Bush Terminal pier park's day

A few good birds gave BTPP its turn for good birds.

Gus Keri reported two very good ducks. One was a Drake EURASIAN WIGEON ,maybe the one from Gravesend Bay; the second duck is the continuing hen REDHEAD,found near the park entrance

Another observer stopped by,Rafael Campos who spotted BALD EAGLE. This immature eagle went straightway towards Staten Island.Also reported Common Raven must have been  glad the big bird passed thru.

Duck island

Two Drake Ringnecked duck off the western point phrag edge

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 10:15 PM on Tue, Feb 27, 2018:
Today 1 North 3rd Street pier had an *adult* Iceland Gull early this morning -- link has photos #birdbk https://t.co/bHlqjkUGQA
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Interactive Map: See How Birds Migrate Throughout the Western Hemisphere

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/03/bird-migration-interactive-maps/

Tweet from Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds)

Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds) tweeted at 4:31 PM on Tue, Feb 27, 2018:
Big skeins of Canada Geese flying past Windsor Terrace heading north, at least a few hundred in the past minute or so.
(https://twitter.com/JoshMalbinBirds/status/968599550226239488?s=03)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 4:00 PM on Tue, Feb 27, 2018:
2 Horned Grebes still at prospect lake along well dr#birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/968591743682859010?s=03)

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Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Feb 27, 2018

Three Sisters is today's hotspot, as a variety of waterfowl sought its cozy shelter.

The numbers belong to the WOOD DUCK, as I spotted 9 birds  by the water snag on the western most island, with 6 wading close by. Later in mid day I saw only two Woods on the tree snags.But with hard to see nooks and crannies, it could be more Woods.

A pair of RINGNECKED DUCKS came into view around 2 pm by the eastern 3 Sisters, a mixed pair that was a cool thing to see. One hen BUFFLEHEAD hung close to them.

Farther away, the continuing RED BREASTED MERGANSERS could be seen;like the Ringnecks, they are also a mixed pair. Also continuing is the HORNED GREBE, one of the longest stays for this uncommon rare species for Prospect Lake.

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Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York, US
Feb 27, 2018
Protocol: Incidental
12 species

Canada Goose  X
Mute Swan  7
Wood Duck  9     migrating
Northern Shoveler  X
American Wigeon  1
Mallard  X
Ring-necked Duck  2
Bufflehead  1
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Ruddy Duck  X
Horned Grebe  1
American Coot  X

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43240829

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

NY TIMES piece on Ridgewood Reservoir

In a good way, the reservoir is gaining steam for preservation and recognition as a natural oasis.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/nyregion/new-york-today-ridgewood-reservoir-brooklyn-queens.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fnyregion&action=click&contentCollection=nyregion&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

3sisters islands

At least 9 WOOD DUCKS inside or around 3sisters

Pair Red breasted MERGANSERS and nearby HORNED GREBE continues

later a mixed pair of RINGNECKED DUCKS with a hen BUFFLEHEAD at 3 sisters

Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Feb 26, 2018. HOGR,RBME

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Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York, US
Feb 26, 2018
Protocol: Incidental
12 species

Canada Goose  X
Mute Swan  7
Northern Shoveler  X
Mallard  X
American Black Duck  1
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Ruddy Duck  X
Horned Grebe  1
Great Blue Heron  1
American Coot  X
Ring-billed Gull  X
Herring Gull  X

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Call for Volunteers for rebuilding coastal habitat in Coney Island

From: Bossio, Hannah (Parks) (Parks) <Hannah.Bossio@parks.nyc.gov>
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Sent: Thu, Feb 22, 2018 3:45 pm
Subject: NYC Parks Beach Grass Planting, March 10, 2018

Hello;

Please join NYC Parks in planting beach grass to help to trap windblown sand. Beach grasses fibrous root system strengthens by keeping sand in place. Volunteers will plant beach grass in marked off areas on Coney Island. Please come dress in warm, comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Date: March 10, 2018

Locations:  Boardwalk and W.5^th Street

                      

                       Boardwalk and W.27^th Street

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00pm

This event is rain or shine.

Pre-registration required. Please specify which location you are registering for in the subject of the email.

Contact: Camille Griffith

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Tweet from Daisy Paul (@daisypaulbirds)

Daisy Paul (@daisypaulbirds) tweeted at 6:58 AM on Mon, Feb 26, 2018:
Two swans just flew SE across Crown Heights. Distant but I think they were Tundra #birdbk
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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Bald Eagle (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 24, 2018 10:17 by Molly Adams
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43142933
- Comments: "Immature. Very dark, large raptor soaring with stiff, broad wings and large head. Didn't beat wings once while in view, nor did it teeter like a vulture. Observed from path to dog beach just north of ball fields."

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Tweet from Chris Eliot (@chebirds) BALD EAGLE PP

Chris Eliot (@chebirds) tweeted at 1:57 PM on Sat, Feb 24, 2018:
bald eagle flyover now at Vale, Prospect. Juvenile, northbound.
(https://twitter.com/chebirds/status/967473647341498368?s=03)

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Home - The Last Plastic Straw

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Goth of the Bay - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/22/nyregion/goth-of-the-bay.html

Ridgewood Reservoir Public Meeting Tickets, Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Fwd: Ridgewood Redheads

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Hi Peter,

The redhead ducks are back at Ridgewood Reservoir, 3 joined the 20 or
so ring-necked ducks and a couple of mallards. There is also an
increase in redwing blackbirds and grackles, joining the starlings'
murmuration, and were followed by a coopers hawk.

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 4:06 PM on Wed, Feb 21, 2018:
24 Wood duck in center Prospect lake w horn Grebe,Ryan counted 12Ringncked #birdbk via @BBCKingsbirds
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/966418909145567233?s=03)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 3:01 PM on Wed, Feb 21, 2018:
Per Ryan:Just had an immature bald eagle circling over the Terrace Bridge before flying northeast. Eyes to the sky when you get off work! #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/966402513439084544?s=03)

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Prospect duck migration

Yesterday's impressive Ring necked Duck display was supplanted by today's Wood Duck show of force. Linda Ewing observed the good sighting on the Lake.

A tweet from Linda around 9 am revealed the Woods outnumbering the Ring necks. 20 WOOD DUCKS were seen near the Three Sisters island, besting only 5 RINGNECKED DUCKS for today.

Let those ducks keep coming!

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 8:34 AM on Wed, Feb 21, 2018:
Only 5 ring necked drakes seen so far, but...at least 20 wood ducks Prospect Lake by 3 sisters. #birdbk via @lke313
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/966305077966376961?s=03)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 8:34 AM on Wed, Feb 21, 2018:
Only 5 ring necked drakes seen so far, but...at least 20 wood ducks Prospect Lake by 3 sisters. #birdbk via @lke313
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Duck passages

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RING NECKED DUCKS decorated Prospect Lake after reports from Gus, and the LESSER SCAUP put in an excellent view as well. On top of that, a hen REDHEAD continues at Bush Terminal Park.Not a duck, but a good bird to see, HORNED GREBE mingled near the RingNecks.


I had to see for myself the Prospect Lake scenery. From my West island Rustic shelter viewing spot, I could see a gorgeous view of 13 drake RING NECKED DUCKS tightly together with good light upon them;it's a great duck to enjoy. Very similar to their color and profile, a LESSER SCAUP drake with its peaked head stayed calmly put at the eastern side of Three Sisters Islands in the middle of the Lake's southern side.

A drake WOOD DUCK hid along the south shore of Duck Island.

Tim Graves reported the continuing REDHEAD hen at Bush terminal Park today. Found yesterday by Richard Payne, its likely the first for the park there.

Its duck migration folks, enjoy it.

Update: Ring necked flock increased to 15  birds this late afternoon; Red breasted Merganser drake present as do the three Hooded Mergansers

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 1:23 PM on Tue, Feb 20, 2018:
13 Ringnecked duck drakes now in SW sector prospect lake with horned Grebe. L .Scaup appears to be at 3 sis isls #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/966015462164303873?s=03)

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Ring necked Duck on Prospect Lake

Gus Keri reports 10 RING-NECKED DUCKS on Prospect Lake the past hour. Even better there is a single LESSER SCAUP with them.

more details later

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 9:44 AM on Tue, Feb 20, 2018:
The Redhead is still here at Bush terminal pier, at the entrance. Now. #birdbk via @BirdingGus https://t.co/g7hbLFlCFa
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Tweet from Richard Payne (@ricardocpayne)

Richard Payne (@ricardocpayne) tweeted at 0:52 PM on Mon, Feb 19, 2018:
Female redhead now at Bush terminal
(https://twitter.com/ricardocpayne/status/965645278995939328?s=03)

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Halftime Snapshot | GBBC

http://gbbc.birdcount.org/news/halftime-snapshot/

Monday last count day

Fwd: Widgeon

American WIGEON showing reddish tint behind eyes. Speculation of hybridization with EURASIAN??

Photo'd by Kathy

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) weird looking wigeon

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 5:40 PM on Sun, Feb 18, 2018:
The Prospect Lake mystery wigeon #birdbk via @Ibirdsometimes https://t.co/wo25vqMxPx
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Fwd: GBBC eBird Report - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Feb 18, 2018

A unity of ducks settled into Prospect Lake today, an Olympian theme in a way as the magical ten species was observed.

I got out late,just before 2pm ,to enjoy the brilliance of sunshine and was rewarded for my motivation. I could see in the Lake's center originally 6 RING NECKED DUCKS--all drakes- joined by at the time I counted 5 HOODED MERGANSERS with my bins. Later closer looks bought up the number to 7 &6. That's the Spirit I say!

Along my pursuit,I happened to see the HORNED GREBE;it was diving in West Island cove where also I spotted the AMERICAN WIGEON pair. Later I thought I saw two Horneds,confirmed by Kathy Toomey as those birds were far from my western shore spot.Kathy also reported near the Grebes two BUFFLEHEADS,the tenth duck species on the lake.

As it is late February,spring is starting , when ducks begin to move north , often times staging their numbers.

I bet that sounds good to ears: "spring".

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Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York, US
Feb 18, 2018 1:45 PM - 2:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
15 species

Canada Goose  X
Wood Duck  1
Northern Shoveler  52
American Wigeon  2
Mallard  X
American Black Duck  1
Ring-necked Duck  7
Hooded Merganser  6
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Ruddy Duck  42
Horned Grebe  2
Great Blue Heron  1
American Coot  8
Ring-billed Gull  X
Herring Gull  X

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42942238

This report was generated automatically by the Great Backyard Bird Count (http://gbbc.birdcount.org)

Fwd: GBBC eBird Report - Prospect Park, Feb 17, 2018

A very quiet day. Reports from Eni Falci chickadees, Carolina Wren and titmice at the Vale cashmere,none down in southern PP, or feeders . 

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Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Feb 17, 2018 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
21 species

Canada Goose  136
Mute Swan  7
Northern Shoveler  31
Mallard  83
American Black Duck  1
Hooded Merganser  3
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Ruddy Duck  59
Red-tailed Hawk  1
American Coot  11
Ring-billed Gull  71
Herring Gull  5
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  2
Mourning Dove  10
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
Red-winged Blackbird  15
House Finch  1
American Goldfinch  1
House Sparrow  11

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42888337

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Fwd: European goldfinch in prospect park

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Sent: Sat, Feb 17, 2018 11:49 AM
Subject: European goldfinch in prospect park

Hi. Took these yesterday. 

Neal Frumkin

 

 

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Fwd: GBBC eBird Report - Prospect Park, Feb 16, 2018

The low dim light of the rainy afternoon made it a challenge for me after I left work. But my desire to officially help Prospect get its first GBBC checklist was my goal.

The beautiful profile of the Drake Hooded Merganser wading by in the south Lullwater brightens the perspective. Also a continuation of the Red breasted Merganser gets it recorded.

Become a citizen scientist: count wherever you are.

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Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Feb 16, 2018 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments:     Raining
17 species (+1 other taxa)

Canada Goose  264
Mute Swan  2
Northern Shoveler  55
Mallard  113
American Black Duck  4
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)  2
Hooded Merganser  3
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Ruddy Duck  47
American Coot  9
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-throated Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  3
Red-winged Blackbird  11
House Sparrow  9

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42855932

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GBBC | Great Backyard Bird Count

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The submit observations list on link

eBird Checklist – Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US – Fri Feb 16, 2018 – 18 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42838239

The first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count

How to Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count - GBBC| Audubon. Starts Tomorrow ! ( Friday)

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Williamsburg ICGU continuing

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Feb 13, 2018 08:38 by Alan V. Bacchiochi
- 1 North 3rd Street, New York, US (40.719, -73.966), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7190042,-73.9655755&ll=40.7190042,-73.9655755
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42740033
- Comments: "No photo; saw the gull flying north along the coast of the East River. Approximately same size as a herring gull. Steady and graceful wingbeats. Grey wings on top with white trim, white with some faint brown streaking underneath, yellow bill, some grey on top of

Cleanup contest: Local environmental groups to compete for Coney creek dumping fine • Brooklyn Daily

https://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2018/7/bn-coney-island-creek-cleanup-money-2018-02-16-bk.html

A premier winter duck spot for bklyn birders.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 9:05 AM on Tue, Feb 13, 2018:
Yellow-rumped Warbler, #Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3 Greenway Terrace. #birdbk via @heatherwolf https://t.co/ezNZLIy661
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Gloomy Monday morning mergs

A surprisingly chilly but heavy overcast Monday morning would have dimmed birding hopes. Yet a Merganser observation brightens the moment dissipating the air of moodiness.

As raindrops pelted my unprotected garments,I sought shelter at the West Island gazebo. I was surprised I was the only occupant. From my dry spot,I scanned the lake waters of Prospect. At first I almost passed the drab distant profiles of hen HOODED MERGANSERS; then the drakes appeared. Feeding along the phragmites of western Three Sisters island,all told,six "Hoodies" dove frequently there.

After awhile at my stand,I picked up a pair of American WIGEON,a distant hen BUFFLEHEAD and the usual suspects before picking up and going. ( Later the Hooded flock split into threes,to reside near Duck and Three Sisters Islands)

But there was another merganser. Along the west shore,something dove. And I thought all the ducks here are dabblers. It turns out when "diver" resurfaced, to be the RED BREASTED MERGANSER hen very close. I was wondering what's the deal here: drake one day,hen another,then once in awhile both.

I wound up with eight duck species, not bad for gloomy Monday.When the sun came out mid-afternoon and I wandered back out,I picked up the Drake WOOD DUCK ,trying to wade through the big bodies of Canada Geese ,roadblocks for the little guy.

A short visit to the feeders found minimal activity. Only a White breasted nuthatch was of note. But there's a subtle change though. Two White throated sparrows are sporting bright heads now,a head start for spring romance. So maybe that groundhog was wrong after all, spring is arriving early.

A last good bird before I exited the park turned out to be a hawk. Specifically,an adult COPPERS HAWK ,preening itself as it perched in the Sweetgums Grove between the gazebo and West Island. This is a preferable spot for me to stop for potential winter finches. They weren't there,no thanks to the handsome Coop.

Oh,Happy Birthday Abe.

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Prospect lake

6 HOODED MERGANSERS hanging out near 3Sisters islands; hen BUFFLEHEAD by Duck Island

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Lesser Black-backed Gull (2 reports)

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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 https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2018 11:25 by Gus Keri
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42675347
- Media: 2 Photos

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2018 10:48 by Joshua Malbin
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42675930
- Comments: "Adult at BAT pier. Photos later."

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Tweet from Rob Jett (@thecitybirder)

Rob Jett (@thecitybirder) tweeted at 0:10 PM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Prospect Park's Black-headed Gull https://t.co/XlJztYHQJ2
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Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Feb 10, 2018

BBC Presidential walk led by Dennis Hrehowsik

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From: "Dennis Hrehowsik" <deepseagangster@gmail.com>
Date: Feb 10, 2018 7:36 PM
Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Feb 10, 2018
To: "Peter Dorosh" <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc:

Peter,

Ten birders met on a balmy February morning where highlights were continuing black headed Gull spotted today by Kathy Toomey. Confiding wood duck and wigeon near ladder 15. Chickadee and tufted titmouse which have been thin on the ground this winter. Five woodpecker sweep with sap sucker being spotted by Denise just as we were leaving park. 43 species total. 

Best,

Dennis 


Begin forwarded message:

From: ebird-checklist@cornell.edu
Date: February 10, 2018 at 7:28:27 PM EST
To: deepseagangster@gmail.com
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Feb 10, 2018

Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Feb 10, 2018 9:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
43 species (+1 other taxa)

Canada Goose  100
Mute Swan  10
Wood Duck  1
Northern Shoveler  45
American Wigeon  2
Mallard  75
American Black Duck  2
Bufflehead  1
Ruddy Duck  18
Horned Grebe  1
Double-crested Cormorant  2
Cooper's Hawk  1
Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  2
American Coot  8
Black-headed Gull  1     Continuing bird. Superficially similar to Bonaparte's. Elegant small Gull red legs and bill. Dark spot behind eye.
Ring-billed Gull  350
Herring Gull  50
Great Black-backed Gull  10
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  10
Mourning Dove  7
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  2
Hairy Woodpecker  2
Northern Flicker  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Blue Jay  10
Fish Crow  1
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Brown Creeper  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2     Along lullwater near ice ladder 23.  Kinglets with yellow head stripe.
American Robin  7
European Starling  100
White-throated Sparrow  12
Song Sparrow  5
Swamp Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  8
House Finch  3
European Goldfinch  1
American Goldfinch  4
House Sparrow  15

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42658945

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

Tweet from Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds)

Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds) tweeted at 10:52 AM on Sun, Feb 11, 2018:
Adult LBBG at Brooklyn army terminal #birdbk https://t.co/nuaJvbgtaw
(https://twitter.com/JoshMalbinBirds/status/962715976725917696?s=03)

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Tweet from Michael Yuan (@themeowking) DRAKE CANVASBACKS

Michael Yuan (@themeowking) tweeted at 2:22 PM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Espied from upon high, atop the Brooklyn Heights Promenade https://t.co/DS6j7FOM9w
(https://twitter.com/themeowking/status/962406330509266949?s=03)

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Tweet from Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds)

Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds) tweeted at 1:48 PM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Two drake Canvasbacks in BBP between piers 3 and 4. https://t.co/NYhW7ooxb1
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Prospects presidential birds

I joined Dennis' Prospect walk this morning and for a February date it was a pretty morning. We saw a few Rarities and the usual winter population one expects in mid Winter.

Birding along the Lake south shoreline,the first good bird appeared. Across the lake at the Peninsula shore, a  HORNED GREBE continues. This sighting soon followed by a circling PEREGRINE FALCON overhead,spotted by Dennis.

Getting closer to the sizable gull flock on the ice,Kathy spotted our best bird: BLACK HEADED GULL. It's the continuing immature,seen at the far western section of the lake. As the group got closer,the bird moved closer to Well Drive. Nevertheless the lighting was good and viewers succeeded with great looks through my scope.

When we ran into more birders at the west shore,the Black headed vanished. It wasn't until 1210 that it reappeared much to the satisfaction and relief of several patient birders waiting for its return.

A few notable ducks were  present on Prospect lake. WOOD DUCK drake,AMERICAN WIGEON pair & a hen BUFFLEHEAD hiding among the Ruddy Ducks finished off my productive list.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Black-headed Gull and all its primary glory, Prospect Park West lakeside #birdbk via @themeowking https://t.co/i48HLFggT7
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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 0:10 PM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Black-headed Gull back on Prospect Park Lake #birdbk
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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 9:29 AM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Prospect lake Horned Grebe remains along Peninsula south shore by wood bench #birdbk via @BBCKingsbirds
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Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy)

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 9:48 AM on Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
Black-headed Gull Prospect Lake west side out from Ladder 15
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/962337599611424769?s=03)

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Presidential Prospect Walk Saturday

Meet 9 am at the Pergola (Ocean and Parkside Avenues entrance) with new BBC President leading,Dennis Hrehowsik,

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/events/category/field-trips/list/

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Well traveled Ravens,from bbg to pp.

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- Common Raven (1 report)

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Common Raven (Corvus corax) (2)
- Reported Feb 09, 2018 09:47 by Christopher Eliot
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6680222,-73.96367&ll=40.6680222,-73.96367
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42616882
- Comments: "Pair flying over, first about 50m ahead of the other and calling low, guttural. Expected field marks seen on both — long wedge tail, distinct primaries, red-tailed hawk size-impression. Flying northeast from Prospect Park over BBG and then museum. Too slow getting out my mic."

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Been awhile since I posted the Raven tho frequently reported

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- Common Raven (1 report)

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Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 09, 2018 09:30 by Linda Ewing
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42615120
- Comments: "Flyover, croaking loudly and persistently. Got only a quick look from an awkward angle (can just say it was large), but voice was unmistakable. "

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Black headed Gull returns

The BLACK HEADED GULL makes a return trip to Prospect Lake.

This mid-morning around 10:50, Ryan Goldberg re-found the rare gull on frozen Prospect Lake just south of the Wellhouse phragmites. Later Rob Bate lucked in , observing a sleeping Black Headed just west of the main flock in the western sector of the lake. So , search the gull flock when its an iced over lake. You may luck in .( ppssst. a scope helps)

Bird Band certificate received

On one of the Canada Goose from earlier this week

Banding Data
Band Number 1158-14921 x3a9 Banded 07/04/2016

FEMALE

Species CANADA GOOSE
Age of Bird HATCHED IN 2015 OR EARLIER
Location NEAR VARENNES, QUÉBEC, CANADA

Encounter Data
Location 0.5 mi W of FLATBUSH, KINGS COUNTY, Encountered 02/06/2018

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:35 AM on Thu, Feb 08, 2018:
#birdbk  prospectlake https://t.co/f2qpTA1nO1 via @BBCKingsbirds
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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 11:02 AM on Thu, Feb 08, 2018:
Per Ryan Hey Peter I popped into the park for a little bit. The black headed gull is back just south of the Wellhouse phrags. #birdbk
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Dreary walk home

The rain was dreadful,cold and bone chilling as I walked home from work. I did have an objective opting to walk thru the pools section instead around the ballfields.

I don't if ever mention Mallards in my posts since it's a common species. But when I see 108 of them close knit feeding on the super soaked ballfields,it's an eye opening. Mixed in with Canada geese ,a couple of  Black Ducks and a smattering of Ring billed gulls,they all looked happy in the downpour.

Making haste through the rain,it was those Horned Grebes on my mind. From my wet perch at the peninsula wood bench,I searched vainly the lake while trying to hold my bag and bins upright. No luck. So I searched the large gull flock. Having no scope makes Gulling harder. A drop of my bins and lo and behold there are the two HORNED GREBES coming out of the phragmites edge on my right; they came quite close to me, paying no mind, perhaps rain and hunger distracting them.
Ok,I got them,now let me get the heck out of this dreadful rain!

But there was one more nice bird as I approached Well Drive junction.The WOOD DUCK Drake didn't get my attention immediately,but I spotted it on the narrow lawn strip. It flushed and flew over the short metal fence to join the shovelers.

Hump wednesday revelation

Well, I didn't hear of any camels or Hump backed whales on Prospect Lake, but two HORNED GREBES will do. In this bad weather phenomenon, that the hope for with rare species that are forced down to wait out storms becomes the pursuit.

Daisy Paul was the beneficiary (among a few) of the double sighting of the HORNED GREBES.;both birds hung off the lake side of the Peninsula shoreline. Daisy posted the checklist with the photos

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42565470

A good sighting for what usually is a coastal salt water bird

A WOOD DUCK, flagged as unseasonable for the park was spotted by Richard Payne. See his checklist https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42547383

A dreary day but for some bad weather birders, well rewarded for the effort.

Snow day humor

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:43 AM on Wed, Feb 07, 2018:
2 Horned Grebe still present Prospect Lake, from peninsula lawn. Good park bird! Lots of gulls present - still looking through. #birdbk via @daisypaulbirds
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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

From yesterday

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Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Feb 06, 2018 13:05 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
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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 9:14 AM on Wed, Feb 07, 2018:
Adult black-headed gull, Bush Terminal; on rocks w RBGUs. #birdbk via @lke313
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Fwd: BBP harbor seal

a terrific sighting especially for a park like BBrP !

 

--KB

 

 

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From: Michael Yuan <mjyuan@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 6, 2018 8:09 pm
Subject: BBP harbor seal

Hi Peter-

Pics of the hauled-out Harbor Seal along Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park this afternoon.

Good for the park, a Red-throated Loon and continuing Common Goldeneye were also in the area.

Mike

Why winter Prospect lake makes the park better

One asset that for Prospect Park makes it a good spot compared to other city parks is its freshwater lake. With 60 acres and a couple of islands to its fame, winter birds of rarity do get attracted to the lake. Today another good bird makes the list for this winter season , found by Karen O'Hearn.

Around 1:20, Karen sends out a tweet reporting BLACK-HEADED GULL. Having not seen this bird personally in awhile, I responded quickly and got there as Karen stuck around. We didn't find it right away ;but as she headed home, I found the bird about 250 feet from the western shoreline , next to a Ring billed Gull.It was an immature.  The Gull though disappeared about 15 minutes later making my hasty pursuit fortuitous. Thanks to Karen. There hasn't been any reports after despite Rob Bate searching.

Earlier, staying on point about the Lake's attractiveness for winter birds, the RED THROATED LOON stayed at least another  day. Spotting it from the rink shore, I took off for the Peninsula for a better closer look. Just at the thumb tip, the loon looked like it was stuck to the ice. I thought maybe help was need. But along came 4 NYC Urban Park Rangers after I left , they got close enough to the Loon for it to escape its icy grip.

The lake is on a roll. Will Wednesday bring anything new? A camel perhaps ? or "Hump" backed Whale?


https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-headed_Gull/overview

kb note  Red breasted Merganser drake continues on the lake,here at least a week

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 1:32 PM on Tue, Feb 06, 2018:
Black headed gull sitting on ice 250 feet from Westetn shore prospect lake .thx Karen o! #birdbk
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Two more CAGO with neck collar bands

Along the south lake shore, two CANADA GEESE with orange neck collar bands were seen.

"y3t4  AND "x3a9"

Both are reported on my lunch hour.   https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/

Red throated loon

In Prospect lake right at tip of Peninsula thumb 11:30. I saw it across from rink and got over to the peninsula.It was suspected stuck in ice but after 4 urban park rangers i told approached it,it freed itself. Good news.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:48 AM on Tue, Feb 06, 2018:
Prospect Lake Red throated loon at tip of Peninsula thumb inside small ice opening #birdbk via @BBCKingsbirds
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The City Birder: Green-Wood Cemetery Birder Forum

http://citybirder.blogspot.com/2018/02/green-wood-cemetery-birder-forum.html?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=13243567910a4a03bcb86fb4141ec1b4&uid=2720065988&nid=244+272699400&m=1

Bird Trax

You might have noticed to the left the blank screen of the ebird Birdtrax. Apparently there is a problem with the gadget. I tried resetting but it appears the problem is over there.or them..

So, just have to wait awhile..

Loon "hot roll"

In a space of 18 hours, Prospect achieved both loon species for the year. Hence the saying: "when it rains it pours"

This morning, Linda Ewing found a RED THROATED LOON between the Peninsula tip and Duck Island. Responding to her 10:04 tweet, I found the diving bird in the same area, drifting abit towards the Peninsula cove about 15 minutes later.

The previous night, 437 pm to be exact, Russ found the COMMON LOON on the Lake. Throw in a HORNED GREBE and we have a remarkable hot roll of sightings for seabirds in such a brief time.


Update A 3:35 tweet from Bobbi Manian places the Red throated Loon near West Island where a Wood Duck also appeared.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 10:21 AM on Mon, Feb 05, 2018:
Even got two coworkers to see it with crappy bins. Rt loon diving bt duck isl& peninsula cove prospectlake #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/960533876048322561?s=03)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) red throated loon pp lake

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 10:04 AM on Mon, Feb 05, 2018:
Red-throated loon, prospect lake btwn Peninsula tip & duck island. #birdbk via @lke313
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Fwd: [Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Bird-Walks] Bird List & Photos from today!

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Subject: [Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Bird-Walks] Bird List & Photos from today!

Thanks to all who joined the walk this morning!

I posted a few photos from the walk here.

We spotted 19 bird species, and one coyote cardboard cutout (goose deterrent) that had duped me earlier in the morning.

Highlights included Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser, and the star of the show...a juvenile male Common Goldeneye! Happy to hear this was a "lifer" for many of you. Full bird list below.

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BIRD LIST
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday Feb. 4, 2018
View list on eBird.org
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1. Brant (Branta bernicla)
2. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
3. Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
4. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
5. American Black Duck (Anas rubripes)
6. Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)
7. Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
8. Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)
9. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
10. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
11. Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)
12. Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus)
13. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) (Columba livia (Feral Pigeon))
14. American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
15. Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)
16. White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)
17. Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
18. Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
19. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

 

 

 

 

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Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Feb 4, 2018

My timing was off. As I went into Prospect around 315 ,I thought I was satisfied spotting a pair of AMERICAN WIGEON, the continuing Drake RED BREASTED MERGANSER, a perched Double crested Cormorant making my drizzy start worthwhile. It turns out much credit to Russ spotting good birds on the Lake.

Russ had both COMMON LOON and a HORNED GREBE around 430 ! I can't remember in any recent memory both these species on the same day same time. So kudos to Russ and always think positive even when it's a gloomy looking rainy day: that's when you might get a rarity.

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Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York, US
Feb 4, 2018 3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Protocol: Stationary
11 species

Canada Goose  9
Mute Swan  6
Northern Shoveler  35
American Wigeon  2
Mallard  X
American Black Duck  2
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Ruddy Duck  3
Double-crested Cormorant  1     Perched 3 sisters isl
American Coot  5
Ring-billed Gull  30

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 4:37 PM on Sun, Feb 04, 2018:
Common Loon and Horned Grebe on Prospect Park lake right now. #birdbk via @aldertone
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/960266135060049931?s=03)

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The Passion and Peril of Birding - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/books/review/birds-barnes-brunner-strycker.html

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Brown Thrasher,a good one for winter

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- Brown Thrasher (1 report)

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Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) (1)
- Reported Feb 03, 2018 10:19 by Danielle Gustafson
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6680222,-73.96367&ll=40.6680222,-73.96367
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S42457125
- Comments: "Well seen feeding in leaf litter.  Photo by B Klein coming."

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The groundhog ( the puxatawney one,not Staten island) wuz right: it's winter

The afternoon hard charging cold wind harassed my walk home from work. Yet even with the lack of birds,there are moments to enjoy on this Groundhog day.

Among the large horde of Canada Geese on the ballfields,one stood out. Not anything rare,but a banded Canada. It had a yellow neck band designated "H064". I'll enter it soon.

After filling  two of the feeders,6 NORTHERN CARDINALS appeared, winter's iconic birds I enjoy seeing.

Kathy Toomey mentioned seeing the Drake RED BREASTED MERGANSER on Prospect lake. After departing her at the feeders,I went to look. It turns out the Drake has a companion,a hen Red breasted. The pair was seen off the Peninsula thumb. Moments later both flew to the west section. An enjoyable sight to see but the cold high wind egged me on homeward.

Some hardy American Robins passed through along Well Drive,winter no problem for those nine birds.

I bet the PA. Groundhog was all cozy and warm in its burrow with the fireplace going. Maybe its even watching Bill Murray. After its prediction of six more weeks winter, why not?

Wave Hill Garden art event

Gabriel Willow, NYC's own great naturalist and birder ( who leads walks) , and one of the nicest guys around, is having a show exhibiting his artwork at Wave Hill. Go for it!

https://www.wavehill.org/events/meet-artists-mike-childs-and-gabriel-willow/


Facebook post  https://www.facebook.com/events/160630894570457/

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! Yep 6 more...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amp/groundhog-day-2018-punxsutawney-phil-predict-if-winter-will-be-n843976#ampshare=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/groundhog-day-2018-punxsutawney-phil-predict-if-winter-will-be-n843976

Fwd: green-wood today

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Date: Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 2:37 PM
Subject: green-wood today
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Coopers Hawk and red-tail at Sylvan Water; 1 small flock house finches; a few chipping sparrows; 3 or 4 fox sparrows (surely the same ones I've been seeing); 3 small flocks of juncos; a few chipping sparrows' a sapsucker, a downy, and a few red-bellied woodpeckers; and one white-breasted nuthatch (heard only).  Also, 2 mallards and 4 mallard decoys.

Yesterday I saw a Carolina wren.