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17 Common Ravens in Hillsborough; Blue Grosbeaks in Franklin Twp., June 9, 2014

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

17 Common Ravens, most of them juveniles, were in the Norz Farm fields along River Road in Hillsborough Township this afternoon (Jeff Ellerbusch). The Ravens were enjoying a repast of manure. Turkey Vultures, European Starlings, Rock Pigeons, Brown-headed Cowbirds and … Continue reading →

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Yellow-breasted Chat, Alder Flycatcher, Summer Tanagers, Blue Grosbeaks, June 8, 2014

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A Yellow-breasted Chat was found at the Great Swamp NWR this morning (Simon Lane). It was vocalizing at the northwest corner of the intersection of White Bridge and Pleasant Plains Roads. In other words, it is on the field to … Continue reading →

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Worm-eating Warblers, other field notes, June 7, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Beaver Brook Trail in Jefferson Township is 6.5 miles of grueling terrain running from Saffin Pond in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation to Berkshire Valley Road near the terminus of Taylor Road. This writer trekked from the southern end at Berkshire … Continue reading →

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Horned Larks, June 5, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Horned Lark nesting activity in New Jersey peaked in the 20th century during the 1950’s when they were recorded as breeding in every county except Union and Hudson. Their decline as breeders was as rapid as their ascent so that by the 1960s … 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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Eastern Meadowlark, June 1, 2014

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Eastern Meadowlark, Florham Park, NJ, June 1, 2014 – photo by Chris Thomas) Yesterday’s mocosocoBirds’ post made the following statement: “Eastern Meadowlark is effectively gone from Morris County except sporadically in migration.” Welcome to sporadically. In a very timely manner, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Bird Notes, May 31, 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A memorable and fruitful month of May comes to a close. What seemed like a steady stream of migrants made for a satisfying birding experience in the mocosocoBirds area. The two Blue Grosbeaks of Florham Park continue – usually seen … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeaks, Cerulean Warbler, May 29, 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Blue birds lead the mocosocoBirds news today – blue as in Blue Grosbeak and Cerulean Warbler. What was one immature male Blue Grosbeak yesterday and early this morning at Florham Park Fields became two Blue Grosbeaks later today (Alan Boyd). Below are links … Continue reading →

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Blue Grosbeak in Florham Park, May 28, 2014

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

A singing Blue Grosbeak was found early this evening at the Florham Park Fields. Following is a poor quality sound recording made in the wind with an iPhone: Blue Grosbeak, Florham Park, NJ The Blue Grosbeak was across from the … Continue reading →

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