Even if we passed the peak migration window, there's still good birding to be had . Late known species plus stragglers still entice us till the very end.
One of those species considered late migrants is Mourning Warbler.There were several reports but it's likely the same bird hanging around awhile, one singing on the back slope of the Well house building. Another bird ( for sure! ) was reported upslope from the Vale of Cashmere,towards the Rose Garden ( but there aren't roses 🌹 there).
This is also the time for late flycatchers if you like this genera. An outstanding species is Olive Sided Flycatcher . There were three reports I read. One perched at the Hammerhead of southwest Prospect Lake before the bird flew north across the lake . Another perched by the Maryland Monument if the same from Hammerhead; and possibly a third if not one of the others found at Cemetery Drive before a great crested Flycatcher chased it .
Yellow bellied Flycatchers are in good supply. Not wanting to duplicate previous prospect posts, there's one at Greenwoods Dellwater .
Black Vulture flyovers are in norm.
And for anyone seeking Bicknells Thrush , a possible candidate hung around Prospects Ghost Forest ,an area between the Rose Garden and the Zoo compost section, on that hill.. still have to listen in...
That's it for Saturday.
Tomorrow I'm off for 3 days leading the Brooklyn Bird club to South Jersey on my quest for the Golden Swamp Warbler to celebrate my golden year ..🏅
"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda
