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Franklin Twp. Cliff Swallows update, July 15, 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The June 17 mocosocoBirds post describes the lack of Cliff Swallows at the formerly productive site on the I-287 bridge on the D&R Towpath along Easton Avenue in Franklin Township. The post mentions that a second nesting location on another I-287 bridge … Continue reading →

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Cattle Egrets at Duke Farms, July 13, 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A pair of Cattle Egrets flew south over Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township this morning. They were photographed in flight (Jeff Ellerbusch). This is only the second record for Duke Farms and the third known record in Somerset County. Other … Continue reading →

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Proposal to open Griggstown Grasslands for bikers, July 12, 2014

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

mocosocoBirds is presenting the following letter as a public notice to make people aware of a proposal to open the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Township for mountain bikers. Mark Grieco wrote the following note and sent it to Chris … Continue reading →

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Dickcissels, Little Blue Heron, July 12, 2014

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Dickcissels at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve Enough visual evidence by multiple observers confirms that at least three Dickcissels are in summer residence at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Township. Chris Thomas managed a few photos of bashful Dickcissels hiding behind leaves. It … Continue reading →

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Thursday Bird Notes; Morris Deer Management Schedule, July 10, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Young Birds of 2014 Dickcissel(s?) in Franklin Township The Dickcissel(s?) continues at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve in Franklin Twp. It can be viewed in the trees and adjoining grassland by making the first right out of the parking lot and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bird Notes, July 6, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Red-headed Woodpecker in Morris County (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Two reports this week of Red-headed Woodpeckers at Glenhurst Meadows, Somerset County (see this post), motivated this writer to check on the bi-county roaming of this species. … Continue reading →

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Dickcissel, Red-headed Woodpecker, July 5, 2014

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

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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Birding Week in Review, July 4, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Night-Herons of Parsippany are the main attraction in Morris County. Both the Yellow and Black-crowned Night-Herons are near the bridges at Jefferson Road Pond. Finding enough Crayfish and other food to … Continue reading →

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Winter Wrens and other field notes, June 29, 2014

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Yesterday, June 28, a Winter Wren was recorded singing along the Timberbrook Trail north of its intersection with the Four Birds Trail in Rockaway Twp. (David Bernstein). A snippet of its song is below: Winter Wren, Rockaway Twp., NJ, June … Continue reading →

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Friday Bird Notes, June 27, 2014

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The return of the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron to Jefferson Road Pond caused the biggest stir this week in Morris County. Thought to be a juvenile at first look, it is a 2nd year … Continue reading →

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