| Subject: CBC Season is Just 2 Weeks Away! Date: Fri Nov 30 2012 18:34 pm From: carena AT prodigy.net | |
Hello CBC Coordinators!
Thank you to those who have already sent me the information about their
count. We maintain the calendar on the NYSOA website to help you recruit
participants and to provide a quick reference for anyone trying to find out
where and when the counts are being held.
If you haven't sent me your info yet, please reply to this email with the
following information. Alternatively, you can fill out the form on the NYSOA
website at any time - go to
http://www.nybirds.org/ProjCBC...
http://www.nybirds.org/ProjCBC.htm
Name of CBC circle
4-letter ID of CBC circle
CBC date
Contact Name
Contact email
Contact phone number
Thanks in advance for your help!
Carena Pooth
New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA)
www.nybirds.org
www.nysyoungbirders.org
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Other Xmas Count Circles
This was posted on the NYS Birds Listserve by Carena Pooth of NYSOA if you are interested in participating in other counts in the region.
Prospect belated 11/26 rare bird report; Friday's fotos gallery
I received a belated report from my good friend Jerry Layton of a pretty good bird to see in Prospect, in fact , a coastal bird!.
Flying over the Audubon Center ( Boathouse, where the Xmas Count dinner will be held 12.15 eve), two BLACK SKIMMERS flew over the landmark building, 125 feet up in circular motion. This is likely the first reported observation for this species in 2012. Furthermore, the sighting is a record late one for Prospect , by 8 weeks ! ( Oct 2nd, 2005). Keep looking up!.
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Here are photos for Friday, below's photographs by Tom Stephenson early this week, and Peter Colen's photos of the Evening Grosbeak male yesterday via his links provided to Ebirds Yahoo Birds Listserve.
A note about below's Pine Siskin. With the extensive yellow and less streakier front, this specimen was thought of perhaps a"green-morph" which I mentioned in a post recently. A note to NYS Avian Records Committee member Tom Burke ( who puts out the weekly RBA reports), came back that this bird isn't a true green morph but close , somewhere in the "gradation area" . Nevertheless, a beaut to look at ! Hope it sticks around.....
Peter's Colen's links to his gallery from Ebird Yahoo Groups listserve
Flying over the Audubon Center ( Boathouse, where the Xmas Count dinner will be held 12.15 eve), two BLACK SKIMMERS flew over the landmark building, 125 feet up in circular motion. This is likely the first reported observation for this species in 2012. Furthermore, the sighting is a record late one for Prospect , by 8 weeks ! ( Oct 2nd, 2005). Keep looking up!.
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Here are photos for Friday, below's photographs by Tom Stephenson early this week, and Peter Colen's photos of the Evening Grosbeak male yesterday via his links provided to Ebirds Yahoo Birds Listserve.
A note about below's Pine Siskin. With the extensive yellow and less streakier front, this specimen was thought of perhaps a"green-morph" which I mentioned in a post recently. A note to NYS Avian Records Committee member Tom Burke ( who puts out the weekly RBA reports), came back that this bird isn't a true green morph but close , somewhere in the "gradation area" . Nevertheless, a beaut to look at ! Hope it sticks around.....
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| Pine Siskin at thistle feeder |
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| White-winged Crossbill female in Vale cashmere |
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| See above, same bird |
Peter's Colen's links to his gallery from Ebird Yahoo Groups listserve
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I got to the park early and photographed this Merlin staring down at the Sparrow
Bowl: http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Raptors/20314616_wBVPz6#!i=2244\876114&k=ZpR7SpX I ran into Rob Jett and he tells me he saw a Merlin carrying a bluebird off at the Sparrow Bowl. We go looking for the chat which I spot and take these shots: http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Warblers/20324689_Brctvp#!i=224\4874435&k=LcNgZzs Heading out of the park through the Ravine, Rob somehow spots a male Evening Grosbeak high up in a tree. http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Cardinal-Sparrows-Finches/20460\917_jkpvT7#!i=2244873035&k=QW3F4vm A good day of birding, Peter Colen |
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Upcoming early December events and help needed
Three upcoming events for your attention. Please note the date and details.
12/2 Michele Dreger Early Morning Bird Walk
Audubon Center on Sunday December 2nd at 8am
12/6 Rusty Harold's lecture on Cuba Birding http://brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm
Litchfield Villa 630 pm
12/15 Kings Christmas Bird Count. Help is needed to setup the dinner . Dinner is POTLUCK.
Contact Mary Eyster coordinating the dinner setup. maryjoeyster@gmail.com
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Details
Dec 6th Cuba Birding presented by Rusty Harold
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Dec 15th Kings Christmas Bird Count
Teams Coordinator: Heidi Steiner-Nanz (718) 369-2116 (call early eve before 8 pm) or email heidi.steiner@verizon.net
Compiler: Rick Cech, Assisted by Paul Keim
Comments: Coordinator assigns trip leaders and participants, assimilating teams and establishing starting points with team leaders. Please call as early as possible for participation in this great event. The count dinner should be held at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Help and assistance is needed for dinner setup (Mary Eyster) ; email Peter at Prosbird@aol.com on Prospect Park Xmas count teams
12/2 Michele Dreger Early Morning Bird Walk
Audubon Center on Sunday December 2nd at 8am
12/6 Rusty Harold's lecture on Cuba Birding http://brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm
Litchfield Villa 630 pm
12/15 Kings Christmas Bird Count. Help is needed to setup the dinner . Dinner is POTLUCK.
Contact Mary Eyster coordinating the dinner setup. maryjoeyster@gmail.com
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Details
Dec 6th Cuba Birding presented by Rusty Harold
| Thursday, December 6th, 6:30 P.M. Discovering Cuba Presenter: Elliotte Rusty Harold | Rescheduled date ( from 11/3) Cuba is the largest, best preserved, and perhaps least well-known island in the Caribbean, at least to U.S. birders. Native avifauna include over 300 species including 25 endemics and 17 endangered species. In March 2012 Elliotte Harold visited Cuba for two weeks with the National Audubon Society. He'll recount that trip, and talk about the birds, people, culture, environment and economy of Cuba today. |
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Dec 15th Kings Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 15th, 113th Christmas Bird Census
Teams Coordinator: Heidi Steiner-Nanz (718) 369-2116 (call early eve before 8 pm) or email heidi.steiner@verizon.net
Count Dinner setup Mary Eyster , please email maryjoeyster@gmail.com
Compiler: Rick Cech, Assisted by Paul Keim
Comments: Coordinator assigns trip leaders and participants, assimilating teams and establishing starting points with team leaders. Please call as early as possible for participation in this great event. The count dinner should be held at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Help and assistance is needed for dinner setup (Mary Eyster) ; email Peter at Prosbird@aol.com on Prospect Park Xmas count teams
Prospect Nov 29th The other gender , EVGR male
An early message from Tom Stephenson reports WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS , along with PINE SISKINs and BROWN CREEPER in the Vale of Cashmere area.
After all the time the female Evening Grosbeak spent at the feeders last week, we were wondering if a male would show up . Well, scratch that bird off our wish list and now we have something to look forward to if the male EVENING GROSBEAK finds the feeder. This afternoon at 3 pm, Rob Jett and Peter Colen found a male EVENING GROSBEAK in the Ravine, feeding up in a Tulip tree which has flowering petals still attached. Its likely from Rob's report the EVGR was along the creek where conifers are nearby. Also reported were WWXbills and the still continuing YBChat, the latter moving in a circuit . Not so nice to hear about-- but meat is meat-- a MERLIN snatched an Eastern Bluebird near the Tennis House. See Rob's report below from the NYS Birds listserve:
After all the time the female Evening Grosbeak spent at the feeders last week, we were wondering if a male would show up . Well, scratch that bird off our wish list and now we have something to look forward to if the male EVENING GROSBEAK finds the feeder. This afternoon at 3 pm, Rob Jett and Peter Colen found a male EVENING GROSBEAK in the Ravine, feeding up in a Tulip tree which has flowering petals still attached. Its likely from Rob's report the EVGR was along the creek where conifers are nearby. Also reported were WWXbills and the still continuing YBChat, the latter moving in a circuit . Not so nice to hear about-- but meat is meat-- a MERLIN snatched an Eastern Bluebird near the Tennis House. See Rob's report below from the NYS Birds listserve:
| Subject: Prospect Park birds Date: Thu Nov 29 2012 15:01 pm From: citybirder | |
At around 3pm today Peter Colen and I spotted a male EVENING GROSBEAK in Prospect Park. The bird was feeding on the seeds in a large tuliptree in the Ravine adjacent two large conifers. While watching the grosbeak we also had a flyover of a small flock of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. One other highlight from the park this afternoon was a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT continuing in the area around Breeze Hill. Peter and I first spotted it on the path that leads from Breeze Hill down to the Lullwater. The bird then flew across the hill towards the bird feeders where it briefly fed on multiflora rose hips (must know the health benefits of vitamin C). It eventually headed in the direction of the Terrace Bridge. There is a lot of shrubby underbrush in that general area and I suspect that the bird is working a circuit from the feeders to the bridge to the south-facing ridge along the Lullwater and back.
Good birding,
Rob
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Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Nov 29, 2012 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
7.0 mile(s)
49 species
Canada Goose
Mute Swan (10.)
American Black Duck
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Bufflehead (1.)
Hooded Merganser (4.)
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe (5.)
Double-crested Cormorant (2.)
Red-tailed Hawk (2.)
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher (1.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (2.)
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker (1.)
Northern Flicker (1.)
Merlin (1, Grabbed an Eastern Bluebird from the ground near the Tennis House.)
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch (3.)
White-breasted Nuthatch (4.)
Brown Creeper (1.)
Winter Wren (1.)
Carolina Wren (2.)
Golden-crowned Kinglet (4.)
Eastern Bluebird (4; Actually 3, after one was snatched by a Merlin.)
Hermit Thrush (1.)
American Robin
Gray Catbird (1, Vale of Cashmere.)
Northern Mockingbird (1.)
European Starling
Yellow-breasted Chat (1, Path that descends from Breeze Hill to Lullwater.)
Fox Sparrow (4.)
Song Sparrow (2.)
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
House Finch
White-winged Crossbill (6, Flying from Ravine to Midwood.)
Pine Siskin
Evening Grosbeak (1, Feeding on tuliptree seeds in the Ravine near two large conifers.)
House Sparrow
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Nov 28 Prospect : Chat continues while ducks shine
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT continues its presence on the southern Breeze Hill slope, affording generous views for this usually furtive species.Both Rob Jett and Alex Wilson reports the bird's appearances.
Not so loyal to the usual location of past days with the Ravine, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS opted out for Falkill Falls but still loyal to the species tree this Xbill species have been targeting while here : a sweetgum , what else ?
Prospect Lake, meanwhile is coming alive with ducks. Just short a decade , 9 species ducks was reported by Alex Wilson, with most attention focused on a RED-BREASTED MERGANSER putting in a rare appearance for the park; we usually get this species one or two times yearly. Two Merganser species today makes it cool to count, the other duck being HOODED. A lone RING-NECKED DUCK has been here for a couple of days, the hope we get more at the Xmas count approaches, usually the only Brooklyn spot that gets this species. But we wont have a problem with NORTHERN SHOVELER, 200 too many to count...
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From Rob Jett~FWD: Chat still at Breeze Hill path to Lullwater
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From Alex Wilson
Not so loyal to the usual location of past days with the Ravine, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS opted out for Falkill Falls but still loyal to the species tree this Xbill species have been targeting while here : a sweetgum , what else ?
Prospect Lake, meanwhile is coming alive with ducks. Just short a decade , 9 species ducks was reported by Alex Wilson, with most attention focused on a RED-BREASTED MERGANSER putting in a rare appearance for the park; we usually get this species one or two times yearly. Two Merganser species today makes it cool to count, the other duck being HOODED. A lone RING-NECKED DUCK has been here for a couple of days, the hope we get more at the Xmas count approaches, usually the only Brooklyn spot that gets this species. But we wont have a problem with NORTHERN SHOVELER, 200 too many to count...
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From Rob Jett~FWD: Chat still at Breeze Hill path to Lullwater
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From Alex Wilson
> Prospect
Park, Kings, US-NY
> Nov 28,
2012
> 54
species (+1 other taxa)
>
> Canada
Goose 100
> Mute
Swan 7
> American
Black Duck 4
>
Mallard 80
> American
Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 2
> Northern
Shoveler 200
> Ring-necked
Duck 1 (Drake, Lake.)
>
Bufflehead 1 (Female, Duck Island.)
> Hooded
Merganser 8 (6 hen, 2 drake, Three Sisters Islands.)
>
Red-breasted Merganser 1 (Female, Lake. Unusual for Prospect.)
> Ruddy
Duck 50
>
Pied-billed Grebe 4
>
Double-crested Cormorant 2
> Great
Blue Heron 3
> Cooper's
Hawk 1 (Adult.)
>
Red-tailed Hawk 4
> American
Coot 20
>
Ring-billed Gull 150
> Herring
Gull 40
> Great
Black-backed Gull 1
> Rock
Pigeon 30
> Mourning
Dove 20
> Belted
Kingfisher 2
>
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
>
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 3
> Downy
Woodpecker 3
> Hairy
Woodpecker 3
> American
Kestrel 1
> Blue
Jay 15
> American
Crow 5
>
Black-capped Chickadee 25
> Tufted
Titmouse 10
>
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
> White-breasted
Nuthatch 5
> Winter
Wren 2
> Carolina
Wren 4
> Hermit
Thrush 2
> American
Robin 10
> Northern
Mockingbird 2
> European
Starling 50
>
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 (Lookout above Wellhouse; one at
>
sapsucker wells, another heard.)
> Yellow-breasted
Chat 1 (Continuing bird in clear view on
south
> slope
path, Breeze Hill. With Rob Jett. Bright, but pale lower
>
mandible.)
> Eastern
Towhee 1 (Tailless female, ravine.)
> Fox
Sparrow 5
> Song
Sparrow 4
> Swamp
Sparrow 1
>
White-throated Sparrow 75
>
Dark-eyed Junco 4
> Northern
Cardinal 25
>
Red-winged Blackbird 3
> House
Finch 20
>
White-winged Crossbill 4 (In Sweetgum above Fallkill falls, 1
> male.)
> Pine
Siskin 20
> American
Goldfinch 40
> House
Sparrow 20
Nov 27th Prospect YBChat
A midafternoon tweet message ( Twitter) from Rob Bate places the YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT in the same area reported on Monday, the southern Breeze Hill slope above the road that bisects the hill, towards the rink , just above the hairpin turn. See the map link from the previous post. A cold biting, wet day but one good sighting warms the heart to see a rare species.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Cornell's BirdSource Irruptive Bird Survey
From last year, Cornell 's Birdsource had an Irruptive Bird Survey that showed results for species , winter finches in particular. Survey is done in December. But view the webpages for understanding irruptions and citizen science input ( if it activates again next week, one we should participate wholeheartedly.)
http://www.birdsource.org/ibs/results.html
http://www.birdsource.org/ibs/results.html
White Winged Crossbill Prospect records
Much ado these days are the White-winged Crossbills that have descended into Prospect and delighted many birders tremendously. It makes sense therefore to see historically our park's past previous WWXbill visits. It turns out these birds were scarcely here ONLY 7 different years .So, as these visitors come and go , hopefully for the foreseeable winter, enjoy them now, since they are so rarely seen in these parts. Note some entries include the Brooklyn Botanic Garden which we rarely keep records for unless its an extreme rarity , hence in this case, crossbills. The order below is : Species,location, # seen, & date.
White-winged Crossbill Feeders Breeze hill 1 2/1/2012
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens ~12 2/4/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 15+ 2/4/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 4 1/31/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 1 1/25/2009
White-winged Crossbill Vale/Rose Garden 1 2/9/64
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 2 1/23/64
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 7 12/27/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 6 12/11/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1+ 11/25/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 62 11/25/63 -Highest total ( note, this is after highest Red Xbills total for park, 2 days before on 11/23, meaning tht 1963-64 was one of the greatest winter finch irruptions to the northeast)
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/16/1953
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/5/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/4/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/3/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/2/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/1/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/28/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/27/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/26/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/25/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/24/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/23/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/22/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/21/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/20/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/19/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/18/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/17/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/16/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/15/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/14/09
White-winged Crossbill Greenwood Cemetary 1 3/25/1900 to the last item below
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/18/1900
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/17/1900
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/16/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/15/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/14/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/13/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/12/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/11/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/10/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/9/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/8/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/7/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/6/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/5/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/4/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/3/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/2/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/1/1900
White-winged Crossbill Feeders Breeze hill 1 2/1/2012
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens ~12 2/4/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 15+ 2/4/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 4 1/31/2009
White-winged Crossbill Botanical Gardens 1 1/25/2009
White-winged Crossbill Vale/Rose Garden 1 2/9/64
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 2 1/23/64
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 7 12/27/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 6 12/11/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1+ 11/25/63
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 62 11/25/63 -Highest total ( note, this is after highest Red Xbills total for park, 2 days before on 11/23, meaning tht 1963-64 was one of the greatest winter finch irruptions to the northeast)
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/16/1953
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/5/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/4/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/3/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/2/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 3/1/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/28/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/27/1909
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/26/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/25/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/24/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/23/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/22/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/21/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/20/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/19/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/18/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/17/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/16/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/15/09
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 2/14/09
White-winged Crossbill Greenwood Cemetary 1 3/25/1900 to the last item below
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/18/1900
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/17/1900
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/16/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/15/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/14/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/13/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/12/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/11/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/10/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/9/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/8/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/7/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/6/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/5/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/4/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/3/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/2/00
White-winged Crossbill Prospect Park 1 1/1/1900
Monday, November 26, 2012
White-winged Crossbill photos
The following photos were taken by Peter Colen at the Terrace Bridge today. There was a flock nearing 20 around the general feeders area.
First photo is the reddish male WWXbill , followed by the greenish female.
First photo is the reddish male WWXbill , followed by the greenish female.
Prospect Nov 26th Chat upstaging those Xbills
YELLOW BREASTED CHAT upstages today's WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS , sort of the second consecutive day a warbler (after yesterday's Nashville ) gets first mention here ( what can I say ? warblers are my kind of birds) over Xbills, the Chat I finally can call my first of year for 2012 , hitting my 35th or 36th ( I forget ) warbler species for this year.Coming close many times trying to get this species, I lucked in , with help from Mike Elliot.
After a sidetracked stop for 8 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS feeding high in a Sweetgum overlooking the Ambergill Falls, I made 'casual' haste towards the Breeze Hill Chat spot, reported in an earlier text from Rob Bate. Taking the sinking road that bisects Breeze Hill's southern slope, I ran into Mike Ellliot, who mentioned he was surprised to see this very bright yellow bird popping out as he rounded the hairpin path turn going up the road. It was the Chat. After several moments conversation, we parted and not 10 seconds later, I looked down the left slope what I thought was a very yellow "leaf"; Instead , after looking at this leaf, lo and behold on a multiflora rosebush, the CHAT! I called back Mike but we didn't see it again. Below is a link to a google map I created if it helps since this YBChat seems to be sticking around in the heavy cold affected brush for a week now...My advice : Any bright yellow, look for a moving "leaf " ( wink)
Click on the below link.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216559983552863855367.0004cf6d778fced494daa&msa=0&ll=40.658943,-73.966269&spn=0.002625,0.004136
Getting to the White-winged Crossbills, they were originally spotted just before 3 pm by Heidi Clevens,the Xbills in a Sweetgum tree closer to the Esdale Bridge; and some came down to the creek for drink offering fantastic views for Heidi. For a species that thrives on conifers pine cone seeds, in Prospect , WWXbills have adapted and pursued Sweetgum seeds ( must be hard for them ) . Nature knows best especially with Prospect's dearth of pine cones , many pine trees with cones having come down from very strong storms of the past five years ( and that includes the Sandy one).
--KB
After a sidetracked stop for 8 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS feeding high in a Sweetgum overlooking the Ambergill Falls, I made 'casual' haste towards the Breeze Hill Chat spot, reported in an earlier text from Rob Bate. Taking the sinking road that bisects Breeze Hill's southern slope, I ran into Mike Ellliot, who mentioned he was surprised to see this very bright yellow bird popping out as he rounded the hairpin path turn going up the road. It was the Chat. After several moments conversation, we parted and not 10 seconds later, I looked down the left slope what I thought was a very yellow "leaf"; Instead , after looking at this leaf, lo and behold on a multiflora rosebush, the CHAT! I called back Mike but we didn't see it again. Below is a link to a google map I created if it helps since this YBChat seems to be sticking around in the heavy cold affected brush for a week now...My advice : Any bright yellow, look for a moving "leaf " ( wink)
Click on the below link.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216559983552863855367.0004cf6d778fced494daa&msa=0&ll=40.658943,-73.966269&spn=0.002625,0.004136
Getting to the White-winged Crossbills, they were originally spotted just before 3 pm by Heidi Clevens,the Xbills in a Sweetgum tree closer to the Esdale Bridge; and some came down to the creek for drink offering fantastic views for Heidi. For a species that thrives on conifers pine cone seeds, in Prospect , WWXbills have adapted and pursued Sweetgum seeds ( must be hard for them ) . Nature knows best especially with Prospect's dearth of pine cones , many pine trees with cones having come down from very strong storms of the past five years ( and that includes the Sandy one).
--KB
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY Nov 26, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) 21 species Mute Swan X Mallard X Northern Shoveler 175 Ring-necked Duck 1 drake Ruddy Duck X Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Nethermead Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Breeze Hill Downy Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay X Black-capped Chickadee 5 Tufted Titmouse 5 Nethermead Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 3 arches American Robin X European Starling X Yellow-breasted Chat 1 full view Breeze Hill south slope Fox Sparrow 1 Ravine Song Sparrow X White-throated Sparrow X Northern Cardinal X White-winged Crossbill 8 feeding on sweetgum seeds, Ravine; present all week American Goldfinch X View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12167807
WWXBills in the Creek 11/26
HeidiC~FWD: 5 Wwxbills in sweegum close to esdale br.
Followup report : WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS coming down to the Ambergill Creek ( south side of the Esdale Bridge) to drink , along with PINE SISKINs
Followup report : WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS coming down to the Ambergill Creek ( south side of the Esdale Bridge) to drink , along with PINE SISKINs
Prospect Yellow- breasted Chat
South Breeze Hill is "home " to a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT for the past week, first spotted by Chellie, continues into today , after a second sighting yesterday , confirmed today as well. At last report, its frequenting the south slope of Breeze Hill, mostly near the Terrace Bridge. Best bet for viewing is the "sinking" road from the bridge, towards the rink. The bird was originally reported on the dirt berms on the hill. Below are two reports , one by Ebirds Yahoo listserve, second via text message
Ebirds:
Prospect Park, Chat and Rusty Blackbird Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:26 pm (PST) .
Posted by: "Anne" towhee2 Sunday, November 25, 2012 at about 1:00PM,
Miriam Rakowski spotted a Chat on the south slope of Breeze Hill. Then Edith, Anne, Miriam and
Louise saw a Rusty Blackbird on the south slope of Breeze Hill.
reported by Anne Lazarus.
Text today 11/26
FWD: @robsbate: YB Chat breeze hill side of terrace bridge
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Also another Ebird post noted WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS & AMERICAN TREE SPARROW. see the report below by Peter Colen and photo link
White-winged Crossbills and Tree Sparrow....Prospect Park Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:50 pm (PST) .
Posted by: "Peter" pcolen I spent many hours scouring the park for the elusive crossbills and finally in a Sweet Gum tree very high I saw them today at the Vale of Cashmere.
I was getting ready to leave the park and I was with a group of people. We had a great look at a flock of crossbills who came down to drink, eat, perhaps bath. They left as quickly as they appeared.
There were quite a few winter birds out including a Ringnecked Duck spotted by Rusty.
Here are pictures of White-winged Crossbills and an American Tree Sparrow from today:
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Cardinal-Sparrows-Finches/20460917_jkpvT7#!i=2236715541&k=hg2f5nQ
Ebirds:
Prospect Park, Chat and Rusty Blackbird Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:26 pm (PST) .
Posted by: "Anne" towhee2 Sunday, November 25, 2012 at about 1:00PM,
Miriam Rakowski spotted a Chat on the south slope of Breeze Hill. Then Edith, Anne, Miriam and
Louise saw a Rusty Blackbird on the south slope of Breeze Hill.
reported by Anne Lazarus.
Text today 11/26
FWD: @robsbate: YB Chat breeze hill side of terrace bridge
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Also another Ebird post noted WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS & AMERICAN TREE SPARROW. see the report below by Peter Colen and photo link
White-winged Crossbills and Tree Sparrow....Prospect Park Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:50 pm (PST) .
Posted by: "Peter" pcolen I spent many hours scouring the park for the elusive crossbills and finally in a Sweet Gum tree very high I saw them today at the Vale of Cashmere.
I was getting ready to leave the park and I was with a group of people. We had a great look at a flock of crossbills who came down to drink, eat, perhaps bath. They left as quickly as they appeared.
There were quite a few winter birds out including a Ringnecked Duck spotted by Rusty.
Here are pictures of White-winged Crossbills and an American Tree Sparrow from today:
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Cardinal-Sparrows-Finches/20460917_jkpvT7#!i=2236715541&k=hg2f5nQ
November 25th BBG and Prospect
Today's bird of the day--excuse the White-winged Crossbills for the moment-- is NASHVILLE WARBLER (NAWA). Spotted first by Doug Gochfeld, the NAWA was seen in brush outside the north end of the Rose Garden in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden; the bright yellow warbler was re found again in the upper slope brush in the same area in early afternoon by me and MaryE, perhaps the NAWA responding to my "phishing", it flew up to a crape myrtle over the narrow stairs and took off for the giant Holly tree on the promenade (with benches) at the west end. It was very quick moving and stealthy, not affording much views as it fed low inside that holly tree. This species is known as a late fall warbler so it is not surprising its this species.
Reports from Prospect tell another story with the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. Apparently , after a few days in the Vale Cashmere sweetgum, some splintered off and bathe and drank in the Ambergill Creek , on the south side of the Esdale Bridge as reported by Mike Elliot.I am told the Xbills were at eye level offering excellent views.
The feeders are pretty active, with the usual host of winter species but enhanced by resident PINE SISKINs. One astute observer brought up the possibility one Pine Siskin with very bright yellow in its primaries might be a green -morphed Pine Siskin . See the following link about this occurrence . I'll keep you posted on this possibility..Photos are welcomed, sent to me.
http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/green-morph-pine-siskin.html
But new to the feeders 2012-2013 is RUSTY BLACKBIRD ( as reported by Mike Elliot)
Other noted observation : Pair of Eastern Bluebirds and 6 Cedar Waxwings seen by upper pool (portion closest to ravine), feeding on berries . AMERICAN TREE SPARROW is a good bird to see , coming in as a typically late sparrow species
A note from Rafael:
Reports from Prospect tell another story with the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. Apparently , after a few days in the Vale Cashmere sweetgum, some splintered off and bathe and drank in the Ambergill Creek , on the south side of the Esdale Bridge as reported by Mike Elliot.I am told the Xbills were at eye level offering excellent views.
The feeders are pretty active, with the usual host of winter species but enhanced by resident PINE SISKINs. One astute observer brought up the possibility one Pine Siskin with very bright yellow in its primaries might be a green -morphed Pine Siskin . See the following link about this occurrence . I'll keep you posted on this possibility..Photos are welcomed, sent to me.
http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/green-morph-pine-siskin.html
But new to the feeders 2012-2013 is RUSTY BLACKBIRD ( as reported by Mike Elliot)
Other noted observation : Pair of Eastern Bluebirds and 6 Cedar Waxwings seen by upper pool (portion closest to ravine), feeding on berries . AMERICAN TREE SPARROW is a good bird to see , coming in as a typically late sparrow species
A note from Rafael:
25 November 2012
I did a small walk around PP, aimed to find again the White-winged Crossbills. The place of choice was the Vale where yesterday I saw them.
Beside the crew who was working cutting trees, no luck with the WWCRs (~9:30 am). Worth mentioning was 1 American Tree Sparrow quite active feeding with the company of Chickadees and White-throated Sparrows.
The feeders at Breezy Hill had a decent activity with House Finches, Pine Siskins (~4), Downy Woodpecker, Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, White-throated Sparrows, Mourning Doves, American Goldfinches, Blue Jays.
The lake had a lot of gulls -Herring & Ring-billed-, Northern Shovelers, Ruddy Ducks.
I stopped again at the Vale ~11:30 am, an again no luck with the WWCRs. But I saw 1 Hermit Thrush.
Brooklyn is great birding: Rafa Campos R
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KB Note : don't forget today Cyber Monday you can get the Empire Pass for $40.00 ..I got mine already ..its $40.00
here's a list for just Long Island parks that require Car lot admission fee in 2013
http://www.nysparks.com/regions/long-island/default.aspx
See the previous post for details below
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KB Note : don't forget today Cyber Monday you can get the Empire Pass for $40.00 ..I got mine already ..its $40.00
here's a list for just Long Island parks that require Car lot admission fee in 2013
http://www.nysparks.com/regions/long-island/default.aspx
See the previous post for details below
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Early Xmas shopping Cyber Monday for NYS parking passes
This is of interest to birders who drive and birdwatch NYS parks that require fees admissions but free with Empire Passes ( well, its not free but its a big deal at cheep rates if you go alot to state parks )
$65.00 passes will be sold at discount for $40.00 tomorrow. Here's the info I took off the NYS birding listserves
$65.00 passes will be sold at discount for $40.00 tomorrow. Here's the info I took off the NYS birding listserves
| Subject: NY State parks Permits Date: Sat Nov 24 2012 23:30 pm | |
Of interest to birders who visit State Parks: The NYS Parks will be selling 2013 Empire Passport Passes for $40 on "Cyber Monday". The regular price is $65. From their press release: "The discount will strictly apply only to online orders placed between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 26. Purchases will be accepted online at www.nysparks.com during this time, but will not be accepted in person or by phone. Each customer will be able to purchase up to three passes at the reduced price." Empire Passes will allow unlimited free entry to the many state parks and historic sites through the year. As a reminder, Senior birders (age 62 and older) can still get into most state parks for free on non-holiday weekdays by showing your driver's license or ID at the entry booth. Rich Guthrie New Baltimore The Greene County, |
Saturday, November 24, 2012
November 24th GWC & Prospect WWXbills
A post in Ebird Yahoo groups mentioned 12 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS in a large spruce near the Crescent water in Greenwood cemetery today. The observer was Gerard Savarese.
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From Noreen McAuliffe
My husband and I had the chance to observe the flock of White-Winged Crossbills feeding in the sweet gum tree over the Vale this afternoon. We watched them for about twenty minutes before they took off as a flock (~15), calling, and headed north. We didn't find them again, but we did see the Purple Finches and Siskins at the feeder, which was a frenzied scene of a dozen species feeding during the brief snow flurries. We also saw Juncos today in the park, which makes me feel like it really must be winter now.
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(Note WWCR = White-Winged Crossbills )
From Rafael :
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From Noreen McAuliffe
My husband and I had the chance to observe the flock of White-Winged Crossbills feeding in the sweet gum tree over the Vale this afternoon. We watched them for about twenty minutes before they took off as a flock (~15), calling, and headed north. We didn't find them again, but we did see the Purple Finches and Siskins at the feeder, which was a frenzied scene of a dozen species feeding during the brief snow flurries. We also saw Juncos today in the park, which makes me feel like it really must be winter now.
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(Note WWCR = White-Winged Crossbills )
From Rafael :
24 November 2012
A late walk around Prospect Park today was quite cold, windy, but the WWCRs were quite active. First I noticed a flock of ~14 indvs. A while later, a birder from Manhattan saw the WWCRs, feeding on a gum tree (lifer for him!!). I counted 7 indvs.
A quick visit to the feeders of Breezy Hill was full of the same, minus the EVGR. I saw there Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Purple & House Finches, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied & Downy Woodpeckers, Blue Jay, House Sparrow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, White-throated Sparrow. The most unusual sight was a single individual of the Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler, near the feeders.
The lake, was the same as 2 days ago: Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Duck, Mallard, Mute Swan, Ring-billed & (American) Herring Gulls. Another unusual sight near the lake, was a single Belted Kingfisher.
At the pools, a lonely Great Blue Heron.
Back to the Vale, where a group of birders saw the WWCRs. We relocated them, and I counted ~16 indvs, on a gum tree.
Brooklyn is great birding: Rafa Campos R
Friday, November 23, 2012
Vale Cashmere WWXbills show 11/23
Adam Welz reported 16 WHITE WINGED CROSSBILLS late in the day in the sweet gum tree that I presumed is the same tree 8 were seen yesterday in. See my previous post for this " Midas" tree location. Pending records search,16would rank up there for Prospect highs.
Adam's list will be posted tomorrow, my having just returned from a concert this eve.
--KB
Adam's list
Adam's list
Date: Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 5:24 PM Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Nov 23, 2012 Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY Nov 23, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 kilometer(s) Comments: Quick walk in from Grand Army Plaza to Vale of Cashmere. 10 species Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 6 Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) 1 Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) 1 White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 40 White-winged Crossbill (American) (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) 16 Flock of adult males & females and at least 2 juveniles in sweetgum tree in Vale of Cashmere. Flock checked carefully for Red Crossbills, which have also been seen in this area recently, but none seen. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12139045 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org)
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day birds to be thankful for....Prospect
First the RED CROSSBILLS; in their most recent intrusion inside park boundaries, 6 birds were spotted (Rafael Campos, Eni and Vinny Falci) atop the Peninsula tip pine grove, making this the largest number seen since January 11, 1970 when 7 was reported back then. After takeoff, the flock flew over Lookout Hill towards Quaker Cemetery. Perhaps information helps with the cemetery a known Pine tree enclave. Lets hope for more Red Crossbills in the coming week or beyond.
Then , reports came in of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS from the Vale of Cashmere area, 9 a tremendous number for this species here seen by Rafael Campos and his birding entourage;mid morning text messages from Monica and Keir reported these still present birds, which upon my arrival at the southern Rose garden, a few were seen in the sweetgum tree, feeding on the seed ball seeds. To view this potential species, go to the Rose Garden southwest entrance, and stand by the path triangle and look up at the sweetgum on the slope above the Vale. Eventually, 8 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were sighted, 3 males, 5 females.
The Feeder meanwhile continues to see irregular visits by the week long EVENING GROSBEAK, along with the host of PINE SISKINS , 7 I saw there with the usual winter species, including one female PURPLE FINCH.
Just a great day to be appreciative for birding and birds ( and one day Turkey on the table).... KB
Peter's lists
Prospect Park--Feeders, Kings, US-NY
Nov 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Protocol: Stationary
12 species
Mourning Dove X
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-throated Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Purple Finch 1
Pine Siskin 7
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow X
Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, US-NY
Nov 22, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Protocol: Stationary
14 species
Canada Goose 94
Mute Swan 8
American Black Duck 1
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 125
Ruddy Duck X
Pied-billed Grebe 1
American Coot X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon X
Peregrine Falcon 1 flyover
Northern Cardinal 1
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Nov 22, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
9 species
Red-tailed Hawk 1 Lookout Hill
Mourning Dove X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay X
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird 23 west island sweetgums
White-winged Crossbill 8 Rose Garden southwest entrance, sweetgum tree, seen by 8 birders including RafaelC , Keir R, Linda, Edith, Isabel,
American Goldfinch X
Thanksgiving greetings
Kingsboider wishes all Thanksgiving greetings and much of the bird to be thankful for. Happy Holiday !Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Part of Gateway Nat Recreation Area OPENs
From the listserves:
*From:* Markis, Charles
*To:* undisclosed-recipients:
*Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:19 PM
*Subject:* Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Dear Subscribers, Friends, and Colleagues,
As you know Gateway has been closed since the evacuation notice was
given on Sunday, Oct. 28. But just after the storm an amazing team of
personnel assembled from NPS sites across the country has been working
on the recovery and rehabilitation of the park properties with the
primary goal of establishing the safety of all park employees and
visitors. After safety issues are addressed the operations have turned
to reopening areas of the park which can be used by visitors.
If you come to visit any of these areas you will see areas that have
been damaged by Sandy. Please exercise caution when walking or hiking
and be aware of debris and downed tree branches that have been set aside
for pick up.
We are pleased to announce that Great Kills and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge will be open to the public beginning Friday, Nov. 23 for seasonal
hours and days of operation. Go here to see the press announcement:
http://www.nps.gov/gate/parkne... which as of 2pm has not
been released. Check this link after 4pm for more details.
Thank you for your interest in Gateway;
have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
and practice safety in all your activities.
Charles Markis,
Program Guide Editor
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Charles Markis
Park Ranger/Interpretive Specialist
Gateway National Recreation Area
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
718-354-4530 x 238
Prospect November 21st "A matter of time"
It was just a matter of time.
Prospect Park's first RED CROSSBILL since February 10,1998
made an appearance today at the feeders site, spotted by Keir Randall this
morning at 850 am. With the hordes of crossbills invading the northeast, the local green spaces, especially Greenwood Cemetery and now today in
Prospect was due to get one at the feeders location ( as I commented yesterday) . This morning's Red Crossbill was a male.
Despite only one observer for the crossbill, the responding
crowd hoping to see this species were instead treated to the persistent EVENING
GROSBEAK making from what I gather sporadic appearances to the feeder. PINE SISKINS are immensely enjoying themselves with the thistle and this species figures to hold strong thru the winter , hopefully.
Regarding the feeders, it would not be but for the generosity of
birders supporting the cost of seed. Donations were received today in support
of the "Feeder Fund".A hearty
Thanks to Keir Randall, Isabel Conte, Edith Goren, Bobbi Manian, Simon
and Andy Biederman for their generous donations to the Feeder Fund. Also, Gil
Shrank and Nancy Tim will be buying seed out of state on their return from the
holiday. And thanks to Rob Bate maintaining the feeders.
Below is Keir's report and the historical records for RED
CROSSBILL for Prospect I was quickly able to generate before I left work. Note the largest record number seen on November 23rd, 1963 : 40 ! (there's hope,keep looking)
Postscript
I received Alex Wilson's report tonight which WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was reported , seen bathing at the Vale of Cashmere.
Today's listing of RED CROSSBILL, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL and EVENING GROSBEAK species represents likely a historic day, likely the first time or at the very least extremely rare for all three winter finches seen the same day in Prospect. Prospect is hot!
Postscript
I received Alex Wilson's report tonight which WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was reported , seen bathing at the Vale of Cashmere.
Today's listing of RED CROSSBILL, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL and EVENING GROSBEAK species represents likely a historic day, likely the first time or at the very least extremely rare for all three winter finches seen the same day in Prospect. Prospect is hot!
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From Keir
After handing over birdseed cash to Rob, the Bird Gods
repaid me immediately!
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Nov 21, 2012 8:10 AM - 9:25 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
30 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan 1
Mallard 8
Northern Shoveler 30
Ruddy Duck 12
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant
1
Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawk
1
American Coot 3
Ring-billed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 5
Downy Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 4
Black-capped Chickadee
8
Tufted Titmouse 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch
1
White-breasted Nuthatch
1
Carolina Wren 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet
3
European Starling 8
Fox Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow
12
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Purple Finch 1
House Finch 7
Red Crossbill 1 8.50 am. While scanning trees around the
feeders for the EVGR I stumbled upon a Crossbill perched near 2 Pine Siskins.
Crossed bills seen first, then dusky red color, plain dark wings. Not seen on
feeders. Flew off in direction of Lullwater and not refound.
Pine Siskin 8
American Goldfinch 5
Evening Grosbeak
1 9.10am. After a 40 minute
wait at the feeders the continuing female came down to feed.
House Sparrow 15
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RED CROSSBILL records for Prospect.
Red Crossbill
Wellhouse 1 2/10/98
Last report
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 7 1/11/70
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 7 1/11/70
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 3 12/26/65
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 12/26/65
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 3 11/15/65
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 3 11/15/65
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 5 12/29/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 12/28/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 12/24/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 12/18/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 12/11/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 2 12/2/63
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 40 11/23/63 HIGHEST total
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 11/12/51
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 10/20/43
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 4/22/1923
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 11/23/1919
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 3/16/1914
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 4/16/1911
Red Crossbill
Prospect Park 1 3/14/1909-
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From Alex Wilson:
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Nov 21, 2012
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From Alex Wilson:
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Nov 21, 2012
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NYNov 21, 201253 species (+1 other taxa)Canada Goose 85Mute Swan 11American Black Duck 2Mallard 60American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 2Northern Shoveler 150Bufflehead 2 (Hens.)Hooded Merganser 2 (Drake & hen.)Ruddy Duck 40Pied-billed Grebe 3Double-crested Cormorant 2Great Blue Heron 4Red-tailed Hawk 2American Coot 15Ring-billed Gull 150Herring Gull 50Great Black-backed Gull 3Rock Pigeon 50Mourning Dove 30Belted Kingfisher 1Red-bellied Woodpecker 6Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1Downy Woodpecker 5Hairy Woodpecker 1Northern Flicker 1American Kestrel 2 (2 males, Vale.)Peregrine Falcon 1Blue Jay 30American Crow 5Black-capped Chickadee 25Tufted Titmouse 20White-breasted Nuthatch 6Carolina Wren 4Golden-crowned Kinglet 1Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1Eastern Bluebird 1 (Music Pagoda, with starlings.)Hermit Thrush 1American Robin 15European Starling 50Yellow-rumped Warbler 4Fox Sparrow 3Song Sparrow 7Swamp Sparrow 1White-throated Sparrow 50Dark-eyed Junco 20Northern Cardinal 20Red-winged Blackbird 7Purple Finch 1House Finch 20White-winged Crossbill 4 (Vale; female preening after bathing in pool, then flew up to top of Sweetgum where male and 2 more females were feeding. Photographed.)Pine Siskin 12American Goldfinch 30Evening Grosbeak 1 (Female continues at feeders. Photographed.)House Sparrow 15