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Migration continues, May 20, 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

A foggy dawn from my driveway had singing Swainson’s and Wood Thrushes, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Tennessee, Blackpoll and Magnolia Warblers, and American Redstart. A walk up Kemble Mountain to Fort Nonsense added Chestnut-sided Warblers, more Blackpoll Warblers and more Swainson’s Thrushes. … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, a Memorable Day, May 18, 2013

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

At 4:30 this morning, the bird forecasting radar was lit up from the Rocky Mountains eastward with hardly a gap anywhere. The simple interpretation of this means migration was in full swing and birds-on-the-move would probably be found everywhere. I … Continue reading →

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Flycatchers, Mourning Warbler, etc., May 17, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Migratory restlessness, or Zugunruhe, is in full swing. Even with westerly to northwesterly winds, birds were on the move throughout the mocosocoBirds region today. Chimney Rock: Olive-sided Flycatcher, 100+ Cedar Waxwings, 14 warbler species including Tennessee and Bay-breasted Warblers, and … Continue reading →

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Migration in Mid-May, May 16, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Migration was heavy in much of the United States overnight (woodcreeper.com, Tom Auer’s Blog). The density of birds depends on the location, generally favoring the typical migrant traps. For those who know the mocosocoBirds region, migrant traps are a mystery … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Field Notes, May 15, 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Chimney Rock had 12 warbler species, Cedar Waxwings, Blue-headed Vireo and Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. A Carolina Chickadee song was heard but the individual was never located visually. (Jeff Ellerbusch). Chimney Rock and the Bridgewater area is Black-capped Chickadee territory. … Continue reading →

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Cuckoos and Field Notes, May, 14, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Both Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos were calling near the north gate (a.k.a. “closed bridge”) of Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR early this morning. A Yellow-billed called near the overlook in the afternoon. Since the weekend, Black-billed Cuckoos are especially … Continue reading →

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Least Flycatchers, Bobolinks, May 13, 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Least Flycatchers in Somerset County A Least Flycatcher was at Chimney Rock this morning and another on the Lord Stirling Park side of the Passaic River this afternoon (Jeff Ellerbusch). Incredibly, these are the first known reports of Least Flycatcher … Continue reading →

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Cerulean Warbler, Blue Grosbeaks, and other reports, May 12, 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Cerulean Warbler A Cerulean Warbler was the highlight of the morning along Waterloo Valley Road, Mt. Olive Twp. The Cerulean was viewed and heard southwest of the intersection with Kinney Road. Remember that this road is not for the faint … Continue reading →

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A Day of Birding Highlights, May 11, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Birds did not come easily this morning. The previous night’s frontal passage instilled hope for fallout conditions materializing by morning. While the fallout did not happen in the mocosocoBirds region, interesting species were available to those making a genuine effort. After all, … Continue reading →

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Common Nighthawks, other field notes, May 10, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Common Nighthawks made their first appearance of 2013 in Morris County this evening. One was eBirded from Troy Meadows (Alan Bernzweig). Another was seen from the overlook on Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp NWR (Jeff Ellerbusch, Jonathan Klizas, and Simon … Continue reading →

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