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Blue Grosbeak in Florham Park, May 28, 2014

A singing Blue Grosbeak was found early this evening at the Florham Park Fields. Following is a poor quality sound recording made in the wind with an iPhone: Blue Grosbeak, Florham Park, NJ The Blue Grosbeak was across from the … Continue reading

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Prothonotary Warbler, Shorebirds, May 27, 2014

From Ken Hart: The Prothonotory Warbler located yesterday continues to be seen and heard at Black River Rd. (Bedminster Twp.), at the bridge just south of Long Lane at 6 pm. The Fish Tract is a former farm acquired by … Continue reading

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Summer Tanagers, other bird notes, May 26, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) A pair of Summer Tanagers, one immature male and a female, was found in the northwest corner of Lenape Meadow at Lord Stirling Park by Jeff Ellerbusch and observed by others this afternoon. … Continue reading

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Mourning Warblers, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, May 25, 2014

M is for May, Memorial Day Weekend and Mourning Warbler (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Several Mourning Warbler reports this weekend cap off the spring migration season. 3, as in three, were observed yesterday, May 24, at the … Continue reading

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Kentucky Warbler, Alder Flycatchers, May 24, 2014

Kentucky Warbler in Long Valley Song: Kentucky Warbler, Long Valley, NJ, May 24, 2014 On May 22, Alison Goessling found a Kentucky Warbler (KEWA) in Long Valley. This morning, the KEWA was seen and heard again. The KEWA is on private property. mocosocoBirds … Continue reading

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Friday Bird Notes, May 23, 2014

The final phase of spring migration is reflected in the species reported today. The Tourne had Gray-cheeked and Swainson’s Thrushes (Julie Buechner). Alder and Acadian Flycatchers are in the Great Swamp NWR (m.obs.). The Alder Flycatcher has been present all week … Continue reading

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Shorebirds in Long Valley, May 22, 2014

Shorebird habitat is always scarce in Morris County. It was a surprise to find 5 Semipalmated Plovers, 10 Least Sandpipers, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 3 Spotted Sandpipers and resident Killdeer on a flooded cornfield in Long Valley this afternoon. This is … Continue reading

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Tuesday Bird Notes, May 20, 2014

An singing Alder Flycatcher was at the Great Swamp NWR this morning in the wet woods along the mucky Wilderness Trail. Northern Waterthrush, Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Veerys, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and all of the typical species were present (J. Klizas). A … Continue reading

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Mourning Warbler, Vireo ID, May 19, 2014

The first Mourning Warbler (MOWA) of 2014 in Morris County was found this afternoon at Troy Meadows by Julie Buechner and seen later by others. The male MOWA was just west of the old shooting range on Troy Meadows Road, usually … Continue reading

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Saturday Bird Notes, May 17, 2014

Waterloo Valley Road (Click on the photo for a larger image.) One of the best kept secrets in western Morris County is the area along Waterloo Valley Road in Mt. Olive Township. It is a secret that will most likely … Continue reading

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