PP Lowa

Louisiana waterthrush reported on Ravine creek near Three Arches bridge 230. ( MYuan)

Fwd: SSHA in PP

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From: Rafael Guillermo Campos-Ramírez <ticornis@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 2:54 PM
Subject: SSHA in PP
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>, Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>

Peter:

 Here are the pictures of the Sharp-shinned Hawk I found perched in the Lullwater's Cove.

See around the park:

           Rafa Campos R

Gwc AM

From Daisy : Greenwood is hopping: Louisiana Waterthrush, Palm Warbler, Rusty Blackbird, Raven, Phoebes, and GC kinglets all over. All at Sylvan water 1020.

Red throated loon rescue

Adam Nasban found a RED THROATED Loon ashore by the Rink War Memorial.Getting the call,

I rescued the bird for the Urban Park Rangers to pick up.it obviously was stressed and didn't fly when I picked it up. Fingers crossed for a good outcome.Pretty cool holding a majestic bird. Peter

LOWA IS IN!

Louisiana waterthrush put in an early appearance, under the Little Rock Arch bridge,walking across the Ravine stream. Rob Bate is the lucky observer of spring's first good warbler.

Minutes later it reappeared downstream at 9:42 am.

Tweet from RobBate (@robsbirder)

RobBate (@robsbirder) tweeted at 9:36 AM on Fri, Mar 30, 2018:
Louisiana Waterthrush. Ravine just below bouldery bridge crossing the stream!
(https://twitter.com/robsbirder/status/979713906175348736?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from NashyBirderBk (@NashyBirderBK)

NashyBirderBk (@NashyBirderBK) tweeted at 9:16 AM on Fri, Mar 30, 2018:
Osprey flyover lullwater. Flying north. #bkbirds
(https://twitter.com/NashyBirderBK/status/979708896238620675?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from RobBate (@robsbirder)

RobBate (@robsbirder) tweeted at 8:25 AM on Fri, Mar 30, 2018:
Great egret duck island FOS
(https://twitter.com/robsbirder/status/979696230015127552?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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1st Sunday Prospect Boathouse walk

from Michele Dreger

Spring has sprung!  Birds are moving up from their winter homes.  Come join us as we welcome them to Prospect Park.

Meet at the Boathouse, 8 am, this Sunday. Bring a friend and your binoculars.  I'm looking forward to seeing you there!

Michele

eBird Checklist – Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings County, New York, US – Wed Mar 28, 2018 – 21 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44044273

Note Eurasian Wigeon

Group Will Not Appeal Court's Decision To Allow Brooklyn Bridge Park To Build Pier 6 Towers - BKLYNER

https://bklyner.com/group-will-not-appeal-courts-decision-to-allow-brooklyn-bridge-park-to-build-pier-6-towers/

A real bummer.....

3 Loons continue

According to Linda Ewing this morning, the 3 RED THROATED LOONS continue to grace Prospect waters.

The loons though together at times sees one straggling off to feed in the south Lullwater past the Terrace Bridge, near the rink, close to Teacup Island.

Meanwhile, the next Island is the locale where Will Pollard spotted PINE & YELLOW RUMPED WARBLERS via his tweet.

 Matt Beck mentioned a few BROWN CREEPERS around.

In the early afternoon, the Terrace Bridge was a good vantage point to see on the side side two resting Redthroated Loons and 7 WOOD DUCK. The Wood Ducks- 4 drakes, 3 hens came out of the curved area. Matt Beck noted it to me the species 10 minutes before, where he mentioned also 3 RING NECKED DUCK in the Lullwater.

On a distressing note, again with fishing line, one of the loons looks like it has fishing line on /in its bill. We'll tend to it Thursday , but if the loon can still fly, its hard to rescue .

The irresponsible pollution and easily discarded or broken fishing line poses great dangers to waterfowl. Its an issue that should be bought up loud and clear to park authorities.

Update: on my way home Upper Pool held 5 RINGNECKED duck,3 drakes,2 hen

Tweet from will pollard (@billmiky) PIWA & YRWA Rink

will pollard (@billmiky) tweeted at 10:10 AM on Wed, Mar 28, 2018:
Pine and rump together across from music island
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in the news Parkk Budget

https://www.amny.com/news/city-parks-budget-1.17688192

Fwd: green-wood

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Date: Mon, Mar 26, 2018, 2:12 PM
Subject: green-wood
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Two phoebes (1 at Crescent water, the other at Sylvan Water) and a few dozen cedard waxwings.

 

Feeders and stuff

This is the last FULL week for the feeders that was set up last November. As soon as the remaining two seed feeders are done, they will be taken down. The same for the suet and thistle when its consumed. By next Monday, trees and habitat will be blooming and birds have to be on their way.

In other news, two of the three remaining RED THROATED LOONs were spotted near the Peninsula thumb. The Upper Pool just south of the Tennis House, harbored 7 RING NECKED DUCK now, 4 drakes, 3 hens; a good showing for that locale with this species yet not uncommon during this time of year.

Red throated loons

Dale Dyer reported the 3 RTLOONS still on Prospect Lake as of this afternoon.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:47 AM on Sat, Mar 24, 2018:
Forget about the possible Northern Goshawk. Observer has changed it upon review on eBird to Red-shouldered Hawk, still a good bird for Prospect. #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/977572662464491520?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 1:46 PM on Sat, Mar 24, 2018:
Winter Wren still at Esdale Bridge in Prospect Park, found by Ryan yesterday #birdbk via @KingsKathy
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/977602547740495872?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 5:40 PM on Fri, Mar 23, 2018:
Green-Wood Cemetery midday had a couple Red-shouldered Hawks flyover, two Eastern Phoebes, and no American Woodcocks. #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/977299138332250114?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Threes

The continuing three RED THROATED LOONS stationed in Prospect Lakes northwest corner today are now matched by three Drake RED BREASTED MERGANSERS hanging near Peninsula thumb.

Looking quite content under a brilliant sunny day,the loons are a tight group,basic plumaged birds ,a delight to see. It's amazing to think how one loon attracted two more to this moderate sized 60 acre lake. And the same spoken for the MERGANSERS, part of the wonders of migration.

Later,two Drake RING NECKED DUCKS appeared by West Island Gazebo as we're also a mixed pair AMERICAN WIGEON.

A DOUBLE CRESTED CORMORANT was seen farther out on the Lake.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 4:30 PM on Thu, Mar 22, 2018:
Red-shouldered Hawk seen from Botanic Garden over Flatbush Ave & Empire. Probably visible from Prospect #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/976919110478188544?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 3:53 PM on Thu, Mar 22, 2018:
3 Red throated loons continue together center Prospect Lake.most ever single day #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/976909791476973568?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Eagle pp

Per Sean
Young Bald Eagle heading north over Long Meadow in Prospect

A first for Red Throated Loon

Prospect Lake made a little history today.

 Linda Ewing reported three  RED THROATED LOONS, the first time that number was ever reported in a single day. I researched the Cornell EBird records for the confirmation.

Whoo-hoo. or what the Red Throated would say :

 https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-throated_Loon/sounds

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) Linda ewing

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:10 AM on Thu, Mar 22, 2018:
Three Red-throated Loons on Prospect Lake #birdbk via @lke313
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/976838479995863041?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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4 Reasons You Should Take Up Birding | Prevention

https://www.prevention.com/health/4-reasons-you-should-take-up-birding

Spring Equinox

Today is the first day of spring starting at 12:15 pm... blooming flowers, birds, sunshine....wait....erg more snow ?

THAT Stubborn Jack Frost!

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 7:12 PM on Mon, Mar 19, 2018:
Late-day report of American Tree Sparrow on the Prospect Park Peninsula (@aldertone) was the park's only new species of the day. #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/975872605050802176?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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eBird Checklist – Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings County, New York, US – Mon Mar 19, 2018 – 15 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/email?subID=S43792960

The two REDTHROATED LOONS continue their presence on top of a duck rich Prospect lake.

The waters along the west shore of Peninsula thumb was the hot zone where the loons resided. Also seen there: Red breasted Merganser,Ring necked Ducks and Hooded MERGANSERS numbering 7.

The islands had their offerings. Three Sisters held in its strait 5 Wood Ducks at least.West island hid two more Drake Ring necked Ducks. All these birds illuminated by the bright sunshine which made birding much more comfortable.

Greenwood ducks

Orrin Tilevitz reported 3 HOODED MERGANSERS and 5 WOOD DUCKS on Valley and Sylvan watera respectively

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 2:21 PM on Sun, Mar 18, 2018:
MEW GULL seen again briefly this afternoon by @daniellenyx at Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4 before it flew #birdbk https://t.co/jxA8vK4I5n
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/975436952257298432?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Redhead (1 report)
- Common Raven (1 report)

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Redhead (Aythya americana) (1)
- Reported Mar 16, 2018 12:30 by Sean Sime
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43741975
- Media: 1 Photo

Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1)
- Reported Mar 16, 2018 12:30 by Sean Sime
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43741975
- Comments: "Large corvid, long tapered wings with long, wedge shaped tail. Flying from terminal east into Sunset Park proper."

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Double dose of loon

Two RED THROATED LOONS on Prospect Lake ,a rarity in itself for the number,topped the waterfowl vaiety today.

I saw one of the loons but Marc Brawer reported seeing the two. Perhaps later I'll look up the records.

The usual variety of ducks kept steady from the past week. The continuing RED BREASTED MERGANSER for the past month could be seen well. When I showed some folks the bird thru my scope,it was next to a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS.The latter totaled three as I found another seperate hen.Two WOOD DUCKS at Duck Island and a single drake RING NECKED DUCK near them rounded off the duck parade. RUDDY DUCKS was the dominant species with about 85 birds.

Later I found a pair RING NECKED DUCK aside from the lake. This pair was diving at Upper Pool. A gorgeous pair I enjoyed watching.

Fwd: NYC Wildflowers on facebk

I just happen to like wildflowers.

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To: Marielle Anzelone <Marielle.anzelone@gmail.com>
Sent: Sat, Mar 17, 2018 12:52 PM
Subject: NYC Wildflowers on facebk

Hi Friends,

Hope this finds you well and excited for spring! 

As you may have seen on Facebook - NYC Wildflower Week is celebrating 10 years! We're marking the anniversary with a PopUP Forest \uD83C\uDF38 - riding a bike and plants through Manhattan. I hope you can help us spread the word about connecting to nature in NYC? It's easy - 

• Visit link https://www.facebook.com/events/150997748927378/
• Click "going"
• Invite 3 or more friends - hover over "share" button on the event page for option to "invite friends".

I'd be so grateful. Thank you!

All the best,

Marielle

Tweet from Marc Brawer (@satchmo0802)

Marc Brawer (@satchmo0802) tweeted at 11:50 AM on Sat, Mar 17, 2018:
2 Red-throated Loons middle of Prospect Park Lake
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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 10:44 AM on Sat, Mar 17, 2018:
Red throated loon continues Prospect lake #birdbk
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Tweet from Tim Graves (@Ibirdsometimes)

Tim Graves (@Ibirdsometimes) tweeted at 5:48 PM on Fri, Mar 16, 2018:
Just had a Rusty Blackbird in Prospect Park at that wooden viewing platform near the green shipping containers on center drive and across the water from the Music Pagoda.
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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Rusty Blackbird (1 report)

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Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) (1)
- Reported Mar 15, 2018 11:55 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43682508
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Adult breeding male, glossy blackish overall with a light eye, a bit smaller than a nearby male Robin, its bill and tail smaller than a Common Grackle's, it was feeding on the ground by turning over leaves, it vocalized briefly.  Will attach photos later"

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Fwd: Rusty Blackbird

From Prospect northeast Lullwater woods

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Early spring signs at Prospect

The slow awakening from winter's thaw begins as early migrants begin their appearances in Prospect Park.

By the Terrace Bridge, a BELTED KINGFISHER showed up for several birders. On the bridge the continuing PINE WARBLER reappeared.

Then a typical migrant of March migration, a RUSTY BLACKBIRD put in its appearance.The adult bird walked around the wooded section between the Lullwater Bridge and Lullwater Cove,along the fence at the trail leading to the platform. Kathy Toomey reported the sighting.

Pine Warbler

Kathleen Toomey‏ @KingsKathy 20s21 seconds ago

Pine Warbler still at Terrace Bridge

Refuge System Marks 115 Proud Years | National Wildlife Refuge System

https://www.fws.gov/refuges/news/Refuge_System_Marks_115_Proud_Years.html

Feathered dino flew, not glided | Cosmos

https://cosmosmagazine.com/palaeontology/feathered-dino-flew-not-glided

How it all began

Fwd: gowanus birds

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Sent: Tue, Mar 13, 2018 02:29 PM
Subject: gowanus birds

it might not be newsworthy,  but it is a first.  for months now 2 male and 2 female buffleheads can be seen daily in the gowanus canal from the carroll street bridge.

Marianne la forge

Fwd: BBC Meeting Tuesday, March 20th

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Sent: Tue, Mar 13, 2018 08:13 AM
Subject: BBC Meeting Tuesday, March 20th

Members' Photo Night

Tuesday March 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, CENTRAL BRANCH AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA

Join us for the ever-popular Members' Photo Night and enjoy images of birds and nature presented by the many talented photographers in the club. Members Chang Peng, Heidi Cleven, August Davidson Onsgard, Don Riepe, Jennifer Kepler, and Rusty Harold will be presenting.

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/members-photo-night/

Dennis Hrehowsik
President, Brooklyn Bird Club

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Black-headed Gull (1 report)

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Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 12, 2018 11:20 by Rafael Campos-Ramírez
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43600515
- Media: 3 Photos

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Fwd: New Town Creek

"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."  --Theodore Roosevelt

-----Original Message-----
From: Tinsley Perky <deartinsleyperky@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Mon, Mar 12, 2018 2:14 am
Subject: New Town Creek

Hi, sharing a surprise find, diving for fish in the toxic waters of
New Town Creek near the Grand Street Bridge, a red-throated loon. The
day before a half dozen hooded mergansers (photos at dusk nort worthy
of sharing).

Best, TP

Prospect pine Warbler continue s

Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) (1)
- Reported Mar 11, 2018 13:34 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43570254
- Comments: "Continuing bird plucking insects from Terrace bridge. Dull brown, white wing bars."

Fwd: BBC Walk report Greenwood Cemetery

Led by Matthew Wills

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Subject: Walk report
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Hey, Peter

Five attendees this chilly daylight savings morning, including a woman visiting from California. She wanted to see a Woodcock and we finally got her one: the Cypress/Vine bird, probably the most photographed bird in Brooklyn today. 

Canada Goose  30  Mallard  2  Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawk  1     Too far away to get anything other than Accipter shape.  Red-tailed Hawk  2  American Woodcock  1  Ring-billed Gull  3  Herring Gull  1  Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  2  Mourning Dove  1  Red-bellied Woodpecker  1  Downy Woodpecker  1  Peregrine Falcon  1     Distant view from cemetery of P on Industry City smokestack.  Monk Parakeet  8  Blue Jay  20  American Crow  2  Carolina Wren  2  American Robin  X  Northern Mockingbird  2  European Starling  X  Field Sparrow  1  Fox Sparrow  3  Dark-eyed Junco  20  White-throated Sparrow  2  Song Sparrow  4  Northern Cardinal  1  Red-winged Blackbird  2  Common Grackle  3  House Sparrow  3

eBird Checklist – Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings County, New York, US – Sun Mar 11, 2018 – 14 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43572819

It's nice to get the extra hour in the late afternoon when the sun hilights Prospect lake's waterfowl.Good reports of late seem ideal to visit the lake after a family day earlier.

As reported earlier,the RED THROATED LOON hung around. I didn't find it immediately but about 540, it surfaced in the lake east section; I watched it wade towards the center.

Meanwhile,duck variety also made my visit worthwhile. Near the West island gazebo,5 RING NECKED DUCKS slept through my whole time; I muttered "sleepyheads". 4 HOODED MERGANSERS,the single drake RED BREASTED MERGANSER,and a pair of BUFFLEHEADS joined in. It seems like all the shovelers left.

On my way out,I spotted the GREAT BLUE HERON perched quietly on the West Island snag.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 5:38 PM on Sun, Mar 11, 2018:
Red throated loon continues Prospect lake center,5 RINGNECKED ducks #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/972949895593316355?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Guidelines for Not Publicizing Certain B... | eBird

http://help.ebird.org/customer/en/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-not-publicizing-certain-bird-observations

This morning I read tweets of a Brooklyn based snowy owl being repeatedly flushed by birders n photographers ,dangerous for a bird about to embark on its long journey north when it needs it's precious energy.

Read the code link above from Ebird.if it's there on Ebird,so should Twitter users comply.

Be a conscientious birder ,for the sake of the bird. Enjoy it from a safe distance ,say nothing.

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy)

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 0:58 PM on Sun, Mar 11, 2018:
Woodcock in Green-wood still near Cyprus and Vine #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/972879456338575360?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 8:28 AM on Sun, Mar 11, 2018:
Green-Wood Cemetery American Woodcock in same spot as yesterday by the rusty lions at the "magic tree" #birdbk via @thecitybirder
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/972811599114391557?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Greenwood Cemetery woodcock

Matthew Wills reporting

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Matthew Wills <matthewwills@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, Mar 10, 2018, 3:40 PM
Subject: Got one timberdoodle
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Four-hour scouting mission in G-W today, 26 species, one Woodcock. 

Tweet from Michael Yuan (@themeowking)

Michael Yuan (@themeowking) tweeted at 10:22 AM on Sat, Mar 10, 2018:
Not sure it's possible to be any closer to a woodcock in gwc #catatoniccock https://t.co/DlJ5NZbpIn
(https://twitter.com/themeowking/status/972492921000857600?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds)

Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds) tweeted at 0:17 PM on Sat, Mar 10, 2018:
Immature red-shouldered hawk over PP peninsula
(https://twitter.com/JoshMalbinBirds/status/972521933425213440?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds)

Joshua Malbin (@JoshMalbinBirds) tweeted at 11:35 AM on Sat, Mar 10, 2018:
Red-throated loon on PP lake, somewhat unusual for the park
(https://twitter.com/JoshMalbinBirds/status/972511293847605248?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 10:32 AM on Sat, Mar 10, 2018:
Redhead and Iceland Gull at Bush Terminals #birdbk via @Ibirdsometimes
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/972495348630523904?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:45 AM on Sat, Mar 10, 2018:
Black-headed Gull juvenile pp lake #birdbk via @JoshMalbinBirds
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/972513883545055232?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 4:42 PM on Fri, Mar 09, 2018:
The lingering Terrace Bridge (Prospect Park) Pine Warbler #birdbk https://t.co/e7xVeuznEN https://t.co/Mwwql5wq9K
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/972226192404369409?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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PP Eastern phoebe

Per Steve Nanz:
Phoebe upper pool Prospect

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 0:42 PM on Fri, Mar 09, 2018:
Pine Warbler still hanging out under Terrace Bridge #birdbk via @KingsKathy
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/972165730971025408?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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Date: Thu, Mar 8, 2018, 4:45 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:

*** Species Summary:

- Eastern Phoebe (1 report)
- Common Raven (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 https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Mar 08, 2018 10:00 by Jason  Bailey
- 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/S43483750
- Comments: "Near the pine trees under Terrace Bridge.  Was hoping for the Pine Warbler others have reported in this area, but larger than a Warbler with an entirely black head and bill; white, lightly streaked breast; weak wing bars.  Blurry photos available for confirmation."

Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1)
- Reported Mar 08, 2018 14:30 by Matthew Wills
- 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: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43483933
- Comments: "Vocalized in hoarse ravens croak overhead."

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3 Grebe day a first

Last Sunday's grebe trio of Red-necked,Horned and Pied-billed was a first occurring on the same day for Prospect Park.

Looking at recs I printed from Cornell Ebird and comparing years showed no match for Rednecked and Horned in any particular year. Due to that no match, Pied billed being more common was a moot question.

Amazing historical prospect moment for us grebeophiles. 🤗

Gimme Shelter: How Do Birds Survive A Snow Storm? | Audubon

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Another letter for Ridgewood Reservoir from hon. Joseph Addabo 28795746_10156253214304866_7860227821732364288_o.jpg (1308×887)

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/fr/cp0/e15/q65/28795746_10156253214304866_7860227821732364288_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=229ebb3575afb060f083be66dc182b0d&oe=5B45CE29

Fwd: Ring-necked Duck Photos - Prospect Park

Taken by Marc Brawer at the Lake.a handsome species

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Marc Brawer <satchmo0802@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2018, 4:19 PM
Subject: Ring-necked Duck Photos - Prospect Park
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>, Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>

Had a chance to do some birding before work yesterday morning and the
Ring-necked Ducks finally decided to cooperate for some photos.

Marc

Heather interviewed

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2018/3/6/birdwatcher-brooklyn-bridge-park

An inexperienced warbler

I got to see the Terrace Bridge Pine Warbler.On my way to refill the bird feeders after work before the storm hits,Daisy Paul pointed out the bird.

Using the bridge's railing like its walkway, the first year drab bird was seeking insects within the railing's ( or balustrade as Janet S termed it) cracks. Later after I refilled the feeders, Tripper Paul pointed out the warbler- in the same spot-- before it ventured to a scraggy small mulberry tree growing out of the bridge's foundation; behind here the warbler also prowled. At one point during my double visit,a GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLET passed thru the mulberry. I have to wondered: will this early young Pine warbler survive the the impending storm? Will inexperience jeopardize it? Let's hope for the best.

Janet Schumacher reported CEDAR WAXWINGS at the feeders earlier in the day. This is the first report I heard of this species feeder visitation. While I saw Redwing Blackbirds,a COMMON GRACKLE,RED BELLIED WOODPECKER,WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH,no WAXWINGS for me.Its been a subpar year for the feeders but for some it is appreciated regardless.

Prospect lake continues to hold HORNED GREBE and RED BREASTED MERGANSER. Yesterday near Duck Island,I observed 5 WOOD DUCKS& 3 HOODED MERGANSERS.

10 EUROPEAN GOLDFINCHES reported by Marc Brawer this morning.

On a rare note,at BUSH TERMINAL PARK ,an ICELAND GULL surfaced.That bird appeared near the park entrance,in the water per Gus Keri.

Batter down the hatches! Another storm brewing. Will American Woodcock make the same mistake last year?

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 4:29 PM on Tue, Mar 06, 2018:
1st yr pine warbler atop along Terrace br railing at southeast end. Prospect #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/971135631622590464?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: Pine warbler

Sent from AOL Mobile Mail


-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Schumacher <janets33@optonline.net>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 02:47 PM
Subject: Pine warbler






Sent from my phone

Fwd: Pine warbler on terrace bridge

"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."  --Theodore Roosevelt

-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Schumacher <janets33@optonline.net>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 12:30 pm
Subject: Pine warbler on terrace bridge


Dull Pine warbler walking on balustrade. Merlin keeping eye overhead. Cedar waxwings on feeder


Sent from my phone

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 10:28 AM on Tue, Mar 06, 2018:
Thanks to Andrew's email, the Iceland Gull is in the open water at the entrance of Bush Terminal now. #birdbk via @BirdingGus https://t.co/bwbcHwvNMg
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/971044952988889088?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 10:03 AM on Tue, Mar 06, 2018:
Iceland Gull at Bush Terminal Piers Park perching among Ring-billed Gulls #birdbk
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/971038617215885313?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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RedNecked Grebe Prospect records

After Sunday's sighting, The last observed date for RedNecked Grebe was April 12th, 2014

below are the historical recs  2 FILES

Prospect Lake file

2014-04-10	2	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	Rafael Campos-Ramírez	Checklist
2014-04-08	2	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-06	1	undefined	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-04	3	Rafael Campos-Ramírez	ChecklistN
2014-04-04	3	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Rafael Campos-Ramírez	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Rafael Campos-Ramírez	ChecklistN
2014-03-22	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Isabel Conte	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Rafael Campos-Ramírez	ChecklistN
2014-03-19	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	Tom Johnson	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	Peter Dorosh	Checklist

Prospect Park File

2014-04-12	1	Jacob Wilhelmi	ChecklistN
2014-04-12	1	Anna Kull	ChecklistN
2014-04-12	1	undefined	Checklist
2014-04-12	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-12	1	Kevin Topping	Checklist
2014-04-11	1	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-04-11	1	Shane Blodgett	ChecklistN
2014-04-11	1	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-04-11	1	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	C P	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	Keir Randall	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-10	2	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-04-09	2	Monica Berger	Checklist
2014-04-09	2	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-09	2	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-04-08	2	Joshua Malbin	ChecklistN
2014-04-08	2	Sean Sime	ChecklistN
2014-04-08	2	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-04-08	2	Roberta Manian	ChecklistN
2014-04-06	3	Michael Yuan	ChecklistN
2014-04-06	3	The Big Laskowski	ChecklistN
2014-04-06	3	Paige Linden-Brams	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Dennis Hrehowsik	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	kristin costello	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Olaf Jensen	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Keir Randall	ChecklistN
2014-04-05	3	Joshua Malbin	ChecklistN
2014-04-04	3	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	3	Dennis Hrehowsik	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	3	kristin costello	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	2	Roberta Manian	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	3	Sean Sime	ChecklistP
2014-04-03	3	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	3	Shane Blodgett	ChecklistN
2014-04-03	3	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Sean Sime	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Mike Elliott	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	1	Persephanie W	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	2	Keir Randall	ChecklistN
2014-04-02	3	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Joshua Malbin	Checklist
2014-04-01	1	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	2	Maureen Matthews	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Sean Sime	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	2	C P	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-04-01	3	Roberta Manian	ChecklistP
2014-04-01	3	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-31	1	Ryan Bass	ChecklistN
2014-03-31	1	Will Pollard	ChecklistN
2014-03-31	1	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-03-31	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-30	1	Will Pollard	ChecklistN
2014-03-29	1	Keir Randall	ChecklistN
2014-03-28	1	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-03-28	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-03-28	1	Kathy Drake	ChecklistN
2014-03-27	1	Shane Blodgett	ChecklistN
2014-03-26	1	Will Pollard	ChecklistN
2014-03-26	1	Peter Dorosh	Checklist
2014-03-25	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-25	1	Roberta Manian	ChecklistN
2014-03-24	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-03-24	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Will Pollard	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Sean Sime	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Russ Alderson	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Peter Dorosh	Checklist
2014-03-23	1	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Dennis Hrehowsik	ChecklistN
2014-03-23	1	Roberta Manian	ChecklistN
2014-03-22	1	Ryan Candee	ChecklistP
2014-03-22	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Eliesabeth Gasser	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Will Pollard	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Philip Heller	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistN
2014-03-21	1	Pete Lengyel	ChecklistN
2014-03-20	1	Anonymous eBirder	ChecklistN
2014-03-20	1	Larry Zirlin	ChecklistN
2014-03-20	1	Peter Dorosh	ChecklistN
2014-03-19	1	Alex Wilson	ChecklistN
2014-03-19	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistP
2014-03-19	1	Sean Sime	ChecklistP
2014-03-19	1	Michelle Cordero	Checklist
2014-03-19	1	Roberta Manian	ChecklistN
2014-03-19	1	Kathleen Toomey	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	kristin costello	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	Dennis Hrehowsik	ChecklistN
2014-03-18	1	Keir Randall	ChecklistP
2014-03-18	1	Robert Bate	Checklist
2014-03-18	1	karen o'hearn	ChecklistP
2007-02-25	1	undefined	Checklist
1996-03-09	1	Robert Gochfeld	ChecklistN
1996-03-09	1	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
1996-03-09	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1996-03-05	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1996-03-03	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1996-02-28	1	NYC Bird Report Data	ChecklistN
1940-04-25	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1940-04-24	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1940-04-23	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1940-04-22	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1940-04-21	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1921-03-03	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Checklist
1918-03-16	1	NYC Bird Report Data	Chec