Sunday, October 20, 2024

Sundays rhwp

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 20, 2024 07:59 by B F
- 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/S199614089
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing.  Photo.  Only saw one.  There were two Merlins on the same tree so not sure is that's a bad sign for the second one."



"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Gwc Rhwp Sat

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 11:00 by terry VP
- 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/S199550087
- Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "cont.  heard first. flycatching and poking around bare branches at hemlock. bit of red starting to show but mostly brown head.  light front, dark back w white secondaries"



"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Gwc vesper

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 15:33 by Rook Schucker Mallo
- 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/S199526393
- Comments: "Viewed through binoculars in sparrow mass on landscape Avenue. No photos acquired; medium-sized sparrow with rusty cap, and bold eyering."

Gwc ccsp

North side meadow Valley Water. Yesterday wildflower meadow harbored abundant sparrows

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 09:02 by Valerie Masten
- 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/S199491273
- Comments: "Wildflower Meadow. Small sparrow, long tail. Gray nape, white malar and pale supercilium, clean buff breast. Paler/more white supercilium and malar than chipping."

Gwc rhwp

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 08:26 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S199478925
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Young bird continuing near Battle Hill, in the same tree where we initially spotted a RHWO last weekend. Doc photo tba."
Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 09:52 by chel sea
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S199490441
- Comments: "Woodpecker with striking black and white underwings, vocalizing and flying around near 40.65709° N, 73.98894° W"

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (2)
- Reported Oct 19, 2024 09:02 by Valerie Masten
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S199491273
- Comments: "2 immature seen together, caching acorns in dead tree near Battle Hill. Distinct huge square white wing patches, clean white belly, brownish / dark head. Photos."

Friday, October 18, 2024

Fyi

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2024 10:08 by Daniel Smith
- 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/S199357549
- Comments: "Good views of bird in peninsula, large bird with long tail and curved beak."


Battle hill below

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2024 09:27 by Christine Cieslak
- 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/S199352008
- Comments: "Clear triangular white section on wing, confirmed by call"

Fox sparrows in gwc

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2024 07:57 by R M
- 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/S199321672
- Comments: "photos. big rust red sparrow with gray cap and chevron markings"



"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

pp ccsp continues

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2024 06:50 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S199318186
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing in the same location as Ant's initial report and subsequent sightings this week. Popped out of the grass and perched in a tree in one of the Nethermead's small fenced areas. Small sparrow with pale lores, gray nape, and buffy sides and breast. Images tba."


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

A cuckoo at bbp

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 07:47 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/S199309368
- Comments: "Whooshed right in front of me and settled in a tree just a few meters away, making it a can't miss ID. Slender bird with a very long tail and a brilliant yellow lower half of the bill.


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Thursday, October 17, 2024

GWC CCSP

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 16:01 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/S199270646
- Comments: "Eye ring, mustache, somewhat of a cheek patch, dark triangle behind eye that does not extend toward bill. Image. (40.6527446, -73.9970592)"

GWC redheaded woodpeckers

Today two reported on Garland Ave just south of Hemlock Ave in the Battle hill section

 40.656713,-73.987531


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Good prospect sparrows

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 12:00 by Maureen Matthews
- 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/S199256709
- Comments: "As reported, in the Nethermead tree enclosures. Super close up looks at small, gray buffy sparrow with white supercilium, plain lores, and gray nape."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 12:45 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S199259764
- Comments: "Ballfields, on quaker cemetery side.  Superficially similar to a sosp. Had bold, white eyering, and slightly lighter and crisper looking.   Nice, close look for about 5 seconds until it flew into a tree and I was unable to relocate."


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Latest PP birds

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 08:45 by Catherine Quayle
- 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/S199225390
- Comments: "Pier 3. Clearly visible for a few minutes. Long tail, yellow mandible, ruddy patches on wings."

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 09:35 by K Burney
- 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/S199226277
- Comments: "In tree in the fenced in area. Found by Ant earlier.(40.6600310, -73.9704571)"

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 08:24 by Kevin Cabano
- 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/S199223022
- Comments: "paler front and overall lighter/buffy-er than nearby chipping sparrows, eyeline behind eyes only. guided by Ant's pin, refound with Kelly and Danielle"

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 07:03 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/S199225304
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing on the Nethermead. Found by Ant a few days ago and refound by Ant today. Just a little guy. Photos."

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 06:42 by Ant Tab
- 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/S199222269
- Comments: "Continuing precious little baby, SW Nethermead."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 17, 2024 09:35 by K Burney
- 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/S199226277
- Comments: "Foraging on the ground under big tree with distinct brown square cheek patch and thin white eye ring


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Gwc Rhwp

Battle Hill area,but also reported at Janet's wildflower meadow southwest of Chapel


Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (2)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 14:55 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/S199163659
- Comments: "Two individuals seen at once- medium sized woodpeckers with striking black and white under and upper parts, grey heads. Reported by others earlier"


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

My post work walk

Kind of jealous to see all the good birds seen lately while I went leaf peeping upstate for 6 days , my only free time nowadays is after work to get some of those birds.

So this afternoon sounded like a good plan

First a stop at the sparrow bowl which is a very short distance from my office. And it's a straight route for home. As expected it's a sparrow haven in there! Despite tall grasses, some birds perches in the mugwort and surrounding flora.Those I found were Field ,abundant Song, white throated and a junco. But I didnt waste too much time in angst for the nethermead birds.

Enroute I ran into Eleanor Ray who mentioned that the Vesper Sparrow was hanging around the big Walnut tree. But getting there I saw birder Maddie who gestured to the donor white oak inside the fence enclosure closest to the path. Edging closer and with Maddie's help saying where it was,  I was able to see the Clay colored sparrow perched close to the trunk. A great bird for me not having seen one in years ( of course they're rare here though)

Rusty tweeted the bittern during this time,so after a futile look for the vesper, I took off for the bittern for a better opportunity..

By now ,I'm stationed at the peninsula pink beach and after a scan,I see a brownish bulge within the phragmites left side. It never stood up,but I'll take the sighting for a good 2nd great bird. I can't get greedy. Tomorrow will be a new day and new opportunities.

Kb

"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Bittern

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 09:15 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/S199145629
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing. Brown striped bittern, skulky and hunched, hidden in phragmites across pink beach. Photo


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert




"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2024, 1:50 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Yellow-billed Cuckoo (1 report)
- American Bittern (1 report)
- Wood Thrush (1 report)
- Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report)
- Vesper Sparrow (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated.

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Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 10:30 by Zach Smart
- 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/S199137876
- Comments: "Cuckoo seen in the ailanthus trees by the sumac thicket above the peninsula, casually feasting on lanternflies for at least ten minutes. Prominently yellow lower mandible, warm cast in flight feathers. Had been reported yesterday as well I believe. In the rightmost ailanthus."

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Oct 15, 2024 08:36 by Zohara Nguyen
- 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/S199136942
- Comments: "Hiding in the phragmites along the lake edge. Long, pointed bill and bold stripes down chest."

Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 10:48 by Alex Tey
- 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/S199135704
- Comments: "medium large thrush with exceptionally large, perceptive-seeming eye. rounder and bigger than Catharus spp. uniformly rufous-brown above, white below with black spotting"

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 10:19 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S199135100
- Comments: "Close-up look while it purched on the fence.  Similar to chipping sparrow, but overall very "blond" looking with ultra buffy, blond breast and clean lores."

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 16, 2024 10:30 by Zach Smart
- 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/S199137876
- Comments: "At least one of the birds reported yesterday, seen as soon as I walked up, around 10:50-11am in the "delta" enclosure where trails meet towards the center of nethermead. Exact match for the individuals photographed yesterday, dark streaky chest, prominent white eye ring. Perched up in one of the saplings briefly, not re-found."

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eBird Checklist - 15 Oct 2024 - Prospect Park - 32 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S199098398

Ewing chklist note continuing Amer bittern and vesper sparrow




"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Chris Miller's photo of great Nethermead sparrows Tuesday 10/15

Vesper with the Claycolored sparrow at western Nethermead



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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert




"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 9:36 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- American Bittern (1 report)
- White-eyed Vireo (1 report)
- Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report)
- Vesper Sparrow (1 report)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (1 report)
- Bay-breasted Warbler (1 report)

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American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Oct 15, 2024 07:30 by terry VP
- 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/S199075269
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing in phragmites across from the pink beach on the peninsula.   Spotted by Sheila.  Streaky brown heron with a long pointy bill"

White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 12, 2024 07:48 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/S199077766
- Comments: "Seen on BBC outing. Vireo with yellow glasses, yellow bottom touching brown."

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 15, 2024 07:30 by terry VP
- 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/S199075269
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing in one of the fenced in areas of the Nethermeade.  Paler than nearby Chipping Sparrows, with a all gray collar and clear lores"

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (2)
- Reported Oct 15, 2024 07:30 by terry VP
- 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/S199075269
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Two seen together in a fenced in area of the Nethermeade.  Largish sparrows with pronounced eyerings and white outer tail feathers"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Oct 12, 2024 07:48 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/S199077766
- Comments: "X"

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 12, 2024 07:48 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/S199077766
- Comments: "Late migrating rufous wash on flanks, wing bars."

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Good sparrows in nethermead

At the enclosed areas with donor trees at west section near center drive, a clay colored sparrow is hanging out with a pair of vesper sparrows. Lots of sparrows reported There


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Oct 15, 2024

bbc Led by Megan

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kathleen Toomey
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Oct 15, 2024
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>,



Hi Peter,
Here's our list for today's BBC walk led by Megan. 

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Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Oct 15, 2024
To:


Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Oct 15, 2024 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:     Tuesday BBC walk led by Megan
53 species

Canada Goose  40
Mute Swan  2
Wood Duck  2
Northern Shoveler  13
Mallard  10
American Black Duck  1
Ruddy Duck  7
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  7
Mourning Dove  4
Herring Gull  1
American Bittern  1     Continuing in phragmites across from the pink beach on the peninsula.   Spotted by Sheila.  Streaky brown heron with a long pointy bill
Black Vulture  1     Pointed out to us by Ant.    Very high over the Nethermeade, a vulture with silvery wingtips
Cooper's Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  3
Belted Kingfisher  1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  3
Downy Woodpecker  2
Northern Flicker  2
Eastern Phoebe  10
Blue-headed Vireo  2
Blue Jay  6
American Crow  2
Tufted Titmouse  1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  20
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  3
Brown Creeper  1
House Wren  1
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  1
European Starling  10
Gray Catbird  3
Hermit Thrush  2
American Robin  8
House Sparrow  40
American Goldfinch  2
Chipping Sparrow  25
Clay-colored Sparrow  1     Continuing in one of the fenced in areas of the Nethermeade.  Paler than nearby Chipping Sparrows, with a all gray collar and clear lores
Field Sparrow  3
Dark-eyed Junco  20
White-throated Sparrow  50
Vesper Sparrow  2     Two seen together in a fenced in area of the Nethermeade.  Largish sparrows with pronounced eyerings and white outer tail feathers
Savannah Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  20
Swamp Sparrow  2
Eastern Towhee  1
Red-winged Blackbird  6
Common Yellowthroat  2
Blackpoll Warbler  1
Palm Warbler  6
Yellow-rumped Warbler  8
Northern Cardinal  3

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S199069542

This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)



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New dragonfly field guide received


After a patient wait, got today my dragonfly field guide by Ed Lam . A masterpiece work of art! Thanks to Ed for sticking to his dream.

"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Saving birds from your home




"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Monday, October 14, 2024

Pp ccsp

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 14, 2024 11:52 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S198900620
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Spotted briefly in the same location as Ant's prior report (west edge of Nethermead). Puzzled over this one in real time, as I only got a quick and distant look. Upon further photo review, the individual looks good for Clay-colored based on the pale lores, dark submoustachial stripe, gray nape, and buffy flanks and breast. Images

 Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 14, 2024 07:20 by Ant Tab
- 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/S198908161
- Comments: "Cute pale sparrow with plain lores and gray nape hopping between fenced-in patches of trees at SW end of Nethermead with a bunch of CHSP."


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Mondays bittern

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Oct 14, 2024 12:22 by leo wexler-mann
- 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/S198899705
- Comments: "amazingly the bittern found by Tom Stephenson last week was seen again yesterday (Sunday) by Omar Alui on discord in the same area across from the Pink Bench so I went and staked it out. Did not see it at first so walked the peninsula, came back and found it on far left side of the phrags. Incredibly camouflage, super long yellow beak and eye. dark cap and dope camo streaking on the neck.it did all the classic poses: smushed up in a small ball borb; extending neck up as far as possible to look like a reed, and then eventually a low, ducking creep walk that got too exciting so he took a short flight hop.
year bird


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Gwc conw

Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:39 by Leo Traub
- 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/S198817745
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Seen just NW of Pierrepont Monument. Attaching photos"



"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Gwc vesper sparrow

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 12:25 by LotusWinnie Lee
- 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/S198807278
- Comments: "Found by someone else up the hill by Sylvan Water. Seen by other observers"


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

eBird Checklist - 13 Oct 2024 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 42 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S198798629

Note late scarlet tanager


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Pp ambi


Vantage from The peninsula north shore

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 12:57 by Mike Z
- 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/S198794075
- Comments: "Long necked streaked bittern pointing bill upwards continuing in the reeds across from Pink Beach"



"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Gwc ocwa

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 07:56 by P W
- 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/S198787877
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Above Chapel on hillside. Feeding on goldenrod.  Strongly hooded type, so closest to dullest 1st year Nashville in color.  But  some supercillium, ring on eye broken in back.   I think continuing? Photos.


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Gwc rhwp

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 14:45 by Austin Johnson
- 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/S198789356
- Comments: "juvenile bird with grayish head and body with large white patches on the innermost wing. flycatching happily on top of battle hill, only saw one."

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 15:33 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S198798629
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Juvenile, likely continuing. Observed exhibiting surprising and very cool — but apparently routine for the species — flycatching behavior from tree to tree at Battle Hill just before closing time. Image tba."

"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Details

Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 09:04 by Patrick Shure
- 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/S198769823
- Comments: "Found by Leo T near Pierrepont monument. ID photo"

Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 09:04 by Patrick Shure
- 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/S198769823
- Comments: "Nonbreeding male near Dewitt Clinton monument"


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Redhead woodpecker plus more


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant



   

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Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 3:16 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Red-headed Woodpecker (1 report)
- Fox Sparrow (1 report)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (1 report)
- Connecticut Warbler (1 report)
- Bay-breasted Warbler (3 reports)
- Scarlet Tanager (2 reports)

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Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:57 by Julian Elman
- 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/S198756369
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing juvenile south of battle hill."

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:57 by Julian Elman
- 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/S198756369
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Early, above the freshly paved path by Sylvan. Photos."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 10:18 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S198764169
- Comments: "Slope by sylvan towards main entrance"

Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 10:18 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S198764169
- Comments: "Central Ave near Pine hill. Walking in the ground, bigger warbler, eye ring"

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:48 by Elizabeth Ishii
- 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/S198763014
- Comments: "Back definitely striped also striping on breast, particularly sides of breast. All striping subtle. Wing bars, no orange feet."

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:48 by Anonymous eBirder
- 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/S198762005
- Comments: "Back definitely striped also striping on breast, particularly sides of breast. All striping subtle. Wing bars, no orange feet."

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:48 by liz Velikonja
- 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/S198759942
- Comments: "Back definitely striped also striping on breast, particularly sides of breast. All striping subtle. Wing bars, no orange feet."

Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:15 by Z .
- 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/S198751056
- Comments: "druid/cedar - flagged for slightly late, yellow/green dark wings no bars, appropriate beak"

Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Oct 13, 2024 08:00 by matt bourke
- 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/S198761199
- Comments: "behind valley water"

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eBird Checklist - 13 Oct 2024 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 52 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S198744173
Note orange crowned and connecticut Warblers,winter wren 8 and. Gray cheeked thrush

"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullen Bryant