Saturday, December 31, 2016

Fwd: nuthatch for you

At prospect feeders,a little spice from a quiet last day 2016 in prospect other than 2 Snow geese at West island rustic shelter.  KB
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From: "Jennifer Kepler" <plummer.jen@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 31, 2016 3:54 PM
Subject: nuthatch for you
To: "Peter Dorosh" <Prosbird@aol.com>
Cc:

Lovely running into you, Peter!
Here is that littlle RB Nuthatch from the feeders.

Hope you had a great walk-
Happy & safe new year!

Jen

Friday, December 30, 2016

Fwd: Green-Wood Kingfisher

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Date: Dec 30, 2016 6:42 PM
Subject: Green-Wood Kingfisher
To: "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc:

Long leisurely view of Cooper's perched above Valley Water today, which may explain why there was an usually still and silent male Kingfisher perched over the water itself. Water was iced over last time I was there, Dec. 23, but all open now. Green-Wood's so close to the harbor, as Kingfishers fly, I suspect they may "migrate" back and forth. Have had a couple of sightings in the bays north of Bush Terminal Park this month. 

I'm hoping to join you for Sunday's walk.

Will get date possibilities for bird and tree walk to you soon.

Cheers and happy New Year!

Matthew

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert


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- Iceland Gull (kumlieni) (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Iceland Gull (kumlieni) (Larus glaucoides kumlieni) (1)
- Reported Dec 30, 2016 09:07 by Joshua Malbin
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33286490
- Comments: "First-year bird, continuing. Frosty uniformly pale gray wings to the tips, small dark-tipped bill. Flushed by a Merlin as I was repositioning to get a photo."

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Fwd: First Sunday Bird Walk - Sunday, January 1 at 10 am

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Subject: First Sunday Bird Walk - Sunday, January 1 at 10 am
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  Happy New Year!!!

The early bird walk will be at 10 am this Sunday, January 1.  Meet at the Boathouse and bring your binoculars.

I will be out of town but we have a guest leader.  Bobbi Manian has volunteered to lead this tour.

Have a great walk. 



 Next month walk is on Sunday, February 5 at 10 am

Michele

Correction

On previous post ICELAND GULL was at Brooklyn army terminal pier 58th st n 1st ave entrance to pier-- Sunset park section

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

2nd Iceland Gull at Bush Terminal Pier Park today...
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- Iceland Gull (1 report)

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Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Dec 29, 2016 13:18 by Roberta Manian
- Brooklyn Army Terminal--Pier 4, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.646519,-74.026074&ll=40.646519,-74.026074
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33272750
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "1st year. Diff fro. Yest"

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

ICGU at BTTP

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Dec 28, 2016 15:12 by Roberta Manian
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33256971
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "on pier south of park.  Previously reported by Jennifer K."

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Dec 28, 2016 15:12 by Michael Sutton
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33256975
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "on pier south of park.  Previously reported by Jennifer K."

"teenager" Snow Geese

Among 453 Canada Geese on the Prospect ball fields, two juvenile SNOW GEESE, like "lost teenagers" were feeding with the mass. The adult Snow Goose wasn't around. Poor kids....




Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Iceland Gull (1 report)

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Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Dec 26, 2016 12:41 by Jennifer Kepler
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33210019
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Originally thought to be glacous, I stand corrected."

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Monday, December 26, 2016

Fwd: Green-Wood Cemetery

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Date: Dec 26, 2016 12:09 PM
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American Kestrel, top of pine tree next to Horace Greeley.

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Glaucous Gull (1 report)

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Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) (1)
- Reported Dec 25, 2016 11:30 by Gus Keri
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33197427
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Back in the same spot like last winter"

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PP snow geese

Three continue on Upper Pool,seen on shore adjacent to dog beach.Gus Keri prospect report

Xmas day gull

Glaucous Gull at Bush terminal reported by Gus Keri. Posted on his Twitter with photo

Saturday, December 24, 2016

CHRISTMAS & Hannukah greetings


The Kingsboider wishes all Merry Christmas and Happy
Hanukkah.May your days be merry,bright and a joyous one with family friends and fellow birders and naturàlists.








Friday, December 23, 2016

Mid afternoon PP quality bird

Rusty BlackBird by Ravine opening where Osage orange tree is south side NETHERMEAD BR. Also flyover BALD EAGLE ad over Lookout Hill 3 pm on both observed by Dan Frazer

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Spotted Sandpiper (2 reports)
- Palm Warbler (2 reports)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) (1)
- Reported Dec 23, 2016 10:04 by Roberta Manian
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33162244
- Comments: "Continuing. Butt bobbing. Stiff wing beat. Feeding on low tide algae on rocks in first bay  pics later"

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) (1)
- Reported Dec 23, 2016 10:04 by Dennis Hrehowsik
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33162277
- Comments: "Continuing. Butt bobbing. Stiff wing beat. Feeding on low tide algae on rocks in first bay  pics later"

Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1)
- Reported Dec 23, 2016 10:04 by Dennis Hrehowsik
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33162277
- Comments: "Another butt bobber!  Pics later "

Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1)
- Reported Dec 23, 2016 10:04 by Roberta Manian
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33162244
- Comments: "Another butt bobber!  Pics later "

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

active Winter Prospect spot

With few locations truly active in Prospect winter, it may be a good idea to check out the Compost yard at the Zoo's north fence line.

Eni Falci reported to me some bird activity at the compost Yard. Prime sighting was a GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLET. Along with that uncommon species, a load of WHITE THROATED SPARROWS mingled with AMERICAN ROBINS. Eni also mentioned with the warming spell she was seeing little gnat like flies out so perhaps that is good for the birds. Sweetgum trees live in that area as well, another good reason to visit the Compost yard.

The Lake continue to host a very good number of gulls, again reaching to 3 thousand birds. Joshua Malbin scanned the flock this morning , but nothing extraordinary to report. Nevertheless, chances favor the opportunist and one never knows there will be a good gull... There aren't many winter opportunities to cite in Prospect , just lucky moments.


Nice read about the Saw whet Owl

To commemorate the Northern Saw whet seen on Prospect's Xmas Bird count, here's a nice read.. Thanks to Matthew Wills sending the link to me.

http://www.audubon.org/news/how-stealthy-saw-whet-owl-duped-scientists-century


( no ...the bird is gone from the perch, Not seen since Monday)


Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The walk home

A surprise to see on the ballfields along the north snow fence: NORTHERN FLICKER.Three birds picked the ground, these woodpeckers I haven't seen since early fall. They were reported on the Prospect Xmas count, but I missed them. It's a cool winter yet uncommon sighting.

Meanwhile,the WOOD DUCKS continue their residence at Upper Pool. All seven are seen,sticking close to the small island. It's another species we enjoy seeing thru winter as long the water stays open.

Gulls

A mass of gulls congregated on frozen Prospect Lake this early afternoon.

With the gull numbers so high , about 3500 I saw, its tough to pick out anything good. With time constraints of work and no scope, the best I could do is scan quickly with eight power binoculars. Unless a good bird is in the front of the mass, I could just about say fuhgggeeettttaaabooouuuiittt! It requires a decent scope and much patience --time-- to pick out a hidden rare gull.  I was able to count up to nine GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS scattered with the large flock.

But pretty obvious this morning was the NORTHERN SHOVELER. The mass of them from the photo I took numbered pretty high. I estimated in a quick count about 380 birds. That despite only a small portion of the lake open. With warmer temperatures coming , the lake will open up. But ice will not melt that quickly and gulls should present opportunities for study.




First day of Prospect winter

Sweetgums seeds (that finches love eating) on ice near West Island,with autumn fallen leaves; Northern Shovelers all huddled on the ice of frozen Prospect Lake.

Today is Winter Solstice

Winter began at 5:44 this morning.Its a new but cold season!  Full of icy possibilities !




Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Upper Pool Snow Geese continues

Three SNOW GEESE continues on the Upper Pool back shoreline. Two juveniles along with an adult standing placidly at that spot. IN the foreground, I saw at least 4 WOOD DUCKS  next to the island. At least by my estimate 200 Canada Geese accompanied both species in the crowded pool.

Prospect Lake basically froze over. Despite that, this is a good time to check out the gulls. Many days it will be the usual but on rare occasions there might be an opportunity for a rare one. I scanned briefly with my bins but a scope is better , of that I don't bring to work.There were at least 600 gulls towards the Peninsula side. Unfortunately the bright low sun is a hindrance looking out that way.

Fwd: Together for Birds Petition




-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Holmer <sholmer@abcbirds.org>
To: Steve Holmer <sholmer@abcbirds.org>
Sent: Fri, Dec 16, 2016 10:58 am
Subject: Together for Birds Petition

Bird conservation is a core American value, whether inspired by the powerful flight of a Bald Eagle or the charisma of a Golden-crowned Kinglet. This value is widely supported by citizens of all political persuasions. Now, we face a critical moment. The environment was not a major issue in the recent election, but decisions made by the incoming Administration and Congress could have far-reaching impacts for birds and their habitats.
That's why we need everyone who cares about birds to join together and sign this petition to protect cornerstone legislation and other top conservation priorities. This may be the single best opportunity ever for our community to stand together for birds. Please show your support for bird conservation and ensure that the progress we have made in recent decades is preserved.
We will present the petition and signatures to the new Administration and Congress on January 23, just after the Inauguration. Please sign to show your support for bird conservation today!
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Dear [Administration and Congress],
 
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, represent a broad cross-section of the bird conservation community. We aim to build a dialogue with the new Administration and Congress to promote the conservation of birds and their habitats, which are of fundamental value to the American people.

More than 60 million Americans care deeply about birds, and bird-related recreation contributes more than $36 billion to our economy. Birds also act as the "canary in the coal mine" for our environment and provide valuable benefits to society, from pollination to pest control. But birds are in trouble, with many declining in population or facing extinction. 

We endorse the following priorities to ensure that birds and their habitats continue to be effectively conserved for the benefit of all Americans. We ask that you please support:

1. THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT: Protect the Act that has helped recover our national bird, the Bald Eagle, and other species in trouble. 

2. THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT: Safeguard the only law that exists to protect most American birds, and support the federal Duck Stamp, one of the nation's most successful conservation programs. 

3. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BIRDS: Maintain and grow essential sources of federal support for migratory bird conservation. 

4. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Ensure that the EPA can continue its vital work to protect people and birds from dangerous pesticides and other toxins. 

5. LAND MANAGEMENT FOR BIRDS AND PEOPLE: Ensure that public lands remain public, are properly managed for wildlife, and that recreational access is maintained. 

We also acknowledge that many other national and state initiatives are of critical importance to birds, and that citizens and private enterprise can play vital roles in these conservation efforts. 

Let's work together for birds!
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Monday, December 19, 2016

Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Dec 19, 2016

Snow Geese (4)

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Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Dec 19, 2016
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>


Hi Peter,

Good seeing you today!  I finally made it up to the pools and saw four Snow Geese.   Right after Dennis and I left you, the entire gull flocks took to the air, and as we picked thru, we saw and heard this imm Bald Eagle circling for several minutes.  

Merry Christmas!
Bobbi

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Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Dec 19, 2016 11:12 AM - 2:17 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
36 species (+1 other taxa)

Snow Goose  4
Canada Goose  41
Mute Swan  4
American Black Duck  X
Mallard  X
Northern Shoveler  X
Ruddy Duck  1
Bald Eagle  1     Imm.  Scared up hundreds of gulls from the lake. Pics to follow.
Red-tailed Hawk  1
American Coot  10
Ring-billed Gull  250
Herring Gull  25
Great Black-backed Gull  5
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  X
Mourning Dove  37
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  2
Blue Jay  9
American Crow  1
Fish Crow  2
crow sp.  3
Black-capped Chickadee  5
Tufted Titmouse  12
White-breasted Nuthatch  7
Brown Creeper  2
American Robin  1
European Starling  X
Fox Sparrow  2
Dark-eyed Junco  12
White-throated Sparrow  5
Northern Cardinal  5
Red-winged Blackbird  14
Common Grackle  1
House Finch  4
American Goldfinch  2
House Sparrow  X

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33100751

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


Post Lunch report

Bobbi Manian observed an immature BALD EAGLE over Prospect Lake at about 1:45 pm.

A good day for seeing some species , particularly a few new ones in Prospect Count week.



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photo'd by Bobbi


One more thing...Three HOODED MERGANSERS re-appeared at the Peninsula meadow cove, two days ago a no show on Count day.A drake with two hens...( Boooo)

Its "Snow"-ing in Prospect

For the fifth consecutive day , SNOW GEESE made its presence felt in Prospect Park. Its a beautiful species, always welcomed in our park.

Today , 4 SNOW GEESE were seen in the Upper Pool. This is the pond south of the Tennis House or more specifically at the northeast corner of the Ball fields. Two juveniles along with the pair of adults swum along with the Canada Geese ;at one time all the Snow geese went ashore on the little island, also harboring 7 WOOD DUCKS.So this little rarely mentioned island is getting lots of attention.

Here's the number count I recalled for the Snow geese of the current time span recorded. Beginning December 15th: one, one, twenty -four on Count Day, three, then four today.I can't recall fluctuating numbers for this species on consecutive days in Prospect. There was a longer time span years ago, but that was a single Snow Goose hanging around Prospect Lake

At the feeders that I had to refill suet cakes,a new count week species I found. A single COMMON GRACKLE prowled the ground below the feeders, its plumage or iridescent sheen very obvious in the sunlight.

Running into Bobbi Manian, possibly another count week bird as I cant remember from Saturday. Bobbi reported flyover FISH CROWS. Daisy Paul happened along and mentioned seeing TREE SPARROW that I forgot to ask the number, another count week bird as well. Also Bobbi said there was an unidentified hawk chasing birds on the Nethermead before I tweeted out the Snow Geese report.


feeder list https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33098349


Sunday, December 18, 2016

Kings county CBC PRELIMINARY TOTAL

From Kings County compiler Rick Cech
Total species reported was 119 species

Brooklyn XMas Count Flash Tally - 2016

Species

Count

 

Snow Goose

68

 

Brant

11377

 

Canada Goose

1855

 

Mute Swan

102

 

Wood Duck

5

IRR

 

Gadwall

112

 

Eurasian Wigeon

cw

IRR

 

American Wigeon

26

 

American Black Duck

618

 

Mallard

663

 

Northern Shoveler

499

 

Northern Pintail

1

 

Green-winged Teal

105

 

Ring-necked Duck

cw

IRR

 

Greater Scaup

1457

 

Lesser Scaup

97

 

Common Eider

5

IRR

 

Surf Scoter

2

 

White-winged Scoter

128

 

Black Scoter

729

 

Scoter (sp.)

7225

 

Long-tailed Duck

117

 

Bufflehead

1071

 

Common Goldeneye

1

 

Hooded Merganser

60

 

Red-breasted Merganser

812

 

Ruddy Duck

601

 

Ring-necked Pheasant

7

 

Red-throated Loon

64

 

Common Loon

41

 

Pied-billed Grebe

5

 

Horned Grebe

76

 

Northern Gannet

203

 

Double-crested Cormorant

77

 

Great Cormorant

40

 

Great Blue Heron

14

 

Black-crowned Night-Heron

1

 

Turkey Vulture

cw

RARE

 

Northern Harrier

21

 

Sharp-shinned Hawk

2

 

Cooper's Hawk

16

 

Red-tailed Hawk

23

 

American Coot

48

 

American Oystercatcher

4

RARE

 

Black-bellied Plover

45

 

Killdeer

22

 

Ruddy Turnstone

2

IRR

 

Sanderling

74

 

Dunlin

47

 

Purple Sandpiper

12

 

American Woodcock

4

 

Spotted Sandpiper

1

NEW FOR COUNT

 

Greater Yellowlegs

6

 

Bonaparte's Gull

cw

 

Laughing Gull

5

RARE

 

Ring-billed Gull

5263

 

Herring Gull

1022

 

Great Black-backed Gull

111

 

Rock Pigeon

967

 

Mourning Dove

342

 

Great Horned Owl

2

IRR

 

Snowy Owl

1

IRR

 

Northern Saw-whet Owl

2

RARE

 

Belted Kingfisher

3

 

Red-headed Woodpecker

1

RARE

 

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27

 

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

15

 

Downy Woodpecker

58

 

Hairy Woodpecker

1

 

Northern Flicker

37

 

American Kestrel

6

 

Merlin

3

 

Peregrine Falcon

7

 

Monk Parakeet

11

 

Eastern Phoebe

1

RARE

 

Blue Jay

57

 

American Crow

39

 

Fish Crow

15

IRR

 

Common Raven

2

RARE

 

Horned Lark

91

 

Tree Swallow

22

IRR

 

Black-capped Chickadee

126

 

Tufted Titmouse

41

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch

4

 

White-breasted Nuthatch

33

 

Brown Creeper

3

 

Winter Wren

1

 

Carolina Wren

19

 

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

7

 

Hermit Thrush

5

 

American Robin

189

 

Gray Catbird

5

 

Brown Thrasher

3