Take your pick of rarities today.
*** Species Summary:
- Swainson's Hawk (3 reports)
- Marsh Wren (1 report)
- Purple Finch (1 report)
- Lincoln's Sparrow (1 report)
- Western Meadowlark (4 reports)
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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated.
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 07:50 by Kathleen Coyle
- 11232, New York US-NY 40.66139, -74.00571. Recycling plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.661394,-74.005707&ll=40.661394,-74.005707
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130057341
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing buteo, sitting on shadowed eave of recycling building. Prominent supercilium, dark throat/bib, long winged, heavily streaked underparts. Poor distant photos."
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 07:50 by Darlene McNeil
- 11232, New York US-NY 40.66139, -74.00571. Recycling plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.661394,-74.005707&ll=40.661394,-74.005707
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130052265
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing buteo, sitting on shadowed eave of recycling building. Prominent supercilium, dark throat/bib, long winged, heavily streaked underparts. Poor distant photos."
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 10:40 by Bill and Amy Magnus
- 29 street recycle plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6617458,-74.006356&ll=40.6617458,-74.006356
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130057760
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing at recycle plant. Many thanks to birder that pointed it out."
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:59 by B F
- 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/S130055107
- Comments: "Likely continuing. Chipping and very briefly popped out of phrags across from Wellhouse."
Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:59 by B F
- 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/S130055107
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Female with bold white supercilium foraging on bridge near feeders. Photos."
Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 10:16 by Jeremy Thorp
- 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/S130058105
- Comments: "Smallish sparrow with fine streaking on breast and a notably peaked crown. Seen clearly."
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 09:30 by Bill and Amy Magnus
- 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/S130057327
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing, Thanks for the point out"
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:41 by Adrian Burke
- 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/S130056460
- Comments: "continuing vagrant today seemingly favoring the vacant lot area around caboose here (40.6537005, -74.0165975), occasionally perching up in trees/on caboose, otherwise hiding in herbaceous veg. It did make one brief appearance at the shoreline grassy area here (40.6537781, -74.0190701). overall a pale/washed out looking meadowlark with low-contrast head. yellow underparts and throat perhaps bleeding slightly into the malar (I seemed to detect yellow in the bird's right malar but not left malar). subtle yellow in supraloral. pale brown above with feathers in wings and central tail showing thin dark bars lacking extensive dark centers. apparently limited white in outer tail feathers relative to EAME when seen in flight but not great looks at this. rather direct flight with less of a stiff-winged SPSAesque vibe than EAME"
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 06:34 by Darlene McNeil
- 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/S130052261
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Previously reported rarity. Poor backlit photos."
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 06:34 by Kathleen Coyle
- 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/S130057810
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Previously reported rarity. Poor backlit photos."
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*** Species Summary:
- Swainson's Hawk (3 reports)
- Marsh Wren (1 report)
- Purple Finch (1 report)
- Lincoln's Sparrow (1 report)
- Western Meadowlark (4 reports)
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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
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 07:50 by Kathleen Coyle
- 11232, New York US-NY 40.66139, -74.00571. Recycling plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.661394,-74.005707&ll=40.661394,-74.005707
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130057341
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing buteo, sitting on shadowed eave of recycling building. Prominent supercilium, dark throat/bib, long winged, heavily streaked underparts. Poor distant photos."
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 07:50 by Darlene McNeil
- 11232, New York US-NY 40.66139, -74.00571. Recycling plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.661394,-74.005707&ll=40.661394,-74.005707
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130052265
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing buteo, sitting on shadowed eave of recycling building. Prominent supercilium, dark throat/bib, long winged, heavily streaked underparts. Poor distant photos."
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 10:40 by Bill and Amy Magnus
- 29 street recycle plant, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6617458,-74.006356&ll=40.6617458,-74.006356
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S130057760
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing at recycle plant. Many thanks to birder that pointed it out."
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:59 by B F
- 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/S130055107
- Comments: "Likely continuing. Chipping and very briefly popped out of phrags across from Wellhouse."
Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:59 by B F
- 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/S130055107
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Female with bold white supercilium foraging on bridge near feeders. Photos."
Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 10:16 by Jeremy Thorp
- 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/S130058105
- Comments: "Smallish sparrow with fine streaking on breast and a notably peaked crown. Seen clearly."
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 09:30 by Bill and Amy Magnus
- 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/S130057327
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing, Thanks for the point out"
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 08:41 by Adrian Burke
- 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/S130056460
- Comments: "continuing vagrant today seemingly favoring the vacant lot area around caboose here (40.6537005, -74.0165975), occasionally perching up in trees/on caboose, otherwise hiding in herbaceous veg. It did make one brief appearance at the shoreline grassy area here (40.6537781, -74.0190701). overall a pale/washed out looking meadowlark with low-contrast head. yellow underparts and throat perhaps bleeding slightly into the malar (I seemed to detect yellow in the bird's right malar but not left malar). subtle yellow in supraloral. pale brown above with feathers in wings and central tail showing thin dark bars lacking extensive dark centers. apparently limited white in outer tail feathers relative to EAME when seen in flight but not great looks at this. rather direct flight with less of a stiff-winged SPSAesque vibe than EAME"
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 06:34 by Darlene McNeil
- 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/S130052261
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Previously reported rarity. Poor backlit photos."
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2023 06:34 by Kathleen Coyle
- 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/S130057810
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Previously reported rarity. Poor backlit photos."
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