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Rough-legged Hawks in Bedminster Township, Feb. 5, 2013

From Mike Newlon: The dark-morph Rough-legged Hawk was at the intersection of Rattlesnake Bridge/Burnt Mills Rds. this morning – perched on a post in the field west of the intersection. Also in the area: Redtails/Harrier (on the ground amidst Canada … Continue reading

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Rough-legged Hawks, Redhead and Waterfowl, Feb. 4, 2013

From Mike Britt: Jonathan – I observed a light morph and the continuing dark morph Rough-legged Hawk along Rattlesnake Bridge Road (Bedminster) late this morning. Both birds were initially observed in flight over the large field complex on the east … Continue reading

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Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese continue in Lyons, Feb. 3, 2013

From Holly Dunbar: Both the Ross’s Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose were at the V.A. Medical Center in Lyons today. They were west of Knollcroft Road (main entrance) and could be seen from Valley Road or from the southwest gate … Continue reading

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Common Redpolls, Horned Larks, Red-breasted Mergansers, etc., Feb. 3, 2013

6 Common Redpolls called as they flew over the old bridge at the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. The water is mostly frozen with some open patches near the island (viewed from the south end) where some Canada … Continue reading

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Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese in Somerset County, Feb. 2, 2013

The Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese were together again at the VA Hospital golf course in Lyons. Jamie Glydon reported them this afternoon. The Ross’s Goose has been alternating between the Equestrian fields on Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge … Continue reading

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Rough-legged Hawk in Somerset Co., Feb. 1, 2013

Jeff Ellerbusch found a dark morph Rough-legged Hawk this morning. It was hunting over the west side of Rattlesnake Bridge Road opposite Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster Township. This only the second documented report for Rough-legged Hawk in Somerset County … Continue reading

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2013 Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count Summary

The Southwest Morris Winter Count on January 13 was very successful, despite very low visibility all day. We tallied 87 species, our 5th highest count in 29 years. Significant birds included the following: 3rd record – Red-headed Woodpecker (2 in … Continue reading

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Ross’s Goose Update; Ducks in Morris Co. Jan. 30, 2013

From Grant Price: Ross’s Goose is at Lyons VA, but has moved to the far western edge of the grounds. Turn down the lane just to the west of the main entrance, it is about half way down on the … Continue reading

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Ross’s Goose, other field notes, Jan. 29, 2013

Click on the photo for a larger image. ————— From Jennifer Brooks: My sister and I saw the Ross’s Goose again over at the VA Hospital in Lyons this afternoon. He was seen with a large flock of Canada Geese … Continue reading

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Ross’s, Greater White-fronted and other geese in Somerset Co., Jan. 28, 2013

From Andrew Lucas: The Greater White-fronted Goose was present at the Lyons VA hospital when I stopped by this afternoon around 3:30. I saw reports that there was a Ross’s goose present in the morning but I can only confirm … Continue reading

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