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Tundra Swans in Somerset County; Field Notes, Mar. 15, 2014

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

4 Tundra Swans were in a field at Opie Road in Branchburg this morning. Thanks to Chris Thomas, Andrew Lucas and Bobby Skrabal for reporting them. The swans were gone by late afternoon. This is a rare species for Somerset … Continue reading →

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Osprey, American Pipits, Mar. 14, 2015

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The first Osprey of 2014 in Somerset County was viewed this afternoon by Jeff Ellerbusch at the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath. Common Goldeneye numbers are shrinking but are still at an impressive 47. 10 Red-breasted Mergansers continue this species … Continue reading →

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Woodcock, Killdeer and Wilson’s Snipe, Mar. 13, 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The obliging American Woodcock in the photo above was feeding and wobble-walking on the edge of Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp this afternoon, regardless of the vicious wind and chilly … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes; Bridge Closure Notice, Mar. 12, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Above: a vanguard Double-crested Cormorant (DCCO) awaits his comrades for another invasion of Boonton Reservoir in 2014. 435 DCCOs were counted on July 17, 2013 breaking the Morris County high count for … Continue reading →

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Eastern Phoebe, Tree Swallows, Wilson’s Snipe, Double-crested Cormorant, Mar. 11, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. – Hal Borland (1900-1978) Above: A Red-eared Slider hauls out on the ice while enjoying 60+ F degree temperatures. From Bobby Skrabal: There was an Eastern Phoebe singing at Duke Island … Continue reading →

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Canvasback, Woodcock in Morris, Mar. 10, 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Canvasback and Redhead (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Jim Gilbert found both a Canvasback (the only one reported in Morris County so far in 2014) and a Redhead at Kitchell Pond at Loantaka Brook Reservation today. First … Continue reading →

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River Ducks, Mar. 9, 2014

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Morris lakes remain frozen but it is getting deeper into March and ducks have to move. Two Bridges in Lincoln Park has more species diversity than any other Morris location at the current time. This is where the Pompton … Continue reading →

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Red-necked Grebe, Red-breasted Mergansers, Mar. 8, 2014

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Red-necked Grebe of Mendham Township continues for the 15th day at Clyde Potts Reservoir. There are only diving ducks along with the Grebe currently at this location: 12 Common Mergansers, 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, 2 Ring-necked Ducks and a Ruddy … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Somerset Co., Mar. 5, 2014

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Sandhill Cranes, Franklin Twp., Mar. 5, 2014, photo by Jeff Ellerbusch) The Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Twp. were reported today for the first time since January 31 (Jeff Ellerbusch). The cranes were in the corn stubble at Randolph Road this … Continue reading →

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Field Notes to date, Mar. 5, 2014

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The slow climb out of winter will bring temperatures near seasonable levels this weekend. What is seasonable? The average daily high temperature for this time in March in Morris and Somerset Counties is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. We have a long … Continue reading →

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