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Summer Tanager, Yellow-throated Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, Birds!, May 2, 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

After experiencing the seemingly never-ending winter that recently passed, today reaffirmed how great nature can be and how lucky we are who study, appreciate and revere it. The editor apologizes for not listing more but it is the month of … Continue reading →

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Egret, Terns, Grebes, Gulls, Bobolinks, Migrants – May 1, 2015

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Wednesday’s drenching storm left a widespread collection of interesting bird species in its wake. A Snowy Egret was found this morning by Dave Blinder at a baseball field at Gardner Field in Denville. It was present this afternoon in left-center … Continue reading →

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Post-storm early report: Red-necked Grebes, Common Terns, etc., May 1, 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

This is a brief report of morning sightings following yesterday’s deluge. A more complete report will follow later today with photos. Lake Parsippany: 4 alternate plumaged Red-necked Grebes, Spotted Sandpiper (J. Klizas). Boonton Reservoir: 1 alternate plumaged Bonaparte’s Gull sitting … Continue reading →

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Bitterns, Herons, Egrets, April 29, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Jim Mulvey found the above American Bittern in the Great Swamp NWR today. 2 were seen last night from the Overlook on Pleasant Plains Road (Simon Lane). The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron found this … Continue reading →

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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Lord Stirling Park, Apr. 29, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Rob Gallucci found and photographed an adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (YCNH) this morning at Lord Stirling Park. It was near the East Observation Tower and neighboring field. It stayed after Rob left and was subsequently seen by others. This is the … Continue reading →

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Bonaparte’s Gulls, Sora, Field Notes, April 28, 2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

5 Bonaparte’s Gulls were at Lake Musconetcong this morning (Tom Halliwell) and through mid-afternoon, at least (Alan Boyd). A Sora was heard from the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR approximately 8 p.m. this evening. Two American Bitterns … Continue reading →

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Chimney Swifts, Raptors, Arrivals, Apr. 27, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Things are looking up: (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Because there isn’t much else to look at. Every birder who follows weather patterns and watches bird migration radar knows that the northeast is in the midst of … Continue reading →

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Prothonotary and Yellow-throated Warblers, and more, Apr. 26, 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Prothonotary Warbler, Lord Stirling Park, NJ, Apr. 26, 2014 – photo by Chris Thomas. Click on the photo for a larger image.) From John J. Collins this morning at Lord Stirling Park: (8:56 a.m.) – “I’m presently looking at a … Continue reading →

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Yellow Warblers, Blue-headed Vireo, Marsh Wren, Apr. 25, 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

Yellow Warblers are trickling into the mocosocoBirds area with several reports today from Great Swamp NWR (J. Klizas), Griggstown Grasslands (Chris Duffek), Loantaka Brook Reservation (Joe Pescatore) and Melanie Lane Wetlands (Jim Mulvey, J. Klizas). Linda Matula had a Blue-headed Vireo … Continue reading →

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Glossy Ibis, Little Blue Heron, Yellow-throated Warbler, Apr. 24, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

With migration stalled in North New Jersey, the late April story is about the length of stay of some species in Morris and Somerset Counties. Two Glossy Ibis are at Melanie Lane Wetlands, Hanover Twp. for the 5th day. Also … Continue reading →

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