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Greater White-fronted Goose on Boonton CBC, Dec. 23, 2012

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

A Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) was watched this afternoon at Foote’s Pond on James Street in Morristown. Kevin Lapsey and Florence Klecha were covering this as part of the 77th Boonton Christmas Bird Count. The GWFG was watched from 3:20-3:45 … Continue reading →

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Redheads in Chatham; 900 Common Mergansers at Split Rock, Dec. 22, 2012

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane found 2 Redheads this morning at the pond on Tanglewood Lane in Chatham Township. This is the road to the township recycling center. 8 Buffleheads were also present. A visit late in the morning by this author did … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes and Waterfowl in Franklin Township, Dec. 19, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

5 Sandhill Cranes on Randolph Road, Franklin Township were witnessed by Jeff Ellerbusch this afternoon. This is the same number of cranes that spent the winter of 2011-12 in and around the same location. The Cranes have been seen sporadically … Continue reading →

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Lark Sparrow continues in Hillsborough Township, Dec. 19, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Mart: It took 45 mins, but the Lark Sparrow made a brief but very satisfying appearance this morning in the previously described hedgerow on Hillsborough Road. It was kind enough to fly out, perch in the sun and … Continue reading →

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140 Hooded Mergansers at Lake Musconetcong, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Lake Musconetcong Hi Jonathan, Late this afternoon there were 140 Hooded Mergansers on the lake. Best viewing is from Musconetcong Ave on the Stanhope side of the lake. Three adult Bald Eagles were also present. Alan … Continue reading →

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Lark Sparrow continues in Hillsborough Township, Dec. 18, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

The Lark Sparrow found yesterday by Jeff Ellerbusch continues this afternoon in Hillsborough Township. The location is the hedgerow east of the driveway for Hillsborough Farm on Hillsborough Rd. The Lark Sparrow and accompanying White-crowned and other Sparrows can spend … Continue reading →

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Red-throated Loon continues at Budd Lake; other notes, Dec. 1, 2012

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Halliwell: Hi Jon, The Budd Lake Red-throated Loon was in nice and close (by the swimming beach) this early afternoon (Saturday). I was able to ID one Greater Scaup in the continuing scaup flock which today was near … Continue reading →

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2012 Christmas Bird Counts in New Jersey

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Click here for a complete list of New Jersey Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) for 2012. CBCs within the mocosocoBirds boundaries of Morris and Somerset Counties are below: First Saturday: Dec. 15, 2012 Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Pete Axlerod petera.axelrod … Continue reading →

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Red-throated Loon continues at Budd Lake, Nov. 28, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd at Budd Lake, Mt. Olive Township: Hi Jonathan – The Red-throated Loon found by Tom (Halliwell) last week was still visible toward the back end of the lake. There were several small groups of Common Mergansers on the … Continue reading →

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Late Barn Swallow in Mt. Olive Township; Red-throated Loon continues at Budd Lake, Nov. 23, 2012

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

From Alan Boyd: Hi Jonathan, This afternoon there was a late Barn Swallow at the Tilcon Pond off Bell’s Lane in Mt Olive. The only other birds of note on the property were two Ruddies and a Kestrel. Tom’s Red-throated … Continue reading →

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