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Swans, Geese and a Boonton CBC Update, Dec. 27, 2014

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Tundra Swans at Lake Hopatcong (Click on the photo for a larger image). 4 Tundra Swans are with 90+ Mute Swans at Lake Hopatcong, viewed from the beach at Hopatcong State Park. If one looks carefully, three of the Tundra Swans … Continue reading →

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Barnacle, Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese at Duke Island Park, Dec. 26, 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). Many observers were able to view the cooperative geese of Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Twp., today. Based on reports, the geese were present at the park for the entire day. Early in … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose Photos from Duke Island Park, Dec. 25, 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Sam Galick found Somerset County’s 1st Barnacle Goose on the front lawn at Duke Island Park this afternoon (see that post here), as well as a Greater White-fronted Goose. A dog came out of the woods and flushed all of the geese … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose in Somerset County, Dec. 25, 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

This afternoon, Sam Galick found a Barnacle Goose at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Twp. This is the first record of Barnacle Goose for Somerset County. A Greater White-fronted Goose was also present with 800 Canada Geese. The geese eventually flew … Continue reading →

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Cackling Goose in Morristown, Dec. 25, 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose at Speedwell Lake, Morristown (Click on the photo for a larger image.) A Cackling Goose remains faithful to Speedwell Lake in Morristown. It was present this morning and yesterday morning between 8-8:30. One was seen Sunday, December 21 on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bird Notes; NJDEP Raptor Reports, Dec. 24, 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose in Morristown At 8:00 AM, 350+ Canada Geese were in the west end of Speedwell Lake in Morristown already peeling off and heading towards their daylight rounds. As the geese numbers thinned, a Cackling Goose floated out of the … Continue reading →

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The 79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count Report, 2014: 100 Species

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count, 2014 The 79th Boonton Christmas Bird Count occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2014. 44 observers in 12 separate areas of the count circle tallied 100 species. This is the 13th time the century mark has been reached for … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count Report, 2014 – 84 Species

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count (CBC) occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2014 The following report is by Simon Lane, compiler of the count. This year we recorded 84 species and 23,350 individuals on the count day. … Continue reading →

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Early results of Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges and Boonton Christmas Bird Counts, Dec. 22, 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count The Great Swamp – Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The following preliminary report is from Simon Lane, the compiler: “84 species currently on the … Continue reading →

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Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count to be held on Jan. 18, 2015

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The 31st Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Founded and organized by David Harrison, the count is a true winter count with Chester Township as its center and the count circle radiating from … Continue reading →

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