Tag Archives: Parsippany

Dickcissels in Parsippany – Oct. 6, 2021

A pair of Dickcissels were found among the tubed saplings in the western area of Central Park of Morris County this afternoon, Oct. 6. One of these was seen by George Eschenbach on the afternoon of Oct. 3. George also … Continue reading

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Eurasian Wigeon at Troy Meadows, came and went – Mar. 23, 2021

A drake Eurasian Wigeon showed briefly at Troy Meadows this afternoon before flying off with a group of American Black Ducks towards the south. See the distant heavily cropped photo above. This was thought to be a Troy Meadows first … Continue reading

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Mourning Warbler Gallery – May 28, 2020

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The secretive, skulking Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) is difficult to view during its spring migration from Central and South America on its journey to boreal breeding habitats and even more problematic in … Continue reading

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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in Parsippany, June 23, 2014

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in Parsippany (Click on the photo for a larger image.) A juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (YCNH) was found under the Jefferson Road bridge at Jefferson Road Pond this afternoon by Julie Buechner. This is the second summer that YCNH is … Continue reading

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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues in Parsippany, Sep. 10, 2013

The juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron found yesterday in Parsippany by Julie Buechner continues today. It is located at a pond on Jefferson Road near the intersection of Smith Road. It favors the southern end of the pond. It has been seen … Continue reading

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Sparrows and a pet duck at Troy Meadows, Oct. 20, 2012

Is anyone missing a Mandarin Duck? A drake was found this morning in Troy Brook accessed from the Troy Meadows Road entrance to Troy Meadows in Parsippany. The escapee flushed before a photo was taken. Sparrows are plentiful in Troy … Continue reading

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