Yes Virginia there are Bad weather birders....

Excuse my pun regarding the famous story in the NY Sun about whether there is a Santa clause... ( well that's up to you    :)  ).. But I can say there are bad weather birders.I confess I'm one of them. If I wasn't working or too busy , at least I would be out there birding for the good bird.

Bad weather brings down birds.And sometimes you do get a good bird as a reward. Kathy Toomey today had the right idea. This early afternoon, she found an uncommon AMERICAN TREE SPARROW in the rain soaked green roof above the Lefrak (Lakeside) Rink . It's not an ultra rare bird, but this species doesn't always show up in Prospect . So kudos to bad weather birders. ( but they don't wear red).            

Tree sparrow

@KingsKathy: American Tree Sparrow Lefrak roof

m.twitter.com/KingsKathy

Fwd: What's Your Stopover Habitat?

Birdathon theme 2017 announced  " Stopover habitat"

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IMBD 2017 Theme - Stopover Habitats

News from the Flyway November 29, 2017 What is Stopover Habitat? Between the high altitude forests and willow thickets of the Rocky Mountains and the tropical forests and shade coffee farms of Nicaragua, the Wilson's Warbler must fly across a vast geography to find the resources it needs to complete its life cycle. Long-distance migrants like this species evolved to take advantage of seasonal food resources, but they face many challenges and perils during their biannual travels between breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and wintering grounds in Latin America and the Caribbean. Some 350 bird species make this daunting trip and need to find places to rest and refuel along the way, just as people do on a long road trip. These places where birds rest and refuel are known as stopover sites and are as varied as Alaska's Copper River Delta, Venezuela's grasslands, and even the plants, shrubs, and trees you have in your backyard. In 2017, the International Migratory Bird Day conservation theme will highlight and celebrate the importance of stopover habitats to migratory bird conservation. Do you have a stopover site you would like to see highlighted in 2017?  Nominate your stopover site by writing info@environmentamericas.org Celebrate Birds Internship Program Accepting Applications Celebrate Birds/Celebra las Aves internship program is accepting applications. This unique experience offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to participate in avian research, with a focus on shorebird migration and nesting. Participants also work in Latino communities to engage youth and adults at natural areas and to serve as mentors and role models to other youth. Share this great opportunity with the next generation of Latino conservationists!  Apply Here This newsletter is brought to you by Environment for the Americas, home of International Migratory Bird Day.  Email EFTA Website IMBD Website  Phone: 1.866.334.3330  Put Your IMBD Event on the Map! IMBD Past & Present

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A good resource for birding NYC by subway

http://www.anneschwartz.com/consulting/pdfs/subway-birding-map.pdf

Oh darn it ! Im gonna lose one warbler off my warblerlife list now ??

:)>

http://birdaz.com/blog/2014/07/11/who-made-that-bird-a-warbler-anyhow/

Ring necked duck

If wondering where it hangs out,i found the Prospect visitor hopefully winter resident within the confines of Three Sister s Islands.
Lots of Northern shovelers on Prospect lake.

Orrin reported the continuing Pied Billed Grebe at Greenwood cemetery Valley Water.

From Matthew Wills window view (sunset park)

This late afternoon, a Peregrine atop St. Michael's cross was harried by what was probably a Kestrel.

Fwd: Sunset Park & Green-Wood re-cap

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Date: Nov 27, 2016 4:54 PM
Subject: Sunset Park & Green-Wood re-cap
To: "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc:

A Red-shouldered Hawk flew past my apartment window this morning, wheeling around over Sunset Park to give me a good view of telltale tail and wing "windows." 

Cooper's Hawk and Kestrel sightings this a.m. too. Both species also seen in Green-Wood in the afternoon. Cooper's failed to make a meal of female Kingfisher over the Crescent Water.  That persistent Great Blue  Heron not sighted. Pied-billed Grebe on Valley Water among the Canada Geese. Single Common Raven low overhead, softly grumbling. Shovelers who were on Sylvan Water Saturday gone today. Some very agitated White-breasted Nuthatches alerted me to a rather large nocturnal hunter hiding in a conifer... what a great day it was.

Matthew

Todays quality birds

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2016 10:59 by Marc Passmann
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32730011
- Comments: "Flyover"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2016 09:18 by Joshua Malbin
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32731967
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Lingering bird behind Kiamie crypt on Battle Hill. Some poor photos obtained before camera battery died. I think there may be 2 in that area, but I'm not sure."

BTPP SPSA

Rob Jett Tweeted: Spotted Sandpiper at Bush Terminal Park. Getting kind of late for this guy!

better in the park

ON  this Black Friday when shoppers go really crazy, its far better birding in the park.Eni and Vinnie Falci had the right idea.

First item midmorning was an ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER they saw very well in the mugwort adjacent to the Peninsula point rustic shelter. I got there too late after I was alerted. What I did find later was a NORTHERN Mockingbird in that spot, plucking multi flora rose berries ( hence why we have them invasive  rose bushes all over the place.) Eni noted this WARBLER was quite yellowish, different from another ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER seen yesterday also on the Peninsula near the meadow.

Besides the warbler, HOODED MERGANSERS grace Prospect Lake. Eni and Vinnie reported them to me, as I found later to be a small flock of two hen and two Drake ,out in the center. The number and gender changed from  yesterday' s sighting of seven hen. So obviously the holiday travelers is in flux.

With not much around, these two highlights of today is the antidote of holiday shopping frenzy rush.

OCWA pp

Orange crowned warbler at Peninsula rustic shelter mugwort 15 mins ago ,eni & Vinnie reptd
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Thanksgiving greetings

The Kingsboider wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving, very much  gratitude for the good things in life and good health to be thankful for.

Enjoy your holiday with family, friends and good company...even birds

No BBC walk

Just in case anybody wondering, there is NO BBC WALK in prospect tomorrow. Weather is iffy and a hard physical work week ,iffy back are my reasons.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Fwd: Migratory Bird Traffic Alert! Please Help.

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Sent: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 11:36 am
Subject: Migratory Bird Traffic Alert! Please Help.

Dear Peter, Twice a year, billions of American birds lift up and migrate to and from their breeding and wintering homes. But these days, they find fewer rest stops and places to catch a bite along the way. Falling numbers of birds tell the story: Migratory birds are in trouble. Make a donation to ABC today to help birds lift off and travel safely. We aim to make this year the beginning of safer travel for migratory birds. We are already working to secure safe habitats for forest, grassland, and coastal birds. But given the volume of birds on the move, the great distances to cover, and the growing number of real-time threats, we must greatly accelerate our on-the-ground actions if we are going to save the greatest animal migration on Earth. We need to raise $1 million for migratory birds by the end of the year. All donations made by December 31 will be matched! We need your help as never before. Please donate today. Travel is challenging whether you are a bird or a person. Wishing you safe travels this Thanksgiving, and our sincere thanks for giving a lift to birds and to American Bird Conservancy. Best regards, P.S. Giving Tuesday is five days away! We hope you think of ABC on Tuesday, November 29 and encourage your fellow conservationists to make us part of their charitable giving this year. Visit us at abcbirds.org, or on Facebook (@AmericanBirdConserve) and Twitter (@abcbirds1) to get involved this #GivingTuesday.

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Duck weather at Prospect Lake

These cold brisk northwesterly winds at our discomfort for cold fingers do bring good things: ducks! This afternoon , a nice variety to see on Prospect Lake had newcomers besides the usual quack suspects.

In the center of the lake, there is a handsome species, a favorite of mine. Five HOODED MERGANSERS of two Drake and three hen are close knit in the biting winds. Then to the southwestern area ,among the abundance of NORTHERN SHOVELERS, two drake GADWALL stood out. After tweeting both species ,I ran into Karen and Kathy. They mentioned to me that the lingering RING NECKED DUCK was in the West cove. I soon sauntered over there but I was unable to relocate the bird.

To add to the newcomer list, there is the PIED BILLED GREBE, Thanks to Karen and Kathy for the tip off, I did find this GREBE, near the Hoodies.

Yep it's duck weather and because it's the favorite season for winter birders, there's  this DUCK tally: HOODED MERGANSER, GADWALL,RING NECKED, RUDDY ,BLACK,MALLARD, and NORTHERN SHOVELER on Prospect Lake,a lucky seven.

Five Hooded mergansers prospect lake center.also two drake Gadwal west section

News about Bushwick inlet park

Yes,  the lot parcel where Ash throated was reported.NYC purchased more land there .  see the post from Twitter

 

NYC Mayor's OfficeVerified account‏@NYCMayorsOffice

Great news! NYC has acquired the last parcel of land needed to complete Bushwick Inlet Park.

TONIGHT BBC EVE PROGRAM

At GRAND ARMY PLAZA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 

( https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brooklyn+Public+Library/@40.6724808,-73.9682084,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1053b5696dc4b9e6?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiYnLeQrLzQAhVERCYKHX5CACkQ_BIIcDAN )


7 pm

http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm

GWC TV

- Turkey Vulture (1 report)

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2016 10:54 by Roberta Manian
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32654430
- Comments: "Yellow face. White trailing edge to wings. Wobbly flight even in high winds"

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Urgent call to protect JBWR

From Jamaica Bay keeper Don Riepe

Action Alert! Please all who appreciate #JamaicaBay call the Governors office and urge him to sign this legislation which is the only way to protect Jamaica Bay from the plans to bring in contaminated material and dump it in the bay. Call the governors office at this number: 518-474-8390 and hit 3 to speak with a person. Tell them you want the governor to sign this bill which will stop contaminants from being dumped in Jamaica Bay. Bill # S8043/A10560.

Time is of the essence, please help support our efforts to protect Jamaica Bay!
Eco Watchers Jamaica Bay Dan Hendrick Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeSaving Jamaica Bay

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/s8043/amendment/original

greetings from former BBC President John and his wife

From	Mary Yrizarry mjyrizarry@optonline.net

Wishing Happy Holidays to all our Brooklyn Friends!

Mary & John Yrizarry

Word of cauition Bushwick Inlet park

Doubtful the bird is still there, those pursuing the Ash -Throated Flycatcher in this park  be forewarned that police have caught trepassers going thru the fence hole and summoned them ( Ticket fines). This info was posted on the listserves...

This Tuesday BBC eve program

A GOOD ONE!  Please attend...

http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm

Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:00 P.M. Better Birding, Tips, Tools and Concepts for the Field Presenter: George L. Armistead

George L. Armistead will present identification strategies from his new book, co-written with Brian Sullivan. Armistead is an expert birder, tour leader, and an events coordinator with the American Birding Association and Associate Professor of Ornithology at Drexel University. To whet your appetite, read Queens birder Donna Shulman’s review of this comprehensive text.

Where : Grand Army Plaza Great Public Library 7 pm

Tweet from Paul Sweet (@pablo_dulce) ash throated FC pics

Paul Sweet (@pablo_dulce) tweeted at 4:35 PM on Sat, Nov 19, 2016:
More of Dave Nyzio's Ash-throated https://t.co/Rqgf7wVI7W
(https://twitter.com/pablo_dulce/status/800090240069214208?s=03)

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Tweet from Paul Sweet (@pablo_dulce) bushwick inlet park ash throated flycatcher

Paul Sweet (@pablo_dulce) tweeted at 6:49 PM on Sat, Nov 19, 2016:
@BBCKingsbirds correction the access is at Franklin and N 15th. See pic https://t.co/PKqfGrcwVx
(https://twitter.com/pablo_dulce/status/800123741825077248?s=03)

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From yesterday details

Subject: Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher
From: Rob Jett <citybirder@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:17:02 -0500
X-Message-Number: 13

Sorry for the late posting, it didn't go through to the list the first time:

As reported by Paul Sweet, found by Dave Nyzio ... just relocated at Bushwick Inlet Park. Must access through hole in fence at north side of creek. Bird is hawking near fence adjacent to brick building.

Good birding,

Rob

Fwd: Coopers Hawk juvenile from yesterday above Maryland Monument

"flying cross"

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Subject: Coopers Hawk? - From this morning
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Cc:

Fwd: PS-Bat!

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From: "Matthew Wills" <matthewwills@earthlink.net>
Date: Nov 19, 2016 7:11 PM
Subject: PS-Bat!
To: "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc:

In the mammal category, we watched a bat, I think a Red, flying along the 5th Avenue side of Green-Wood about 31st St for several minutes just after sunset, swooping and looping over and over. One of the best views we've ever had because it was kept going back and forth in front of us. There were definitely gnats in the air, so it was getting something to eat.

What a treat!

M

Re: Fwd: Bush Terminal, G-W

On Nov 19, 2016 7:45 PM, "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com> wrote:

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Date: Nov 19, 2016 7:05 PM
Subject: Bush Terminal, G-W
To: "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc:

Hey, Peter

There were five Killdeer parked on the high tide rocks at Bush Terminal this morning along with the expected winter crew of Gadwall, Wigeon, RB Merganser, and lots of Buffleheads. We also heard and than saw a Kingfisher working the bays to the north itself. Later in the afternoon Green-Wood, four Shovelers were turning circles in the Sylvan Water as two Ravens went overhead, heading S-S-W, one of them softly croaking. I love that sound!

Cheers,

Matthew 

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Ash-throated Flycatcher (1 report)

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Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) (1)
- Reported Nov 19, 2016 14:45 by Joshua Malbin
- Bushwick Inlet Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7223057,-73.9615115&ll=40.7223057,-73.9615115
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32622735
- Comments: "Previously reported, refound by Rob Jett and seen with half a dozen others, some of whom have pictures. Myiarchus flycatcher with very pale yellow belly and rusty tail, wing edges. Restricted access, difficult to see from the road, scope necessary. From the point to be added, bird was visible along the fence by the red brick building near the shipping container."

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good weather raptors

The gorgeous morning walk in Prospect Park on this sunny November day was fruitful in raptor sightings. Short as my birding walk with Marc Brawer and Adam, we enjoyed seeing four species around the lake circuit.

Before meeting up the friends, the SHOVELERS got my attention.I figured why not count them for starters.Inside the West Island cove, over 165 NORTHERN SHOVELERS were roosting there. Farther out I also counted over 35 Ruddy Duck. The Lake didn't excite me much today. Then Marc and Adam came along and we birded the south shore.

The raptor observations started first at Three Sisters Islands thanks to Marc's sharp eyes. A SHARP SHINNED HAWK  flew in and perched almost hidden on the western island. This was likely the same bird I spotted in the distance circling above Lookout Hill earlier. We had great looks at the adult bird with its back toward us, in scoped view. The second raptor was the flyover Red tailed Hawk.

Adam left and Marc and I oriented ourselves for the rink greenroof. Up there where quiet ensued except for the noisy skating crowd, Marc spotted a beautiful AMERICAN KESTREL male perched high up on a leaf  bereft tree. After that the Terrace bridge got us raptor number four , a circling juvenile COOPERS HAWK, with its typical high streaky plumage. Adam happens along and also witnessed this bird overhead.Either another kestrel or the same before shared the airspace with the Coops.

Not much to brag about with a small  songbird list but we would take seeing a nice assortment of raptors.

A note to mention with a good songbird;over in Greenwood cemetery, Joshua found YELLOW BREASTED CHAT by Sylvan water. Check the previous post below for details.

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Yellow-breasted Chat (1 report)

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Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 19, 2016 09:00 by Joshua Malbin
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32619440
- Comments: "Medium-sized bird with slightly down-curving bill, bright yellow breast, and spectacles. Seen briefly but clearly several times. Was not able to get a photo, but will add image showing exact location, which is apparently quite close to where one was seen last week. Presumably the same bird."

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Ring necked Duck

Seen yesterday by West Island by Joshua Malbin

Fwd: BBG today

-----Original Message-----

From: Evenvin <Evenvin@aol.com>

To: prosbird <prosbird@aol.com>

Sent: Fri, Nov 18, 2016 3:42 pm

Subject: BBG today

Hi Peter-

Some nice birds in the Native Garden new meadows. Orange crowned Warbler near highpoint with round patio, 2 Carolina wrens, a winter wren in old area and a female red winged blackbird. Also a Fox Sparrow near Daffodil Hill. Otherwise the usuals.

Eni

ebird alert later or rare warbler s

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- Nashville Warbler (1 report)

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Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) (1)
- Reported Nov 18, 2016 08:30 by Ryan Goldberg
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32607546
- Comments: "Spotted by Angie C. Surprising sight along the south side of the lake east of Three Sisters Island. Yellow below, noticeable white eye-ring, gray head."

Also reported by Dan Frazer  ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER on the Peninsula today  tweeted out 3:25

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Eastern Phoebe (1 report)

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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Nov 17, 2016 09:30 by Rafael Campos-Ramírez
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32597284
- Comments: "Adult, seen well at close range at the Sparrow Bowl."

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@ecrowne: Orange-crowned Warbler in Brooklyn Botanic Garden--Native Garden this afternoon

m.twitter.com/ecrowne

Recruting new and regular trip leaders for the club

I started planning the new Brooklyn Bird Club trips for the months spanning from February to end of April. If you are interested leading or desire a specific location or  trip theme, please email me. I like to give leaders the option of planning their dream trips. :)

KB

Bald Eagle sighting

During the drive down West Drive next to Quaker Cemetery, my passenger and coworker Howard spotted an adult BALD EAGLE about 500 feet up flying north over the cemetery around 2:25.

Howard worked previously as an interpretive ranger at Yellowstone National Park where eagles are frequent; so in essence he knows the big bird. Northwest winds today I read so it makes sense.

West island sanctuary

Although perhaps banal for most birders, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK has some beauty of its own. We get several in most winters here at Prospect Lake. But I counted a nice number of nine Black Ducks coming out of West Island cove, a tight flock with a Mallard among them.So a nice sight to see before I exited the park on my way home from work

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- Blue-headed Vireo (1 report)

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Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2016 13:00 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32583212
- Comments: "Video with gray head, white spectacles, white throat and yellowish sides"

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- Lincoln's Sparrow (1 report)

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Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2016 11:39 by Tom Coughlan
- 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: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32580948
- Comments: "Visible change from stripes to solid on chest"

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Event at NYC Aquarium Nov 20

Addendum : Update-- this event is free, parking must still be paid for but the event itself is free in our building, Education Hall on the boardwalk

:)

From Jen Kepler

Hi Peter- Not sure how it is to best share this but I thought of BBC, and apologies, I am sending this from my work email address...

Here at the NY Aquarium we are hosting a Migratory Bird Treaty Act Centennial on Sunday (11/20). It is free, with admission to NYA. We are hosting a 1 hour talk that will include folks from FWS, Audubon, and students the topics will include:

-MBTA and its history

-The studies going on at Great Gull Island, including tagging

-The data gathered from nano tags

-How the tags work

-Presentation by local High School students who have used the data in their own studies

If weather permits we are hoping to bird on the beach- the presenters plan to come with a few scopes.

Not going to lie, our major target for this event is teachers and youth but, we want to also allow in anyone who may be interested in this... So I figured BBC members may want to come.

The talk starts at 1pm, since it is open to aquarium patrons, folks should plan to arrive slightly before 1pm.

The aquarium is located at 602 Surf Avenue (at W 8th street), accessible by public transportation, and we have a parking lot (fee). The location of the talk within the Aquarium will be the Ocean View Room.

Thanks, feel free to share on the BBC page or your own site.

Much Appreciated!

Thanks so much!

Jen Kepler

Jennifer Kepler Coordinator, Community Conservation Connections New York Aquarium Education Wildlife Conservation Society office:  +1 718.265.3452 web:  http://www.wcs.org twitter:  https://twitter.com/wcseducation

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