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E. Meadowlarks, Co. Redpolls, in Somerset County, Jan. 19, 2013

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Andrew Lucas: I had a flock of 10 Eastern Meadowlarks at the Griggstown Grassland Preserve around mid day. They were in the field to the west south-west of the parking lot in the second portion of the field beyond … Continue reading →

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Winter Wren, White-crowned Sparrow, American Pipit, Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Three species of note this winter are Winter Wren, White-crowned Sparrow and American Pipit. There is nothing remarkable about the sightings of these species by themselves but rather the frequency with which they are being seen this season as well … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose at Glenhurst Meadows, Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Ellen Waldstein: Hi Jonathan, I saw the Ross’s Goose amongst Canada Geese in the Western most pond at Glenhurst this am….around 9. Pictures were taken, but I don’t have a lens for close up, so they are not worth … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese; No Ross’s Goose reports, Jan. 17, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Marc Chelemer: Today, January 17th, between 12 Noon and 1:15 PM, I visited both the western end of Lord Stirling Road and the Lyons Vets Admin Hospital on Knollcroft, north of Valley Road. The Greater White-fronted Goose was on … Continue reading →

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Ross’s Goose Update; information and photos, Jan. 14, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Karen English: The horse meadow at Lord Stirling in Basking Ridge has a large flock of Canada geese which incude a Ross’s Goose yesterday and it is still there this morning at 10. The same flock has a Greater … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose, Ross’s Goose addendum, Jan. 14, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Ross’s Goose was seen in the Equestrian Field along Long Stirling Road in Basking Ridge. Currently, it is not there. Instead, it is replaced by a Greater White-fronted Goose.

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Ross’s Goose at Lord Stirling Park, Jan. 14, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

From Terry Carruthers at 9:57 a.m.: There is a nice Ross’s Goose at the Lord Stirling meadow at Somerset Environmental Center. – Terry [Editor’s note: Terry says pictures are forthcoming this evening]

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Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges CBC Results from Dec. 15, 2012

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

The Great Swamp-Watchung Ridges Christmas Bird Count was conducted on December 15, 2012. The following notes are  from the compiler, Pete Axelrod: We saw a total of 91 (plus 1 count week) species and 12672 individuals. 75 people participated. 3 … Continue reading →

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Common Redpoll, Rough-legged Hawks; Weekend Wrap-up, Jan. 6, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Two light-phase Rough-legged Hawks were viewed at Black Meadows this afternoon. This is an attractive hunting area for raptors, but how they tolerate the noise from Morristown Airport is a mystery, especially when a corporate jet loudly revs its engines … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes continue in Franklin Township, Jan. 4, 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

2 Sandhill Cranes continue in the corn stubble on the west side of Randolph Road, Franklin Township this morning. They were south of the intersection with Apgar Drive. Workers are erecting simple wood slat and wire fencing the entire length … Continue reading →

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