Fwd: BBC 1st Sunday Walk 10am

You can't get too much winter in the winter. 

---Robert Frost

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Alleva <tinamariealleva@gmail.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2019 04:24 PM
Subject: BBC 1st Sunday Walk 10am

Meet us this Sunday 2/3 at the PP Boathouse at 10am for the 1st Sunday walk (Super Bird Sunday!). Paul Keim is leading this month's walk. Weather looks good with temps rising to mid 40's.

How Do Birds Survive the Winter? | All About Birds

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/how-do-birds-survive-the-winter/

its a little slow around here...

Birding location we rarely bird but what the heck...here goes regarding the Willink entrance and hill (near the carousel)

https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/01/23/fybi-how-did-willink-hill-get-its-name/

beautiful morning celestial sight

A beautiful celestial morning sight on my frigid cold walk to work predawn,Up in the low southern sky, Venus, the thin crescent moon and Jupiter all lined up close together. Takes the cold off my mind.

Fwd: Ridgewood Reservoir Celebration Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-10PM

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Nanz <steve@stevenanz.com>
To: Undisclosed recipients <steve@stevenanz.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 28, 2019 05:48 PM
Subject: Ridgewood Reservoir Celebration Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-10PM

Dear Ridgewood Reservoir Supporters,

There will be an informal get-together to celebrate the recent announcement by DEC to declare Ridgewood Reservoir a Class 1 Freshwater Wetland. This caps a great year in which Ridgewood Reservoir was added to the National Register of Historic Places and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation committed to preserving Ridgewood Reservoir as a wildlife sanctuary and historic site. Through your efforts, the save Ridgewood Reservoir campaign is a complete success!

Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-10PM at:

Yer Man's Irish Pub
7026 88th St
Glendale, NY 11385
https://goo.gl/maps/bWuCd1WJFnT2
(No Host - Visit https://www.allmenus.com/ny/ridgewood/366310-yer-mans-irish-pub/menu/ for menu and pricing)

Feel free to spread the word. Thank you for all the support!

Best Regards,

Steve Nanz

646-522-0716

Fwd: Brooklyn Bridge Park Bird Walks list: "Bird List from Today"

-----Original Message-----

From: Heather Wolf (Meetup) <Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Bird-Walks-announce@meetup.com>
To: Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Bird-Walks-announce <Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Bird-Walks-announce@meetup.com>
Sent: Sun, Jan 27, 2019 8:37 pm
Subject: Brooklyn Bridge Park Bird Walks list: "Bird List from Today"

Heather Wolf (Organizer) sent a message to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Bird Walks mailing list

Bird List from Today

Thanks to all who joined the bird walk this morning!

Highlights included Northern Flicker, Hermit Thrush, and the world's largest gull species...the Great Black-backed!

Full List:

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York, US
Jan 27, 2019 9:05 AM - 10:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.3 mile(s)
15 species

Brant  25
Gadwall  8
Mallard  16
American Black Duck  12
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  4
Mourning Dove  2
Ring-billed Gull  12
Herring Gull  8
Great Black-backed Gull  4
Double-crested Cormorant  2
Northern Flicker  1
Hermit Thrush  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
European Starling  3
House Sparrow  8

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S52118773

Have a great week and I'll see you soon!

~Heather

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Feeders visitor

Rthawk photo'd by Kathy Toomey

Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Jan 25, 2019

NYSOA Waterfowl Count for Prospect conducted 11 am to 1230. Unfortunately  the morning Common Merganser didnt stick around... ( must've known I was coming )

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Date: Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Jan 25, 2019
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
Jan 25, 2019 11:05 AM - 12:35 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments:     NYSOA Waterfowl Count  Prospect Lake 75% frozen
8 species (+1 other taxa)

Canada Goose  374
Mute Swan  2
Northern Shoveler  60
American Wigeon  3
Mallard  97
American Black Duck  3
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)  1
Ruddy Duck  16
American Coot  13

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S52024707

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

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PPLake COME

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 25, 2019 07:40 by Linda Ewing
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6615151,-73.9697269&ll=40.6615151,-73.9697269
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S52017572
- Comments: "Drake: smooth head, all-white chest, bright red bill "

Ridgewood Reservoir receives protected status after years of activism - Curbed NY

https://ny.curbed.com/2019/1/22/18187444/queens-ridgewood-reservoir-protection

BBC Evening program tonight

at 7 pm Grand Army Plaza Library, Brooklyn Bird club presents:

Jake LaBelle Presents: The New York Seascape

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/events/category/meetings/list/

around town

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jan 21, 2019 13:10 by Loyan Beausoleil
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51909578
- Comments: "Continuing. Beautiful blue male, with rusty, red breast and white belly."

Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) (2)
- Reported Jan 21, 2019 13:48 by Peter Paul
- 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/S51911369
- Comments: "Male and female. Photos "

Total lunar eclipse tonight

Peak color red 1140 to 1212 am tonight.

My dark sky weather app says clear sky at that time in Brooklyn. Good luck and dress warm with the frigid air coming in.

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) 7 fox sparrows prospect

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 3:00 PM on Sat, Jan 19, 2019:
Seven Fox Sparrows at feeders
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1086714971675901953?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Bluebird of Fort Greene,still standing guard

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2019 13:55 by Calista McRae
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51802548
- Comments: "continuing. On the grassy slope down toward Myrtle."

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 12:26 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:

*** Species Summary:

- Eastern Bluebird (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jan 16, 2019 10:30 by Jay Bird
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51733714
- Comments: "Continuing. Seen in Ft Greene Park near native plants area, where seen two days precious. Perched on lower branch in trees behind native plants area, the moved to fencing around native plants, before heading progressively towards ginkos by the monument. "

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Ft Greene park eastern bluebird

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jan 15, 2019 16:12 by Peter Paul
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51715770
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "On the slope north of the tennis courts, feeding on the ground."

Bald Eagle at bklyn heights

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jan 15, 2019 09:45 by Danielle Gustafson
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade, New York US-NY (40.6961,-73.9979), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.696123,-73.997941&ll=40.696123,-73.997941
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51699914
- Comments: "No binoculars but the bird was flat as a board as it soared in a thermal.  Never flapped"

PP LLBBG

Yesterday with frozen Prospect Lake that was so endearing to gulls,Sean Sime reported a LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL. I believe it was a juvenile from a quick look of the text message...

Update on forecast for Sunday night Lunar Eclipse

"poor" for our region but theres hope for a peek

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/sunday-nights-total-lunar-eclipse-will-be-the-last-blood-moon-of-the-decade/70007122

a missed opportunity means we have to wait till May 26, 2021 for the next totality

Ft Greene EABL

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jan 13, 2019 08:00 by August Davidson Onsgard
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51628280
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing? Great views for 10 minutes, then disappeared"

Fwd: Murder in the park

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeremy Burnworth <jeremyburnworth@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Sat, Jan 12, 2019 04:00 PM
Subject: Murder in the park

100+ crows over prospect park early this morning.  Noisy bunch. 

Showing at the Brooklyn Historical Society

https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2019/1/10#means-ready-escape-brooklyns-prospect-park-2017

Good to know the history of Brooklyn's best passerine migratory spot

LBBG at Brooklyn br Park

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (2)
- Reported Jan 11, 2019 16:54 by Doug Gochfeld
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7017015,-73.996266&ll=40.7017015,-73.996266
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51572854

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:

*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Eastern Phoebe (1 report)
- Purple Finch (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 11, 2019 11:30 by karen o'hearn
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51554638
- Comments: "continuing bird"

Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Jan 11, 2019 08:40 by Linda Ewing
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6615151,-73.9697269&ll=40.6615151,-73.9697269
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51554248
- Comments: "Lingering. Tail-pumping dark gray flycatcher, all puffed up in the cold. Seen perched on fencing by NW edge of lake, across from picnic table area."

Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) (1)
- Reported Jan 11, 2019 08:40 by Linda Ewing
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6615151,-73.9697269&ll=40.6615151,-73.9697269
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51554248
- Comments: "Possibly 2, both females. First sighting was Midwood, just up the slope from where I saw 3 yesterday (north end of paths that parallel east drive).Second was a short time later at Rick's Place. Treating as the same bird here. "

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PP COME the 11th day; Bald Eagle at Bush

Common Merganser continues into the eleventh day; according to photographer Joe, it was patrolling the south Lullwater west of Music Island, along the Peninsula north shore.

Bobbi Mainian took a photo of a adult BALD EAGLE just above the jetty wall at Bush Terminal Pier Park, a good winter spot. That happened this morning.

Fwd: Hermit Thrush!

Today...also reported continuing COMMON MERGANSER on Prospect Lake 10th day  observed by Shane Blodgett

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2019 08:31 AM
Subject: Hermit Thrush!

Hi Peter,

I was surprised to see a late Hermit Thrush at Prospect Park!

Charles

 

Fwd: Merlin today

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2019 09:35 AM
Subject: Merlin

This Merlin really likes Prospect Park! It has been here over a month. If anyone haven't seen one, now is the time!

Upcoming Next Sunday the 20th 11:41 PM peak

Total Lunar Eclipse  Into Midnight.Hope for clear sky!

https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/your-guide-to-januarys-supermoon-total-lunar-eclipse/?utm_content=buffer2e31f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Banded Canada Goose

Two banded Canada Geese were seen feeding on the south shore of Prospect Lake opposite Duck Island today. They showed orange neck collars with the black codes X3A9 and Y3T4

Information reported to Bird Band Labs

https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/WEP_submit_mob.cfm

Great primer article about Ridgewood Reservoir

( You cannot see how pleased we birders of Brooklyn and Queens are)



https://ridgewoodpost.com/ridgewood-reservoir-receives-wetland-designation-ensures-site-preservation?fbclid=IwAR3mjd8VRgB4_aXLNS7nnBS8sncio-0XxippvECBAG_2LzQ899IyV_3Izjs

local quality birds reported today

Greenwood Cemetery

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) (1)
- Reported Jan 09, 2019 09:42 by Paige Linden-Brams
- 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/S51493251
- Comments: "Continuing at Dell Water. Have pics. "

PROSPECT

Eastern Bluebird (heard) - east slope Lookout Hill by Sean Sime

Common Merganser on Prospect Lake by Sean

Ridgewood Reservoir NYSDEC Wetlands Delineation protection Statement

http://www.nych2o.org/rr-dec-wetlands-delineation.html

Prospect Lake Merg

The drake COMMON MERGANSER continues its remarkable stay on the Lake.

On my quick scan around 355 pm, I could see the Merganser just off the Peninsula thumb. Much nearer a hen American Wigeon and off to the left Well house shore was the lone Pied billed Grebe. These made up for the lack of numbers at that hour.

A tribute to the Ridgewood Reservoir grassroots activism

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can    change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."                                                                                                           --Margaret Mead

Its not too often that grassroots conservationists win battles to save a precious green space from the wrecking ball, development that threaten one such place on the Brooklyn Queens county line; a battle that took over ten long years to fight. In the end, it's a well deserved tribute to those who stayed dedicated, plugging away in the right civil, constructive manner to save Ridgewood Reservoir.

During my presidency of the Brooklyn Bird Club, I received an ordinary note from dance artist Jennifer Monson I believe is the correct name (apologies if not ) way back around 2007. Being a practical person , I happily passed along the note to friends Rob Jett , Steve Nanz and Heidi Steiner-Nanz at the time ,knowing they had the communicative and organization skills to pursue this matter further. It was a very significant decision as those friends stayed the course for over eleven years to the final victory that resulted in NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Wetland Protection status this past October. From that first years, Rob , Steve and Heidi took the issue to the Queens birders, particularly Christina Wilkinson.  The rest is history as the green treasure was bought to the Community board's attention, the community,  elected officials and other heavy hitters, advocates like NYC Audubon and so on. You can read more in Christina's note on Rob Jett's blog Save Ridgewood Reservoir and Christina's Newtown Historical Society org blog below.

I was happy to play a very minor role in writing well timed letters. It was very important to get the word out and reach many people as possible, community and elected representatives and agency heads.One letter was written during my presidency that was picked up by the Queens local newspapers and newsletters,etc. My most recent letter as President emeritus about  a year and half ago to NYSDEC; I was told  yesterday that letter was formally replied to by NYSDEC. The meetings everyone else went to over the long years is their dedicated effort. I am limited from meetings due to personal communication shortcomings and other practical reasons. Credit also go to my BBC successors Rob Bate and Dennis Hrehowsik with support of the Council in following up .

So, the real credit goes all out to Rob Jett, Steve Nanz, Heidi and Christina and countless others I'm bereft of who was involved. So.. well done and congratulations to all involved in achieving a great victory after a long fight.

In greater significance though, we saved urban habitat for wildlife and birds: that's worth the tireless fight.

--KB

PS.In May we will have a Ridgewood walk . Check out the Brooklyn Bird Club Trips page next month.

http://ridgewoodreservoir.blogspot.com/

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Victory--Ridgewood-Reservoir-is-permanently-protected-.html?soid=1103956636298&aid=sHJuZGjHVhc&fbclid=IwAR2bwyz2cXb7wLYNyvP3iiNLIVcSVGPJq-_qfhT3GaWnF0yc5fBjmv5Kz_Q

https://www.scribd.com/document/396995981/Ridgewood-Reservoir-wetlands-designation?fbclid=IwAR27zIFm2C3_10hkrzHucuXN-QFypUhkONOIcc4U41IB0XLBMnpQI3Biv2I

Fwd: [Ridgewood Reservoir 877] At long last, Ridgewood Reservoir designated a wetland!

Victory at last,the long fight is finally over!

, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. (r) Indeed, it is the only thing that everhas." --Margaret Mead

-----Original Message-----
From: Christina Wilkinson <nutrichris623@gmail.com>
To: Highland Park-Ridgewood Reservoir Alliance <ridgewoodreservoir@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 7, 2019 05:48 PM
Subject: [Ridgewood Reservoir 877] At long last, Ridgewood Reservoir designated a wetland!

Dear all,

Happy New Year!

I'm pleased to report that the Ridgewood Reservoir was officially designated a wetland on 10/24/2018. The Queens Parks Commissioner received a notification letter on 12/21/2018 from the DEC. We obtained a copy of this just today from her office: 

https://www.scribd.com/document/396995981/Ridgewood-Reservoir-wetlands-designation

Congratulations to us and everyone who helped along the way since way back in 2007. The wetlands designation request was actually submitted some time in 2010 which means it only took 8 years for them to get serious about it.

Christina

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Two Monday notables

Prospect Monday starts off the week with the continuing COMMON MERGANSER and a nice surprise BALD EAGLE.

First seen on New Year's Day,the drake Merganser casually patrols the Lake from Duck Island to West Island cove.Its an unmistakable bird to spot with its white body and green head.

Dan Smith during his observation of the Merganser spotted a flyover Bald eagle over the Lake this morning. It was heading west, towards Greenwood Cemetery airspace.

Two Fox Sparrows spiced things up at the feeders with the usual winter avian visitors.

Otherwise,it's quiet Monday ,yet a few good birds to be glad seeing.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 1:44 PM on Mon, Jan 07, 2019:
Continuing Prospect lake Common Merganser drake diving between duck island & peninsula thumb
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1082347328269414401?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Invitation to Brooklyn bird club leaders

I'm extending an invitation to anyone to lead a walk for the club on these two dates:

May 12th (  Mother's day). Doodletown  trail ,Harriman state park

May 25 or 26 or 27 memorial day weekend Brooklyn Plumb Beach shorebirds and other plumb sites

Since it saves me time asking individually with these holiday dates,best asking here to the general public. And hope I get someone

I can give more details.

My email is prosbird@aol.com

COME PP LAKE continues

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 06, 2019 10:00 by Dennis Hrehowsik
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51416662
- Comments: "Continuing drake found on Jan 1st BBC walk."

PP COME continues

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 05, 2019 13:22 by Emily Nichols

- 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/S51347134
- Comments: "continuing bird

Top 10 Winter Bird Foods And The Birds That Love Them - Farmers’ Almanac

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/winter-bird-33711

Fwd: Re: Red-shouldered Hawk

Red shouldered Hawk seen near Prospect feeders,photo'd by Charles. Confirmed by consensus experts on Facebook raptor group

Very uncommon particularly perched!



-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, Jan 4, 2019 01:16 PM
Subject: Re: Red-shouldered Hawk

See the facial pattern and it is also smaller than the Redtail. I think it is the Red-shouldered. 

On Fri, Jan 4, 2019, 11:26 AM Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com> wrote:

Yesterday, there was a Red-shouldered Hawk eyeing the birds at the birds' feeders.

Continuing Common Merganser

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 04, 2019 10:11 by Jennifer Kepler
- 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/S51296274
- Comments: "Previously reported. Drake. Green head white chest dark upper parts. Photos "

Juv White crowned Sparrow from early in week by feeders

Charles Tang photo

(bird found by R Bate)

Raven

Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1)
- Reported Jan 04, 2019 08:35 by kristin costello
- D K home, New York US-NY (40.6615,-73.9596), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.66148,-73.959617&ll=40.66148,-73.959617
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51294442
- Comments: "Croaking from perch on top of our building. Perched and croaked and then flew to Lincoln rd briefly perched on building at corner of Flatbush and Lincoln before continuing toward park."

Native Shrubs and Why They're Essential for Carbon Sequestration - Resilience

https://www.resilience.org/stories/2019-01-02/native-shrubs-and-why-theyre-essential-for-carbon-sequestration/

Tweet from Heidi (@heidicleven) Red tailed hawk video

Heidi (@heidicleven) tweeted at 10:47 PM on Thu, Jan 03, 2019:
Red-tailed Hawk, Prospect Park today. https://t.co/F2ZCjwgSdy
(https://twitter.com/heidicleven/status/1081034238248579073?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: BBC Sunday Walk 10am

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Alleva <tinamariealleva@gmail.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 3, 2019 02:20 PM
Subject: BBC Sunday Walk 10am

Happy new year friends!

Join us this Sunday January 6th, 10am at the Prospect Park boathouse for the first Sunday walk of the year. Special guest Michele Dreger will be leading this month's walk. Come catch up with our beloved migrant leader and get a start on your 2019 list!

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 3:58 PM on Thu, Jan 03, 2019:
At least drake COMMON MERGANSER still seen prospect lake center
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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:19 AM on Thu, Jan 03, 2019:
Drake and hen COMMON MERGANSER Prospect Lake
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Fwd: Merlin

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2019 9:53 pm
Subject: Merlin

Hi Peter

This Merlin is hanging around Prospect Park for so long that it will no longer be uncommon!

Charles

Continuing Common Merganser prospect lake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 02, 2019 11:33 by Robert Bate
- 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/S51225380
- Comments: "Continuing bird "

Feeder surprise

Like a rabbit's foot, yesterday Common Merganser seemed to shed some luck for today's bird surprise.

At the feeders, an unexpected juvenile WHITE CROWNED SPARROW put in an appearance  reported by Rob Bate. Its not usual to get these birds here in Prospect around this time. Other places like Jersey rural spots, yes, but not here.

A quick check of Ebird reveals one record in January.

US-NY-New York-Prospect Park - 40.6631x-73.9718Kings, US-NY

DATE	#	OBSERVER
2016-01-11	1	Ted Young	Checklist
2016-01-05	1	Ted Young	Checklist

What will day three of the new year bring ? The Prospect year is just starting.

A note shoutout to Brad Vatrt of Fort Greene Park for donating $20.00 for bird seed. Much obliged Brad..

Tweet from RobBate (@robsbirder) prospect feeders white crowned sparrow

RobBate (@robsbirder) tweeted at 0:42 PM on Wed, Jan 02, 2019:
Juv white crowned Sparrow grass near feeders
(https://twitter.com/robsbirder/status/1080519608984051712?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Fwd: Common Merganser. Prospect Lake Jan 1st

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Tang <charles.tang@gmail.com>
To: Peter Dorosh <Prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2019 11:58 am
Subject: Common Merganser.

Hi Peter,

Better viewing and good lighting from Hammerhead of the drake Common Merganser. 

Charles

Fwd: eBird -- Prospect Park -- Jan 1, 2019 BBC walk

Leaders Dennis & Bobbi

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 7:52 PM
Subject: eBird -- Prospect Park -- Jan 1, 2019
To: Peter Dorosh >

Peter,

20 birders met Bobbi and me at the Pergola on a balmy New Years morning. (50 degrees warmer than last year!) highlights were common merganser and first of year looks at Carolina wren, fox and swamp Sparrow, northern shovelers, cooper's and red tail hawks. A great start to the year.

45 Canada Goose
4 Mute Swan
75 Northern Shoveler
3 American Wigeon
25 Mallard
8 American Black Duck
1 Common Merganser -- Drake near the three sisters on prospect lake. Sleek Dark green head orange bill large white body with heavy bearing on the water.
30 Ruddy Duck
15 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
5 Mourning Dove
3 American Coot
305 Ring-billed Gull
17 Herring Gull
3 Great Black-backed Gull
2 Great Blue Heron
1 Cooper's Hawk
1 Red-tailed Hawk
1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
2 Red-bellied Woodpecker
2 Downy Woodpecker
25 Blue Jay
7 Fish Crow
3 Black-capped Chickadee
3 Tufted Titmouse
5 White-breasted Nuthatch
1 Carolina Wren
2 American Robin
2 Northern Mockingbird
15 European Starling
3 House Finch
5 American Goldfinch
3 Fox Sparrow
4 White-throated Sparrow
2 Song Sparrow
1 Swamp Sparrow
9 Red-winged Blackbird
2 Northern Cardinal
50 House Sparrow

Number of Taxa: 38


Dennis W Hrehowsik
President Brooklyn Bird Club

What it means to bird New Year's Day

Birders have different reasons birding New Year's Day. For some,it's a start of a Big Year; others seek quality birds; and still some it's a beginning of a new year nature journey.For me, it's about celebration. Observing birds reinvigorates the sentimentality and spirit,an opportunity to  meet old friends and new, always keeping in mind for old times sake, reconnecting with people and sharing the beauty of birding,while rewards may come about.

It's a good omen when January 1st starts off with a great bird,rewarding a group of birders chancing upon seeing it. The Brooklyn Bird Club kicked off the new year with its annual ( in most years) Prospect walk. Led by Dennis Hrehowsik and Bobbi Manian from the Pergola entrance, folks lucked in seeing a rare COMMON MERGANSER on the Lake. This beautiful drake stayed on towards mid-afternoon when I refound it,diving off eastern shore of Three Sisters Islands. It made two forays into West Island cove,diving abit and then wading. A terrific sighting for New Year's Day.

Auld Lang Syne everyone!

Things you can do for birds for New Years

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Tweet from Dennis Hrehowsik (@deepseagangster)

Dennis Hrehowsik (@deepseagangster) tweeted at 10:44 AM on Tue, Jan 01, 2019:
Drake Common Merg Pp lake
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