Evening Grosbeak (type 3) (Coccothraustes vespertinus (type 3)) (3)
As I had mention last evening -- appropriately timed I found myself correctly calling for Evening Grosbeaks to arrive in numbers. A number of reports mentioned a borough wide presence of EVENING GROSBEAKS this morning. And there was no better place than hot year Greenwood Cemetery to see them ( tho I missed out).
After a single bird report Evening Grosbeak flyover at Prospect Butterfly Meadow., the floodgates opened at Greenwood. Single bird reports generated in several locations until a sighting of a flock at Crescent Water. These grosbeaks took off soon after but several stuck around ,with a few visiting the Dell water feeders. Ryan M snapped some photos; hopefully I will post some for the blog.
Even without seeing the prized Evening Grosbeaks, the feeders are dynamic right now. Multiple PURPLE FINCHES alongside with PINE SISKINS ensued. There is even been rare MARSH WREN acting like a mouse in the grass by the feeders and LINCOLN SPARROW.But I was happy to see a RED-BREASTSED NUTHATCH showed up at one feeder.
Adding a bonus ,Russ A spotted a soaring BALD EAGLE over Crescent Water which most birders saw. So I wasn't disappointed despite getting up late not seeing any grosbeaks but if they stick around I'm bound to see one.
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- Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report)
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Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 10:38 by null
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Kings, New York
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- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75482626
- Media: 1 Photo
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- Red-headed Woodpecker (1 report)
- Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed) (1 report)
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Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 13:30 by Andrea Stewart
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
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- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75489697
- Comments: "Not certain. If so, it was a juvenile. Black and white large bird with reddish head in tree limbs"
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed) (Catharus ustulatus [swainsoni Group]) (6)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 13:30 by Andrea Stewart
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
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- Comments: "Saw a number of these in various patches around the picnic house and villa in the park"
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- Common Gallinule (1 report)
- Common Raven (1 report)
- Blackpoll Warbler (1 report)
- Dickcissel (1 report)
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Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 15:15 by Ryan Mandelbaum
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
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- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75494217
- Comments: "First found by Doug G, photos. Juvenile grey coot-shaped bird with white wing stripe bobbing around reeds in duck island."
Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 08:12 by Alan V. Bacchiochi
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
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- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75484302
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing in this area for at least two years? Large black covid, much larger than AMCR, spade shaped tail, hoarse vocalizing."
Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 15:00 by Doug Gochfeld
- Prospect Park--Parade Grounds, Kings, New York
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- Comments: "Bowling Green, excellent views as it foraged at point blank range on a fruiting tree at the SE corner of the green."
Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 27, 2020 08:12 by Alan V. Bacchiochi
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
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- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75484302
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "About same saize as HOSP, dull pink/gray very large bill, yellow supercilium and a yellow spot under the eye near the bottom of the "face". Yellow wash on upper chest/lower throat along with faint and fine streaking. Strong white in the malars and a dark streak on each side as well. Grey/brown overall color with some darker brown and black scaling on the back. Small black eye."
As October draws near its end interesting sightings abound. The current sparrow fallout in Prospect was overshadowed by two water birds.
Doug Gochfeld found one a juvenile COMMON GALLINULE. Observed at the south shore of Duck Island,it hung along the shore infested with phragmites.It stayed throughout the day. Check the south ,southwest side of the Duck Island if it isn't out in the open.
A second water bird report occurred over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. More marsh oriented, a five bird flock of GLOSSY IBISES flyover was observed by Dennis H and Kristin Costello.
On Prospect Lake ducks are back. Namely its the NORTHERN SHOVELER. I counted 32 birds,on the increase on the days to come for this dominant winter species. On an amusing note I watches a hen Bufflehead follow the HOODED MERGANSER pair towards 3 Sisters Islands.
Meanwhile on land, sparrows are it. Doug reported a large flock on the lawn between Lefrak Ice Rink and Duck Island shelter. Among 200 Birds a VESPER & LINCOLN Sparrow were found. In various patches mostly mug wort at South lake shore,Song , Swamp and dominant White throated is common.
Lefrak greenroof should be birded this time of year Karen Ohearn found among 5 warbler species a Nashville and late Yellow and Black throated Green Palm,yellow rumped filled the rest.
A wind surge from the north produced citywide good stuff but for Greenwood cemetery excellent fallout of sparrow numbers and wood cocks.
Terrific numbers of American WOODCOCK marked the day in Greenwood. One birders report listed a conservative number of 14 ;Other birders exclaimed seeing ten along the Warrior Path! In any case any visiting birder was bound to see one in leafy that clutter.
The other big news was the huge numbers of sparrows ,namely juncos And chipping sparrows the big draw. By the Leonard Bernstein grave site 100s were reported. Other regular sparrows were present especially Song.
Then a few rare birds also made news.A VESPER SPARROW; MARSH WREN in the Dellwater; 5 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS near the 35th street enttrance:and a WILSONS SNIPE.
Good numbers of common and quality birds is interesting to note. According to a lister seeing 50+ HERMIT THRUSHES ,15 PURPLE FINCHES, and 25 TUFTED TITMICE should be eye openers
A good day at the cemetery ...for birds that is.
| Pied-billed Grebe |
| Double-crested Cormorant |
| Black-crowned Night-Heron |
| Canada Goose |
| Mute Swan |
| Wood Duck |
| Gadwall |
| American Black Duck |
| Mallard |
| Northern Shoveler |
| Bufflehead |
| Ruddy Duck |
| Osprey |
| Bald Eagle |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk |
| Cooper's Hawk |
| Red-tailed Hawk |
| American Kestrel |
| Merlin |
| American Coot |
| Ring-billed Gull |
| Herring Gull |
| Great Black-backed Gull |
| Rock Dove |
| Mourning Dove |
| Red-bellied Woodpecker |
| Yellow-bellied Sapsucker |
| Downy Woodpecker |
| Hairy Woodpecker |
| Northern Flicker |
| Eastern Phoebe |
| Blue-headed Vireo |
| Red-eyed Vireo |
| Blue Jay |
| American Crow |
| Common Raven |
| Black-capped Chickadee |
| Tufted Titmouse |
| Red-breasted Nuthatch |
| White-breasted Nuthatch |
| Brown Creeper |
| Carolina Wren |
| Winter Wren |
| Golden-crowned Kinglet |
| Ruby-crowned Kinglet |
| Swainson's Thrush |
| Hermit Thrush |
| Gray Catbird |
| Northern Mockingbird |
| European Starling |
| Cedar Waxwing |
| Orange-crowned Warbler |
| Northern Parula |
| Magnolia Warbler |
| Black-throated Blue Warbler |
| Yellow-rumped Warbler |
| Pine Warbler |
| Palm Warbler |
| Blackpoll Warbler |
| Black-and-white Warbler |
| Northern Waterthrush |
| Common Yellowthroat |
| Wilson's Warbler |
| Eastern Towhee |
| Chipping Sparrow |
| Field Sparrow |
| Savannah Sparrow |
| Song Sparrow |
| Swamp Sparrow |
| White-throated Sparrow |
| Dark-eyed Junco |
| Northern Cardinal |
| Common Grackle |
| Rusty Blackbird |
| Brown-headed Cowbird |
| Purple Finch |
| Pine Siskin |
| American Goldfinch |
| House Sparrow |
Note ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER,WHITE EYE VIREO &PINE SISKINS at Brooklyn bridge park
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