Two reports from Rob Jett reported Acadian Flycatchers plus a Summer Tanager. All are potential breeders locally.
The first Acadian came from above the Heath Path in the southwest section of Greenwood Cemetery. Later the second Acadian appeared at Dellwater. Most times you hear these birds usually up high in beneath the canopy. ( A third report came from Prospect per Rafael)
Last a Summer Tanager showed up in the Dellwater.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Bklyn Bridge Park Acadian FC
Likely very few recs there...
- Reported May 31, 2020 06:05 by Jeremy Thorp
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6996104,-73.9973745&ll=40.6996104,-73.9973745
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69879665
- Comments: "Wingbars, pweek call, very distinct."
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
continuing---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, May 30, 2020 at 2:55 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, May 30, 2020 at 2:55 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
*** Species Summary:
- Bald Eagle (1 report)
---------------------------------------------
Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2020 10:40 by Michael Wilson
- Green-Wood Cemetery, New York US-NY (40.6546,-73.9978), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.654592,-73.997787&ll=40.654592,-73.997787
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69849992
- Comments: "Immature. Perched in tree north of Sylvan Water."
***********
You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Kings County Rare Bird Alert
Manage your eBird alert subscriptions:
https://ebird.org/alerts
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"
--Carl Sagan
Redstart Birding: Optics, Gear, Expertise
https://redstartbirding.com/
Found out that this small business by founded by a former employee of the popular online Eagle Optics that went out of business several years ago.
If you are in the market...
Friday, May 29, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
PP Acadian flycatcher west Lookout Hill
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, May 29, 2020, 1:04 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, May 29, 2020, 1:04 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
*** Species Summary:
- Acadian Flycatcher (1 report)
---------------------------------------------
Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2020 08:51 by Ryan Mandelbaum
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69796139
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Lifer!! treetop empid with a peaked head making a sharp two-part song from the treetops west of lookout. photo and audio documentation. Added "singing bird" breeding code since Shane said that this species has bred in the park before."
***********
You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Kings County Rare Bird Alert
Manage your eBird alert subscriptions:
https://ebird.org/alerts
Fort Greene olivesided flycatcher
Peak time for flycatchers
Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2020 08:06 by Isaac Glovinsky
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69788526
- Comments: "Top of dead branch on the top of a tree, stocky, just looking around for about 10 minutes. Can see front-side white stripe. Then grabbed an insect in the air, flycatcher style."
- Reported May 29, 2020 08:06 by Isaac Glovinsky
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69788526
- Comments: "Top of dead branch on the top of a tree, stocky, just looking around for about 10 minutes. Can see front-side white stripe. Then grabbed an insect in the air, flycatcher style."
Bald eagle nest eggs spotted on Cape Cod for the first time in 115 years - CBS News
When eagles soar...thanks to the Endangered Species Act
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Tweet from Dr Farvardin Daliri (@DrDaliri). For laughs...
Dr Farvardin Daliri (@DrDaliri) tweeted at 7:40 AM on Tue, May 26, 2020:
Used my time in lockdown to build a giant laughing Kookaburra. #giantlaughingkookaburra https://t.co/1GWguIcpA4
(https://twitter.com/DrDaliri/status/1265246426725879813?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Used my time in lockdown to build a giant laughing Kookaburra. #giantlaughingkookaburra https://t.co/1GWguIcpA4
(https://twitter.com/DrDaliri/status/1265246426725879813?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
GWC continuing eagle
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported May 27, 2020 11:52 by Isabel Conte
- Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69735600
- Comments: "Immature, flyover."
- Reported May 27, 2020 11:52 by Isabel Conte
- Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69735600
- Comments: "Immature, flyover."
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Fwd: Green-Wood Cemetery
-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Meyer <nyccentre@hotmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, May 27, 2020 3:48 pm
Subject: Green-Wood Cemetery
From: Christian Meyer <nyccentre@hotmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, May 27, 2020 3:48 pm
Subject: Green-Wood Cemetery
While catching some rays a Black-throated Green Warbler's face lights up the dense foliage on a quiet day above Crescent Water.
Lawns are buzzkill,help wildlife! PLANT NATIVE!
https://www.motherjones.com/food/2020/05/your-perfect-green-lawn-is-a-buzz-kill/?fbclid=IwAR37MVGqwI2sf1g2IAtFw7-chbz0ynIibtpwzBScGLaDSLwmxHLaqG-ONG4
and
https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2020/02/07/yard-sustainability-native-plants/?fbclid=IwAR0AKrgxTlkFSd5pobd1B3I5e1Lkcm80i_PEE8fytxS_cSLIebnuukj2W2A
and
https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2020/02/07/yard-sustainability-native-plants/?fbclid=IwAR0AKrgxTlkFSd5pobd1B3I5e1Lkcm80i_PEE8fytxS_cSLIebnuukj2W2A
Tweet from Richard Payne (@ricardocpayne)
Photo included.
Richard Payne (@ricardocpayne) tweeted at 8:10 PM on Tue, May 26, 2020:
Red-necked Phalarope at Plumb Beach today - first Brooklyn record in eBird since 2011! https://t.co/Vsr8wGYDou
(https://twitter.com/ricardocpayne/status/1265435106065485826?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Red-necked Phalarope at Plumb Beach today - first Brooklyn record in eBird since 2011! https://t.co/Vsr8wGYDou
(https://twitter.com/ricardocpayne/status/1265435106065485826?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
eBird Checklist - 26 May 2020 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 36 species (+1 other taxa)
https://ebird.org/checklist/S69684499
Sample list from Tuesday including Summer Tanager.
Migration is winding down,far past peak,still some stragglers.
Virginia Rail reported tuesday
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 26, 2020 20:39 by Amy W
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6629397,-73.9718626&ll=40.6629397,-73.9718626
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69693317
- Comments: "In underbrush by side of pond then wading in water. Distinctive bright orange-red beak."
- Reported May 26, 2020 20:39 by Amy W
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6629397,-73.9718626&ll=40.6629397,-73.9718626
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69693317
- Comments: "In underbrush by side of pond then wading in water. Distinctive bright orange-red beak."
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Op-ed piece from PPA Sue Donoghue on parks
Here is a link to the Op-Ed, for your information:
And here is the petition for those of you interested in signing on board:
Monday, May 25, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
I don't post Ravens much as they are reported so much. But a good number -4- at GWC might mean a family hanging out here... Pretty good esp ten years ago,Ravens were unheard of established in Kings. Hoped they continued to thrive..
P
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Mon, May 25, 2020, 1:13 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Mon, May 25, 2020, 1:13 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
*** Species Summary:
- Common Raven (1 report)
---------------------------------------------
Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Common Raven (Corvus corax) (4)
- Reported May 25, 2020 07:59 by null
- Green-Wood Cemetery, New York US-NY 40.65850, -73.99495, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.658502,-73.994954&ll=40.658502,-73.994954
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69616584
- Comments: "A group flew over the Sylvan Water. Large corvids croaking."
***********
You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Kings County Rare Bird Alert
Manage your eBird alert subscriptions:
https://ebird.org/alerts
GWC Bald Eagle sheltered in
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported May 25, 2020 10:00 by Jason Bailey
- Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69626492
- Comments: "Pretty sure the same 3rd-ish year immature that has been around for awhile. Perched on the same branch above Sylvan that I've seen previously."
- Reported May 25, 2020 10:00 by Jason Bailey
- Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69626492
- Comments: "Pretty sure the same 3rd-ish year immature that has been around for awhile. Perched on the same branch above Sylvan that I've seen previously."
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Fwd: Hello Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Meyer <nyccentre@hotmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, May 24, 2020 1:38 pm
Subject: Hello Peter
From: Christian Meyer <nyccentre@hotmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, May 24, 2020 1:38 pm
Subject: Hello Peter
Early Sunday morning imm male Summer Tanager near Sylvan Water at Green-Wood Cemetery.
What a little beauty.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Home : BirdCast
https://birdcast.info/
Might be some good land birding - stragglers and sort. Shorebirds are peak now ( esp at plumb beach) so perhaps a few interior wet spots might see single or multiple shorebirds
Tweet from Mike Elfassy (@mikelfassy) photo VIRA
Mike Elfassy (@mikelfassy) tweeted at 8:18 PM on Fri, May 22, 2020:
Prospect Park's Virginia Rail. Welcome to PP dude. #birdbk https://t.co/FKr58k9ZUo
(https://twitter.com/mikelfassy/status/1263987748806983681?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Prospect Park's Virginia Rail. Welcome to PP dude. #birdbk https://t.co/FKr58k9ZUo
(https://twitter.com/mikelfassy/status/1263987748806983681?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Tweet from Mimi Hue (@Mimihue). From Friday VIRA Video
Virginia Rail was seen briefly this morning from a text I read. Somewhere around the lower upper pool strip boundary I presume West shore
Virginia rail from this evening at prospect park left of dog beach. https://t.co/5z9ntxK5RU
(https://twitter.com/Mimihue/status/1264022424045191168?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Fwd: Green-Wood Cemetery
Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!
-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Meyer <nyccentre@hotmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, May 22, 2020 10:40 PM
Subject: Green-Wood Cemetery
Hello Peter,
A pair of European Goldfinches were finding seeds near Sylvan Water today.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert PP VIRA
Lower pool continuing rail
See Ryan's description below
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, May 22, 2020, 1:14 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, May 22, 2020, 1:14 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:
*** Species Summary:
- Virginia Rail (1 report)
---------------------------------------------
Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 22, 2020 08:02 by Ryan Mandelbaum
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69460614
- Comments: "continuing blue jay-sized rail skulking in vegetation on west side of lower pool. gray cheek, orange bill. diagnostic photo. thanks britt for refinding!"
***********
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 22, 2020 12:42 by Casey Michel
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Walking near a clump of reeds on the western side of the Lower Pool — unmistakeable bird."
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 22, 2020 10:45 by Mike Wilper
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Next to the upper pool near dog Beach in Prospect Park."
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)- Reported May 22, 2020 12:16 by Emily Edmonds-Langham
- Prospect Park--Upper Pool, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Working the shoreline of the Upper Pool, north of the dog beach. Got a clean look at it."
Floyd Bennett Field STILL Closed
https://rockawaytimes.com/index.php/columns/6459-floyd-bennett-field-closed
Guess the field is still closed just to store NYC buses THAT COULD BEEN stored at the airport.. meanwhile big open space a wasted opportunity for birders and outdoor socially distanced minded folks. 🤔🙄
Update: my inquiry on FB got a friend who tells me Floyd is still closed.. it's just for 100 city buses...
Update: my inquiry on FB got a friend who tells me Floyd is still closed.. it's just for 100 city buses...
Thursday, May 21, 2020
More details on VIRA
A late report says the Virginia Rail was seen on the next opening left of the Upper Pool Dog Beach. I presumed it's the middle land strip ( isthmus) in front of the little island.. Lily pads there.
I saw the photo. A beauty! ( Can't post photo here unless I'm get permission )
I saw the photo. A beauty! ( Can't post photo here unless I'm get permission )
VIRA also seen on Lower Pool .see observers description s
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2020 18:02 by Paul Merle
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69437097
- Comments: "West side of lower pool. Move out to lily pads to avoid the black cat"
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2020 16:57 by Mike Elfassy
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69438959
- Comments: "By Lower Pool. About twice the size of a Robin, long orange beak, gray head, brownish body feathers. Will add photo."
- Reported May 21, 2020 18:02 by Paul Merle
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69437097
- Comments: "West side of lower pool. Move out to lily pads to avoid the black cat"
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2020 16:57 by Mike Elfassy
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69438959
- Comments: "By Lower Pool. About twice the size of a Robin, long orange beak, gray head, brownish body feathers. Will add photo."
Mercury with Venus this eve
I was lucky tonight! My friend Donna lives down the block from me by the prospect expressway texts me and asks if that was Venus low over the horizon . Unknown to me she's on her roof. I have a problem with tall homes and trees blocking the view where tonight Crescent Venus is in conjunction with Mercury which is hard to get cause of its innermost orbit never rises high enough. Anyway after getting Donna s text I rushed out to look. And sonagun a sliver of sky between a house and tree there's Venus ! And initially I couldn't find mercury but I was looking too near Venus and thus exxpanding my search I find pale white Mercury! Just below at 7 am direction Just awesome! Thanks to Donna. Here's my lucky view. 1 pm from the street lamp is Venus bright spot next to the tree.
Why Venus is crescent?
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/tracking-venus-in-late-2019-and-early-20
Why Venus is crescent?
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/tracking-venus-in-late-2019-and-early-20
Tweet from Hugh Sansom (@hughsansom) LEAST BITTERN perched
Hugh Sansom (@hughsansom) tweeted at 4:29 PM on Thu, May 21, 2020:
Least Bittern at the Lower Pool in Prospect Park today. Thanks to all the birdwatchers with better eyes than mine!
@BirdBrklyn @BklynBirdClub @prospect_park https://t.co/9qK2xBmfBW
(https://twitter.com/hughsansom/status/1263567670043123712?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Least Bittern at the Lower Pool in Prospect Park today. Thanks to all the birdwatchers with better eyes than mine!
@BirdBrklyn @BklynBirdClub @prospect_park https://t.co/9qK2xBmfBW
(https://twitter.com/hughsansom/status/1263567670043123712?s=03)
Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download?s=13
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)