Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Fwd: Pine Warbler & Kingfisher;Prospect spring arrivals reports

Busy work day.  Hilights include continuing 3some RED-NECKED GREBE on the Lake, LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH in the Ravine by the pool, and few PINE WARBLERS that came in , reported at Terrace Bridge pines both side, Lullwater Bridge ( see karen's post below), and in the Ravine, landing on a creek boulder ( Kathy Toomey)


Also note high numbers EASTERN PHOEBE,ravine numbers of GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET,  BLACK CROWNED NIGHT HERON on 3 Sisters as spring rolls along.




-----Original Message-----
From: Karenohearn 
To: prosbird <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 2, 2014 1:18 pm
Subject: Pine Warbler & Kingfisher



One of the two Pine Warblers I saw this morning by lullwater bridge... really BRIGHT yellow.

and a Kingfisher at lullwater cove viewing platform.....
best,
karen o


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From Doug Gochfeld

Location
Prospect Park, Kings County, New York, US Map )
Date and Effort
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:50 AM
Protocol:
Traveling
Party Size:
2
Duration:
3 hour(s), 5 minute(s)
Distance:
2.0 mile(s)
Observers:
Doug Gochfeld
Species
51 species (+1 other taxa) total
4
Canada Goose
8
Mute Swan
14
Wood Duck
Upper Pool. 6 males, 4 females. Lake: 3 males, 1 female.
3
American Black Duck
45
Mallard
1
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid)
7
Northern Shoveler
2
Hooded Merganser
Females, off Peninsula.
3
Red-breasted Merganser
52
Ruddy Duck
Exact count of rafts on Lake (40, 9), and 3 individuals, early.
2
Pied-billed Grebe
3
Red-necked Grebe
*Rare. Irruption year. Continuing. Together on Lake early.
2
Double-crested Cormorant
1
Black-crowned Night-Heron
1
Osprey
22
American Coot
70
Ring-billed Gull
25
Herring Gull (American)
1
Great Black-backed Gull
5
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
18
Mourning Dove
1
Belted Kingfisher
10
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Numerous and vocal
1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
12
Downy Woodpecker
7
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
34
Eastern Phoebe
Especially high density from around Terrace Bridge through Peninsula. Much more active upon my departure than at my arrival.
25
Blue Jay
2
Tree Swallow
2
Black-capped Chickadee
2
Tufted Titmouse
1
Brown Creeper
18
Golden-crowned Kinglet
650
American Robin
Oodles. Many singing.
75
European Starling
6
Cedar Waxwing
1
Louisiana Waterthrush
Continuing in Ravine
1
Pine Warbler
Male. Lullwater pines near Terrace Bridge.
2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
3
Chipping Sparrow
Nelly's Lawn.
2
Fox Sparrow
28
Song Sparrow
3
Swamp Sparrow
12
White-throated Sparrow
9
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
32
Northern Cardinal
Often in groups of 3-4. Many males singing, as well.
20
Red-winged Blackbird
3
Rusty Blackbird
65
Common Grackle
3
Brown-headed Cowbird
Female, Nelly's Lawn
5
American Goldfinch
15
House Sparrow