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Iceland Gull joins the flock in Hillsborough Twp., Dec. 18, 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A 1st winter Iceland Gull joined the gull flock today on Homestead Rd., Hillsborough Twp. Continuing are a Glaucous Gull, 3 Lesser Black-Backed Gulls, 4 Great Black-backed Gulls and hundreds of Ring-billed and Herring Gulls. Joining the gulls were thousands … Continue reading →

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Glaucous Gull in Hillsborough Twp.; Field Notes, Dec. 17, 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Snow fell intermittently throughout the day. Low-pressure weather systems occasionally trigger the large number of gulls found in Hillsborough Twp. today. A Glaucous Gull found this morning was among hundreds of gulls along Homestead Road in Hillsborough Township. At least … Continue reading →

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12 Tundra Swans at Lake Hopatcong; Field Notes, Dec. 15, 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The north and south ends of Lake Hopatcong are frozen but the main body of New Jersey’s largest lake remains ice-free. A sliver of open water between Brady Bridge Road and the open water of Great Cove held 12 Tundra … Continue reading →

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Great Swamp/Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count, Dec. 14, 2013

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The 67th Great Swamp/Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count took place today in snowy conditions. The cold weather plaguing northern New Jersey since November froze most bodies of water creating a low diversity in waterfowl. Snow began falling shortly after sunrise … Continue reading →

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Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake Hopatcong, Dec. 12, 2013

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

At Lake Hopatcong, an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was in the water northeast of Bertrand’s Island sitting with Ring-billed Gulls late this afternoon. This is the first Lesser Black-backed Gull of the season in Morris County. As dusk took over … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes, Dec. 11, 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A Cackling Goose was seen today with a group of Canada Geese flying south over I-78 at mile marker 26.7 (Mike Britt). Lake Parsippany is freezing around the edges and is frozen at the south end. On the lake were … Continue reading →

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Snow day for birding, Dec. 10, 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Today’s light snowfall (2-4 inches in the mocosocoBirds area) occurred during a time frame causing school closures as well as other public facilities. Feeder watching was the birding activity of the day for many. Steve Byland was fortunate to get … Continue reading →

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Bonaparte’s Gull, Long-tailed Ducks and field notes, Dec. 7, 2013

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Birds of Lake Hopatcong A Bonaparte’s Gull (BOGU) was dwarfed by the Herring Gull it was lying next to in the waters in Great Cove off Nolan’s Point at Lake Hopatcong this morning. A nearby boat must have disturbed the BOGU … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpeckers in Franklin Twp., Dec. 5, 2013

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Robert Skrabal: I saw at least three immature Red-headed Woodpeckers today at Colonial Park, Franklin Township. There were also 2 No. Pintails and 7 Am. Wigeons there. From Chris Williams at the same location: Immature Red-headed Woodpecker at Eco … Continue reading →

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Long-tailed Ducks, Cackling Geese, Dec. 4, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Long-tailed Ducks at Boonton Reservoir 3 Long-tailed Ducks, 1 drake and 2 hens, were viewed late this afternoon floating on the calm sheet of glass, otherwise known as Boonton Reservoir. They were visible from the footbridge at the north end of … Continue reading →

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