Tag Archives: Red-headed Woodpecker

Tundra Swan Fallout – Feb. 24, 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

You need a magnifier to see the Tundra Swans near the south shore of the island at Boonton Reservoir in the above photo. The group of swans extends both left and right out of the range of the image. More … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpeckers – July 6, 2016

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(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Morris and Somerset Counties are the regional hotspot for Red-headed Woodpeckers (RHWO) this summer of 2016. This cyclical species is more apparent in the Morris and Somerset area this summer than in … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel, Red-headed Woodpecker, July 5, 2014

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Dickcissel at Negri-Nepoti Native Grasslands From Bobby Skrabal: “I saw a female Dickcissel at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve this afternoon. It was calling from the top of a dead tree by the beginning of the trails. From the parking lot … Continue reading →

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2013 Southwest Morris Winter Bird Count Summary

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

The Southwest Morris Winter Count on January 13 was very successful, despite very low visibility all day. We tallied 87 species, our 5th highest count in 29 years. Significant birds included the following: 3rd record – Red-headed Woodpecker (2 in … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

From John J. Collins: This morning I did some scouting of my territory for the upcoming Somerset CBC and, in addition to the Sandhill Cranes, found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at the Nature Trail at Colonial Park, Franklin Township.  Also … Continue reading →

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