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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 18, 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

This – gets you that. (Click on the photos for a larger image). From Jamie Glydon at Troy Meadows: Red-eyed Vireo, Blue-winged Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler (3), Chestnut-sided Warbler, Canada Warbler. Also at Troy Meadows: Wood Duck (4), Great Blue Heron … Continue reading →

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Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Field Notes, Aug. 17, 2013

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Common Nighthawk in Morristown Common Nighthawks will begin migrating through our area during the next few weeks. A single Common Nighthawk flew over I-287 near South Street in Morristown at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Olive-sided Flycatcher at Great Swamp NWR … Continue reading →

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Upland Sandpiper, Olive-sided Flycatcher in Morris Co., Aug. 17, 2013

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Upland Sandpiper at Great Swamp NWR Simon Lane found an Upland Sandpiper on Pleasant Plains Rd., Great Swamp NWR this morning. This is his account: “Flushed from the field with the two small ponds on Pleasant Plains Road as I … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Warbler and other migrants, Aug. 16, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

An early Tennessee Warbler was the highlight at Chimney Rock this morning (Jeff Ellerbusch). A Northern Harrier flyover was seen from the parking lot. Other warblers were: Worm-eating Warbler Blue-winged Warbler – 2 Black-and-white Warbler – 5 Common Yellowthroat American … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak and migrants at Chimney Rock, Aug. 15, 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The last two mornings brought a blast of autumnal air to the region. Coincidentally, migration came along with it. Here are results from Chimney Rock thanks to Jeff Ellerbusch. An adult male Blue Grosbeak found this morning is a highlight … Continue reading →

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Bird migration forecasting links, Aug. 13, 2013

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

As the season gets deeper into migration, here are some blogs and tools available for monitoring bird migration forecasts. BirdCast – The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s forecast division with weekly forecasts and analysis for the United States. Tom Auer’s Blog … Continue reading →

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Sunday Field Notes, Aug. 11 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Golden-winged Warbler at Sasso Tract, Rockaway Twp. An adult male Golden-winged Warbler was seen this morning at the Sasso Tract, Rockaway Twp. The individual had all the proper plumage details and looked as pure as this species can these days. … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Kites in Basking Ridge; Glossy Ibis in Morris Co., Aug. 9, 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mississippi Kites Two sub-adult Mississippi Kites, one with missing tail feathers, were viewed this afternoon at 2:30 over Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge near St. James Church and School (Harvey Tomlinson). They were last seen moving along the ridge in … Continue reading →

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Belated report of Swallow-tailed Kite in Morris Co. from Aug. 3, 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Scott Barnes reported the following to mocosocoBirds a short time ago: John Macaluso “gave a very credible description of a Swallow-tailed Kite he saw over his house in Chester on Saturday Aug 3. The bird was soaring near the intersection … Continue reading →

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Pine Siskin in Great Swamp NWR, Aug. 7, 2013

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A few Pine Siskins were seen into May, 2013 in Morris and Somerset Counties. The photo on this page shows that Larry West found a Pine Siskin at the Fenske Visitor Center on August 4, an amazing summer record for … Continue reading →

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