A roving Baltimore oriole

Very likely the same bird,a BALTIMORE ORIOLE has been moving around southwest Prospect. Today Gus Keri reported one above the terrace bridge.

Earlier in the week it was seen by the West Island rustic shelter. And this bird likely is the same visiting birders Alan and Janet's feeders above Prospect Park Southwest Ave.

This species is now "rare" for the season. ( But a pintail isn't...hmmmm. 🤔)

Prospect Pintail

Though not flagged as rare by Cornell's Ebird, the Northern Pintail in Prospect Park is in my opinion rare.I simply don't hear much of this species in Prospect.

Ethan Dropkin found the good bird past 8 am  in a pond that too doesn't see rare ducks,a hen NORTHERN PINTAIL in Upper Pool.Just a walk south from the Tennis House mansion,the small pond hosted the handsome duck as it slept with Mallards. As of 3pm, it was still present near the Ravine side of the Pool .

By my account this Pintail represents the 15th duck species of this fall. 20 duck species in a single season (carrying over to winter in a manner of speaking) is a huge longshot, unlikely unattainable but who knows what nature brings in? We just need more birders looking.

UPDATE: Based on latest photos,there's speculation over the gender,perhaps an immature / nonbreeding Drake. The bill color is the key. ( More bluish indicates male) .Non breeding drakes also have darker backs as today's bird shows.So pending more deeper looks or better photos from others. ( But it appears to be a Drake based on one photo I received on Twitter)

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy)

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 3:09 PM on Thu, Nov 30, 2017:
Northern Pintail still at Upper Pool. Head tucked, viewed to right of fallen tree trunk Ravine side
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/936326341766582273?s=03)

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Tweet from Gus Keri (@BirdingGus)

Gus Keri (@BirdingGus) tweeted at 0:31 PM on Thu, Nov 30, 2017:
Female Northern Pintail among group of Mallard in the Upper pool now. #birdbk https://t.co/RaQQWtXLrV
(https://twitter.com/BirdingGus/status/936286488387555329?s=03)

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Tweet from Gus Keri (@BirdingGus)

Gus Keri (@BirdingGus) tweeted at 11:26 AM on Thu, Nov 30, 2017:
A report of Northern Pintail in Prospect park this morning. #birdbk https://t.co/LWyhUVPbMQ
(https://twitter.com/BirdingGus/status/936270183731204097?s=03)

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Fwd: A message from Brooklyn Bird Club President Rob Bate

A job well done,Rob.

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-----Original Message-----
From: membership <membership@brooklynbirdclub.org>
To: membership <membership@brooklynbirdclub.org>
Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 07:51 PM
Subject: A message from Brooklyn Bird Club President Rob Bate

Dear Brooklyn Bird Club Members,

The time has come .  After four years as president of the Brooklyn Bird Club, I will be stepping down as President effective December 31.   Dennis Hrehowsik has graciously agreed to step up as President for the next two years, starting January first, and I know we can all count on him to bring new insights and ideas to the club and its activities.

During my tenure many people have stepped up to help with the activities of the club, making my job an easy one.  Thanks go especially to all the chair-people who have pitched in to keep things running smoothly.  Peter Dorosh puts all the trips together; Janet Schumacher has taken over the organization of the lecture series from Dennis; Ryan Goldberg, Angie Co and Tina Alleva have revitalized the Clapper Rail; Stanley Greenberg continues as our representative on the Community Committee of the Prospect Park Alliance; Janet Zinn has overseen the renovation of our website and continues to maintain the site as well as keeping track of membership; Heidi Steiner continues as treasurer; and I will keep on chairing the Conservation Committee.   Thanks also to the many trip and walk leaders as well as the volunteers helping maintain the Butterfly Meadow and elsewhere. 

The BBC is a club built around our shared love of birding and wildlife and I invite all of our members to help out in any way you'd like, and to offer suggestions for ways we can improve and expand.  Dennis is looking into the process of gaining 501(c)3 status for the club and we look forward to a more open, welcoming  and inclusive BBC in the years ahead. 

Thanks everyone, it has been a pleasure and an honor to be the President of the Brooklyn Bird Club these last four years.  Happy Birding!

Rob Bate
President,
Brooklyn Bird Club

Fwd: Join Us Saturday to Protest the Destruction of Pine Barrens Woodlands for Solar

Conservation issue

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Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 3:29 pm
Subject: Join Us Saturday to Protest the Destruction of Pine Barrens Woodlands for Solar

Dear Advocate for the Environment,   Join us this Saturday, 12/2 at 12:00 PM for a protest rally against the clear-cutting of Pine Barrens forest for solar farms. The rally will take place near the site of one of the proposed solar factories.   The New York State Legislature has approved a bill to preserve more than 1000 acres of woodlands in Shoreham and Mastic.  The bill is currently waiting for the Governor's approval and signature. We all need to come together and demonstrate that Long Islanders care about protecting open space!   Most Long Islanders agree that destroying forests for solar is like saying we have to destroy the environment to save it.  Solar belongs on roofs, in parking lots and on previously-cleared land. Brookhaven Town is working on a plan to move the solar project to previously cleared land that wouldn't require clear-cutting. Clean energy need not be advanced at the cost of open space and clean water.    That's why we're asking you to show your support this Saturday at 12:00 pm at the 598 Weeks Ave., Manorville (View on Google Maps). It will be a short rally and won't take up much of your time – please join us.   Sincerely, Richard Amper Executive Director Long Island Pine Barrens Society

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Red-headed Woodpecker (1 report)
- Northern Parula (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Nov 29, 2017 09:45 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S40805447
- Comments: "Continuing in its usual spot, Cypress/Beech. When I saw it, it was dividing its time between the tall oaks and the spreading conifer (Cypress?) w feathery brown needles."

Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1)
- Reported Nov 29, 2017 09:33 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S40806175
- Comments: "Clearly seen peninsula. Lousy picture"

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Fwd: First Sunday in December Prospect Bird Walk

from: michele dreger <msdreger@yahoo.com>

Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 11:59 am

Subject: First Sunday in December Bird Walk

  This Sunday is the early morning walk, December 3.  It begins at 8am.  I'm going to Florida and will not be able to walk this weekend. 

Paul Keim will be leading the group. Bring your binoculars and come spend a few hours in Prospect Park.

We will meet at the Boathouse as usual.

Michele

Ridgewood Reservoir needs your help

Click on the link :

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Ridgewood-Reservoir-needs-your-help-.html?soid=1103956636298&aid=PnI3TCWOkAw

Fwd: Blue-winged teal @ PP lake

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To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>; Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 28, 2017 2:26 pm
Subject: Blue-winged teal @ PP lake

 Peter, I have attached the 2 pics I took of the BWTE today near the peninsula, feeding along with NOSHs.

Brooklyn is great birding!!

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 11:30 AM on Tue, Nov 28, 2017:
Rafael Campos repts the hen Blue winged Teal inside the Peninsula hand cove,with shovelers.Prospect
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/935546408349962245?s=03)

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Prospect lake waterfowl

Today's waterfowl includes a little variety,scattered but easily seen with a little walking for the ducks.

A run in with birder Brad Vardt started off with info on WOOD DUCK and RINGNECKED DUCK. Both drakes,the Wood was in the Duck Island channel by the shelter; the Ringnecked somewhere by Duck island closer to the Peninsula.

After my work day, I spotted HOODED MERGANSERS. Initially fooling me from the distance as the two drakes were in line with my vision ,I thought they were Buffleheads. But a farther walk down the lake western shore,and waning softer light enabled me to make the correct identification . A hen accompanied the males.

During this time,I could see all the NORTHEN SHOVELERS farther out and quite scattered. All of them were busy feeding,doing their swirls. It's a real phenomenon,but I'm glad to see the species making Prospect lake their winter mainstay.

early nesters?

https://cosmosmagazine.com/climate/birds-nest-earlier-as-climate-heats-up

Prospect weekend summary

A quiet weekend regarding overall bird activity except for the three rare species that motivated some Prospect birders .

Most needed to focus on only the west shore of Prospect Lake. Within a stretch of about 800 feet,one could find CACKLING GOOSE, BALTIMORE ORIOLE & BLUE WINGED TEAL.

The CACKLING GOOSE,one being seen as of today,hung within the Lake southwest section between West & 3 Sisters islands.

The Baltimore Oriole reappeared in the Sweetgums tree trove by West Islands rustic shelter,along the bridle trail ;This report from Kathy Toomey { note another oriole seen in Brooklyn bridge park by Heather Wolf today}

And last,the Blue winged Teal hen continues to mingle with the Shoveler flock in the Lake's northwest section,near Well Drive T- junction.

There you have it. Here's hoping for a good week.

Fwd: RH Woodpecker taken by Janet Zinn

Just simply a terrific and beautiful photo by Janet of the continuing RED HEADED WOODPECKER at Greenwood Cemetery.

-KB
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Sent: Sun, Nov 26, 2017 05:43 PM
Subject: RH Woodpecker

Janet Zinn
Brooklyn, NY
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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Cackling Goose (1 report)
- Blue-winged Teal (1 report)
- Baltimore Oriole (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2017 13:10 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S40756827
- Comments: "Continuing, smaller bill and neck than nearby Canada Geese, boxy head"

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2017 13:10 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S40756827
- Comments: "Found by Karen O'Hearn a few days ago, smaller than nearby shovelers, black bill, white line at base of bill, have cellphone photo"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2017 13:10 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S40756827
- Comments: "Seen in the same area four days ago, light orange from throat to legs, brightest orange in throat area, dark wings with two white wing-bars"

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Blue-winged Teal (1 report)
- Baltimore Oriole (1 report)

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Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County.  View or unsubscribe to this alert at http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2017 13:16 by Daisy Paul
- 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/S40751501
- Comments: "Continuing with shovelers. Photos"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 26, 2017 09:55 by Heather Wolf
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7017015,-73.996266&ll=40.7017015,-73.996266
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40750960
- Comments: "Yellowish head/upperparts, white wing bars, pointed bill. Perched in Paulownia tree on Pier 1."

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Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy)

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 1:26 PM on Sun, Nov 26, 2017:
Baltimore Oriole again, west side of lake between Rustic Shelter and paved bench area. Sweet gum tree
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/934850765805555713?s=03)

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Tweet from Tom Preston (@tpreston87)

Tom Preston (@tpreston87) tweeted at 8:12 AM on Sun, Nov 26, 2017:
Cackling geese at SE end of prospect lake
(https://twitter.com/tpreston87/status/934771964731936769?s=03)

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Bwte

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1)
- Reported Nov 25, 2017 16:31 by Daisy Paul
- 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/S40727512
- Comments: "Continuing in the western area of the lake across from Vanderbilt playground. Noticeably smaller than Shovelers and the only duck in the group not spinning with its head in the water. Pale crescent at the front edge of the cheek, and a glimpse of green secondaries. Poor photos"

Yesterday reports

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (2)
- Reported Nov 24, 2017 10:45 by Isabel Conte
- 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/S40710904
- Comments: "Continuing birds with smaller bills than Canada geese. "

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1)
- Reported Nov 24, 2017 16:00 by kristin costello
- 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/S40710673
- Comments: "Continuing hen cruising through foraging shovelers near West Island. Little dabbler, black bill, eyeliner, suggestion of crescent near bill, scaly monochromatic pattern to body. Spotted by Karen Ohearn. "

Fall beauty

Changed oaks on Three Sisters Island

Watch "juv RHWP GWC 11 24 17" on YouTube from Orrin

https://youtu.be/zhumFfsucNo

Tweet from Heather Wolf (@heatherwolf)

Heather Wolf (@heatherwolf) tweeted at 2:06 PM on Fri, Nov 24, 2017:
American Robin, #Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1. Also today: Cooper's Hawk, American Kestrel, Northern Flicker & 20 other species. #birding https://t.co/LArcpVjoLI
(https://twitter.com/heatherwolf/status/934136136749977601?s=03)

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Fwd: GWC

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Green-Wood Cemetery this morning, reasonably productive for Black Friday, helped by my having the cemetery to myself.  In addition to the continuing juvenile red-headed woodpecker in the customary area:

Northern flicker

Red-bellied woodpecker (several)

Yellow-bellied sapsucker (saw 1, heard 2)

Downy woodpecker (heard 1)

Carolina wren (a pair; picture attached)

Northern mockingbird

Dark-eyed junco (several flocks)

Chipping sparrow (several, mixed in with the juncos)

White-throated sparrow

Belted kingfisher

Mourning dove

Northern cardinal

Canada goose (more than 20)

No robins or house sparrows

Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Nov 24, 2017

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Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York, US
Nov 24, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
12 species

Canada Goose  X
Mute Swan  7
Blue-winged Teal  1     Nw corner w shovelers,prominent white line behind black bill,absence yellow Buffy stripe to tell from greenwinged.same size as Shovelers.light cheeks slight eye ring
Northern Shoveler  75
Mallard  X
American Black Duck  2
Ruddy Duck  20
Pied-billed Grebe  1
American Coot  X
Ring-billed Gull  X
Herring Gull  X
Great Black-backed Gull  1

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 1:06 PM on Fri, Nov 24, 2017:
Blue winged Teal continue in nw prospect lake w shovelers
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/934121091408252928?s=03)

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Also reports Cackling & BWTEAL

Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1)
- Reported Nov 23, 2017 15:00 by Calista McRae
- 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/S40686523
- Comments: "By the lake, near the skating rink. Greyish face with white eye-ring (no other v. distinctive facial markings); yellow breast & belly; black streaks down flanks.  Lively; flitting from ground to lower branches of large trees."

Fwd: Blue-winged Teal photos

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To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Nov 23, 2017 01:34 PM
Subject: Blue-winged Teal photos

As requested, here are a couple of pictures of the Blue-winged Teal Karen found this morning.

Thanksgiving birds

At last report on this feast day,I can assert that there were no Wild Turkeys running loose. 😚

A top bird though was a hen BLUE WINGED TEAL. Found by Karen O'Hearn, the duck hung with the swirling Northern Shovelers in the Lake,'s northwest corner ,near Well Drive T- junction.

I heard a second hand report of one CACKLING GOOSE at the Parade Grounds. The field just east of the Tennis bubble was the feast ground.

It's all negative on the Common Gallinule,not seen since Tuesday I believe.Theres a number of birders looking but no sign of the water bird. Perhaps I'll wait for Ebird reports later.

A LAUGHING GULL was spotted on the Lake. There was a debate on its initial identity but it's safe to say it's a LAGU.

In wooded areas,a few Kinglets,Brown Creeper and some Fox Sparrows looked for their food. The Fox Sparrows visited Binnen creek just below the Three Arches bridge according to some birders I met.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 0:42 PM on Thu, Nov 23, 2017:
Blue Winged teal hen found by Karen O with shovelers near Well & Lake drives T junction Prospect lake west
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/933752523059589125?s=03)

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Tweet from Tom Preston (@tpreston87)

Tom Preston (@tpreston87) tweeted at 0:25 PM on Thu, Nov 23, 2017:
Greenwood red-headed woodpecker continues at cypress near beech
(https://twitter.com/tpreston87/status/933748285961048064?s=03)

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Thanksgiving greetings

The Kingsboider wishes all a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your holiday!

Here are some turkey tidbits:

https://www.fws.gov/refuges/about/FunOnWildlifeRefuges/Wild_Facts_about_Turkeys.html

http://www.audubon.org/news/9-fun-facts-about-turkeys

Tweet from Philip Ribolow (@Phil_Ribolow)

Philip Ribolow (@Phil_Ribolow) tweeted at 6:53 PM on Wed, Nov 22, 2017:
@BBCKingsbirds 2 cackling geese seen on parade grounds Wed 4:30 PM
(https://twitter.com/Phil_Ribolow/status/933483632404193281?s=03)

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New protection for the Ridgewood Reservoir?

http://m.qchron.com/mobile/editions/queenswide/new-protection-for-the-ridgewood-reservoir/article_9c1f9af5-2ed6-5bcc-a774-0273485ceccb.html

Bh vireos PP

Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) (2)
- Reported Nov 22, 2017 10:30 by Will Pollard
- 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/S40661324
- Comments: "Together near Butterfly Meadow. Unmistakable"

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy)

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 4:18 PM on Wed, Nov 22, 2017:
Oriole, I think Baltimore, on lawn to side of paved bench area near West Island. Across from Reeve Place
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/933444533894905858?s=03)

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a call for CBC birders

From Christmas Bird Count Brooklyn teams coordinator Bobbi Manian ( posted on Facebook)

Saturday Dec 16th - Save the Date!

Join us in Brooklyn for the CBC. We have cackling geese and a common gallinule, who else can say that?

Contact Bobbi Manian to sign up - details here:

118th Kings County Christmas Bird Count

The great annual winter event that champions citizen science. It is the longest voluntary bird census on the North American continent. Started in 1909 as a protest against the “holiday side hunts” for the largest kill…

BROOKLYNBIRDCLUB.ORG

A Thanksgiving tradition continues: Prospect feeders

AS Thanksgiving approaches, I'm delighted to report as many of you thoroughly enjoy the winter bird feeders, that this year's feeders are now up. This is likely as I have forgotten the 15th year at the usual location many of you know. For caution, the location isn't publicly revealed online: ask around the regulars or email me direct offline.

Since the feeders are contingent on charitable donations, if you like to donate seed, particularly Black oil sunflower, email me direct or email the Brooklyn Bird Club info line as I'm a recipient.

So... here's hoping another terrific season of winter birds and perhaps some really special avian visitors. So we have much to be thankful for birds and their great happy effect upon us as we enjoy them together.

--The Kingsboider


PS. If you see anything amiss, or something damaged ( or even my Squirrel nemesis). email or text me promptly.Thanks

COGA by Lincoln's statue

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2017 15:45 by Calista McRae
- 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/S40650899
- Comments: "smaller than a coot; grayish-brown; white stripe on middle. in Prospect Lake, about one foot away from the shore near a large statue (v. close to skating rink). pointed out by another birder."

Ridgewood Reservoir close to wetland designation

A long long fight... is finality on the horizon?

http://queenstribune.com/ridgewood-reservoir-close-wetland-designation/

Cacklings, Gallinule & Tree Sparrow

This milder crisp day continues to see good stuff in Prospect Park. With two good water birds and a quality sparrow to observe, it's a worthy day birding in the park.

CACKLING GEESE continue to hang out with the Canada Geese along the "Hammerhead Peninsula" between West and Three Sisters Islands as reported this morning by Mike Yuan and I re found. Just focus on this southwestern Lake area for the rare birds and if no Canada geese flock is present , check out the Parade grounds across from the park at Parkside Avenue.

COMMON GALLINULE reappeared today after a noted absence yesterday. An Ebird report by Marc Passman placed the bird near the Terrace Bridge along the Breeze Hill small pink beach( opposite the Peninsula's larger pink beach). Marc's report is below.

A likely first of the year AMERICAN TREE SPARROW made its appearance in the brushy Butterfly Meadow atop Lookout Hill.. Karen OHearn was the observer.Karen also saw FIELD SPARROW...somewhere.

In late afternoon,Orrin reported a Coopers hawk mobbed by bluejays on the Peninsula

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (2)
- Reported Nov 21, 2017 08:30 by Dennis Hrehowsik
- 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/S40639596
- Comments: "Continuing. Much smaller than Canada particularly when swimming side by side with head raised but less evident when head is tucked in. Tiny bills, more washed out color overall. I'd guess they are Richardson's based on coloring compared to Canada and other cackling I have seen in the past. Loosely associating with lazy Canada flock near West Island."

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (2)
- Reported Nov 21, 2017 07:54 by Michael Yuan
- 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/S40639507
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing on SW section of the lake. Small, blocky headed, with small bills. Pale breasts."

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (2)
- Reported Nov 21, 2017 09:50 by Marc Passmann
- 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/S40640270
- Comments: "2 continuing in flock of Canada geese."

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2017 09:50 by Marc Passmann
- 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/S40640270
- Comments: "Continuing near Terraces bridge opposite the pink beach."

Tweet from ko (@KarenOhearn)

ko (@KarenOhearn) tweeted at 11:46 AM on Tue, Nov 21, 2017:
American tree sparrow butterfly Meadow. PP
(https://twitter.com/KarenOhearn/status/933013675786620928?s=03)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:23 AM on Tue, Nov 21, 2017:
Both Cackling goose with CAGO flk off left Hammerhead Peninsula close to West Isl
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/932977897215807488?s=03)

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