Tag Archives: Troy Meadows

Eurasian Wigeon at Troy Meadows, came and went – Mar. 23, 2021

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jonathan Klizas

A drake Eurasian Wigeon showed briefly at Troy Meadows this afternoon before flying off with a group of American Black Ducks towards the south. See the distant heavily cropped photo above. This was thought to be a Troy Meadows first … Continue reading →

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Mourning Warbler Gallery – May 28, 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The secretive, skulking Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) is difficult to view during its spring migration from Central and South America on its journey to boreal breeding habitats and even more problematic in … Continue reading →

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The 84th Boonton Christmas Bird Count Report – 2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Jonathan Klizas

This is an updated version of the report. The compiler missed a checklist. The total species count is adjusted to 96, not 94 as originally stated. The 84th annual Boonton Christmas Bird Count (CBC) occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2019, … Continue reading →

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The 83rd Boonton Christmas Bird Count Report – 2018

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The 83rd annual Boonton Christmas Bird Count (CBC) occurred on Sunday, December 23rd, 2018. The day had sunny skies, temperatures above freezing, and a gentle breeze if any wind at all and … Continue reading →

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The Enhancement of Land, Water, and Wildlife Habitat At Troy Meadows

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The Enhancement of Land, Water, and Wildlife Habitat At Troy Meadows  By:  Len Sunchild, November 1, 2014 Troy Meadows is a US National Natural Landmark located in the central Passaic basin, in northern New Jersey. It is owned by a private, … Continue reading →

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Purple Finches; Troy Meadows, Oct. 26, 2014

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image) You are correct if you think more Purple Finches are in the northeast this October than at this time last year. The following screenshot of an eBird data map shows the distribution of … Continue reading →

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Migrants+, American Pipits, Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, Sep. 27, 2014

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

The radar of the eastern United States was lit up with migration activity last night and before dawn this morning. Here are various reports from the mocosocoBirds area. Glenhurst Meadows had Turkey and Black Vultures; 7 raptor species; Killdeer, Solitary … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bird Notes, Sep. 17, 2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jonathan Klizas

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Today’s morning songbird flight at Chimney Rock includes the following: Philadelphia Vireo, Swainson’s Thrush, 3 Black-and-white Warblers, Tennessee Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, 5 American Redstarts, 5 Northern Parulas, 3 Magnolia Warblers, 2 Blackburnian Warblers, … Continue reading →

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Sparrows, Oct. 19, 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

Lincoln’s Sparrow, Troy Meadows, Oct. 19, 2013 (photo by Chris Thomas). The busy image on this morning’s pre-dawn radar held a promise of morning activity. Reality showed that sparrows were definitely on the move. Sparrows littered Troy Meadows and probably … Continue reading →

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Night-Herons, July 1, 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Jonathan Klizas

It has been stated in this space before that Black-crowned Night-Herons (BCNH) are not easy to find in Morris and Somerset Counties. That changes with July upon us. Not that they are abundant, only that you may be more likely … Continue reading →

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