Sunday, October 25, 2026

Bald eagle over prospect skies via Facebook post

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C8wFz8sgR/



"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Rest this afternoon." 

Snoopy, "Peanuts"

eBird Checklist - 25 Oct 2026 - Prospect Park - 11 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S405422497?continue

Dickcissel photo on dan smiths chklist

"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Rest this afternoon." 

Snoopy, "Peanuts"

Bird List - Prospect Park, Kings, New York, United States - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516/bird-list 

Weekend tally  90 species 

Not bad but a fun time of year....


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Pine siskins

 It's a good movement these past few days as flocks of Pine Siskins been heard and seen over prospect park and Greenwood Cemetery. The latter I heard from Rob Jett leading birders of a flock flyover ..

Just a heads up



Dog beach elm knoll dickcissel

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 25, 2026 15:10 by Barbara S
- 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/S405430849
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing near dog beach. Unmistakable with bright yellow breast and eyebrow. Photo."
 

Another chklist. https://ebird.org/checklist/S405439737


Vesper sparrow along with sparrow variety is being reported at the elm knoll enclosure with the Dickcissel..it's the hot hot spot right now ...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/C6ANr3tgj3jN33ot8

"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

[eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert Reported at Elm knoll opposite dog beach upper pool

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2026 11:25 by Dominic Ricci
- 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/S405077610
- Comments: "Sparrow with white eye ring and white outer tail feathers."

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2026 13:02 by Ethan Greenberg
- 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/S405065951
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "https://maps.app.goo.gl/CNYgmR625mMoF2a9A?g_st=ic"

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2026 12:04 by Matthew Miller
- 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/S405071866
- Comments: "Small, sparrow-like bird with yellow breast and eyebrow"

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2026 11:25 by Dominic Ricci
- 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/S405077610
- Comments: "Sparrow-like with yellow marks on face and breast."




"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Rest this afternoon." 

Snoopy, "Peanuts"

Birdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive decline

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20261019-birdwatching-rewires-the-brain-and-slows-cognitive-decline



"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Rest this afternoon." 

Snoopy, "Peanuts"

Friday, October 23, 2026

Clapper Rail Fall

Here is the latest edition of the Brooklyn Bird Clubs Clapper Rail newsletter


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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eBird. Prospect week tally

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516/bird-list 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Red headed woodpecker north Long Meadow endale arch

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 07:25 by Doug Gochfeld
- 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/S404609970
- Comments: "*scarce/uncommon. As I was heading towards GAP, an adult flew north over the woods, and then lit on a tall tree over the park road near the Endale Arch. A couple of documentation photos, and I didn’t see it when I got closer, though I also didn’t look very hard. No vocals heard 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Vesper at Dog beach elm Grove less hill

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 08:45 by B F
- 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/S404503220
- Comments: "Continuing on the enclosure around the historic elms.  Sparrow with narrow streaks, white eye ring, no yellow on lores.  Popped up on a tree stump for about 5 seconds."
 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fwd: Thursday Fall Migration BBC Walk 10/22/26




"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Chris Miller <cmnyc79@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:52 PM
Subject: Thursday Fall Migration Walk 10/22/26
To: prosbird@gmail.com <Prosbird@gmail.com>, Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>, Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>


Hi Peter,
We had excellent weather today for our final walk of the season, and, as always, a wonderful group of people joined us! 
Highlights included a Pied-billed Grebe, Green-winged Teal, a flock of Pine Siskins, nine sparrow species (including Vesper Sparrow), five raptor species, and six warbler species.
In all, we recorded 56 species to wrap up the season. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make today and the entire season so enjoyable!

Here's the list,

Canada Goose
Mute Swan 
Wood Duck 
Northern Shoveler 
Mallard 
American Black Duck 
Green-winged Teal 
Ruddy Duck 
Rock Pigeon 
Mourning Dove
American Coot 
Ring-billed Gull 
American Herring Gull 
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant 
Great Blue Heron 
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk 
Red-bellied Woodpecker 
Downy Woodpecker 
Northern Flicker 
American Kestrel
Merlin 
Peregrine Falcon 
Eastern Phoebe
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow 
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch 
European Starling 
Northern Mockingbird
Hermit Thrush 
American Robin
House Sparrow 
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch 
Chipping Sparrow 
Field Sparrow 
Dark-eyed Junco 
White-throated Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow 
Savannah Sparrow 
Song Sparrow 
Swamp Sparrow 
Eastern Towhee 
Red-winged Blackbird 
Common Grackle 
Common Yellowthroat 
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler 
Palm Warbler 
Yellow-rumped Warbler 
Black-throated Green Warbler 
Northern Cardinal 


Best,
Chris Miller

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Some Late birds


*** Species Summary:

- Fox Sparrow (1 report)
- Vesper Sparrow (1 report)
- Northern Waterthrush (1 report)
- American Redstart (1 report)

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Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 10:23 by MCHL ____
- 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/S404318875
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Early. Large heavily-streaked reddish-brown sparrow seen scratching at the ground in the underbrush."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (3)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 07:57 by Julian Elman
- 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/S404299321
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "1 between ballfields, 2 in the Elm meadow by dog beach."

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 07:57 by Julian Elman
- 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/S404299321
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Peninsula"

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 12:57 by Alexander Savard
- McCarren Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7198951,-73.9512669&ll=40.7198951,-73.9512669
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404315449
- Comments: "seen from below, flitting around subcanopy, midday unmistakable yellow patches on either side of a slate grey tail and grey body with characteristic yellow patches"

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"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fwd: Wednesday migration morning in BBP 10-21–2026




"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Mike Yuan <mjyuan@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:52 PM
Subject: Wednesday migration morning in BBP 10-21–2026
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>, Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>


Hi Peter-

Great final outing of the season in Brooklyn Bridge Park.  The park was flooded with yellow-rumps, white-throated sparrows, and juncos, with lots still in flight over Pier 1. Picked out one purple finch in the crowd on Harbor Lawn, and saw large flocks of Robins in morning flight, heading north. 

Didn’t catch up with the rare for park Royal Terns seen around the harbor, and the pier 3 Vesper Sparrow apparently was a late riser, but we had a great time with a great group of regulars and interested newcomers. Hope to see everyone again next April!  

13 participants, 38 species

Mike

Vesper sparrows in smaller parks

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 12:18 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/S404283039
- Comments: "Streaky sparrow with thin white eyering"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (2)
- Reported Oct 21, 2026 07:31 by Joe Weisbord
- McCarren Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7198951,-73.9512669&ll=40.7198951,-73.9512669
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404278199
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Uncommon migrant; spotted by Landry on the north ball fields. Larger gray/brown sparrow streaked back and breast w buffy wash; bold eye ring, light outer tail feathers. Flushed several times into trees at the perimeter, ranging widely. Later found two together on the ground nr NW corner of ballfields. Second McCarren park record. Photos." 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fwd: Tuesday BBC walk recap

Ryan G leading.


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 10:28 AM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>


Hi Peter,

Yesterday's Tuesday walk was the last of the season, and it was a fun one. For the second week in a row we saw a Vesper Sparrow on the ballfields; in general, there was a good variety of sparrows and hawks. An adult Rose-breasted Grosbeak by Lefrak was a surprise; that one should be in the tropics already!

We observed 58 species. Here's our list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404061506.

Thank you to Angie for co-leading. I'm also thankful to all those who joined this season, whether for one week or seven, that helped make the Tuesday walk a fun place to learn and spend time together. I think it's a special group and I'm happy to be part of it.

Ryan

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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*** Species Summary:

- Yellow-billed Cuckoo (1 report)
- Vesper Sparrow (3 reports)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak (3 reports)

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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.

eBird encourages safe, responsible birding. Some reports may be from private property. Respect access restrictions and follow the rules wherever you bird. For more information, visit the eBird and Merlin Community Guidelines: https://ebird.org/community-guidelines. Stay connected to the global birding community with eBird Updates: https://mailchi.mp/cornell/ebird-updates-sign-up-page.

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 10:20 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S404077256

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 10:20 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S404077256
- Comments: "Continuing near ballfield #2.   Chunky sparrow with bold eyering.   Photo"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 07:30 by Andrea Bennett
- 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/S404077873
- Comments: "Large, gray, streaky sparrow with a bold white eyering and white outer tail feathers, seen in flight as it flew around the outfield grass of the ballfields. Close looks when it foraged around home plate of ballfield 2. Second week in a row for the BBC Tuesday walk. Several in the group got photos."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 07:30 by The Big Laskowski
- 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/S404080181
- Comments: "Large, gray, streaky sparrow with a bold white eyering and white outer tail feathers, seen in flight as it flew around the outfield grass of the ballfields. Close looks when it foraged around home plate of ballfield 2. Second week in a row for the BBC Tuesday walk. Several in the group got photos."

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 07:30 by The Big Laskowski
- 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/S404080181
- Comments: "Late migrant. Adult male, seen near Lefrak, still with a raspberry blush on the chest. Very cooperative bird, and many in the group got photos."

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 07:30 by Jennifer Kalb
- 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/S404082586
- Comments: "Late migrant. Adult male, seen near Lefrak, still with a raspberry blush on the chest. Very cooperative bird, and many in the group got photos."

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 07:30 by Andrea Bennett
- 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/S404077873
- Comments: "Late migrant. Adult male, seen near Lefrak, still with a raspberry blush on the chest. Very cooperative bird, and many in the group got photos



"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Look to tomorrow. Rest this afternoon." 

Snoopy, "Peanuts"

Mich Oct 19 GWC chklst



"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Yesterday's clay colored sparrow gwc

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 11:42 by MCHL ____
- 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/S403842262
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Spotted by Eddie M. at the back of Dell Water, among mixed flock of chipping, junco, etc. Comparatively very white-faced. Eye line not extending in front of the eyes. Pale back. Image." 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fox 🦊 sparrow and late birds

Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2026 15:47 by Vincent Drayne
- 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/S403769492
- Comments: "Saw the full dark speckled underside with brown back and characteristic lines descending from the beak down the neck"

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 11:00 by chel sea
- 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/S403767218
- Comments: "Sharply calling around the sparrow mound/resting roots area of American Elm at south end of long meadow/across from dog beach."

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (3)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 09:49 by Susan Axelrod
- Prospect Park, New York US-NY 40.65943, -73.97620, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.659434,-73.976198&ll=40.659434,-73.976198
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403754768
- Comments: "Id’s bt park ranger" 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Vesper sparrows gwc

A few reported  in gwc,one report below

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2026 12:55 by Jennifer Kalb
- 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/S403557568
- Comments: "Large gray striped Sparrow with pinkish Bill and white eye ring, northwest corner Hill of Graves 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Ring-necked duck pp

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2026 10:13 by MCHL ____
- 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/S403518219
- Comments: "Nice find by Linda E. earlier today. Continuing on the lake, associating with ruddy ducks."

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 18, 2026 08:15 by Doug McEachern
- 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/S403526522
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Thanks Linda! On lake with Ruddy Ducks." 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert gwc 20th st entrance dickcissel




"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:49 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Dickcissel (2 reports)

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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.

eBird encourages safe, responsible birding. Some reports may be from private property. Respect access restrictions and follow the rules wherever you bird. For more information, visit the eBird and Merlin Community Guidelines: https://ebird.org/community-guidelines. Stay connected to the global birding community with eBird Updates: https://mailchi.mp/cornell/ebird-updates-sign-up-page.

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 09:43 by Jeana Fucello
- 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/S403217583
- Comments: "House sparrow like bird, not great looks at chest but unmistakable face and profile, 20th street entrance"

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 09:43 by chel sea
- 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/S403217585
- Comments: "House sparrow like bird, not great looks at chest but unmistakable face and profile, 20th street entrance"

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Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 7:48 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Sora (1 report)
- Nelson's Sparrow (Interior) (1 report)
- Wilson's Warbler (1 report)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1 report)
- Dickcissel (1 report)

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Sora (Porzana carolina) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:20 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S403214185
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "First seen walking in the grass in the vicinity of the Boss Tweed mausoleum.   Later it huddled under a tree.  A small, plump chicken like bird with long legs and toes, with a bright yellow bill and black face mask.   Photo"

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior) (Ammospiza nelsoni nelsoni/altera) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:20 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S403214185
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Found earlier by Michael S.  Bright orange with white back striped"

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:25 by annecy Cornball
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.657079,-73.965969&ll=40.657079,-73.965969
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403213874
- Comments: "Yellow warbler with faint cap. Spotted by other birders first"

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:25 by annecy Cornball
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.657079,-73.965969&ll=40.657079,-73.965969
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403213874
- Comments: "near peninsula kinda. Speckly grosbeak with red on chest."

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:20 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S403214185
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Found earlier near the 20th St. entrance by Chelsea.  Female type with a large conical bill, pale yellow eyebrow, and streaks on upper back.   Photo"

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert . Sora plus more




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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 6:50 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Sora (3 reports)
- Vesper Sparrow (2 reports)
- Nelson's Sparrow (Interior) (1 report)
- Northern Waterthrush (1 report)
- Wilson's Warbler (1 report)
- Dickcissel (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated.

eBird encourages safe, responsible birding. Some reports may be from private property. Respect access restrictions and follow the rules wherever you bird. For more information, visit the eBird and Merlin Community Guidelines: https://ebird.org/community-guidelines. Stay connected to the global birding community with eBird Updates: https://mailchi.mp/cornell/ebird-updates-sign-up-page.

Sora (Porzana carolina) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 16:27 by Seth Barr
- 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/S403185982
- Comments: "Chunky bird, in unusual habitat,on the ground, distinctive yellow bill."

Sora (Porzana carolina) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 15:45 by Shaul Yahil
- 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/S403191574
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Small crake, nestled in the trunk of a deciduous tree by the Boss Tweed monument. Yellow bill and black eyeshadow. Among the headstones in the fading light, with a cold wind blowing it gave a somber impression. Photos. Spotted by Kathy Toomey"

Sora (Porzana carolina) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:26 by MCHL ____
- 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/S403205952
- Comments: "Great find by Kathy T. Image."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:06 by Kerri McDonald 🐤
- 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/S403187193
- Comments: "streaky sparrow with white eyering and white outer tail feathers"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:06 by Barbara S
- 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/S403191085
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing above the ballfields. Bold eyering. Distant photo for ID"

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior) (Ammospiza nelsoni nelsoni/altera) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:26 by MCHL ____
- 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/S403205952
- Comments: "!Unusual for GWC, but expected in the region. Image."

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:06 by Barbara S
- 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/S403191085
- Comments: "First heard the characteristic metallic chip call, then briefly seen at West Island."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:06 by Barbara S
- 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/S403191085
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Base of hammerhead. Female or young male with light cap. Quite cooperative. Photo."

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 10:26 by MCHL ____
- 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/S403205952
- Comments: "Great find by Jeana F. and Chelsea L! Possibly continuing? Seen near 20th st entrance. image."

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"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
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Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 5:49 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Eastern Wood-Pewee (1 report)
- Vesper Sparrow (3 reports)
- Northern Waterthrush (1 report)
- Wilson's Warbler (2 reports)

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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.

eBird encourages safe, responsible birding. Some reports may be from private property. Respect access restrictions and follow the rules wherever you bird. For more information, visit the eBird and Merlin Community Guidelines: https://ebird.org/community-guidelines. Stay connected to the global birding community with eBird Updates: https://mailchi.mp/cornell/ebird-updates-sign-up-page.

Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 14:21 by Al A.
- 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/S403180991
- Comments: "Heard the pewee call very clearly but no visual"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 09:40 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S403170049
- Comments: "Flagged as rare. Only listing one out of an abundance of caution but really probably two. First heard one calling between ballfields 2 and 3 where they’ve been in recent days and eventually saw and photographed it up in a tree: Large sparrow with blurry streaks and prominent white eyering. Then later I was down picking through sparrows down in the fenced-off wildflowers just NW of the dog beach when I saw a larger sparrow with white outer-tail feathers fly up that soon revealed itself to be a Vesper as well—though theoretically it could have just been one large sparrow flock moving around the ballfields area. Photos of each encounter available, and maybe I’ll up it to two if they look like different individuals."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:39 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S403184942
- Comments: "White under chin, streaky sparrow, flashed white on tail in flight. Baseball field"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 12:51 by Joe Trezza
- Shirley Chisholm SP (Pennsylvania Ave. Landfill), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6392421,-73.8730258&ll=40.6392421,-73.8730258
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403175186
- Comments: "Sharp-looking individual with crisp, full, white eye ring, cream-colored belly and white outer tail feathers. Hopped up into a tree at near eye level on the west side of the creek, loosely associating with a few song sparrows."

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 09:40 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S403170049
- Comments: "Flagged for date: getting late, though this species wasn’t flagged a few days ago. On the SW corner of the lake just S of West Island. Streaky, twerking, and chipping loudly. Photos available."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 09:40 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S403170049
- Comments: "Flagged for date: getting late, though they have sometimes tried to overwinter in the park. This one was found by the BBC migration walk on Hammerhead, where it was flitting around low in the brush. Diminutive yellow warbler with a dark undertail and a hint of black on its head. Photos available."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2026 08:39 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S403184942
- Comments: "Yellow warbler with grayish cap, not too dark."

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Note great birds  sora, Nelson's sparrow, oc warbler, dickcissel




"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Friday, October 16, 2026

BTTP dickcissel

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 15:30 by Nick Dawson
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402883805
- Comments: "Seen a couple times in the fenced-off meadow. Photos." 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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BTPP Bobolink

Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 15:30 by Nick Dawson
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402883805
- Comments: "Late lingerer in the fenced-off meadow. Photo 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Around the nabe

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 15:58 by Jorge V
- 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/S402870150
- Comments: "Flyby over Battle Hill."

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 15:58 by Jorge V
- 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/S402870150
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Immature. Seen on a snag tree to the right of the Battle Hill landmark."

Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 17:30 by Louise Lee
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402874748
- Comments: "In the meadow, spotted with Nick"

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 17:10 by Liam G
- 471 Mac, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.683428,-73.927137&ll=40.683428,-73.927137
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402868535
- Media: 1 Video, 4 Photos
- Comments: "Photos/video. Late. Larger than a sparrow. Bright white supercilium connecting at nape. Some Buffy tones. Apparent safron-toned armpits."

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 17:30 by Louise Lee
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402874748
- Comments: "In the meadow, spotted with Nick"
 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Friday's flagged birds report

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 15:11 by Al A.
- Owls Head Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6403687,-74.0322153&ll=40.6403687,-74.0322153
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S402848789
- Comments: "Unmistakable, what a treat. Long tail bird flew by me I thought mocking bird at first but the color was off as it was brown/redish from the back. Then they landed in a tree and stayed for a while so luckily I got to observe. White dots on back of long tail and cuckoo shaped bill with yellow bottom!!"

Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2026 12:46 by Drew B
- 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/S402848356
- Comments: "slightly late. dull yellow greenish, darker wings no wing bars. forging on ground with  a bunch of chipping sparrows. photo tba"
 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Pp vespers

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (2)
- Reported Oct 15, 2026 12:15 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S402650562
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing on ball field 2 and in the fenced in area around the elm grove close to the dog beach.   Hefty sparrows with bold eye rings"
 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

GWC Dickcissel inside the 20th St entrance ( east gate) on lawn

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 15, 2026 15:53 by chel sea
- 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/S402641129
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "House-sparrow-like with yellow developing on chest. Foraging on long grasses with sparrows at north end hill of graves. The bird was in very harsh lighting when I first observed, and threw me." 


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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Fwd: Thursday Fall Migration BBC Walk 10/15/26




"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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From: Chris Miller <cmnyc79@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 8:43 PM
Subject: Thursday Fall Migration Walk 10/15/26
To: prosbird@gmail.com <Prosbird@gmail.com>, Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>, Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>


Hi Peter,
We had beautiful fall weather and a lovely group of participants on
today's walk. The park was very birdy and we had great looks at many
of the birds.
Highlights for the day were 2 Vesper sparrows, White-crowned sparrow,
6 American Pipits, Rusty Blackbird, Bald Eagle and 12 warbler species.
We had 65 species total.

Here's the list:

Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Merlin
Eastern Phoebe
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Swainson's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Pipit
House Finch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
Rusty Blackbird
Northern Waterthrush
Black-and-white Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Palm Warbler
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Northern Cardinal

https://ebird.org/checklist/email?subID=S402598419

Best,
Chris Miller

Eastern Meadowlark in elm Hill enclosure ( dog beach ) prospect today

Reported by Kathy T, later seen in ballfields tree #2


"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
— George Eliot

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