Tag Archives: Morris County

Grebes in Morris County; Early November Birds – Nov. 7, 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

New Species for Somerset County Sometimes they come in bunches. October 26 saw the first Surf Scoter recorded in Somerset County. Following close to that sighting was the county’s first recorded Long-billed Dowitcher on November 1. Jeff Ellerbusch is guilty … Continue reading →

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Birds of Late October – October 29, 2016

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Purple Finch Rant. (Click on the photo for a larger image.) A few waves of migration during the past week deposited lots of White-throated Sparrows, Purple Finches, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Hermit Thrushes, Dark-eyed Juncos, Yellow-rumped Warblers, etc. into the … Continue reading →

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Clay-colored Sparrow, Northern Shrike, Surf Scoter, others – Oct. 26, 2016

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Clay-colored Sparrow at Troy Meadows A Clay-colored Sparrow was found by Rob Fanning this morning at Troy Meadows. The sparrow continued into the afternoon keeping company with a group of Savannah Sparrows. This is the second known record for Troy … Continue reading →

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Yellow-throated and Orange-crowned Warblers – Oct. 21, 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Yellow-throated Warbler at Glenhurst Meadows (Click on the photo for a larger image.) The photo above is for documentation purposes only. The finder and photographer, Jason Denesevich, did his best to get a visual record of a distant subject in … Continue reading →

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Eurasian Wigeon, Brant, Great Cormorant – Oct. 19, 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

A Eurasian Wigeon was found at Lake Musconetcong by Alan Boyd today. The handsome drake kept company with American Wigeons and Gadwall (see photo above). The ducks frequently lifted off the water, endlessly circling before landing and then repeating the … Continue reading →

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Mid-October Birds – Oct. 16, 2016

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Rusty Blackbird (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Rusty Blackbirds are making their presence known in north New Jersey during the past week, especially after the big migration push of Friday night, Oct. 14 into 15. Rusty Blackbirds … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler in Lincoln Park, Other Bird News – Oct. 12, 2016

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris County’s second Connecticut Warbler of 2016 was found today by Ivan Kossak in the woods at Two Bridges, Lincoln Park. Ivan added five species to the Lincoln Park town totals that he is keeping track of on the The Great … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Warbler and October Birds – Oct. 8, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Connecticut Warbler, Red-headed Woodpeckers at Glenhurst Meadows,    Oct. 8 A New Jersey Audubon All Things Birds field trip comprised of nine enthusiastic birders led by yours truly, traversed the trails of Glenhurst Meadows today. Overnight migration was nil but the highlight of … Continue reading →

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Black Tern at the Lincoln Park Gravel Pits – Sept. 11, 2016

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Black Tern at Lincoln Park Roger Johnson found a Black Tern this morning at the main lake of the Lincoln Park Gravel Pits continuing a week of Morris County rarities from the Charadriiformes order (Stilt Sandpiper, White-rumped Sandpiper and now a Black Tern). … Continue reading →

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Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Common Gallinule, Yellow-breasted Chat – Sept. 10, 2016

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Buff-breasted Sandpipers in Montgomery Twp. Alan Boyd and Kevin Cronin traveled to the southern part of the mocosocoBirds region today visiting Selody Sod Farm in Montgomery Twp.  The highlight is 5 Buff-breasted Sandpipers found there today. That equals the high-count … Continue reading →

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