Fwd: 1st Sunday Walk November 3rd at 8am

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Reminder Sunday November 3rd is our BBC 1st Sunday monthly walk @8am departing from the PP boathouse. This month's walk will be lead by Paul Keim. Hope to see you there!

eBird Checklist - 28 Oct 2019 - Prospect Park - 46 species

Note the 29 wood ducks in lower pool from Oct 28. 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S61003845

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert PP Wilson's warbler

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- Wilson's Warbler (1 report)

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Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 30, 2019 14:50 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/S61051885
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing behind the containers on Wellhouse Drive. A bright yellow warbler with a distinct black cap. Photo"

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Winter Finch Forecast 2019-2020.

Not this year....

http://www.jeaniron.ca/2019/wff19.htm

Why do leaves change color in autumn?

Brooklyn Bridge Park

The following late for season birds were reported at this park yesterday, showing even for the park small size, its a great location especially at piers 1 &6 besides the other areas mentioned below for birding:


- House Wren (Northern) (1 report)
- Marsh Wren (palustris Group) (1 report)
- Prairie Warbler (1 report)

all - Reported Oct 28, 2019 08:19 by Tim Lenz

House Wren (Northern) (Troglodytes aedon [aedon Group]) (4)
- Reported Oct 28, 2019 08:19 by Tim Lenz
- 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/S60999422
- Comments: "Chattering and several seen"

Marsh Wren (palustris Group) (Cistothorus palustris [palustris Group]) (1)
- Reported Oct 28, 2019 08:19 by Tim Lenz
- 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/S60999422
- Comments: "Seen at Pier 3 in tall grasses NW side. Photos TCL"

Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Oct 28, 2019 08:19 by Tim Lenz
- 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/S60999422
- Comments: "Hillside above Pier 4. Great looks! Heather has photos"

Monday Sparrow diversity

Monday seemed like a quiet day but here and there in Prospect there was reported diversity of sparrows.

Without naming them, Ryan Goldberg in the afternoon reported 10 species sparrows mostly along the ballfields to the Tennis House area. Tops was the continuing VESPER SPARROW at Ballfield three. Joining him on my sparrow jaunt list, I found a FIELD SPARROW in front of the Breeze hill feeders location lawn ( No feeders up yet). Karen Ohearn saw a LINCOLN SPARROW at the base of the Hammerhead at southwest Prospect Lake.

Before running into Karen and Chris Las on Well Drive, both saw the continuing WILSONS WARBLER on Lookout Hill south slope behind the three shipping containers at Well Drive opposite the boat ramp.

Over at Greenwood Cemetery, Orrin reported an AMERICAN WOODCOCK on Dell Avenue. He also reported 3 WOOD DUCKS on Sylvan Water and a late female BLACK THROATED BLUE WARBLER.

This is my rush hour report for Monday morning :)

A truly beautiful Sugar Maple giant

Along prospect lake drive east of the Peristyle

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) PP VESPER SP

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 1:50 PM on Mon, Oct 28, 2019:
At least one Vesper Sparrow still at baseball field 3
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1188875800633847808?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) pp field sparrow

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 0:47 PM on Mon, Oct 28, 2019:
Field sparrow with 18 Chippies laen in front of prospect feeders (nyet) breeze hill
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1188859765247614976?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from E R (@ERbirds) Oct 27 BBrP marsh wren

E R (@ERbirds) tweeted at 6:06 PM on Sun, Oct 27, 2019:
Marsh Wren! At Brooklyn Bridge Park after the rain. Pier 6 https://t.co/gmX5S8bJT5
(https://twitter.com/ERbirds/status/1188577697527685121?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) woodcock gwc

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:49 AM on Mon, Oct 28, 2019:
Orrin repts Woodcock Dell Ave in GWC
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Prospect lake early duck haven

After the rains,the sun was peeking through motivating me to get out. A walk to Prospect lake seem like a sensible idea.

One quick look from the shore I see a dispersed number of
RUDDY DUCKS & NORTHERN SHOVELERS,an estimated 80 birds. Off towards the peninsula thumb a pair of PIED BILLED GREBES waded by the thumb point; off to the right perched under Three Sisters westetn island,a pair of WOOD DUCKS rested on tree snags above water.

I took a farther walk towards the Wellhouse. From this vantage I spotted a nice surprise , a pair of RING NECKED DUCKS, hanging out with the Ruddies near the distant shore. It's likely the first of season for this handsome species..

A check of the upper or outer Lullwater was my last spot check. Here I found more Shovelers with a single drake Wood Duck with them. By now my feet were wet from the soaked lawns so it was smart to head homeward.

Forbes: Bird Migration Is Written In Their Genes

Forbes: Bird Migration Is Written In Their Genes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2019/10/25/bird-migration-is-written-in-their-genes/

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert GWC BlueGrosbeak

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- Blue Grosbeak (1 report)

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Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) (1)
- Reported Oct 25, 2019 15:00 by Gustavo Gonzalez
- 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/S60931183
- Comments: "Continuing bird.  Still by a Dell Water. Has been there for about a week now."

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Vesper sparrows PP

Update Two reported at field 3 before 3 pm by Kathy

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 25, 2019 10:33 by Paige Linden-Brams

- 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/S60922444
- Comments: "Continuing on field 3. Bold eye ring, pink bill, white outer tail feathers seen when it took off. Will upload pics."

Tweet from Charles Tang (@charlesbrooklyn)

Charles Tang (@charlesbrooklyn) tweeted at 11:19 AM on Fri, Oct 25, 2019:
Vesper Sparrow from yesterday at baseball fields between 2 & 3, Prospect Park. https://t.co/zJQfysDzjK
(https://twitter.com/charlesbrooklyn/status/1187750492673380352?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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"Hot" Field 2

Prospect's Ballfield #2 at the west end of Long Meadow continues to be the hub for sparrows and a Bluebird today with a roving Merlin taking swipes at everything.

Along the dugouts , especially when I took lunch , the dugout at first base hosted FIELD, VESPER, and a good number of CHIPPING SPARROWS. Both the Field and Vesper were inside the dugout affording great looks of both eye ringed sparrows. I especially love the Field Sparrow with its boyish look. Chippings were all over the place using the fence as cover. A good thing in a way, as a MERLIN suddenly swooped in like a cruise missile along the ground on the outside of the fence, just feet from me. A bold falcon and a great bird to love for its audacity .

The Merlin I was told was doing much ground hovering swipes at birds on the ground. It even buzzed a birder  as it flew right over her. This Merlin used the whole morning to continually make forays around the ballfields.

Quite a number of SONG SPARROWS were present, especially along the woods fence and mound behind Field 7.

A bonus bird this morning while she was looking at the Vesper Sparrow, Paige Linden-Brams reported seeing above field 2 an EASTERN BLUEBIRD.

Enjoy your weekend.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

Vesper sparrow in field 2 first base dugout prospect

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 0:19 PM on Fri, Oct 25, 2019:
Field sparrow with good # Chippings field 2 1st base dugout prospect
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1187765623729872900?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Grasshopper Sparrow details GWC

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2019 14:00 by karen o'hearn
- Greenwood Cemetery, 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/S60898956
- Comments: "large-billed sparrow with overall buffy/yellowish, unmarked front, lacy-patterned, rufous & black back outlined in lighter gray/off white.  dark line coming from back of eye.  unable to relocate.  most of the flock it was with flew off shortly after seeing it."

Local rare sparrow day

When I drove by in my work vehicle,I saw three ladies in the distance looking at birds at fields 2&3. I had a good feeling they were observing the Vesper Sparrow.

Making sure my quiet approach  was from field 3` s second base,I asked the ladies- Linda,Toni and Ellen if they had the VESPER. Yep and even better there's two! In front of field 2 third base,both chunky birds with the bright eye rings were feeding deep in the short grass along with a Savannah Sparrow. I'm glad the Vesper sparrows stuck around  and they did throughout the morning between the dugouts and once seen on the right dugout bench.

It appeared active today with birds and sparrows. On my various work trips I noted several Hermit thrushes along Lookout Hill north paths;Sparrow flocks flushed upward into trees as I drovedby noisily.Chippings and juncos I presume were those birds

Meanwhile over at Greenwood cemetery Sylvan Water the GRASSHOPPER SPARROW emerged along the west slope according to Karen O'hearn in mid-afternoon.It disappeared shortly after.

GWC vesper sparrow

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 23, 2019 15:00 by Jonathan Perez
- 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/S60886834
- Comments: "Vespers Sparrow seen East ridge of sylvan lake with chipping and a field sparrow in a tree, late afternoon. Distinctly larger than field and chipping. Streaked gray upper parts white under streaks on the side and distinct white eye ring. Tail dark white edges seen when it flew."

BBrP fox sparrow

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) (1)
- Reported Oct 24, 2019 07:10 by Heather Wolf
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7017015,-73.996266&ll=40.7017015,-73.996266
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60886041
- Comments: "Sparrow with reddish brown upperparts with dark gray on head and nape. Reddish brown streaks on underparts. Photo later."

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) VESPERS

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:58 AM on Thu, Oct 24, 2019:
Two Vesper sparrows together by field 2 third base prospect ballfields
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1187367725569626116?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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- Vesper Sparrow (1 report)

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Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Oct 23, 2019 09:00 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/S60873085
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "sparrow slightly larger than chipping, with streaked front; white-ish malar hooking below eye around the  side of its face; and a bold, complete eye-ring.  very clear look at this bird before it got flushed by a raptor.  pathetic picture obtained as it was flying away.  you can just barely see blurry white eye-ring."

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Red-headed Woodpecker (1 report)

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Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 23, 2019 10:15 by Linda Ewing
- Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60869388
- Comments: "Got my attention with raucous, rattly call unlike any more common woodpeckers (unless one was having a really bad day). Medium-sized woodpecker, head a solid gray-brown, back solid dark gray, large white patches on wings gave impression that lower back was white when folded. Underparts white. Initially observed in large ginkgo along Warrior Path. Flew to another tree in the same area, then a woodpecker that I think was probably this bird flew south & I lost it."

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A grasshopper at butterfly meadow

Seen During Brooklyn bird club volunteer event. Bob photo on INaturalist which I'd it as American Bird Grasshopper. ( Seriously )

Ballfield vesper

Prospect sees its first fall VESPER SPARROW ,a rarity that's annual and a good bird to find.

Karen O'hearn reported the finding at field 2 before it flushed by a raptor. Later the Vesper sparrow in early afternoon was found by Kathy Toomey at field 3 the adjacent field both sharing a protective alley between the dugouts. It's best though to bird the area between 9 am and 3 pm after the dogs and before the school  track runnersat western Long Meadow.

Another good bird appeared at Greenwood cemetery. A RED HEADED WOODPECKER perched on a Ginkgo tree along the Warrior path which is near the soldiers of civil war monument. The observer was Linda Ewing

Ruddy returns

Sitting on the bench by Prospect lake western shore, I obviously see the return of the Ruddy Duck. Their numbers over twenty birds in the setting Sun glow matches the northern shovelers flock.

Spread out and in some areas clustered, the Ruddy Duck have totally lost their renown complexion. The same can't be said for the shovelers which are in breeding plumage as the drakes will court the hens over the winter spell. Off to the south are a pair of Wood ducks,the Drake obviously better more outstanding plumaged birds. The bland Mallards are in outlying places. A pair of Double crested Cormorants and a sizable number of Canada Geese fill out the rest of the waterfowl population.

Whether you are ready or not,winter is coming, with icons represented by the duck.

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Note late Chestnut sided warbler and continuing blue Grosbeak

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- Chestnut-sided Warbler (1 report)
- Blue Grosbeak (1 report)

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Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2019 10:25 by Jane Smith
- 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/S60823495
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "I'll post a pic"

Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) (1)
- Reported Oct 21, 2019 12:30 by E R
- 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/S60823186
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "continuing at Dell Water, seen alongside flock of cowbirds"

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GWC BROADWINGED Hawk ( late)

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1)
- Reported Oct 18, 2019 12:49 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/S60725710
- Media: 1 Photo

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

And just like that, summer collapsed into fall

                                           ---Oscar Wilde

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

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Bird List from Today

Thanks to all who joined the bird walk today! Great spotting!
Our list of 25 species is below.

Highlights included close views of Ruby-crowned Kinglets, an Ovenbird, and a Northern Flicker and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker both foraging on sumac fruit a foot away from each other!

See you next time,

~Heather
brooklynbridgebirds.com

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BIRD LIST
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019
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Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Cooper's Hawk/Sharp-shinned Hawk (likely Cooper's)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Golden-crowned Kinglet (heard)
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Common Grackle
Ovenbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal

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GWC GRASSHOPPER SPARROW

Taken by Ryan Candee,click on "checklist"

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2019 14:00 by Ryan Candee
- 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/S60784676
- Media: 10 Photos
- Comments: "Found by Bob O'Neill in tall grass, eventually flew into nearby tree where clear eye ring, orange yellow stripe in front of eye, and flat head shape came into clear view."

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

It's a grasshopper

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- Grasshopper Sparrow (1 report)

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Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2019 15:30 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S60756835
- Comments: "spotted by Rob's BBC walk. photos obtained by many.  buffy-chested sparrow with bright, white eyering and lacy patterned back"

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Saturday's Grasshopper

Greenwood Cemetery got today's highlight bird,actually two good birds with one rare find near the Civic Virtue statue.And then there are those late birds that makes things interesting around this time.

The top bird is GRASSHOPPER SPARROW. This ammodramus species-- always a prized find --was found by Rob Jetts entourage about 330 near Civic Virtue after a morning leading the BBC to Floyd Bennett. In the same vincinity,a young DICKCISSEL was reported by Joshua earlier. Lastly also in Greenwood,the continuing female or juvenile BLUE GROSBEAK hangs out at Dellwater.

Meanwhile over at Prospect,interesting sightings makes October fun. Two Black Vultures drifted over Grand Army Plaza ,resighted at the Nethermead meadow airspace shortly after. Add in yellowish Tanager ( and also in GWC)  in the Sparrowbowl & a late American Redstart for good birds.

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert GWC blue grosbeak

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- Blue Grosbeak (1 report)

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Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2019 08:50 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S60743058
- Comments: "at Dell Water.  juvenile (or female?)  spotted by bobbi yesterday.  pics"

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Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) GWC blue grosbeak

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 0:48 PM on Sat, Oct 19, 2019:
Blue Grosbeak still hanging around Dell Water, high in willow tree
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1185598534093025281?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Brooklyn briefs today

--A female or juvenile Blue Grosbeak reported at Greenwood Cemetery Crescent Water

--Eastern Meadowlark reported at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Museum of the Moving Image - Programs - Bird's-Eye View: The Films of Mikael Kristersson

Sent to the BBC Facebook page, forwarded to you.

http://www.movingimage.us/programs/2019/10/25/detail/birds-eye-view-the-films-of-mikael-kristersson/?fbclid=IwAR1x0ejC34H4Axaz11dk7GvkPyhXYWrJf7LP-Hg7bwYdc8bznmvekdM3BPQ

Day of the Chippie

A chippy gusty wind bought in an influx of one species sparrow: Chipping Sparrow. It's at least a start with numbers. Now if we only encourage the rest of those usual sparrows to follow suit.

Will Pollard in the Sparrowbowl mentioned to me that he saw at least a hundred Chippies at the ballfields. In the afternoon as I worked the Sparrowbowl I spooked at least 25 of these birds .their skittishness allowing me to observe them in the fence as the grass along the fence edge was deep. But the grasses there offered plenty of food and cover. After work I wandered over to the ballfields now plagued by track runners and still some Chippies flushed up to the dugout fence of field 2.

Earlier with Will, a late Scarlet Tanager was spotted by Will that I couldn't locate thanks to the harsh glare.

A big wind today but hopes abound with maybe more birds tomorrow.

Fwd: Thursday bonus PP Walk

LAST FALL BBC THURSDAY WALK. Thanks to Tom and backup staff for leading...

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 1:06 PM
Subject: Thursday bonus PP Walk
To: Peter Dorosh <>

Hi Peter,

I'd like to say we were blown away by the birds in the park today....but.....we were just blown away....I also saw several small dogs flying through the air, which was a highlight.

That being said, it was a very nice, brisk, fall day, with a few good birds including several Golden-crowned Kinglets, lots of Yellow-rumps, a wigeon, a few Ruddy Duck and more. We ended up with 7 warbler sp, as well as a few sparrow sp including Field and quite a few Chipping Sparrows.

Here's the list.

Back in the Spring...

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

American Wigeon

Mallard

Northern Shoveler

Ruddy Duck

Red-tailed Hawk

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Belted Kingfisher

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Phoebe

Blue-headed Vireo

Blue Jay

Carolina Wren

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Northern Mockingbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Northern Parula

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

American Redstart

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Eastern Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Field Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Common Grackle

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. 
                                 --John Muir

Where are the Prospect sparrows?

I spent a little time birding prospect mid morning with intention of finding sparrows.  For this middle October date, we should be peaked with them. Unfortunately I found only one spot with a decent number.

The Prospect ballfields field 2 third base line offered the best for today. The fence along the dugout shield the birds as they feed within the grass blades. Several Savannah Sparrows fed along with about 8 Chipping s. That was about it. Later with Rafael Campos we found nearly 12 Chippings at field 6.

The best hilight regards the Wood Duck. Looking thru a now open understory clearing from the Long Meadow fence at Lower Pool,I counted 18 of this species in the left corner. The Drake's are looking finely plumaged.

The tweet hilight for today was sent by Kathy Toomey over at Greenwood cemetery. The hillside grassland near the chapel or by a path there saw an AMERICAN WOODCOCK.

A puzzling month for sparrows though have us hoping for a month end flourish.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) PP wood ducks

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 11:21 AM on Wed, Oct 16, 2019:
At least 18 Wood duck Prospect Lower pool seen from clear opening Long meadow fence
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1184489460559466496?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) GWC woodcock

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 9:54 AM on Wed, Oct 16, 2019:
Woodcock Green-Wood flushed from new planting near chapel Sweetgum Path
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1184467581765390336?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Sparrowbowl stuff

A day after a female Bobolink was reported by Radka, a few observations were noted in the Sparrowbowl.

While I was birding the fifteen minutes before noon in Sparrowbowl,I observed flocks of Common Grackles flying over. This was after I heard birders there reporting Wilson's warbler and Blue headed Vireo. A few sparrow species- still below expected numbers were seen nothing unusual. A good bird though was spotted later by Kathy T,a White eyed Vireo.

Meanwhile to the south above Prospect's Well house,Karen O'hearn reported Orange crowned Warbler on the restored hillside.

I took a late afternoon walk along southwest Lake and saw things,happy to see something on this gorgeous fall day. My list from the Hammerhead west cove included Yellow rumped Warblers,Common Yellowthroat and Red winged Blackbirds. In Willow Swamp, a western Palm warbler and Gray Catbird  made my moment.

Someone asked me about the Bobolink I missed posting yesterday. The truth is I only follow 22 Twitter accounts ( tho I have 600+ followers) whose handlers post only high quality species. This makes my time precious as I have no desire to be inundated by tweets about everything-  from common birds,general stuff ,even political opinions-- all day.  That's the way i keep life tranquil especially during work hours 😉

Late note: reported in Vale Cashmere: late Scarlet Tanager & Rose breasted grosbeak

Fwd: BBC Meeting Tuesday, October 22

And just like that, summer collapsed into fall

                                           ---Oscar Wilde

-----Original Message-----
From: membership <membership@brooklynbirdclub.org>
To: membership@brooklynbirdclub.org <membership@brooklynbirdclub.org>
Sent: Tue, Oct 15, 2019 08:59 AM
Subject: BBC Meeting Tuesday, October 22

Members Photo and Art Night
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

BBC Members share their photos, media, and new for this meeting, bird art!

This meeting will take place inside the Prospect Park Zoo in the C-classroom. Please ensure you are on time, doors open at 6:45pm and you must enter through the service gate on Flatbush Avenue.

 

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

Tweet from Ann Murray (@amurraycolo) bobolink in PP

Ann Murray (@amurraycolo) tweeted at 0:34 PM on Mon, Oct 14, 2019:
Female Bobolink Sparrow Bowl. Found by Radka.
(https://twitter.com/amurraycolo/status/1183783085969723392?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) YBCHAT south lake shore

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 3:14 PM on Sun, Oct 13, 2019:
Chat still in trees to left of 3 Sisters Is
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1183461040744468480?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Reported Chat at 3 Sisters islands

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)

- Reported Oct 13, 2019 08:52 by Michael Elfassy

- 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/S60582445

- Comments: "Seen at three sisters. Vibrant yellow neck and breast with clear black and white eyelines"

Lark sparrow continues in PP

Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) (1)
- Reported Oct 12, 2019 07:22 by Alexis Clements
- 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/S60548028
- Comments: "Visitor from MA found it after the group left the area and the Bobbi got us all on it, confirmed by the group."

Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1)
- Reported Oct 12, 2019 07:22 by Alexis Clements
- 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/S60548028
- Comments: "Found with brooklyn bird club members, confirmed by group members

Beetlemania ends! Invasive Asian longhorned beetle banished from city

Very good news

https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/10/11/beetlemania-ends-invasive-asian-longhorned-beetle-banished-from-city/

eBird Checklist - 11 Oct 2019 - Prospect Park - 48 species

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60531191

Note late Blackburn Ian warbler

One more BBC Thursday walk

Tom Stephenson has added one more walk. Oct 17 usual place usual time.

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert LARK SPARROW PP

Kathy's photo

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From: <ebird-alert@cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2019, 1:15 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:

*** Species Summary:

- Lark Sparrow (1 report)

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Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) (1)
- Reported Oct 11, 2019 09:00 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/S60526128
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing, still on the grass by Three Sisters Islands, Chloe to the horse trail.  First by itself in a tree, then feeding on the ground with House Sparrows. Photo"

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a crack in the Sparrow door

In a hopeful sign for those very tardy sparrows at this date, at least 6 sparrow species were reported today in Prospect. The highlight continues to be the LARK SPARROW of south Prospect Lake.

Kathy Toomey along with Bob ONeill spotted the Lark Sparrow on the mainland in a tree opposite the Three Sisters Islands. I have Kathy's photo that I will forward soon in the next post. Further detail from Kathy when I ran into her revealed it was hanging out with a House Sparrow flock . Apparently it roves and elusive as I have found out several times I went searching unsuccessfully for it including this afternoon.

At the famed Sparrowbowl west of the Picnic House, a juvenile WHITE CROWNED SPARROW led a few sparrow there, according to Maureen. Also spotted was SAVANNAH, SWAMP , SONG and WHITE THROATED. A third birder Radka reported a LINCOLNS in the Vale of Cashmere.

Other mention from Kathy and Bob was while on Well Drive, they watcedh a mini -kettle of hawks above Lookout Hill's south face. In the kettle was SHARP SHINNED, COOPERS, MERLIN and two REDTAILED HAWKS.

It's a trickle but a start hopefully for the weekend.

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Orange crowned warbler pic in checklist

---------- Forwarded message ---------
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Date: Thu, Oct 10, 2019, 7:13 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To:

*** Species Summary:

- Orange-crowned Warbler (1 report)
- Prairie Warbler (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Oct 10, 2019 16:15 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/S60512880
- Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "Warbler with gray head, thin eyeliner, blurry streaks on chest, yellow undertail coverts.  Back not as bright green as nearby Tennessee Warbler"

Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Oct 10, 2019 16:15 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/S60512880
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "First winter female: bright yellow underneath, pale prairie face pattern, pale wingbars."

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Projections good activity for Friday. Only way to find out is get out there!