A quick late afternoon trip to prospect lake as the sun was setting was all the time I needed to enjoy some special ducks.
Three pairs of Hooded Mergansers were observed by me. The first pair I spotted emerged from behind a water snag at the shore of the Hammerhead peninsula be West island. That pair eventually joined the pair at Three sisters islands. But the third pair was closest to me affording me great looks of the drake in courtship,it's head crest fully displayed. When the birds are close,you can see all the details.
Adding to the scene , a drake Ring-necked Duck glided behind the third pair deep inside West Island cove.
It's getting to be that time of year when ducks return and possibly stopping in on the lake
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert VATH Update
Prospect varied thrush still around this Leap Day
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- Eastern Phoebe (1 report)
- Varied Thrush (1 report)
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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Feb 29, 2020 09:48 by Michael Scheibel
- 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/checklist/S65280282
- Comments: "Flycatcher with large dark head, white belly, pumping tail"
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 29, 2020 09:48 by Michael Scheibel
- 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/checklist/S65280282
- Comments: "Continuing, rusty orange throat, dark line across chest separating whitish belly; feeding in leaf litter near Nethermead arches with mixed sparrow and robin flock"
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Tweet from Charles Tang (@charlesbrooklyn) VATH as of yesterday
Charles Tang (@charlesbrooklyn) Tweeted:
Today I got 5 people to see the Varied Thrush. One person was a visitor from Kentucky. SW slope of 3 Arches bridge. Looking down from Center Drive. https://t.co/aMXKUjI1Ex https://twitter.com/charlesbrooklyn/status/1233194196544184320?s=20
Today I got 5 people to see the Varied Thrush. One person was a visitor from Kentucky. SW slope of 3 Arches bridge. Looking down from Center Drive. https://t.co/aMXKUjI1Ex https://twitter.com/charlesbrooklyn/status/1233194196544184320?s=20
Fwd: Audubon Society lecture at St. Joseph's College Tuesday March 3
lecture for your interest
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From: Michael Banach <mbanach@sjcny.edu>
To: info <info@brooklynbirdclub.org>
Sent: Mon, Feb 24, 2020 4:51 pm
Subject: Audubon Society lecture at St. Joseph's College Tuesday March 3
Dear Sir or Madam:
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From: Michael Banach <mbanach@sjcny.edu>
To: info <info@brooklynbirdclub.org>
Sent: Mon, Feb 24, 2020 4:51 pm
Subject: Audubon Society lecture at St. Joseph's College Tuesday March 3
My name is Michael Banach; I am the director of public and government affairs for St. Joseph's College here in Brooklyn. Maggie Berke was kind enough to provide me with your contact information; I'm writing you about an event that I think might be of interest to your members and supporters.
On Tuesday March 3, we are hosting Dr. Brooke Bateman, a senior climate scientist with the Audubon Society, to present a lecture about how climate change is impacting the native bird species of New York City. The link for the event is here; if you would be so kind to share it with your community it would be much appreciated.
Please let me know if you have any questions - hope you can join us.
Best regards,
Michael
Best regards,
Michael K. Banach
Director of Government and Public Affairs
St. Joseph's College - Brooklyn Campus
718.940.5584
Michael K. Banach
Director of Government and Public Affairs
St. Joseph's College - Brooklyn Campus
718.940.5584
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Fwd: First Sunday Walk March 1st at 8am
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Subject: First Sunday Walk March 1st at 8am
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Spring is in the air! Join us this Sunday for our BBC monthly walk. Your friendly neighborhood bird guru, Chris Laskowski, will be leading. Note the start time for the rest of the season moves back to 8am. Hope to see you there!
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
See prev posts location
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Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 27, 2020 12:54 by Daniel Patrick
- 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/checklist/S65216470
- Comments: "Continuing"
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Chipping Sparrow early in the season.
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Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) (8)
- Reported Feb 27, 2020 07:35 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/checklist/S65196039
- Comments: "Consistently present in Green-Wood this winter, but these were the first I've seen in Prospect - mixed in with juncos (also scarce in Prospect this winter). Not sure if new arrivals, or if they wandered over from Green-Wood. Seen at top of Center Drive, Quaker Cemetery side."
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Fwd: Third NY Breeding Bird Atlas has Begun -- Participate Today!
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From: New York Breeding Bird Atlas <nybba3@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 26, 2020, 10:30 AM
Subject: Third NY Breeding Bird Atlas has Begun -- Participate Today!
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Do you know that the third NY Breeding Bird Atlas has started? As an active eBirder, there are only a few additional steps you need to take to participate in this historic survey.
- Follow the block system
- Learn how to use breeding behavior codes
- Use the NY Breeding Bird Atlas portal to submit your observations
That's it. No new technology, just use the atlas portal and make a few extra clicks to add breeding codes to your checklists and you can help us document where birds breed across the state. The information gathered in this five-year project will be critical for conservation and you can make a difference.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert VATH continuing
South of nethermead arches bridge presumably along Creek under brush
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Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 22, 2020 10:40 by Shai Mitra
- 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/checklist/S65053867
- Comments: "**very rare; continuing; will add ph."
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Tweet from Jen Kepler (@JenKepler) RE: Plastic dangers to birds
Jen Kepler (@JenKepler) tweeted at 7:46 AM on Tue, Feb 25, 2020:
For every person who is upset about the ONE common merganser w/a plastic ring around its bill keeping it from eating in Central Park:
Instead of just sending your hope toward ONE bird... do MILLIONS of animals (humans included) a favor: stop buying plastic items. (When you can)
(https://twitter.com/JenKepler/status/1232285759413112832?s=03)
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For every person who is upset about the ONE common merganser w/a plastic ring around its bill keeping it from eating in Central Park:
Instead of just sending your hope toward ONE bird... do MILLIONS of animals (humans included) a favor: stop buying plastic items. (When you can)
(https://twitter.com/JenKepler/status/1232285759413112832?s=03)
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eBird Checklist - 24 Feb 2020 - Prospect Park - 24 species
https://ebird.org/checklist/S65028841
Note 3 Golden crowned kinglets indicating early spring migration . Sapsucker,white breasted nuthatches,hermit thrush (one at feeders Friday last), creeper,etc typical early March birds.
Monday, February 24, 2020
Re: today's birds
with "warm" Feb,we should be seeing the early migrants soon maybe pine warbler...
P
On Mon, Feb 24, 2020, 8:55 PM Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com> wrote:
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Continuing eastern phoebe at Crescent Water, and a second one showed up at the Sylvan Water. And a hermit thrush at the new boardwalk, likely the same one I saw at the Dell Water a few weeks ago.
Fwd: today's GWC birds
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From: Orrin Tilevitz <tilevitzo@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 24, 2020, 7:29 PM
Subject: today's birds
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Continuing eastern phoebe at Crescent Water, and a second one showed up at the Sylvan Water. And a hermit thrush at the new boardwalk, likely the same one I saw at the Dell Water a few weeks ago.
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
An Orange Crowned Warbler was reported according to the coordinate Vale of Cashmere area.
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Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 24, 2020 09:57 by Matt Erdosy
- Prospect Park, New York US-NY 40.66928, -73.96716, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.669285,-73.967163&ll=40.669285,-73.967163
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64948832
- Comments: "Second time seen this winter, first time a definite ID was made"
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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
--John Muir
--John Muir
A bat in our belfry:
We captured a Little Brown Bat at lunch time in our Prospect Park Tennis House office .. It was on a jacket next to mine on the hall way coat rack before it alighted and flew around in the stairway hall. Pretty cool. We netted it and released it outside... 🦇
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert today's PABU
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- Painted Bunting (1 report)
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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 23, 2020 13:45 by Meredith Mann
- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 5, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6944557,-74.0004804&ll=40.6944557,-74.0004804
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64916535
- Comments: "Mostly in the tall grasses eating away. Will add pictures later"
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
Varied thrush today
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 22, 2020 12:15 by Noah Strycker
- 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/checklist/S64868343
- Comments: "Continuing rarity, seen just southeast of the Nethermead bridge on the east side of the creek. Very skulky, a couple of good looks deep in brush but no photos."
- Reported Feb 22, 2020 12:15 by Noah Strycker
- 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/checklist/S64868343
- Comments: "Continuing rarity, seen just southeast of the Nethermead bridge on the east side of the creek. Very skulky, a couple of good looks deep in brush but no photos."
Friday, February 21, 2020
Fwd: Photos of Oystercatcher, Peregrine and GBH
I received this email. If you have, contact Max
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Date: Fri, Feb 21, 2020, 4:53 PM
Subject: Photos of Oystercatcher, Peregrine and GBH
To: Prosbird@gmail.com <Prosbird@gmail.com>
From: Schnaufer, Maxfield J (PARKS) <Maxfield.Schnaufer@parks.ny.gov>
Date: Fri, Feb 21, 2020, 4:53 PM
Subject: Photos of Oystercatcher, Peregrine and GBH
To: Prosbird@gmail.com <Prosbird@gmail.com>
Hi,
We are collecting photos for an exhibit planned for our new park in Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn NY. We were wondering if you have any photos, which you could share, and be potentially used in the exhibit, + photo credit?
In particular we need images of Oystercatchers, Peregrine falcons and Great Blue herons. Let us know, these don't need to have been taken in Jamaica Bay, but of course this helps.
Best,
Max
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Fwd: phoebe
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Date: Fri, Feb 21, 2020, 4:27 PM
Subject: phoebe
To: prosbird@gmail.com <prosbird@gmail.com>
VATH didn't show up while I was there, but phoebe was vocalizing between the lake and the Maryland Monument
Spring migration 2020: Key West migration goes viral (and this is just the beginning!) : BirdCast
More about the Key West migration ,from the good folks at Cornell
Connecticut Audubon calls for a ban on horseshoe crab fishing - Connecticut Audubon Society
If we want to save the Red Knot plus more shorebirds...
Blackbird feederfeast
"Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. When the pie was opened the birds began to sing, Oh wasn't that a dainty dish to set before the king?"
My Prospect feeders are like a feast table, an actual pie for blackbirds bursting upon the scene:hence an analogy to the famous nursery rhyme often told to us when we were toddlers.
I refilled the feeders this morning as usual for the weekend. It took me about ten minutes and I didn't see much;of course I really wasnt looking well. When I left with one of the empty feeders to my work vehicle to fill from a very heavy bag, I turned around towards the feeders and lo and behold there's at least 45 Red-winged Blackbirds that invaded the feeders. Up on the feeders and many on the ground, these birds were stealthy and sneaky behind my back :)
Thanks to Rob Bate for donating more seed for me a 60 lb bag. That along with my 80 lbs should be able to make it to the final days of winter.
Have a good weekend. The Painted Bunting and Varied Thrush still remain on their long held wintering spots. Check the previous posts for locations.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert PABU 2/20
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- Painted Bunting (1 report)
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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 20, 2020 09:34 by Patrick Markee
- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 5, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6944557,-74.0004804&ll=40.6944557,-74.0004804
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64784896
- Comments: "Continuing bird. Up-close views at Pier 5, alongside a Field Sparrow. Will add photos."
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Note VATH locations
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 18, 2020 13:28 by Shane Blodgett
- 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/checklist/S64761281
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing associating with large number of WTSP and some AMRO/NOCA along creek behind Music Pagoda and above horse trail just north of creek"
- Reported Feb 18, 2020 13:28 by Shane Blodgett
- 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/checklist/S64761281
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing associating with large number of WTSP and some AMRO/NOCA along creek behind Music Pagoda and above horse trail just north of creek"
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
VATH update
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 18, 2020 15:31 by Patrick Markee
- 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/checklist/S64726466
- Comments: "Continuing bird. Seen near the Nethermeade Arches perched on a branch and later amidst a flock of American Robins."
Continuing VATH in PP
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2020 12:08 by Daisy Paul
- 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/checklist/S64671816
- Comments: "Continuing rarity. Seen from the ravine bridal path, south east of the Neathermead arches deep in its favorite tangle of branches. Orange wingbars, orange chest and eyebrow."
- Reported Feb 17, 2020 12:08 by Daisy Paul
- 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/checklist/S64671816
- Comments: "Continuing rarity. Seen from the ravine bridal path, south east of the Neathermead arches deep in its favorite tangle of branches. Orange wingbars, orange chest and eyebrow."
Continuing PABU at BkBrPk
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2020 11:09 by Catherine Quayle
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6996104,-73.9973745&ll=40.6996104,-73.9973745
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64655758
- Comments: "Continuing beauty at Pier 3. Bright yellow front, bright green back."
- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 5, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Photos, previously reported by others. Berm behind bathrooms on pier 4"
- Reported Feb 17, 2020 11:09 by Catherine Quayle
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6996104,-73.9973745&ll=40.6996104,-73.9973745
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64655758
- Comments: "Continuing beauty at Pier 3. Bright yellow front, bright green back."
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2020 15:22 by Jennifer Kepler- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 5, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Photos, previously reported by others. Berm behind bathrooms on pier 4"
Monday, February 17, 2020
Tweet from Czechthebird (@radka_o) varied thrush continues
Czechthebird (@radka_o) tweeted at 9:11 PM on Sun, Feb 16, 2020:
VARIED THRUSH in Prospect Park today. As I was leaving, I looked to my left, and there he was sitting on a branch. #birdbk https://t.co/ME17eeihao
(https://twitter.com/radka_o/status/1229226805640548352?s=03)
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VARIED THRUSH in Prospect Park today. As I was leaving, I looked to my left, and there he was sitting on a branch. #birdbk https://t.co/ME17eeihao
(https://twitter.com/radka_o/status/1229226805640548352?s=03)
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert
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Date: Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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- Black-headed Gull (1 report)
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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Feb 14, 2020 16:49 by Mickey Ryan
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6996104,-73.9973745&ll=40.6996104,-73.9973745
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64480207
- Comments: "Resting on pier 1 piling. Thin reddish bill and legs. Dot behind the eye."
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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
--John Muir
--John Muir
Today is the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Today is day 1. Take part and count the birds!
https://gbbc.birdcount.org/
https://www.audubon.org/conservation/about-great-backyard-bird-count
my first reports
feeders (refilled)
https://ebird.org/gbbc/checklist/S64459022
Lake
https://ebird.org/gbbc/checklist/S64459515
Varied thrush report
yesterdays
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 13, 2020 12:25 by Caroline Corwin
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "This neat little guy has been sighted frequently since January in the same location I saw it today, at the nethermead in prospect park. The orange streak across its head immediately made it stand out to me among the mob of blue jays and white throated sparrows. Unfortunately, I only got to watch it for about 15 seconds before I lost it in the crowd and it flew off back into the woods. Not really surprised at how well it's been doing out here since the weather has felt eerily like the pacific northwest lately."
- Reported Feb 13, 2020 12:25 by Caroline Corwin
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "This neat little guy has been sighted frequently since January in the same location I saw it today, at the nethermead in prospect park. The orange streak across its head immediately made it stand out to me among the mob of blue jays and white throated sparrows. Unfortunately, I only got to watch it for about 15 seconds before I lost it in the crowd and it flew off back into the woods. Not really surprised at how well it's been doing out here since the weather has felt eerily like the pacific northwest lately."
phone out of commission and weekend out
Readers
Im getting a new phone as my old one tapped out...hopefully I still have the connections and contacts afterwards...so the weekend off with no tweets/alerts if anything good.
additionally it'll be a busy weekend as Im going on the annual winter Bklyn Bird club trip (led by Ryan Goldberg ) to Central Jersey),
Enjoy winter boiding!
KB
Im getting a new phone as my old one tapped out...hopefully I still have the connections and contacts afterwards...so the weekend off with no tweets/alerts if anything good.
additionally it'll be a busy weekend as Im going on the annual winter Bklyn Bird club trip (led by Ryan Goldberg ) to Central Jersey),
Enjoy winter boiding!
KB
Thursday, February 13, 2020
wet hoodies
On this raw crappy day especially after lunch by pelting raindrops, only the lake was worth checking out.
A scan and a sweep of Prospect Lake revealed nothing much except for a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS.The mixed pair looked miserable I think as the drake was still and not in the mood to court the hen. Well, with the sour mood of the rain, I cant blame him.
A scan and a sweep of Prospect Lake revealed nothing much except for a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS.The mixed pair looked miserable I think as the drake was still and not in the mood to court the hen. Well, with the sour mood of the rain, I cant blame him.
Two CAGO bird bands reported
Well better late than never as too busy of late
two Canada Geese I found with Neck bands were reported today,,When I get the certificates, Ill post their origins.
https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/WEP_submit_mob.cfm
two Canada Geese I found with Neck bands were reported today,,When I get the certificates, Ill post their origins.
https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/WEP_submit_mob.cfm
Dear Peter Dorosh,
Thank you for submitting your encounter information for a bird with a marker(s).
The fact that you have received this email confirms that we have your data in our database.
INFORMATION YOU ENTERED:
About your Band/Bird
Federal band number: -
Marker info: NECK COLLAR: X3A9 WHITE ON ORANGE
Species: CANADA GOOSE
How obtained: Saw or photographed neck collar, color band, or other marker (not federal band) while bird was free
Status of Bird/Band: Alive - Released/Left On Bird
Remarks: Prospect Park Lake near Duck Island with Cago bird banded Y3T4
Date of recovery: Jan 19, 2020
Location of recovery:
Coordinates: Lat/Lon 40.66260 -73.96903
Prospect Park
, Kings County, New York, United States
Dear Peter Dorosh,
Thank you for submitting your encounter information for a bird with a marker(s).
The fact that you have received this email confirms that we have your data in our database.
INFORMATION YOU ENTERED:
About your Band/Bird
Federal band number: -
Marker info: NECK COLLAR: Y3T4 WHITE ON ORANGE
Species: CANADA GOOSE
How obtained: Saw or photographed neck collar, color band, or other marker (not federal band) while bird was free
Status of Bird/Band: Alive - Released/Left On Bird
Remarks: with Bird banded X3A9 Prospect Lake near Duck island
Date of recovery: Jan 19, 2020
Location of recovery:
Coordinates: Lat/Lon 40.66260 -73.96903
Prospect Park
, Kings County, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge Park PABU
Painted Bunting continues today.. (most times its elusive so...good luck)
Painted Bunting (1 report)
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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 13, 2020 09:50 by Linda Ewing
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Continuing in its usual area. Got good looks from all sides as it perched cooperatively in a bare tree, but was unable to see the blue plumage coming in that others have observed. Light wasn’t the greatest (dark & drizzly)."
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Painted Bunting (1 report)
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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Feb 13, 2020 09:50 by Linda Ewing
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Continuing in its usual area. Got good looks from all sides as it perched cooperatively in a bare tree, but was unable to see the blue plumage coming in that others have observed. Light wasn’t the greatest (dark & drizzly)."
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Very early spring in Greenwood Cemetery
A warm spot opened in Greeenwood Cemetery today with several species obviously early -- I say very early--spring migrants. ( I'm Not ready for winter to move on).
First to say is definitely a spring bird is an American Woodcock. It was reported by Rob Bate along with two Eastern Phones. Of the latter one may be the overwintering Phoebe. The former the woodcock was found up from Cypress Ave near Vine Ave.
More spring signs in midwinter in the form of Chipping Sparrows and Palm Warbler also were observed. Daisy Paul reported a flock with the Chippies and a single Palm.
First to say is definitely a spring bird is an American Woodcock. It was reported by Rob Bate along with two Eastern Phones. Of the latter one may be the overwintering Phoebe. The former the woodcock was found up from Cypress Ave near Vine Ave.
More spring signs in midwinter in the form of Chipping Sparrows and Palm Warbler also were observed. Daisy Paul reported a flock with the Chippies and a single Palm.
Another overwintering PP Bird
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2020 15:30 by Radka Osickova
- 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/checklist/S64376562
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing Bird between Wellhouse and Peninsula. Dipping it's tail down."
- Reported Feb 11, 2020 15:30 by Radka Osickova
- 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/checklist/S64376562
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing Bird between Wellhouse and Peninsula. Dipping it's tail down."
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Very early or overwintering traveling Pine Warbler
Hard to tell which in regards but it's extremely early for a migrating bird. Pine warblers are know to overwinter particular ly with the warm winter we are having. Good bird for the park now. -kb
- Reported Feb 11, 2020 14:00 by Gregor Tims
- 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/checklist/S64374743
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Young female, see photo attached"
Fwd: BBC Meeting Tuesday, February 18th
If you truly love nature ,you will find beauty everywhere
--Vincent Van Gogh, 19th C. impressionist artist
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Sent: Tue, Feb 11, 2020 11:18 AM
Subject: BBC Meeting Tuesday, February 18th
How to Take Better Photos of Birds: Presented by Tom Stephenson and August Onsgard
February 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch, Grand Army Plaza
Birds make beautiful pictures. And photos can be useful in making tough IDs and also serve as memories of great experiences. But birds can be very difficult to photograph well.
This workshop covers everything you need to know to make great, sharp bird photos. We will cover camera basics, how to set up for different conditions, advanced tips and tricks for the field; and also the importance of post-processing and how to make a good photo look professional.
Tom Stephenson's articles and photographs are in museums and many publications including Birding, Birdwatcher's Digest, Handbook of the Birds of the World, Handbook of the Mammals of the World, Birds of Madagascar, and Guide to the Birds of SE Brazil. He holds the US record for a photo big day and is the co-author of The Warbler Guide book and app.
February 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch, Grand Army Plaza
Birds make beautiful pictures. And photos can be useful in making tough IDs and also serve as memories of great experiences. But birds can be very difficult to photograph well.
This workshop covers everything you need to know to make great, sharp bird photos. We will cover camera basics, how to set up for different conditions, advanced tips and tricks for the field; and also the importance of post-processing and how to make a good photo look professional.
Tom Stephenson's articles and photographs are in museums and many publications including Birding, Birdwatcher's Digest, Handbook of the Birds of the World, Handbook of the Mammals of the World, Birds of Madagascar, and Guide to the Birds of SE Brazil. He holds the US record for a photo big day and is the co-author of The Warbler Guide book and app.
http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/how-to-take-better-photos-of-birds/
Monday, February 10, 2020
Around the nabe
Here are some brief news:
-- A very early AMERICAN WOODCOCK was reported in Greenwood cemetery yesterday.
-- The RINGNECKED DUCK Drake was seen in Prospect Lake this afternoon in the southwest section
-- and the PAINTED BUNTING hun near pier 5. Generally the main pedestrian Thruway path behind pier 3 to 5 is its abode. Even pier three grass borders are prime spots. Find the grass,hope for PABU.
-- Posted last reported Sunday
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 09, 2020 14:35 by Ryan Zucker
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Continuing female-type by the Nethermead Arch. Plump thrush with slaty-bluish upperparts, orange underparts, supercilium, and wingbars. Showed up in the trees in the fading light, then flew off into the Ravine after a few minutes. Photos."
-- A very early AMERICAN WOODCOCK was reported in Greenwood cemetery yesterday.
-- The RINGNECKED DUCK Drake was seen in Prospect Lake this afternoon in the southwest section
-- and the PAINTED BUNTING hun near pier 5. Generally the main pedestrian Thruway path behind pier 3 to 5 is its abode. Even pier three grass borders are prime spots. Find the grass,hope for PABU.
-- Posted last reported Sunday
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Feb 09, 2020 14:35 by Ryan Zucker
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S6
- Comments: "Continuing female-type by the Nethermead Arch. Plump thrush with slaty-bluish upperparts, orange underparts, supercilium, and wingbars. Showed up in the trees in the fading light, then flew off into the Ravine after a few minutes. Photos."
Sunday, February 9, 2020
How to Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count - GBBC| Audubon starting this Friday thru Monday
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-take-part-great-backyard-bird-count
Just a minimum of 15 minutes is all it takes,or hours in a park,greenspace,beach etc.
Take part! It's fun.
The Varied Thrush keeps chugging on
As long as warm weather sticks around, there is little reason for the Prospect Varies Thrush to leave.it's entertaining too many birders!
Today's sightings remains unchanged for the location: Binnen Creek on the south side of Nethermead 3 Arches Bridge. One report placed the thrush at the binnen pool far side. So generally in this area from the Osage orange tree to the bridge corner slope to the creek and it's tangle remain the gist of it.Even white throated sparrows are a help to which the thrush hangs out with.
A nice bird reported though uncommon in Prospect this winter was a Merlin.
Meanwhile another winter long rarity likes the warm temperatures:The Brooklyn bridge park Painted Bunting. Reports center on the back edge of pier 3 and the main path behind it before the pier entrance.
Today's sightings remains unchanged for the location: Binnen Creek on the south side of Nethermead 3 Arches Bridge. One report placed the thrush at the binnen pool far side. So generally in this area from the Osage orange tree to the bridge corner slope to the creek and it's tangle remain the gist of it.Even white throated sparrows are a help to which the thrush hangs out with.
A nice bird reported though uncommon in Prospect this winter was a Merlin.
Meanwhile another winter long rarity likes the warm temperatures:The Brooklyn bridge park Painted Bunting. Reports center on the back edge of pier 3 and the main path behind it before the pier entrance.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Tweet from Heidi (@heidicleven) cardinal video
Heidi (@heidicleven) tweeted at 7:10 PM on Thu, Feb 06, 2020:
Its almost as if this Northern Cardinal is admiring his own reflection saying "who IS that good looking guy? Oh, it's ME"! 😁 Prospect Park. https://t.co/QWMQznouaX
(https://twitter.com/heidicleven/status/1225572602363760641?s=03)
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Its almost as if this Northern Cardinal is admiring his own reflection saying "who IS that good looking guy? Oh, it's ME"! 😁 Prospect Park. https://t.co/QWMQznouaX
(https://twitter.com/heidicleven/status/1225572602363760641?s=03)
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Fwd: You're Invited: Public Meeting about Shirley Chisholm State Park, Phase 2, Feb 11
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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) lake ducks
The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 10:14 AM on Fri, Feb 07, 2020:
7 duck species prospect lake on this dreary day inc: Drake's Ringnecked (peninsula cove) & Bufflehead at 3 sisters,pair Amer Wigeon West island.wonder where dat Wood duck for 8 ?
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1225799979601715201?s=03)
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7 duck species prospect lake on this dreary day inc: Drake's Ringnecked (peninsula cove) & Bufflehead at 3 sisters,pair Amer Wigeon West island.wonder where dat Wood duck for 8 ?
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1225799979601715201?s=03)
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