Tag Archives: mocosocobirds

Yellow Warblers, Blue-headed Vireo, Marsh Wren, Apr. 25, 2014

Yellow Warblers are trickling into the mocosocoBirds area with several reports today from Great Swamp NWR (J. Klizas), Griggstown Grasslands (Chris Duffek), Loantaka Brook Reservation (Joe Pescatore) and Melanie Lane Wetlands (Jim Mulvey, J. Klizas). Linda Matula had a Blue-headed Vireo … Continue reading

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330 Raptors at Wildcat Ridge, Hibernia, Apr. 25, 2014

Wildcat Ridge Hibernia, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2014 Species Day’s Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 6 22 22 Bald Eagle 1 16 16 Northern Harrier … Continue reading

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Glossy Ibis, Little Blue Heron, Yellow-throated Warbler, Apr. 24, 2014

With migration stalled in North New Jersey, the late April story is about the length of stay of some species in Morris and Somerset Counties. Two Glossy Ibis are at Melanie Lane Wetlands, Hanover Twp. for the 5th day. Also … Continue reading

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Grasshopper Sparrow; field notes, Apr. 22, 2014

From Susan Treesh: “Had my First-of-year House Wrens today, both behind my house and at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve. I also heard Grasshopper Sparrow at Negri-Nepote between Hannah Pond and the tenant driveway. I know it’s early, but I heard … Continue reading

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Sandhill Crane and Virginia Rail at Great Swamp NWR, Apr. 20, 2014

There are two additions to the earlier, complete post for today, which is here. A Sandhill Crane was seen at the Great Swamp NWR this morning. The following comments are from Karen English’s eBird report: “Circled slowly over the WOC … Continue reading

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Cliff Swallow, Glossy Ibis, other field notes, Apr. 20, 2014

One Cliff Swallow was seen this morning near the Rt. 202 bridge at Boonton Reservoir, the only known nesting location of this species in Morris County. If they nest again it will mark the third year in a row at … Continue reading

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Saturday Field Notes, Apr. 19, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Little Blue Heron of Kitchell Pond at Loantaka Brook Reservation spent its 8th day in Morris Township oblivious to the many people, horses and pets enjoying this lovely park on a beautiful … Continue reading

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Yellow-throated Warbler, Glossy Ibis, April 18, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image). The Yellow-throated Warbler of Colonial Park continues to be viewed by many observers. The general location is either near Parking Lots A, B or somewhere in between.  A PDF of the park map can … Continue reading

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Little Blue Heron, Yellow-throated Warbler, Apr. 17, 2014

 Same birds, different day. (Click on the photo to view a larger image.) Migration into the Morris and Somerset area has stalled this week. Amazingly, the two local celebrities have stayed put through this period with many observers able to … Continue reading

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Yellow-throated Warbler; Field Notes, Apr. 16, 2014

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” — Gary Snyder Yellow-throated Warbler in Franklin Township (Yellow-throated Warbler, Colonial Park, Franklin Twp., NJ – photo by Chris Thomas) A Yellow-throated Warbler is at Colonial Park, Franklin Township for the … Continue reading

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