Fwd: CANCELLED 1st Sunday Walk December 1st at 10am

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From: Tina Alleva <tinamariealleva@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 30, 2019, 1:50 PM
Subject: CANCELLED 1st Sunday Walk December 1st at 10am
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Hi All,
Because of the forecast of sleet/rain/snow starting at 10am tomorrow we are going to cancel tomorrow's walk. Please get the word out!

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> On Nov 29, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Tina Alleva <tinamariealleva@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! This Sunday our walk moves to 10am for the winter months. Ryan Goldberg will be leading. Hope to see you there!

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert local bald eagle

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Date: Fri, Nov 29, 2019, 4:53 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Bald Eagle (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Nov 29, 2019 15:45 by Matthew Wills
- 6th Avenue, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6488014,-74.0025759&ll=40.6488014,-74.0025759
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S61848504
- Comments: "White head and tail, dark body, enormous, unmistakable. At eye-love from here, passing low over Sunset Park neighborhood between 5th and 4th avenues, heading SSW."

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Fwd: 1st Sunday Walk December 1st at 10am

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From: Tina Alleva <tinamariealleva@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Nov 29, 2019, 10:27 AM
Subject: 1st Sunday Walk December 1st at 10am
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Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! This Sunday our walk moves to 10am for the winter months. Ryan Goldberg will be leading. Hope to see you there!

Wild facts about Wild Turkeys - BirdWatching

https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/species-profiles/wild-facts-about-wild-turkeys/

Thanksgiving greetings

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and all the blessings with it.

photos of yesterdays Osprey on checklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S61783818

Tweet from Lotus Winnie Lee (@lotuswinnielee) yesterday's RNDU

Lotus Winnie Lee (@lotuswinnielee) tweeted at 9:53 PM on Mon, Nov 25, 2019:
Ring-necked ducks in Prospect Park Lake. #ringneckedducks #birdwatching #wildlife https://t.co/YJ5YY9gw7d
(https://twitter.com/lotuswinnielee/status/1199159178729840640?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Tweet from E R (@ERbirds) from yesterday OCWA in Vale Cashmere

E R (@ERbirds) tweeted at 3:24 PM on Mon, Nov 25, 2019:
Was surprised to find an orange-crowned warbler in the vale today https://t.co/krTYtoDo81
(https://twitter.com/ERbirds/status/1199061235762896898?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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really late Prospect birds

Particularly the Osprey..whats going on there ?

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) (1)
- Reported Nov 26, 2019 11:03 by Martha Harbison
- Prospect Park--Lakeside incl. LeFrak Center, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6581231,-73.9642769&ll=40.6581231,-73.9642769
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S61769909
- Comments: "Flying SE over lake"

Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)- Reported Nov 26, 2019 09:30 by Tina Alleva
- 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/S61768969
- Comments: "Late juvenile peninsula meadow"

Prospect bird feeders

The new season begins....the Prospect bird feeders are up for the annual tradition.

This season is an anticipation of things to come. the new season though will not be a winter finch irruptive year according to fame Ontario ornithologist Ron Pittaway (see his report ) who says all the winter finches like crossbills, siskins, evening or pine grosbeaks, etc are staying put due to an abundant food crop in the far north. But that's how it goes;each year is different. Nature is full of surprises though, so enjoy the new season.

Please stay out of the grounds beyond the fence and report to me anything amiss.

ON an additional note, the feeders are contingent on your donations, whether in cash or seed (preferably black oil sunflower) /suet up till March.You have my contact information.

Happy Thanksgiving..

A sharpie in Prospect

During our rounds picking up mulberry cuttings near GAP entrance, a surprise from behind the eagle monument, or more particularly named Dongan Oak .

As our truck rolled in off the east drive, I suddenly saw a grayish shape fly upward above the road to perch on a stump farther up that road. We slowly travel getting closer until I saw our special visitor: an adult SHARP-SHINNED HAWK. It stayed there even as we were opposite the bird and then when it spotted us, took off up Battle Hill. Wintertime is prime time for these adult accipiters and likely --hopefully this bird will stick around for awhile...

Liberty Park urgent action to save Protection Act from billionaire's natural area land grab

I'm plugging this urgent link for new Jersey green. If u want to help or forward to jersey friends thanks. The Brooklyn bird club has visited this locale in the past

http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=34gyxjo&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.constantcontact.com%2Fff3917f9001%2Fe31b986b-f996-4624-9a33-b9f9dcf6f0d9.jpg&fbclid=IwAR3jvkn_n-7NB8TiLdXHtSxnIfZZfCy5JbPWrzs3KEdb8fXI-2sef1IMdXE

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Late birds from bbrpark

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Date: Sat, Nov 23, 2019, 11:51 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Lincoln's Sparrow (1 report)
- Ovenbird (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

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1)
- Reported Nov 23, 2019 09:13 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/S61672960
- Comments: "Thin breast streaking with cinnamon wash. Pier 3."

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Nov 23, 2019 09:13 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/S61672960
- Comments: "Olive-brown warbler, dark breast streaks,  orange crown stripe. Extremely cooperative. Displacing leaves and feeding on arthropods just a few feet away. Pier 1."

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Really late osprey sticking around?

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2019 11:30 by E R

- 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/S61633464
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "late. seen flying over ball fields and lake"

late PP Ovenbird

also reported by Rob Jett on the curve ascending path to Lookout hill from center drive

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2019 14:16 by Katherine Duckworth
- 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/S61631177
- Comments: "Pointed out by another birder. Feeding along the path"

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

a pretty late bird!

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Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Osprey (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

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) (1)
- Reported Nov 20, 2019 10:54 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/S61603817
- Comments: "Low over Prospect Lake. (Seen while running without bins, reporting because it seemed late.)"

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BBC evening presentation reminder

This evening at the prospect Park Zoo

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

Fwd: GBT Going National

Plugging for grassland habitats, a critical need...

"Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature."   --Friedrich Nietzsche

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From: Grassland Bird Trust <info@grasslandbirdtrust.org>
To: Peter <prosbird@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 19, 2019 9:37 am
Subject: GBT Going National

11/19/2019 eNews View this email in your browser NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS - VISION & TAKEAWAYS FROM RALLY 2019 RALLY is the annual National Land Trust Conference, held this year in Raleigh, N.C., where Land Trust staff and board members from across the U.S. gather to learn about diverse topics, share their knowledge and gain the skills they need to grow their mission. Grasslands are the fastest disappearing habitat in the U.S. Yet they are second only to forests in their ability to capture and store carbon. We need to conserve and restore 1.7 million acres of grassland a year to achieve the carbon limits set by the Paris Climate Agreement. That's why GBT is embarking on an ambitious plan to greatly expand grassland conservation across the U.S. by forging strategic partnerships with government agencies, other land trusts, organizations and stakeholders across the country. "We're working to build a national coalition for grassland conservation," said Laurie LaFond, GBT's Executive Director. "We spoke to potential partners at RALLY and there's a lot of interest. We're already scheduling meetings." She said GBT plans to continue to acquire and permanently protect more critical grassland habitat. They are also developing new conservation tools for landowners and companies who want to help conserve birds. PHOTO: GBT Board Member Paloma Spina (left), Board Secretary Scott Pulver (middle) and Executive Director Laurie LaFond (right) joined nearly 2,000 of their colleagues at RALLY in October. They came away inspired to take GBT's conservation program to the next level! Special thanks to Connie Hasko for donating air miles and hotel points so Scott could attend, and to Paloma for donating her air miles to GBT!   3 BILLION BIRDS LOST   The U.S. and Canada have lost more than 2.9 billion birds since 1970, according to a Cornell Lab of Ornithology and American Bird Conservancy report. Grassland bird species suffered the steepest declines, losing 53% of their population, or more than 720 million birds!   Widespread loss and degradation of habitat from agricultural intensification and urbanization caused the largest declines.  Feral and free-roaming domestic cats kill 2 billion birds a year, while collisions with glass, buildings and other structures and widespread use of pesticides kill hundreds of millions more.  "The story is not over," said coauthor Michael Parr, president of American Bird Conservancy.  "There are so many ways to help save birds."  Parr said policy decisions such as strengthening the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are needed.  "We can also work to ban harmful pesticides and properly fund effective bird conservation programs.  Each of us can make a difference with everyday actions that together can save the lives of millions of birds... like making windows safer for birds, keeping cats indoors and protecting habitat." LEARN MORE HERE Your donation of $25 or more will automatically renew your membership for the year.  Benefits include FREE guided bird walks, owl tours and discounted admission to Winter Raptor Fest! UPCOMING EVENTS BUY ONE GET ONE Winter Raptor Fest VIP Passes!! Makes a great holiday gift for family and friends! Friday, 11/29 & Monday, 12/2 ONLINE ONLY          Be on the lookout for a special e-blast with a link to this great deal the week of Thanksgiving!! GBT joins the 2nd Annual Adirondack Christkindlmarkt Friday December 6th: 3pm-9pm Saturday December 7th: 11am - 9pm Sunday December 8th: 10am - 4pm Come find our booth and decorate owl ornaments at this family fun outdoor European styled Christmas Market.  Featuring close to 50 vendors to shop from, horse drawn carriage rides, Mr.& Mrs. Claus, entertainment, children's activities, food vendors and traditional hot gluhwein (hot mulled wine).      LEARN MORE HERE Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Copyright © 2019 Grassland Bird Trust, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or gave us permission to contact you. Our mailing address is: Grassland Bird Trust P.O. Box 82 Fort Edward, NY 12828 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

reportedly Very late NOWA in PP

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1)
- Reported Nov 18, 2019 11:07 by Oliver Flory
- Prospect Park--Zoo, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6654767,-73.9654144&ll=40.6654767,-73.9654144
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S61554404
- Comments: "Almost certain northern waterthrush, investigating the line of the pond in Prospect Park zoo"

Fwd: Sunday Morning (CBS) interview with David Sibley

Subject: Sunday Morning (CBS) interview with David Sibley

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-the-birds-illustrator-david-sibley/

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Brooklyn Bird Club evening presentation Tomorrow

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