Tag Archives: ornithology

Video: Bald Eagle defends nest from Red-tailed Hawk, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Bald Eagles 2012’s Superstorm Sandy destroyed the Bald Eagle nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township. The eagles liked the neighborhood so they built a new nest close by. The Duke Farms staff was able to position a … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon, Blue-winged Teal, Mar. 29, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Pacific Loon at Boonton Reservoir The adult Pacific Loon (PALO) of Boonton Reservoir was viewed today in both the morning (Mike Wolfe) and the afternoon (Simon Lane). 4-5 Common Loons were seen as well. Assuming it is the same one … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 29, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Wolfe reports the continuing adult Pacific Loon from the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. There were also approximately 5 Common Loons present, as well.

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Blue-winged Teal, Rough-legged Hawk, etc., Mar. 28, 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Blue-winged Teal are in the mocosocoBirds area. Two were seen (and photographed) at Finderne Wetlands today. Terry Carruthers reports 2 males and 1 female from the Friends Blind at the Wildlife Observation center of the Great Swamp NWR. Terry also … Continue reading →

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Greater Yellowlegs, N. Rough-winged Swallows, Pacific Loon, Scaup ID, Mar. 26, 2013

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Duke Farms Jeff Ellerbusch found the first Tringa of 2013 in the mocosocoBirds region today – a Greater Yellowlegs at Duke Farms, Hillsborough Township. This is ten days later than 2012’s first Greater Yellowlegs. Not satisfied with that discovery, Jeff … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues at Boonton Res. , Mar. 26, 2013

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

And then there was one. The Boonton Pacific Loon is the last of three Pacific Loons of Morris County remaining. It is presently being viewed from the Reservoir Drive footbridge at the north end of Boonton Reservoir. The Pacific Loon … Continue reading →

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Redheads, Red-breasted Mergansers, Lakes, Mar. 25, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Split Rock Reservoir Split Rock Reservoir remains a mystery as to how such a scenic spot can have so few birds. 1,500 Common Mergansers were there one week ago which is a highlight for the reservoir. This morning there were … Continue reading →

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Not exactly off-topic: What Causes Hearing Loss, Mar. 25, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Good reading if you want to hear those thin, wispy warbler songs and call notes (or anything else for that matter) when you get older – and in the context of this New York Times article that applies to everyone … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon reported at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Michael Mayer: I’m visiting from out of town and stopped to look for the two Pacific Loons. I was unsuccessful in finding the loon on Lake Parsippany around 11:00 a.m. today but I saw the Pacific Loon on the … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcon; Pacific Loon at Lake Parsippany Gone?; Field Notes, Mar. 24, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Peregrine Falcon at Troy Meadows Other than Song Sparrows, Red-winged Blackbirds and Canada Geese, Troy Meadows sounded like Silent Spring this morning. A surprise flush of a Peregrine Falcon from the meadow was exciting. The falcon flew to a perch … Continue reading →

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