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Yes, there is a Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote, and other field notes, July 7, 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

In case anyone doubted the accuracy of July 5th’s report of a Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve, the empirical evidence is forthwith: (Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Dickcissel was seen this afternoon by the original finder, … Continue reading →

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Young birds; Night-Heron photos, July 1, 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Family Photos from the Great Swamp NWR July is a month of transition. Bird song will diminish as the month progresses and south bound migration will start heating up. Right now is a great time to get out and view … Continue reading →

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Summer Tanager; Field Notes, June 3, 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

First found on Memorial Day, May 26, the immature male Summer Tanager was photographed again today by Rob Gallucci at Lord Stirling Park. There is also a report of the same bird from Sunday, June 1. These reports are all … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat and Early June Birds, June 2, 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The heavily cropped photo above is from early this morning. The Yellow-breasted Chat is near Bullfrog Pond at Lord Stirling Park. It was found by Mike and Thom Almendinger yesterday, June 1, but may be the same individual found by … 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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Saturday Bird Notes, May 17, 2014

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Waterloo Valley Road (Click on the photo for a larger image.) One of the best kept secrets in western Morris County is the area along Waterloo Valley Road in Mt. Olive Township. It is a secret that will most likely … Continue reading →

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Cuckoos, Least Bittern, May 12, 2014

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photos for a larger image.) From Chris Duffek at Jacques Lane, Franklin Twp.: “I spent a couple hours there today, saw many Cuckoos, both types. Also among the regulars: White-eyed Vireo, Least Flycatcher, Yellow Warblers, Prairie Warblers, 30+ Cedar Waxwings overhead.” Great … Continue reading →

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Little Blue Heron, Vesper Sparrow, Migrants, Apr. 13, 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Little Blue Heron at Loantaka Brook Reservation (Photo by Chris Thomas) While searching the fenced-in pond at Loantaka Brook Reservation early this morning for shorebirds (there are none), an adult Little Blue Heron flew into the pond in close proximity … Continue reading →

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Laughing Gull, American Bittern, etc., Apr. 12, 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Laughing Gull in Hillsborough Township A Laughing Gull (LAGU) was at the Norz farm area of River Road this morning with 40 Ring-billed Gulls (Jeff Ellerbusch). LAGU is a rare species in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Field Notes: Prothonotary Warbler, Winter Wren, Least Bittern, June 22, 2013

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

You can read Harvey Tomlinson’s account on JerseyBirds of the Lord Stirling Park’s Prothonotary family here. A Winter Wren continues to sing on Snake Hill Road, Rockaway Township. Originally found by Simon Lane on June 9, the Wren was still singing … Continue reading →

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