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| VARIED THRUSH, photo credit Rafael Campos |
Rafael Campos found the VARIED THRUSH at the Ambergill Pool, in the Ravine. Later, about 30 minutes, I ventured over there and found the celebre thrush on a dead log next to a boulder hidden by dead tree brush, along the back shore of the Ambergill Pool. This is the pool where birders watch birds bathing in the creek that empties into , from the Esdale Bridge, just east from the Picnic House. However in later afternoon, it was not relocated. Again , my guess is that this bird explores the whole ridge, going up slope and out of sight, maybe in its strange environment , its skulking more....
With the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS, this winter finch species was spotted on Lookout Hill , by Keir Randall. These birds are certainly heading back north , as migration urges incite them. It was fun watching these birds all winter, a good number of times I observed them .
Reports of spring are also taking hold. EASTERN PHOEBE was reported to me by Matthew Wills, in the the Payne Hill section; Ricks place (Bobbi M) ; later in the Ravine. Spring is coming.
Keir reported an interesting DARK-EYED JUNCO , of the subspecies White-winged potential..See his report description.
Other stuff to mention, GADWALL in the Upper Pool (Mike Elliot) , PINE SISKINS and the season's first butterfly , an emergent MOURNING CLOAK, usually the first butterfly to emerge . Spring equinox just around the corner.
Over in Greenwood Cemetery, EASTERN BLUEBIRD was tweeted to me by Rob Jett.That's news as well for spring delights.
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Rafael Campos report
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Kings, US-NY
Mar 13, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
Mar 13, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
Observer: Rafael G Campos
Comments: The Varied Thrush was relocated in the area called Ambergill, between Esdale & Rock Arch Bridges. Photos taken. Seen them at: ticornis.tumblr.com
40 species
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 9
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) X
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) 1
Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) 3
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) 7
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) 37
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 2
American Coot (Fulica americana) X
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) X
Herring Gull (American) (Larus argentatus smithsonianus) X
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) X
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) X
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 2
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 2
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) X
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) X
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) X
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 2
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) X
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) 1 Same individual reported this past weekend, relocated at Ambergill. Photos taken.
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) X
American Tree Sparrow (Spizella arborea) 1
Fox Sparrow (Red) (Passerella iliaca iliaca/zaboria) 2
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) X
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) (Junco hyemalis hyemalis/carolinensis) 5
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 5
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) X
Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) 2
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) 1
Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) 10 A large flock, about 10 individuals, feeding on dry gum tree fruits, Quaker Hill
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Keir Randall's report :
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Mar 13, 2013 7:00 AM - 9:35 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
Comments: Vale, Midwood, Lookout, lake and Breeze Hill
40 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 13
Mute Swan 3
Gadwall 2
Mallard 17
Northern Shoveler 18
Bufflehead 1
Hooded Merganser 2
Red-breasted Merganser 2
Ruddy Duck 32
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 4
Ring-billed Gull 4
Herring Gull 12
Mourning Dove 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 4
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 11
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 7
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 65
European Starling 35
American Tree Sparrow 2
Fox Sparrow (Red) 2
Song Sparrow 7
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 14
Dark-eyed Junco 1 Battle Pass west, near top of broken steps. Crisp white wing bars, throat not seen well - presumably Slate-colored variant plumage with white wing bars rather than "White-winged" subspecies.
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 9
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 18
Common Grackle 7
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 5
White-winged Crossbill 5 Lookout Hill at south end of Butterfly Meadow/ bottom of slope to top meadow. 2 adult males and I think 1 subadult male with females. Possibly 6 birds.
Pine Siskin 12 8 on path between Boulder Bridge and Rick's place (feeding on fallen sweetgum), 1 on Lookout Hill and 3 at feeders.
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 25
passerine sp. 1 Flyover with tight flock of Red-winged Blackbirds over Long Meadow at dog beach.
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| Eastern Phoebe, photo credit Rafael Campos |
