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Evening Grosbeaks, Vesper Sparrow, Boonton CBC – Dec. 1, 2018

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Three female Evening Grosbeaks were the featured guests today at the feeding station of New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary in Bernardsville. When the birds arrived, Susan Garretson-Friedman spread the word via … Continue reading →

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The Orange-crowned Warbler of Troy Meadows; Bob Perkins; other news – Nov. 3, 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image) An Orange-crowned Warbler has been captured in beautiful photographs by Warren Van Varick on Oct. 4 and Dave Blinder on Oct. 23. Both sightings were found near the same area of Patriots … Continue reading →

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Bird migration as September ends – Sep. 30, 2018

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

Southbound bird migration is transitioning into the season of sparrows, finches, and short distance migrants. The past two days saw favorable conditions for birds on the move. View overnight migration radar maps at Cornell’s BirdCast web site, here. A Connecticut Warbler … Continue reading →

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September Birds, Autumnal Equinox – Sep. 22, 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) At least six Red-headed Woodpeckers are in the snag forest of Troy Meadows. This is accessed via the relatively new green trail north of Troy Brook. A deer exclosure, still under construction, … Continue reading →

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The White Red-tailed Hawk of Watnong Mountain – May. 4, 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The first time this writer saw the above white raptor was approximately January 2014 on Old Dover Road, Parsippany-Troy Hills, maybe sooner. Yes, I did a double-take, stopped the car and watched … Continue reading →

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Yellow-throated Warbler Hybrid – Apr. 22, 2018

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

Yellow-throated Warbler is an uncommon migrant in Morris and Somerset Counties. The past two days saw an unusual number of reports in the area. In these two counties, Yellow-throated Warbler reports totaling greater than zero is unusual. Yesterday at Lord … Continue reading →

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Little Gull in Somerset County – Apr. 15, 2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

The summer tease of the previous two days left in a hurry Sunday morning, April 15. The temperature was 40 F degrees, nearly 40 degrees less than the previous afternoon. Considering the species of birds seen this day, we need more of … Continue reading →

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April Migration; April Nesting – Apr. 14, 2018

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

April Migration (Click on the photos for a larger image.) Much to the relief of New Jerseyans, the worst of the endless winter weather appears to have left the region. The current long-range forecast does not show any temperatures below … Continue reading →

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Boonton Reservoir Loonacy – Apr. 6, 2018

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

A Morris County record 48 Common Loons were tallied at Boonton Reservoir this afternoon. Most were in a loose group east of the peninsula towards the middle of the reservoir. All are in alternate plumage. The previous known high total … Continue reading →

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Bird Migration in Earnest – Mar. 30, 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

The doors of migration opened wide today. (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Let us begin at Boonton Reservoir. 4 Red-throated Loons, approximately 30 Common Loons, 3 Long-tailed Ducks, Horned Grebe, the continuing 2 Red-necked Grebes, at least … Continue reading →

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