Forster Terns at Greenwood Cemetery

Taken by Heidi Cleven

https://twitter.com/heidicleven/status/1002054278649925632

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) Raven family

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:09 AM on Tue, May 29, 2018:
A Common Raven family nests near Bush Terminal Piers Park. In this video by Gus Keri the three offspring perch on a building corner and then fly to meet one of the parents #birdbk https://t.co/rJMh61PBra
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Prospect Acadian

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported May 28, 2018 06:28 by Shane Blodgett
- Prospect Park--Parade Grounds, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6507461,-73.9684767&ll=40.6507461,-73.9684767
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46093877
- Comments: "Calling explosive "peet-suh" lullwater 50 yards past Terrace Bridge"

Birder's Guide - MAR 2018 brooklyn a top notch boiding hotspot!

http://bg.aba.org/i/979790-mar-2018/25?m4=

Fwd: BBC Walk Today

Leader Tom


-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
To: ProsBird <ProsBird@aol.com>
Cc: Dennis Hrehowsik <>
Sent: Thu, May 24, 2018 03:45 PM
Subject: BBC Walk Today

Hi Peter,

Well, today seemed like the denouement for our Spring migration. There were birds there (70 species we found) but small numbers and lots of females and not much singing at all.

We had 18 species of warblers (not too bad) including Canada (very dull female), Wilson's, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian; also Spotted Sandpiper, Acadian and Least Flycatchers, Osprey, Turkey Vulture, Hummingbird, and Gray-cheeked Thrush.

Here's the list. See you in the Fall (August...)

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Blue Heron

Green Heron

Turkey Vulture

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

Mallard

Ruddy Duck

Osprey

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

American Coot

Spotted Sandpiper

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Belted Kingfisher

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Flycatcher

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

American Crow

Tree Swallow

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

House Wren

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Swainson's Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Song Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Baltimore Oriole

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

European Goldfinch

Mini birdcation

Gone for several days to New Mexico. For latest local reports ,follow Twitter Brooklyn bird alert , or Prospect link on the side menu for current check list.

eBird Checklist – Prospect Park, Kings County, New York, US – Wed May 23, 2018 – 67 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45958937

Doug's checklist Prospect including details Alder and Acadian FLYCATCHER, Philadelphia VIREO and Summer Tanager + 16 species WARBLER s. A very good birding quality day indicates still good birding towards may end of month.

Prospect Alder FLYCATCHER n Philly VIREO details

Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) (1)
- Reported May 23, 2018 08:30 by Doug Gochfeld

- 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/S45958937
- Comments: "South side of Lookout along Wellhouse Drive just west of the shipping containers. Confusing as r foraged low, then gave a series of "pip" calls. Photos, video, audio."


Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) (1)
- Reported May 23, 2018 08:30 by Doug Gochfeld

- 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/S45958937
- Media: 3 Audio
- Comments: "*Rare migrant in spring! Singing male atop Lookout Hill. Photos, video, audio!"

Philly vireo + SUTA

Sean Sime reports Philadelphia VIREO top of lookout Hill working east side towards butterfly meadow

Also adult SUMMER TANAGER northeast corner of lookout summit meadow

Fwd: Return-a-gift Pond weeding volunteers

A call for volunteers to help weed the site funded by the Brooklyn Bird Club Birdathon two years back. 

The site is the North Forty Jean Bourque Bird blind located nearest to Aviator sportsplex.

If you can help, please contact Ron

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Bourque <ron.jean11@verizon.net>
To: prosbird <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, May 20, 2018 02:23 PM
Subject: Return-a-gift Pond weeding volunteers

Hello Peter,

The good news is that every tree, shrub and many herbaceous plants we planted last fall is thriving - everything has leafed out. All the rain we have had really stimulated growth.

The bad new is that the weeds are also thriving. So we will need your help again this season to get the weeds out. The date for this work is Saturday, June 2nd.  It should take only a few hours or less if with half a dozen volunteers.

Best regards, Ron

Ronald Bourque

ron.jean11@verizon.net

Home Phone: 718-648-1684

Mobile: 718-986-7634

Fwd: Black-Bill Cuckoo

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, May 22, 2018 2:55 pm
Subject: Black-Bill Cuckoo

I found the Black-Billed Cuckoo at Look Out Hill yesterday at around 2pm.

Fwd: Morning Warbler

From Charles Tang 
From Sunday

Theres still a chance of seeing this species which typically is a late month warbler

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, May 22, 2018 2:46 pm
Subject: Morning Warbler

This was on Sunday. 

Tick warnings

For all you outdoor enthusiasts, follow protocols and use good tick repeleent ( like Permethrin, follow the label on use of the chemical used on pants before wearing)

https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/05/21/7-new-tick-viruses-to-worry-about-with-big-epidemic-of-bugs-in-much-of-the-country/23439964/

Very brief notes

--Ed Crowne reported YELLOW BILLED CUCKOO at the Peninsula Pink Beach

--Tom Kozak alerted me to a termite hatch out  ( one of a number reported today ) at the Peninsula road Y fork that attracted a few BAY BREASTED WARBLERS plus BLACKBURNIAN

--A termite hatchout on the west slope of the Vale Cashmere near the north stairs attracted a horde of 30+ CEDAR WAXWINGS, always a cool species to enjoy watching.

-- Sean Sime heard singing ACADIAN FLYCATCHER above the Ambergill Falls area.

Tweet from Ed Crowne (@ecrowne)

Ed Crowne (@ecrowne) tweeted at 8:49 AM on Mon, May 21, 2018:
Termite hatch out in Vale. 30+ Cedar Waxwings feasting
(https://twitter.com/ecrowne/status/998546261006536705?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Ed Crowne (@ecrowne)

Ed Crowne (@ecrowne) tweeted at 6:55 AM on Mon, May 21, 2018:
Yellow billed cuckoo calling on peninsula near pink beach Prospect Park
(https://twitter.com/ecrowne/status/998517669128269825?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Lucky Chuck coincidence

In a very lucky coincidence, a CHUCK WILLS WIDOW decided to sit right outside two long time birders' apartment along Prospect Park Southwest Ave last night.

At around 930 pm, Alan walked into his front room and heard a very loud odd call of a will widow species. After calling his wife Janet, they both were able to identify the species that also woke up and intrigued their neighbors!

The bird I found out did not call from the Park. Rather, it was sitting in a street tree right below their apartment ! (By the way, at the Bus stop.. Must be Coney Island bound!)  Talk about a lucky spot.

Prospect Chuck will widows recs

Tonight is the 5th

DATE	#	OBSERVER
2014-05-05	2	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
2014-05-05	1	Heydi Lopes	ChecklistP
2014-05-05	1	Sean Sime	ChecklistA
2011-04-30	1	undefined	Checklist
2011-04-30	1	Corey Finger	Checklist
2011-04-30	1	Heydi Lopes	ChecklistN
1995-05-06	1	Robert Gochfeld	ChecklistN
1995-05-06	1	Doug Gochfeld	ChecklistN
1995-05-06	1	NYC Bird Report Data	ChecklistN
1961-04-02	1	NYC Bird Report

Chuck-wills-widow - Clyp

Tonight's recording of Chuck Will's widow tecorded by Janet Zinn

https://clyp.it/2xulg4tb

Watch "Chuck-will's-widow Song" on YouTube (heard now along prospect southwest ave at Seeley street

https://youtu.be/H2T_CoHnZyc

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:07 PM on Sun, May 20, 2018:
Prospect park southwest ave bet Seeley and Windsor place avenues https://t.co/Sr6qkMxBnR
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/998369543012667395?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Janet Zinn (@bkbirdr)

Janet Zinn (@bkbirdr) tweeted at 9:03 PM on Sun, May 20, 2018:
Chuck-wills-widow calling outside my window across from Prospect Park. Have recording.
(https://twitter.com/bkbirdr/status/998368663731408896?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: Mourning Warbler

Lower pool

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-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, May 20, 2018 08:37 PM
Subject: Mourning Warbler

Early this morning. 

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 2:30 PM on Sun, May 20, 2018:
Prospect Park this morning: Bank Swallow, Mourning Warbler back of Lower Pool, Tennessee singing at Lower Ravine #birdbk https://t.co/piusgZEEdN
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/998269800609734657?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: Photos from Michele's Big Sit

Report from Heidi , event organizer for Michele's retirement bird sit at the Boulder Bridge yesterday. A fun day with good people all around.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Heidi Steiner <heidi.steiner.bklyn@gmail.com>
To: Dennis Hrehowsik
Sent: Sun, May 20, 2018 02:25 PM
Subject: Photos from Michele's Big Sit

In spite of the dreary weather a good time was had by all at Michele's Big Sit Retirement Party. 

We huddled under a tarp that Steve strung over the path and we did more standing that sitting but it is a testament to Michele's spirit that

over the course of the day about 30 people stopped by to wish her well and to thank her for her inspiration and encouragement.

Dennis said a few words on behalf of the club and Paul presented her with a lovely watercolor of a Scarlett Tanager. The club also gave her

a tote bag with the BBC logo, ordered from the website. We ended the day earlier than expected but many in the group did some serious birding and 

I am going to guess that we saw or heard nearly 40 species. Michele has the final tally.

Thanks for helping to show our appreciation for all that Michele has done for the birding community 

and to wish her well on her future adventures.

My best, Heidi

Michelle Dregers Farewell ( from her Facebook page) : Yesterday, was my last bird tour at Prospect Park. I have lead a weekly walk for 16 years. I have met many amazing people. I have made many endearing friends. I’ve lead about 1000 tours. I’ve seen 240 different kind of birds in the park. I participated in 48 citizen science projects. I have introduced thousands of people to the bird life in the park. I am thankful to have been tutored by many astute members of the Brooklyn Bird Club, the NYC Audubon, and Cornell Labs online courses. I have had teams of regulars over the years that have inspired me to get up and get out to bird. I will miss birding with you every week. Thank you for all your well wishes.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10214066030022523&id=1165120662&fs=4

MOURNING warbler

Per Joshua early this morn Mourning warbler back of Lower Pool at Prospect. Spotted by Angie Co.

Michelle's bird sit party

On the Boulder Bridge,in soggy weather. It was worth it saying farewell to a long time bird walk leader.

Fwd: A message from the BKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN President

Not good at all especially if they are all glass..

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A matter of timing

When I passed through the Lower Ravine around 430,I detected nary a warbler. But that changed an hour 20 minutes later. But that's the breaks

Here's Trippers report at 549:

Lower ravine (just before Neathermead arches) very busy. 15 Warbler species between one or two trees including: Prothonotary, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian, Cape May, Tennessee.

Tough luck for me...not my Prospect lucky charm. 😐

Acadian FLYCATCHER

Two reported today is Acadian FLYCATCHER.

This morning Tripper Paul mentioned one singing in the Midwood.

This late afternoon, Joshua Malbin tweeted out a calling bird in Greenwood cemetery ,at the intersection of Grape and Cypress avenues.

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) BIG Birdathon number

Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) tweeted at 4:20 PM on Fri, May 18, 2018:
A cumulative total of 154 species were seen in Brooklyn by all teams participating in #WorldMigratoryBirdDay this past Saturday!  If you pledge based on the grand total this is the number you've been waiting for! https://t.co/rwLTipxOXG
(https://twitter.com/BklynBirdClub/status/997572548056551424?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Out of town event Catskills

Birders fyi

http://catskillcenter.org/takingflight2018-details/?utm_source=Full+Email+List&utm_campaign=76d9436a72-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_44b84fb24d-76d9436a72-152924309&mc_cid=76d9436a72&mc_eid=d6f41bc8f6

Prospect Park getting two new entrances

On Flatbush Avenue, for birders information

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/41/18/dtg-prospect-park-flatbush-avenue-entrance-2018-05-04-bk.html

BBC event : tomorrows BBC Bird sit by Michele

Happy Retirement !

Michele Dreger decided to go forward with her Bird Sit at Boulder Bridge despite threat of rain. Its her last walk for the Park. Swing by and bird with her group or say good bye. More details possibly on the BBC Facebook page

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/michelle-dregers-prospect-park-big-sit/

From the NY Times archives (including photo of Michele ):

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/nyregion/bird-watching-at-prospect-park-audubon-center.html

Fwd: List from today

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, May 18, 2018 12:19 pm
Subject: List from today

Peter,

Here's my list from today. There was a nice mix of warblers across from West Island early morning but the rest of the park was a little quiet. Northwest winds were keeping them hunkered down. Good numbers for bay-breasted and Canada warblers today and this migration.

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45795808

Best,

Ryan

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Also noted; ACADIAN FLYCATCHER singing in the MIdwood  per Tripper Paul

Fwd:Thurs BBC Walking in the Rain

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
To: ProsBird <ProsBird@aol.com>
Cc: Robert Bate <robsbate@gmail.com>; Dennis Hrehowsik <DeepSeaGangster@gmail.com>; Roberta Manian <roberta.manian@gmail.com>; Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>; Angie Co <angela@studio-co.com>
Sent: Thu, May 17, 2018 06:50 PM
Subject: BBC Walking in the Rain

Hi Peter,

Well, I wasn't even sure the walk was going to happen, as it was raining fairly hard when I got to the GAP arch. But there were people there (2) and one was from CA so I thought we needed to show him how we do birds in Brooklyn. We later added a couple more people to total 6 overall.

In spite of the rain, it was incredibly birdy in the park; one of the birdiest days I've seen in a long time. Since I've been away, maybe you've had these numbers during the week, but it was really great and we ended up with 80 species.

Highlights:

There were lots of numbers of just about each species. We had at least 7 Wilson's Warblers, 10+ Magnolia, a Prairie, a couple of Bay-breasted, several Blackpoll and so on.

We also had 6 species of flycatchers including at least 3 Leasts...

There were lots of swallows on the lake including 4+ bank and at least one cliff. 

Add to all of that 2 Lincoln's Sparrows, many singing Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, 2 Indigo Buntings, Orchard Oriole....

And, thanks to Sean Sime's tweet, we went up to Lookout and got some looks at the Mourning Warbler up there.

All in all quite a day.

Here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Egret

Green Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

Mallard

Spotted Sandpiper

Laughing Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Herring Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Flycatcher

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

American Crow

Fish Crow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Bank Swallow

Cliff Swallow

Barn Swallow

White-breasted Nuthatch

House Wren

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Veery

Swainson's Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Nashville Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Prairie Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Worm-eating Warbler

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Mourning Warbler

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Chipping Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Lincoln's Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

European Goldfinch