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Saturday Bird Notes, May 31, 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A memorable and fruitful month of May comes to a close. What seemed like a steady stream of migrants made for a satisfying birding experience in the mocosocoBirds area. The two Blue Grosbeaks of Florham Park continue – usually seen … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeaks, Cerulean Warbler, May 29, 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Blue birds lead the mocosocoBirds news today – blue as in Blue Grosbeak and Cerulean Warbler. What was one immature male Blue Grosbeak yesterday and early this morning at Florham Park Fields became two Blue Grosbeaks later today (Alan Boyd). Below are links … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak in Florham Park, May 28, 2014

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A singing Blue Grosbeak was found early this evening at the Florham Park Fields. Following is a poor quality sound recording made in the wind with an iPhone: Blue Grosbeak, Florham Park, NJ The Blue Grosbeak was across from the … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary Warbler, Shorebirds, May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

From Ken Hart: The Prothonotory Warbler located yesterday continues to be seen and heard at Black River Rd. (Bedminster Twp.), at the bridge just south of Long Lane at 6 pm. The Fish Tract is a former farm acquired by … Continue reading →

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Summer Tanagers, other bird notes, May 26, 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) A pair of Summer Tanagers, one immature male and a female, was found in the northwest corner of Lenape Meadow at Lord Stirling Park by Jeff Ellerbusch and observed by others this afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Mourning Warblers, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, May 25, 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

M is for May, Memorial Day Weekend and Mourning Warbler (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Several Mourning Warbler reports this weekend cap off the spring migration season. 3, as in three, were observed yesterday, May 24, at the … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Warbler, Alder Flycatchers, May 24, 2014

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Kentucky Warbler in Long Valley Song: Kentucky Warbler, Long Valley, NJ, May 24, 2014 On May 22, Alison Goessling found a Kentucky Warbler (KEWA) in Long Valley. This morning, the KEWA was seen and heard again. The KEWA is on private property. mocosocoBirds … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes, May 23, 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The final phase of spring migration is reflected in the species reported today. The Tourne had Gray-cheeked and Swainson’s Thrushes (Julie Buechner). Alder and Acadian Flycatchers are in the Great Swamp NWR (m.obs.). The Alder Flycatcher has been present all week … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds in Long Valley, May 22, 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Shorebird habitat is always scarce in Morris County. It was a surprise to find 5 Semipalmated Plovers, 10 Least Sandpipers, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 3 Spotted Sandpipers and resident Killdeer on a flooded cornfield in Long Valley this afternoon. This is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Bird Notes, May 20, 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

An singing Alder Flycatcher was at the Great Swamp NWR this morning in the wet woods along the mucky Wilderness Trail. Northern Waterthrush, Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Veerys, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and all of the typical species were present (J. Klizas). A … Continue reading →

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