Two species terns were reported, LEAST and FORSTER'S , despite the absence of the earlier reported big tern , but nevertheless great to see terns visiting the park.
Keir's report
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Jun 30, 2013 4:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Protocol:
Traveling
0.4 mile(s)
Comments: South Lakeside only
22 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan 4
Wood Duck 5
Mallard 8
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Laughing Gull 5
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 2 Adults actively diving, Prospect Lake. Rob Bate also obs.
Forster's Tern 1 Adult, Prospect Lake
Sterna sp. 1 Probably another Forster's
Rock Pigeon 6
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Barn Swallow 2
American Robin 2
European Starling 1
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Grackle 4
House Sparrow 3
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