two Blue Grosbeaks at the Tourne Sparrow Fields. A young male with some blue on its head was seen and heard today on separate occasions by Chris Takacs and Jamie Glydon. This is a different bird than … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak, Flycatchers, May 26, 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Blue Grosbeak of the Sparrow Fields The Blue Grosbeak (BLGR) found yesterday by Tim Vogel continued today at the Tourne Sparrow Fields on Old Boonton Road, Denville Township. A map of the Tourne County Park is here. After passing … Continue reading →

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King Rail and Blue Grosbeak in Morris, May 25, 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

King Rail at Great Swamp NWR A King Rail was heard calling from the overlook this afternoon on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR (Simon Lane, et al). From Simon’s eBird comments: “Gave six or seven ‘kek’ call sequences over … Continue reading →

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White-eyed Vireo, Ring-necked Duck, May 25, 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The previous day and evening’s storm passed through the mocosocoBirds area leaving behind 50 Fahrenheit degree temperatures and blustery winds with an occasional sprinkle. A White-eyed Vireo was found on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR. Blackpoll, Magnolia and Canada … Continue reading →

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Thrushes, Blue Grosbeak, May 24, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Dickcissel found yesterday, May 23, was not observed at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve today. A Semipalmated Plover continues in the pond. A Blue Grosbeak was found on the wires near the yellow and purple trails (Andrew Lucas). ————— Sourland Mountain … Continue reading →

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Snowy Egrets at Finderne, other reports, May 22, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Andrew Lucas found 2 Snowy Egrets at Finderne Wetlands this morning. His comments from his eBird report: “Watched them circle in for landing at the main pond. Good views of their black legs with yellow feet and smaller size next to … Continue reading →

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