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iOS Bird Migration App; Field Notes, Aug. 31, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A few weeks ago, mocosocoBirds published a post, that contained various bird migration links for RADAR maps and blogs. As it turns out, Applique, via Nemesis Bird, created an iOS app that combines all of these links into one convenient … Continue reading →

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Ruddy Duck, other field notes, Aug. 31, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mt. Hope Lake, Rockaway Twp. A Ruddy Duck was on Mt. Hope Lake in Rockaway Twp. this morning. This is the first August record of this species for either Morris or Somerset counties in the eBird database. In fact, outside … Continue reading →

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Field Notes, Aug. 30, 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The shorebird habitat at Lincoln Park Gravel Pits is submerged as of this morning, i.e., no shorebirds. 5 Killdeer looking for a place to land, flew out of the area instead. Sasso Tract in Rockaway Twp. had Northern Waterthrush, 5 American … Continue reading →

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Early Birds, Aug. 28, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Lincoln Park Gravel Pits A juvenile Yellow-rumped Warbler (YRWA) appeared at the Lincoln Park Gravel Pits this morning. It was flitting among small Black Willows near the water’s edge, chipping frequently, eventually flying away with its yellow-rump showing (Roger Johnson, … Continue reading →

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Am. Golden-Plovers, other migrants, Aug. 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Selody Sod Farm, Montgomery Twp. 2 adult American Golden-Plovers were at Selody Sod Farm this morning (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is the first report of this species in the mocosocoBirds region for 2013. 60 Killdeer and 1 Least Sandpiper round out … Continue reading →

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Forster’s Tern and Shorebirds at the Pits, Aug. 26, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This space has mentioned many times how Morris County lacks shorebird habitat. It is an annual game of catch-as-catch-can. In the spring of 2012, Melanie Lane Wetlands was a good provider. Post Hurricane Irene in 2011 showcased McCarter Park, a.k.a. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 25, 2013

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two Yellow-breasted Chats in Morris Township Two Yellow-breasted Chats were in Washington Valley, Morris Township this morning approximately one mile apart from each other. One was found along Patriots Path on Whitehead Rd. , a new location for this observer. … Continue reading →

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Yellow-bellied and other Flycatchers, Aug. 24, 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Gentle north winds overnight, the pre-dawn radar looked promising, the time of year was right for an August push of southbound migrants, but it depended on where you were. It was a good morning at Chimney Rock. Jeff Ellerbusch tallied … Continue reading →

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Olive-sided Flycatcher in Rockaway Twp., Aug. 23, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An Olive-sided Flycatcher (OSFL) was seen this morning at Sasso Tract, Rockaway Township. An OSFL was observed at the same place on Saturday, Aug. 17. Is this the same individual? Didn’t an OSFL recently stay at the Great Swamp for … Continue reading →

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Little Blue Heron in Hanover Twp., Aug. 20, 2013

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image). A juvenile Little Blue Heron spent the afternoon at Melanie Lane Wetlands stalking and hunting on the north side of the pond. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Little Blue flew up, up … Continue reading →

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