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Eurasian Wigeon at Finderne Wetlands, Somerset Co. first, Mar. 20, 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch found and photographed a drake Eurasian Wigeon at Finderne Wetlands this morning. The Eurasian Wigeon was in the pond in front of the Van Veghten house. It and the other ducks flushed and flew westerly. If the Wigeon … Continue reading →

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Lesser Black-backed Gull in Morris; Field Notes, Mar. 19, 2014

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The vernal equinox occurs, Thursday, March 20 at 12:57 p.m. EDT. For anyone who ventured into the miserable afternoon weather today, the equinox cannot come soon enough. Budd Lake remains entirely frozen but at least a small sampling of gulls … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Field Notes, Mar. 18, 2014

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Both Somerset County Greater White-fronted Geese were seen today: One on the North Plainfield side of Green Brook Park (Walter Blenderman) and the second at Duke Island Park in the Raritan River (John J. Collins). John also found a Cackling … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose in North Plainfield; other field notes, Mar. 17, 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Greater White-fronted Goose in North Plainfield North Plainfield has the second Greater White-fronted Goose in Somerset County this past weekend (the other was at Duke Island park on March 15). It is a bi-county goose. Green Brook Park is a … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Morris; Field notes, Mar. 16, 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Sandhill Cranes in the Great Swamp NWR (Click on the photo for a larger image.) 3 Sandhill Cranes were seen at the Great Swamp NWR today from the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road – and they have apparently been there … Continue reading →

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Osprey, American Pipits, Mar. 14, 2015

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The first Osprey of 2014 in Somerset County was viewed this afternoon by Jeff Ellerbusch at the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath. Common Goldeneye numbers are shrinking but are still at an impressive 47. 10 Red-breasted Mergansers continue this species … Continue reading →

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Woodcock, Killdeer and Wilson’s Snipe, Mar. 13, 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The obliging American Woodcock in the photo above was feeding and wobble-walking on the edge of Pleasant Plains Road in the Great Swamp this afternoon, regardless of the vicious wind and chilly … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Field Notes; Bridge Closure Notice, Mar. 12, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Above: a vanguard Double-crested Cormorant (DCCO) awaits his comrades for another invasion of Boonton Reservoir in 2014. 435 DCCOs were counted on July 17, 2013 breaking the Morris County high count for … Continue reading →

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Eastern Phoebe, Tree Swallows, Wilson’s Snipe, Double-crested Cormorant, Mar. 11, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. – Hal Borland (1900-1978) Above: A Red-eared Slider hauls out on the ice while enjoying 60+ F degree temperatures. From Bobby Skrabal: There was an Eastern Phoebe singing at Duke Island … Continue reading →

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River Ducks, Mar. 9, 2014

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Morris lakes remain frozen but it is getting deeper into March and ducks have to move. Two Bridges in Lincoln Park has more species diversity than any other Morris location at the current time. This is where the Pompton … Continue reading →

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