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Pacific Loon Day 7 update; other field notes, Mar. 15, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tim Vogel at 5:40 p.m.: Pacific Loon continues at American Road, Morris Plains. Also: 22 Ring necked Ducks 4 Gadwalls Tim Vogel Denville ————— A wind-swept Lake Parsippany continues to host 300+ Common Mergansers, 21 Hooded Mergansers, 1 male Red-breasted Merganser, … Continue reading →

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Day 7 of the Pacific Loon in Morris Plains, Mar. 15, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Tom Smith: I hadn’t heard any reports about the Pacific Loon today so I went to American Road in Morris Plains at 2 p.m. and yes, the loon is still in its usual location. Also present were 22 Ring-necked … Continue reading →

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Osprey in Hillsborough; Tundra Swans in Roxbury; Pacific Loon – Day 6 update, Mar. 14, 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) This was Day 6 of the Pacific Loon of American Road in Morris Plains. The loon continues to receive visitors. Photographers continue to play the “Guess-where-the-loon-will-pop-up” game each time it dives, which … Continue reading →

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Golden Eagle, Tree Swallows, Pacific Loon update, Mar. 13, 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Roger Johnson stood at Troy Meadows today and watched as a Golden Eagle flew to the north. It was the first Golden Eagle Roger has seen at Troy Meadows in over 30 years of birding there. Also present were 3 … Continue reading →

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Day 5 of the Pacific Loon in Morris Plains, Mar. 13, 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Mike Britt reports the Pacific Loon continues in the pond at American Road, Morris Plains as of 8:30 this morning. The loon is known to be at the pond since Saturday, March 9 making this the fifth day of its … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon updates; other field notes, Mar. 12, 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loon was at the pond in Morris Plains as late as 6:00 p.m. making this day 4 of its stay on American Road. Observers have reported flight activity the past two days where the loon flies around the … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues in Morris Plains, Mar. 12, 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Mike Newlon: The Pacific Loon was at the American Road pond this morning (3/12), at least until about 10:15. Diving long and frequently.  Once flew and circled the pond a few times but settled after a minute or two.

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Sandhill Cranes (Franklin Twp.) and Pacific Loon (Morris Plains) photos, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The JerseyBirds listserv has a few reports this week of the Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Townhip. These are the fist reports of the Franklin Cranes since early January. Jim Mulvey viewed three of the Sandhill … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon in Morris Plains; Birds at Budd Lake, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The juvenile Pacific Loon of American Road in Morris Plains continued throughout the day. Numerous birders were able to get excellent views. This may be the most photographed Pacific Loon in New Jersey history. The loon was still present at … Continue reading →

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Pacific Loon continues in Morris Plains, Mar. 11, 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Pacific Loon was viewed by a number of birders early this morning at the pond between the office buildings on American Road, Morris Plains. Please be respectful of the area if you visit the location. This is the first … Continue reading →

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