On the Move: New Discoveries About Bird Movements - The Santa Barbara Independent

https://www.independent.com/2023/06/22/on-the-move-new-discoveries-about-bird-movements/

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Wickman prospect chklist Inc Acadian, orchard oriole,

https://ebird.org/checklist/S143024841

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Wickman Prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S142679087

Note confirmed nests + Acadian FC

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Nesting behaving Acadian FC

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jun 24, 2023 08:55 by Nate L-S
- 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/S142566884
- Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Midwood. 1 seen vocalizing and another heard ("pweet"). Observed collecting spider webs"

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 21 Jun 2023 - Prospect Park - 32 species Fusco chklist

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S142295532

Note 33 wood ducks  inc flegdlings, rt hummer nest, coopers hawk nest,green heron fledgling s

eBird Checklist - 20 Jun 2023 - Prospect Park - 28 species Toomey chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S142221162

Note very late Wilson's warbler, nesting rt hummer and calling Acadian fc

This week is pollinators week

https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week

🐝💮🌺🌻

Unusual sighting in Red Hook Royal Terns in lower NYC harbor ( typically seen on ocean habitats)

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) (2)
- Reported Jun 20, 2023 13:35 by Richard Fleming
- Pier 44 Waterfront Garden, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6757764,-74.018366&ll=40.6757764,-74.018366
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S142190867
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Rare because still early, and in my experience always uncommon to rare inside NY harbor [after taking a look I see that in eBird there are very few Kings County records for any date in the harbor, with a handful from Liberty State Park in NJ and a few up the Hudson etc.]. New for the hotspot. I almost missed these because I was sitting at the end of the pier scoping Staten Island. When I saw them they were already pretty much right over my head, having clearly arrived from somewhere in the direction of NJ, at least based on consistent eastbound direction of travel. From the pier they flew over the warehouses south of Food Bazaar, over the the Ikea/Erie basins, and may have continued east overland. I was pretty sure they were Royals and not Caspians, but this is a thorny duo for me when trying to identify flying birds seen only when they have already practically passed. Gladly the photos are decent enough to confirm, with black on underwing tips restricted to trailing edge of primaries and leading primary feather only, bill more orange than blood-red and clearly showing paler/yellower at tip, not darker/dusky as Caspian. This is my bird #103 for this very small park."

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Midwood Acadian

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jun 16, 2023 05:53 by Max Epstein

- 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/S141886106
- Comments: "continuing, singing frequently in the midwood. recorded audio"

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Ewing Prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S141655871

Note late Magnolia Warbler,field Sparrow and indigo bunting 

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Late stuff ( or breeding?) In Prospect

I ran into Linda E and an interesting report from her.

On 🦋 Butterfly Meadow , singing Indigo Bunting and Field Sparrow were observed.

Linda also reported - as has been late warblers seen around- Magnolia Warbler in the Midwood.

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

SUTA at BBP 🌉

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) (1)
- Reported Jun 15, 2023 08:03 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/S141622914
- Comments: "Seen multiple times around the turtle pond and bridge lawn. Rainbow sherbet vibes, immature bird. Photos to follow

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Continuing Acadian

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 14, 2023 09:28 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/S141534718
- Media: 1 Photo, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Better looks today.  Audio.  Moving around in small group of trees above containers on Center Drive north of Music Pagoda where you enter Midwood (approx. 40.662702, -73.968232), including one tree that had what appeared to be a competed nest.  However, I did not see it or any other bird visit it during my 15 or so min observing.  Recording, pic of nest.

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

This kind of walk .... Article worthy read

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/well/move/walking-workout-awe-mental-health.html

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

eBird Checklist - 12 Jun 2023 - Prospect Park - 36 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S141338386

Note rough winged swallows

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

GWC SUTA

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) (1)
- Reported Jun 09, 2023 16:13 by Tracey Chan
- 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/S141025577
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Variable female near Valley Water — blotchy orange plumage, drab wings. Photos to come."

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Wickman prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S140974491

Note Mourning warbler, Acadian FC, Broadwinged hawk, wood thrush..

Still good boiding this late...

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Prospect Acadian FC

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 09, 2023 07:41 by Thomas Bittner
- Prospect Park, New York US-NY (40.6646,-73.9667), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.664632,-73.966696&ll=40.664632,-73.966696
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S140963027
- Comments: "Clearly heard but not seen in Midwood."

Another reported by Wellhouse

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Hildie Prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/pnw/checklist/S140915123

Note late warblers and Flycatchers Inc pewees

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Wickman Prospect checklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S140881032

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Through the smoky haze

I don't know the impact upon birds during poor air quality and smoky conditions, but some late migrating birds are still coming through. Stragglers and floaters - unnattached, unmated males mostly, are being seen around our local parks.

Topping the highlights the last two days goes to Greenwood Cemetery. Reported yesterday by Dellwater, Acadian and Olive-sided Flycatchers, & Mourning warbler are quality birds.

In Prospect Park late waeblers seen were magnolia,ovenbird, Blackburnian. Other notables for tardiness were Summer Tanager at north Vale Cashmere,Swainsons thrush, Ruby crowned kinglet,Northern Rough winged swallow and likely breeding Acadian flycatcher.

Both parks saw a Broadwinged hawk overhead yesterday.

Smaller parks even benefited from late birds. Brooklyn bridge park boasted Red breasted nuthatch,Veery, white throated Sparrow,ovenbird and Northern Parula warbler; McCarren Park in Greenpoint also reported Northern Parula and Blackpoll warblers,the latter also seen in Prospect Park.

Stay safe out there!! 😷

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Volunteering for piping plovers

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The healing power of birdwatching : Chris Cooper

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"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Greenwood Cem MOWA today

On north access to crescent water, on Lake Ave

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia)
- Reported Jun 07, 2023 06:28 by Matthew Morrison
- New York, US (40.656, -73.997), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6556962,-73.9968463&ll=40.6556962,-73.9968463
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S140777275
- Comments: "In tree by pond, heard and seen"

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

solarization method in Prospect Park

https://www.prospectpark.org/sun-power-for-parks/

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" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Don't spray

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Why kestrels declining?

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/climate/american-kestrel.html?smid=fb-share

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Late Prospect Mourning warbler in Vale

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Jun 06, 2023 15:48 by Mike Wilper

- 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/S140728854
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "See photo. At the vale of cashmere."

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

A Great Egret in Gowanus Canal

Photo submitted by Marisa Wohl ,taken by husband Howard

The presence of birdlife in the Gowanus is a long way from the days of sludge

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Acadian forrest.

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 06, 2023 10:00 by Richard Fleming

- 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/S140706221
- Media: 3 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Much gratitude to Forrest "the Acadian Whisperer" Wickman, who found yet another of these this morning, or, hopefully, refound the same bird continuing now since May 23rd and therefore likely breeding. I heard this guy almost immediately upon arriving within a stone's throw of Forrest's pin in prime Midwood at the foot of the slope leading up in the direction of the boulder bridge. Loudly and persistently singing "Peet-suh." Photographed bird was seen singing. Linda E jogged up moments after I arrived, just as she had less than a week ago all the way out at Fort Tilden!"

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

🎂🎉🎉🎉

Today is Founding Day- the Brooklyn Bird Club's 114th Birthday 🎉🎂

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Gwc blue grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) (1)
- Reported Jun 03, 2023 10:50 by mark alan iantosca
- 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/S140409160
- Comments: "Nonbreeding male. Near valley water on the ground. Blue head, thick black triangular bill, patchy brown chest. Couldn't get a photo."

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Gwc tewa

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1)
- Reported Jun 03, 2023 08:57 by Angela Panetta

- 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/S140320781
- Comments: "Dropped into puddle at pine Ave and greenbough"

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

PP NRWSwallow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) (1)
- Reported Jun 02, 2023 07:23 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/S140210935
- Comments: "Either late or breeding here, if that's a possibility. I've seen one to three here around the Upper Pool nearly every day for what must be a week now, and I've wondered about it but didn't realize it would get flagged today. Brownish swallow (browner than Bank or immature Tree) with smudgy throat—no clean white throat or breast/throat band as would be expected on other drab swallows of the area. Had to run to work but will try to get photos if they stick around. Others have also reported them in the park in recent days."

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu

Happy Birthday to Ron Bourque June 3rd

Legendary Brooklyn Birder ,Clapper Rail editor in the 1960-70s and long time advocate and conservationist for Floyd Bennet Field birds and nature Ron Bourque turns 89 tomorrow. Please wish him a Happy Birthday!  Email Ron Bourque ron.jean11@verizon.net

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Ron is in the middle holding shovel

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." --Lao Tzu