Reclaim Nature and Add Habitat with a Brush Pile

https://www.nurturenativenature.com/post/reclaim-nature-where-you-live-by-adding-a-brush-pile

What I've been doing in the park..

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

LBBG at Bush Terminal Pier Park

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Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Lesser Black-backed Gull (1 report)
- Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12) (1 report)

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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Nov 29, 2022 07:40 by Adelia Honeywood
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S123201972
- Comments: "Dark back, yellow legs, streaked head and nape. Nearby great black-backed gulls were clearly larger in size, with darker backs. Photo."

Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12) (Loxia curvirostra (type 12)) (5)
- Reported Nov 29, 2022 07:56 by R M
- my house, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6643584,-73.9849559&ll=40.6643584,-73.9849559
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S123202792
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "rare and irruptive but expected - at least, expected enough that i've been on the roof every day for two weeks hoping for it to happen. westbound birds saying "kip kip kip." number is an estimate, i have a recording. spectrogram shows hallmark short up, long down shape of our northeastern type 12 birds"

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Prospect Crossbills alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Red Crossbill (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.

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Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (7)
- Reported Nov 29, 2022 07:36 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S123205833
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Heard and briefly seen flyover, counted individually, flying W over the Lullwater in the direction of Green-Wood. Thanks to R M for listening to my crappy audio (a plane decided to fly over at the same time, and the Blue Jays didn't help either) to confirm. Crossbills are best heard right at the beginning of the recording."

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Feeder visitor

A pine siskin was reported today at Prospect feeders... It could mean he's calling his friends to come on down...

Bridge chat

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (4)
- Reported Nov 28, 2022 08:00 by Anonymous eBirder
- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 2 and Pier 3 Terrace, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6984488,-73.9976664&ll=40.6984488,-73.9976664
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S123187782
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "near benches at end of pier 3, continuing" 

eBird Checklist - 27 Nov 2022 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 32 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S123105994

Note crossbill

eBird Checklist - 27 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 49 species (+3 other taxa) wickman chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S123108575

Note pipit, siskin, high count mourning dove and titmice,late common yellowthroat

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn)

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 5:30 PM on Sat, Nov 26, 2022:
The Townsend's Warbler continues in Fort Greene Park! It was reported today south of the Visitor Center.
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/1596632416939954177?s=03)

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Cackling goose report in PP.

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1)
- Reported Nov 25, 2022 13:04 by Rusty H
- 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/S123054153
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "noticeably small bill, noticeably small neck, but not noticeably small body; a hybrid?"

Lunar occultation of Mars - In-The-Sky.org

https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20221208_16_100&town=5110302 

December 7th @11:13pm

Hope for clear skies!

🌕🔴

A Turkey in Prospect: Brooklyn Bird club walk

Leader Peter Dorosh

List compiled by courtesy of Gordon Lam.

Prospect Park
Nov 26, 2022
8:31 AM
Traveling
3.85 miles
210 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Part of a group of six led by Peter Dorosh for the Brooklyn bird club
Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 2.13.2 Build 2.13.20

60 Canada Goose
1 Mute Swan
8 Wood Duck
30 Northern Shoveler
20 Mallard
2 American Black Duck
2 Hooded Merganser
22 Ruddy Duck
1 Pied-billed Grebe
30 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
12 Mourning Dove
6 American Coot
100 Ring-billed Gull
15 Herring Gull
3 Great Black-backed Gull
1 Great Blue Heron
1 Sharp-shinned Hawk
1 Cooper's Hawk
3 Red-tailed Hawk
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
2 Downy Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker
1 Peregrine Falcon
10 Blue Jay
2 American Crow
7 Black-capped Chickadee
16 Tufted Titmouse
1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1 Red-breasted Nuthatch
3 White-breasted Nuthatch
2 Carolina Wren
4 European Starling
6 American Robin
24 House Sparrow
2 House Finch
3 American Goldfinch
1 Fox Sparrow
1 Dark-eyed Junco
4 White-throated Sparrow
2 Song Sparrow
7 Red-winged Blackbird
2 Northern Cardinal

Number of Taxa: 42 

Photos of ash throated fc gwc

Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) (1)
- Reported Nov 24, 2022 11:00 by terry VP
- 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/checklist/S122957839
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "brown w cinnamon on wings/tail. white front w hint of yellow belly. perched atop gravestones and low branches flycatching and moving quite a bit around Vine/Fir intersection" 

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) 3 sisters islands

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 2:13 PM on Thu, Nov 24, 2022:
7 wood ducks,4 ( at least)hooded mergansers @ prospect lake 3 sisters islands
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1595858210367455234?s=03)

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Latest whereabouts Townsend's thxgiving day

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 24, 2022 09:29 by Asher Fusco

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122929053
- Comments: "Continuing bird. Moving through mid-canopy of a large tree between Washington Park and the seeded Central Lawn, ~100m north of the playground." 

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)

- Reported Nov 24, 2022 09:28 by Tracey Chan

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964

- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122929140
- Comments: "Spotted east of the seeded field in a tree surrounded by picnic tables. Black mask, yellow face and belly, strong black/white streaking."

Greenwood ash throated

Terry just texted me of an Ash throated Flycatcher at Fir and Vine avenues in Greenwood cemetery south section

Thanksgiving greetings

Giving thanks for friends and the birds we see.. 

-kb 🦃

Today's Townsends

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 23, 2022 14:23 by Johan Alexandersson
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122899024
- Comments: "Continuing. Seen with a group. Distinct yellow warbler with black streaked chest. Male. Seen just north of the playground in the south east corner of the park. 

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)

- Reported Nov 23, 2022 16:05 by Brad Vatrt

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964

- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122902279
- Comments: "Continuing bird.  Still hanging around. Seen with several others.  My 2nd sighting of the bird, Rachel's first. Bird had moved to the two large trees on the east side of the park near the seeded field. Warbler with yellow breast with black streaks.  Black cheek patch and cap clearly visible to distinguish from BTNW."

Tweet from Gigi A (@gigi_nyc). GWC OCWA

Gigi A (@gigi_nyc) tweeted at 0:15 PM on Tue, Nov 22, 2022:
Light was almost fading when I spotted this orange-crowned warbler, foraging low on the shrubs around Dell Water in Green-wood Cemetery. #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2022 #orangecrownedwarbler #wildlife https://t.co/d08HWa1EOR
(https://twitter.com/gigi_nyc/status/1595103788318298124?s=03)

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Irruption Alert: Like an incoming tide, here come more finches - FINCH RESEARCH NETWORK

https://finchnetwork.org/irruption-alert-like-a-steady-building-wave-here-come-the-finches 

Prospect feeders

We are delighted to announce the traditional prospect park feeders have begun a new season. They went up today.

The feeders are dependent on donations so contact me if you desire to contribute. I thank the Brooklyn bird club and President Dennis  towards paying the initial setup for new feeders and the first batch of seed of $245.00.

Any odd circumstances, correction needed or repair of the feeders, please contact me or the Brooklyn bird club webpage contact page. You can also contact Rob Bate my backup.

The feeders will be refilled only on Fridays as i have a busy work schedule.

Enjoy the new season and hopefully great birds.

The Kingsboider

Tweet from Lotus Winnie Lee (@lotuswinnielee) another towa photo

Lotus Winnie Lee (@lotuswinnielee) tweeted at 2:44 AM on Mon, Nov 21, 2022:
Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on a cold & windy Sunday,  11/20/2022: Another rare bird, not a lifer but my first MALE Townsend's Warbler, had the female before. What a beautiful bird! #townsendswarbler #warbler #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography https://t.co/b2ESHij9Gp
(https://twitter.com/lotuswinnielee/status/1594597560538333186?s=03)

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Tweet from OP (@opie233) towa photo

OP (@opie233) tweeted at 11:22 PM on Sun, Nov 20, 2022:
It's been a while since I chased a bird in NYC. Here's a rare-for-Brooklyn Townsend's warbler at Fort Greene park from today. These guys are usually found on the west coast so this young male is pretty far from home right now. https://t.co/t0ztrenqA5
(https://twitter.com/opie233/status/1594546737661677568?s=03)

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11/22 b.oriole & chat

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 22, 2022 07:15 by Ryan McGrady
- 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/S122824005
- Comments: "Continuing in the nw part of pier 3. Thanks Mike for pointing it out. Photo later"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Nov 22, 2022 07:29 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S122825227
- Media: 7 Photos
- Comments: "Seemingly just a drab 1st year female and a late migrant? And very similar to the drab 1st year I saw in the Midwood being chased by a Red-Tailed Hawk on Saturday. But an odd, possibly injured bird: hopping around on the ground near the Maryland Monument among House Sparrows." 

Ft Greene TOWA still sticking around today

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 21, 2022 09:06 by Tracey Chan

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122773866
- Comments: "Spotted directly north of tennis courts. Bright yellow face and belly, black mask." 

Sunday continuing Townsends warbler

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 20, 2022 07:30 by Anthony V. Ciancimino
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122706151
- Comments: "*Continuing bird, originally found by Doug Gochfeld. Picked out the bird high in a tree just north of the tennis courts. Warbler with a bright yellow face and belly, black ear patch, & thick white wingbars. Soft chip note heard well on several occasions. Photos."

Late birdss

Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) (1)
- Reported Nov 19, 2022 12:58 by MI YU

- 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/checklist/S122691024
- Comments: "Late. Yellow flanks, white specs. Pic."

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1) CONFIRMED

- Reported Nov 17, 2022 12:00 by Sean Sime
- 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/checklist/S122688520
- Media: 1 Photo 

Fwd: Bush Terminal Piers field trip

Leader (BBC debut) Linda Ewing

Congrats Linda!

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From: Linda Ewing <lkewing313@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:55 PM
Subject: Bush Terminal Piers field trip
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi, Peter! We had a great group of 7 people in total…no rarities, but good birds nonetheless. Highlights included a pair of ravens that greeted us as soon as we entered Bush Terminal, and a Peregrine perched atop one of the BAT stacks. We took our time and studied the various duck & gull species. 

Checklists from both Bush Terminal park and the Army Terminal pier follow:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122670454

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122670484

I'll forward our (not very good) selfie separately. For some reason no one else was out in the cold and wind to help us out by taking a group picture.

Congrats on the Long-billed Dowitcher!

Linda 

Sent from my iPhone

Towa continues at ft Greene park

Reported also in midafternoon by Russ  C who was on my Linnanean society trip to JBWR and chisholm sp today. Said the Townsend's was visiting sap holes made by yb sapsuckers in usual spot.

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 19, 2022 08:39 by Andrew Zimmermann
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122651230
- Comments: "Continuing as of 8am, when I saw the bird briefly in the treetops, near the tennis courts. Could not re-find despite looking for 2 hours" 

Eve grosbeak gwc photos

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3015382321871572/permalink/5468655769877536/?sfnsn=mo&ref=share&mibextid=VhDh1V

eBird prospect Checklist - 18 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 42 species (+3 other taxa) hildie chklist

https://ebird.org/pnw/checklist/S122620148

Note exceptional rare find SURF SCOTER on the
Lake, with Wilson's Snipe near duck island. See.details included

eBird Checklist - 18 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 36 species (+1 other taxa) wickman checklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122601444

Note hooded mergansers, purple finch, late American redstart

Towa continues today at ft Greene Park . North side of tennis courts

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 18, 2022 08:54 by Amelia Good

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122600933
- Comments: "Spotted yesterday also, confirmed by ~10 birders" 

Townsend's photos from this morning

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 17, 2022 11:46 by MI YU

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122582887
- Media: 7 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing, high up in large oak north of the tennis courts. Found by Doug G. High contrast face, with yellow crescent under eye. Yellow throat and breast, dark flank streaking." 

More reports Inc PP Xbill

Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (1)
- Reported Nov 17, 2022 11:48 by Matthew Cook
- 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/S122566322
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Lifer, Park bird, and such a fun surprise! Was crossing Nethermead on a work call, headphones in, when I thought I caught a loud and quite unexpected "jip" call coming from the base of Lookout Hill. Paused to listen, then quickly hung up on my call so I could get a recording. The bird called for a little less than a minute and then took flight, heading east over Lullwater and toward the feeders. I walked out to Breeze Hill to see if I could relocate the bird but was unsuccessful. Hope others can find it. Sent the audio to Ryan M to confirm ID and for their thoughts on type (thank you so much, Ryan!). A great reminder that unexpected birds can turn up anytime, anywhere - even when you're on a work call!"


Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 17, 2022 13:27 by Matthew Cook

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122567221
- Comments: "Continuing rarity found yesterday by Doug G, favoring the tree near the "Koko" bench where previously reported. Exceptionally beautiful, crisply plumaged male. Bold wing bar, olive back, dark face mask." 

Reports

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 17, 2022 11:25 by Christi Wagenaar
- 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/S122563670
- Comments: "Seen in concrete planting area of pier 3"

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 17, 2022 11:43 by Joe Schiavone
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122563638
- Comments: "Continuing. Found by DG yesterday and again by MY today. Stunning yellow warbler with a dark mask and streaking on the flanks. Just a really lovely bird. Good views in the tree at this pin (40.6910453, -73.9748482)." 

Really great birds reported today

A brief summary here as I'm reading to leave home for attending an evening concert at Lincoln center.

First, the Townsend's Warbler stayed overnight at fort Greene Park, hanging out on the northeast side of the tennis courts , pinned on the map past the lawn triangle.

A majestic golden eagle flew over greenwood Cemetery, leading west where it was picked up over sunset park area.

Last, a great report of a Red Crossbill was reported at the base of east lookout hill in prospect, seen flying towards the lullwater.

Gochfeld ( original finder) report on Ft Greene Park Townsend's Warbler**

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2022 10:59 by Doug Gochfeld

- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122522618
- Comments: "**Very rare. 5th or so Kings County record (two each from Prospect and Green-Wood), though three of these have been in the past 14 months. As I was heading off the hill on my way out of the park, I heard a warbler contact call from a tall tree on the SW flank of the hill. I recognized it as a BTNW/TOWA/HEWA chip, which of course piqued my interest, given that BTNW should be long gone and the others are rarities. First views were poor and from underneath, as the bird moved frenetically through dark (still overcast out) deciduous canopy showing the white vent and black flank streaking of a warbler, but just before it hopped away, glimpsed solid yellow on the lower chest, and so I assumed it was a Townsend's Warbler. Luckily, I was able to get another view of the bird that showed the entire underparts and head, showing the dark gray (but not black) auriculars on a yellow face, yellow breast, black streaking below, and a black lower throat. It then flew to another tree in more difficult viewing conditions where I failed to adequately take a phone video through my binoculars before it disappeared. After I got the word out, it was MIA for twenty minutes. As I was attempting to leave yet again, and as the sun finally started peeking through, I heard it chipping again and re-found it here: (40.6910046, -73.9748978). It was actively foraging and frequently chipping, and this was the tree that it most favored over the rest of my stay here, though it did head east across the path beyond the lone pine in the easternmost field once. Stayed on it for the first few twitchers to connect before finally extricating myself from the park. Audio and Phone-binned video." 

Awesome find in historic Ft Greene Park!

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2022 12:56 by Jeremy Thorp
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122519245
- Comments: "Found by Doug g. Small bright warbler feeding on insects, mostly near the crown of trees. Yellow face and breast with olive coloured auricular patch. Photos to follow."

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2022 12:36 by Jacob Kramer-Duffield
- Fort Greene Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.691923,-73.9754964&ll=40.691923,-73.9754964
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122518904
- Comments: "In tree by tennis courts!!" 

Heard Eve GROSBEAK at GWC dellwater

Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) (1)
- Reported Nov 16, 2022 10:37 by Jeff G
- 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/checklist/S122516160
- Comments: "Reported by Josh at Dell Water. Never got eyes on the bird unfortunately - will post audio."

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) GWC Orange crowned warblers

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 4:25 PM on Tue, Nov 15, 2022:
There were two Orange-crowned Warblers at Dell Water of Greenwood Cemetery today and both are in this video. Notice a brighter (yellow) bird in the first half of the video, while the other half is showing a drabber bird. Video by Gus Keri. https://t.co/KVWOLFfbz7
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/1592629830788517890?s=02)

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) a lecture

Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) tweeted at 9:28 AM on Tue, Nov 15, 2022:
Join us this evening to learn everything you ever wanted to know and more about eBird and our dedicated reviewers! Today from 6:30 to 7:45 at the info comments of the main branch of the Brooklyn public library.      https://t.co/nGGizX1uOO
(https://twitter.com/BklynBirdClub/status/1592524983850635266?s=03)

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Bk bridge park chat continues

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 14, 2022 10:30 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/S122422002
- Comments: "Pier 3, concrete planting area, foraging practically alongside OCWA. Bright yellow breast, white & black spectacles

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 13 Nov 2022 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 24 species

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S122376355 

Hawkwatch Sime chklist

Rusty chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122367452 

Note vesper sparrow photo

Additional chklist

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Nov 13, 2022 13:26 by Qiao Wei
- 展望公园, 纽约市 US-NY 40.66321, -73.97037, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.663212,-73.970371&ll=40.663212,-73.970371
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122370356
- Comments: "A sparrow with very prominent eyering, white belly, but slightly streaky breast and sides. Overall grayish with slightly buffy tune on the sides and malar. No red on the shoulder so probably a juvenile, seen near Picnic house"

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Photos of ww scoters

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Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: prosbird@gmail.com


*** Species Summary:

- White-winged Scoter (1 report)

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eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (3)
- Reported Nov 12, 2022 15:07 by terry VP
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122330106
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Three dark seabirds , likely all females, seen together by pilings from wooded path area. White crescent on wings seen when flapping wings. Also white on thick , knobby bill and white at eye or behind eye."

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eBird Checklist - 12 Nov 2022 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 35 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122304927

Nite balt oriole, bluebird and blsckpool warbler

What feeder birds prefer

https://feederwatch.org/learn/common-feeder-birds/

Feeling down ?Go for a bird walk..

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/12/1136267837/feeling-down-step-outside-for-a-bird-walk ? 

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert ...around town

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 10:37 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Blue-headed Vireo (1 report)
- Yellow-breasted Chat (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.

eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully

Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) (1)
- Reported Nov 10, 2022 07:21 by Nick Dawson
- Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6479975,-74.0038026&ll=40.6479975,-74.0038026
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122171029
- Comments: "Late"

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 10, 2022 07:10 by MI YU
- 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/S122169874
- Comments: "Continuing. Popped out at same spot in bushes on the west side of the pier 3 lawn, and got onto the lawn for a few seconds. Pics today."

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (3)
- Reported Nov 10, 2022 10:30 by Maureen Matthews
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122175327
- Comments: "Continuing, off the wooded point, large sea birds with white wing patch and white cheek patches"

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Nov 10, 2022 12:27 by Tara Craig
- 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/checklist/S122181960
- Comments: "Female, by Valley Water"

Thorp chklist BkBrPk

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122123016 

Note Lincoln sparrow

eBird Checklist - 9 Nov 2022 - Bush Terminal Piers Park - 29 species Ewing chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S122122051 

Note WWScoters

Chat continuing in BBP

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 09, 2022 07:14 by MI YU
- 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/S122119383
- Comments: "Continuing, possibly here for the last 3 weeks. A brief look of it on the slat fence on the western edge of the pier 3 lawn." 

Bush terminal whitewinged scoters

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (3)
- Reported Nov 08, 2022 14:53 by Ant Tab
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122101768
- Comments: "***Continuing large dark sea ducks with faintly visible white wing patches and round white face markings." 

🌉Chat

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 08, 2022 12:45 by E R
- 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/S122089710
- Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "skulking around in the dense shrubs on west end of pier 3. Same one that keeps surprising me here since Oct 19, perhaps? Saturated yellow breast and white spectacles. Will add photos" 

Prospect vesper

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 08, 2022 07:37 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S122070214
- Comments: "Prospect Park ballfields 2 and 3. Got a clear, close, unobscured view of it on the first baseline and immediately recognized it by its obvious large white eyering, as well as its larger size and relatively indistinct streaking. When I reached for my camera it flew and I had to move on." 

Late bird

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Nov 08, 2022 08:20 by Kayla Schwarz
- Prospect Park--Vale of Cashmere, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6690561,-73.9683616&ll=40.6690561,-73.9683616
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S122066708
- Comments: "Female" 

This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 4 – 12 - Sky & Telescope - Sky & Telescope

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-november-4-12-2/ 

Lunar eclipse at 516 am SETTING MOON low southwest sky.

Prospect Park ecology tour

https://fb.watch/gDDeotGO8x/ 

Bush terminal park WWScoters

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (3)
- Reported Nov 06, 2022 07:30 by Nick Dawson
- Bush Terminal Piers Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6541609,-74.0204451&ll=40.6541609,-74.0204451
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S121947489
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds, first found by Tzvi Deutsch and then refound yesterday by Ronnie Almonte. Photos." 

eBird Pacific Northwest Checklist - 3 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 59 species (+7 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/pnw/checklist/S121917587

A good list by Spencer hildie for hooded mergs, high number robins,titmice,grackles cormorants,& Purple finch ;pine siskins ,American pipit and late Nashville warbler

Wickman prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S121904211 

Note late parula warbler and Myiarchus Flycatcher

123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count – Brooklyn Bird Club December 17th

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/123rd-audubon-christmas-bird-count/

Fyi birders For this highly anticipated enjoyable event.

Sora rail at prospect peninsula tip today

Sora (Porzana carolina) (1)
- Reported Nov 04, 2022 07:48 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S121831665
- Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "An unusual bird for the park, and a cryptic one, and maybe even a little late, but not the first seen here this year. I found it on the southern tip of the Prospect Park peninsula, where it was in the phragmites behind the black wire fence, and it was seemingly still there when I left around 9:30, though it was no longer visible. (40.6557379, -73.9669866) Photos 

Lunar eclipse election day morning Nov 8th peaks 519 am

https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/us-will-see-total-lunar-eclipse-on-election-day?utm_campaign=www.audacy.com%252Fwwjnewsradio&utm_content=1667355224&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=WWJ-AM 

Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, US - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L285884

Note American woodcock. Peak time for this species

eBird Checklist - 2 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 46 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S121733598

Note American pipit

eBird Checklist - 2 Nov 2022 - Prospect Park - 32 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S121756568

Note rusty black bird & Eastern bluebird

Tweet from Wild Bird Fund (@wildbirdfund) saved woodcock

Wild Bird Fund (@wildbirdfund) tweeted at 7:40 PM on Wed, Nov 02, 2022:
If there's anything better than a woodcock doodling back to the wild after recovering from a window strike, we don't really need to know about it. This alone is pure joy, especially after caring for this particular potato 12 days. 🪄🥔

📷: @tristanahigg https://t.co/HXYHwzbuFB
(https://twitter.com/wildbirdfund/status/1587952833718095874?s=03)

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Late bird

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) (1)
- Reported Nov 01, 2022 07:37 by Richard Fleming
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6653,-73.9682&ll=40.6653,-73.9682
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S121701279
- Comments: "Late. Top of Ravine trail near upper pools. Very high in canopy, but silhouette photo diagnostic at least to genus. Tba."

state of the birds report

 https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2022/