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Red Crossbills and Common Redpolls at Chimney Rock, Nov. 14, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

It was a morning filled with finches at Chimney Rock. In most years, the 11 Purple Finches and other Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches and House Finches that flew over the ridge this morning would have made for a remarkable day. … Continue reading →

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Fish Crows and Starlings in Hillsborough Township, Nov. 11, 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

This may not be the most compelling subject based on the species mentioned until you read the numbers that Jeff Ellerbusch had in the vicinity of Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough Township. The comments are Jeff’s unless noted otherwise: 700 Fish Crows … Continue reading →

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White-winged Crossbills at Chimney Rock, Oct. 31, 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Simon Lane reports 6 White-winged Crossbills headed south at Chimney Rock Hawkwatch at approximately 11:15 this morning.

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Storm birds in Somerset County; Brant on the move, Oct. 31, 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Mocosocobirds will try to get postings published in a timely manner. The continuing power calamity is spreading to fuel stations. The very few that are open in our area have lines as long as two miles(!) on Mt. Kemble Ave. … Continue reading →

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Clay-colored and Nelson’s Sparrows at Finderne, Oct. 15, 2012.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jonathan Klizas

Jeff Ellerbusch relocated the Clay-colored Sparrow at Finderne Wetlands found yesterday by Tom Smith. It was on the west side of the pond directly below the Van Veghten House. As a bonus, Jeff also found a Nelson’s Sparrow on the … Continue reading →

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: This morning I did some scouting of my territory for the upcoming Somerset CBC and, in addition to the Sandhill Cranes, found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at the Nature Trail at Colonial Park, Franklin Township.  Also … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Franklin Township, 12-29-2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

From John J. Collins: The 5 Sandhill Cranes are present right now (10:59 AM) in a corn stubble field off Randolph Rd. in Franklin Township (opposite 100). This is great for me as it means they will be Count Week … Continue reading →

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Greater White-fronted Goose and Cackling Goose in Somerset County, 12/21/2011

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jonathan Klizas

The Greater White-fronted Goose of Duke Island Park was seen landing in the Raritan River along with hundreds of Canada Geese. It was viewed from River Road making it a Hillsborough twitch. Jeff Ellerbusch reports two Cackling Geese at North … Continue reading →

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