Tag Archives: Warblers

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

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

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

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

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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Grasshopper Sparrow; field notes, Apr. 22, 2014

From Susan Treesh: “Had my First-of-year House Wrens today, both behind my house and at Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve. I also heard Grasshopper Sparrow at Negri-Nepote between Hannah Pond and the tenant driveway. I know it’s early, but I heard … Continue reading

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Cliff Swallow, Glossy Ibis, other field notes, Apr. 20, 2014

One Cliff Swallow was seen this morning near the Rt. 202 bridge at Boonton Reservoir, the only known nesting location of this species in Morris County. If they nest again it will mark the third year in a row at … Continue reading

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Saturday Field Notes, Apr. 19, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Little Blue Heron of Kitchell Pond at Loantaka Brook Reservation spent its 8th day in Morris Township oblivious to the many people, horses and pets enjoying this lovely park on a beautiful … Continue reading

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Yellow-throated Warbler, Glossy Ibis, April 18, 2014

(Click on the photo for a larger image). The Yellow-throated Warbler of Colonial Park continues to be viewed by many observers. The general location is either near Parking Lots A, B or somewhere in between.  A PDF of the park map can … Continue reading

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Little Blue Heron, Yellow-throated Warbler, Apr. 17, 2014

 Same birds, different day. (Click on the photo to view a larger image.) Migration into the Morris and Somerset area has stalled this week. Amazingly, the two local celebrities have stayed put through this period with many observers able to … Continue reading

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Yellow-throated Warbler; Field Notes, Apr. 16, 2014

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” — Gary Snyder Yellow-throated Warbler in Franklin Township (Yellow-throated Warbler, Colonial Park, Franklin Twp., NJ – photo by Chris Thomas) A Yellow-throated Warbler is at Colonial Park, Franklin Township for the … Continue reading

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