Tag Archives: Sandhill Crane

Red-throated Loon, Red-necked Grebes at Boonton Reservoir – Mar. 27, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

Birds on the move Bird activity is warming up after a dreary and endless winter. Joe Barbieri found a Red-throated Loon at Boonton Reservoir, March 26. It was seen by several observers today, March 27. Ray Duffy reports two Red-throated … Continue reading →

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Tundra Swan Fallout – Feb. 24, 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

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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Birds of the New Year – Jan. 7, 2018

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Arctic conditions have frozen most of the water in Morris County. Somerset County does not have many bodies of water to freeze although the Raritan River is open enough to host thousands … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes and other birds – Nov. 24, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Jonathan Klizas

Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township The anticipation begins in early November as birders and naturalists of many disciplines await the annual appearance of the Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township. There is no guarantee that the cranes will be in view … Continue reading →

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Waterfowl on the Raritan, Jan. 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Raritan River, Franklin Township (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Unlike most waterways to the north and west, the Raritan River in Franklin Township remains ice-free this winter. Always a winter haven for Common Goldeneye (and hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes, Jan. 9, 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

A Barnacle Goose continues at North Branch Park as of today (Joe Pescatore via eBird). The Greater White-fronted Goose was at Duke Island Park (Alison Goessling via eBird) as well as a Cackling Goose and 1,000 Canada Geese. At least 2 … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes, Waterfowl, Frigid Air, Jan. 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Township continue their observational reliability on a daily basis. They were practically drive-up birds today – a good thing for birders considering the brutally cold temperatures. Many … Continue reading →

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Barnacle Goose, Sandhill Cranes in Somerset County, Jan. 2, 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jonathan Klizas

Barnacle Goose and Friends Be aware that Somerset County’s first record Barnacle Goose now frequents North Branch Park which is approximately 2 miles and 5 minutes from Duke Island Park. It is very doable to see the Greater White-fronted Goose … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bird Notes; NJDEP Raptor Reports, Dec. 24, 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Cackling Goose in Morristown At 8:00 AM, 350+ Canada Geese were in the west end of Speedwell Lake in Morristown already peeling off and heading towards their daylight rounds. As the geese numbers thinned, a Cackling Goose floated out of the … Continue reading →

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Morris Lakes, Sandhill Cranes, Rough-legged Hawk, AOU Proposals, Nov. 22, 2014

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Morris Lakes A survey of most of the larger lakes of Morris County today proved that this has been a cold week, especially for November. The northwestern lakes of Mt. Hope, Musconetcong and Budd are 100% frozen. The ice is strong enough … Continue reading →

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