New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 26 Jul 2024 - Prospect Park - 36 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S188924363

Wickman chklist

Note early Warblers Tennessee,parula and prairie

"Fireflies out on a warm summer's night, seeing the urgent, flashing, yellow-white phosphorescence below them, go crazy with desire". 
             --Carl Sagan



   

Chicago Building Where Nearly 1,000 Birds Died in One Night Last Fall Installs Bird-Safe Window Film | Smithsonian

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chicago-building-where-nearly-1000-birds-died-in-one-night-last-fall-installs-bird-safe-window-film-180984755/

Finally after a long time, a notorious bird strike deathtrap gets remedied on a renown flyway Lake Michigan shoreline.

And many thanks to Chicago Bird Collision Monitors for their hard work reporting the data.

https://www.birdmonitors.net/index.php

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

GWC Chklist Asher Fusco

Note the Waterthushes.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S188306986

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

wickman Prospect chklist

note early Northern waterthrush,8 yellow warblers and YB Cuckoo

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S188241118

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Gwc dellwater

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 19, 2024 16:19 by Julian Elman
- 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/S187797280
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Dell - pink legs, broad white eyebrow."

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 19, 2024 16:19 by Haley Sh
- 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/S187797281
- Media: 1 Photo

Prospect today seen by Forrest

Note two Solitary sandpipers on splash park Lefrak rink and early Northwen Waterthrush

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S187710566

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Gwc cuckoo

At Dellwater 

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) (1)
- Reported Jul 17, 2024 16:31 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/S187452372
- Comments: "Preening and perching in crabapple near bee hives"

Greenwood Bat walk event from the grapevine

 FYI

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nocturnal-navigators-green-wood-bat-walk-tickets-949646336757?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

eBird Checklist - 16 Jul 2024 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 11 species Panetta chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S187316296

Note continuing bb cuckoo and scarlet tanager

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

A passing today, one of our own popular birders Kathy Willens

I regret to inform the birding community that Kathy Willens passed away this morning after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was an energetic enthusiastic birder who attended almost every prospect Saturday walk and was a charming friend to many. Occasionally, she would bump into me just chilling to bird as we were Windsor terrace neighbors.

She was a renown sports photojournalist who photographed quite a few famous sport pictures

https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2021/6/23/longtime-ap-photographer-kathy-willens-retires?format=amp

Rest in peace Kathy,we'll miss you.

🌹🌹🌹🐦

AP Obituary  https://apnews.com/article/kathy-willens-ap-photographer-obituary-d8d6ba493e1423833d26cda0a1a86e24

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Cuckoo continues at Greenwood

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) (1)
- Reported Jul 13, 2024 07:21 by Nate L-S
- 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/S186770953
- Comments: "Presumably the same bird that's been seen recently. In the black willow at the east end of Dell Water, perched most of the time, but occasionally making short hops and flying to nearby branches. Differentiated from a young YBCU since there were no visible spots on the undertail as well as a seemingly petite bill. Poor digi-binned photos to be attached."

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Cuckoo continues in GWC plus Louisiana water thrush

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, Jul 12, 2024, 4:58 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Black-billed Cuckoo (2 reports)
- Louisiana Waterthrush (2 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

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) (1)
- Reported Jul 12, 2024 14:01 by KZ F
- 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/S186656774
- Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "*Continuing at Dell Water, took a while to locate but eventually found it moving through the big willow, gleaning insects. Lost it while re-angling but was able to track it for a while by its occasional low staccato vocalizations, and saw it fly west into the next large tree, where I watched it creep around sluggishly foraging on berries for over a half an hour. As it ascended into the treetops, I stayed with it by going up the path on the north side of Dell and looking straight out into the tree crown. It was at times dead still in the top of the tree for minutes on end. Cuckoo with a black bill, fairly blank face with a dark eye and pale eye ring, bright white underparts, unspotted soft-brown undertail, and rufous wing coverts. Vis lifer, following several heard-onlys."

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) (1)
- Reported Jul 12, 2024 11:45 by MCHL ____
- 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/S186659233
- Comments: "Cuckoo with dark bill and no under-tail crescents Likely the same individual Asher saw yesterday. Image."

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 12, 2024 14:01 by KZ F
- 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/S186656774
- Comments: "*Nice find by MCHL right before I arrived. Slow-dancing waterthrush with salmon-buff flanks and bright white supercilium. Flying around Dell, making harsh metallic chip calls."

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 12, 2024 11:45 by MCHL ____
- 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/S186659233
- Comments: "Waterthrush with bold eyebrow. Flagged for date. Image."

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eBird Checklist - 11 Jul 2024 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 36 species Fusco chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S186531280

Note BB Cuckoo

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

The Gull Guide: North America: Ayyash, Amar: 9780691195896: Amazon.com: Books

https://www.amazon.com/Gull-Guide-North-America/dp/0691195897/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p1tKb_LTr6xWLMYw7pL1sQ.4Kztl7qeF_J24K1wlxRydjor-GsjPzYAtgOVINwUy24&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+gull+guide+ayyash&qid=1720265769&sr=8-1

Another fantastic guide coming put in October. Definitely a must have for gullofiles, written by the top gull birder of North America

Its shorebirds season, A great idea

The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration https://a.co/d/03f060XR

Unusual sighting

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) (2)
- Reported Jul 05, 2024 08:49 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/S185450812
- Comments: "Vocalizing near pine hill- heard not seen."

Out of season broadwinged hawk

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1)
- Reported Jul 02, 2024 07:35 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/S184924450
- Media: 10 Photos
- Comments: "Flagged for date: Not rare during migration but the timing on this bird seems very odd, so not even sure whether late for spring migration or early for fall migration or just dispersing or what, though they do breed in this general area. Headed north/northwest over the Quaker Cemetery around 8:45/8:50. Photos."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Red headed woodpecker continuing today July 1

 Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)

- Reported Jul 01, 2024 11:28 by K Burney
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S184788433
- Comments: "40°39'11.3"N 73°58'09.2"W"

The "Hammerhead" at southwest Prospect Lake. see previous post with map

Location for Red headed Woodpecker from past few days , yesterday 's spot

Norway maple with dead limb and branches

40.653367306114774, -73.96904903873042

see red square in map

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Hope for Ash

https://e360.yale.edu/features/ash-tree-borers-breeding-wasps

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert RED HEADED WOODPECKER PROSPECT

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

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Date: Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 3:33 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Red-headed Woodpecker (3 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.

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Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jun 30, 2024 11:30 by Austin Johnson
- 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/S184617038
- Media: 9 Photos
- Comments: "continuing impossibly beautiful woodpecker, seen by many on the south side of the lake at hammerhead. Eating berries off the mullberry tree and occasionally flycatching insects. lifer photographs for me, amazing bird!"

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jun 30, 2024 14:40 by A S
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S184616891
- Comments: "Red head with black and white. Interesting white colored bird like symbol on back that looks like a bird flying. On Norway maple. Ongoing bird spotted earlier and being observed by many."

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jun 30, 2024 14:40 by Kerri McDonald
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S184617270
- Comments: "Red head with black and white. Interesting white colored bird like symbol on back that looks like a bird flying. On Norway maple. Ongoing bird spotted earlier and being observed by many."

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Red headed woody continues at south hammerhead prospect lake southwest today

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jun 30, 2024 09:23 by Tracey Chan
- 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/S184556441
- Comments: "Continuing, moving between the upper reaches of 3 or 4 trees near the edge of Hammerhead. Unmistakable woodpecker with red head and white breast and secondaries. Thanks to Seth for pointing us in the right direction. Images tba."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

RHWP Prospect

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jun 29, 2024 17:28 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/S184459956
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Great find by Terry earlier today. Adult with striking red head"

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Bird List - Prospect Park, Kings, New York, United States - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516/bird-list

Hilights red headed woodpecker and common tern

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

eBird Checklist - 28 Jun 2024 - Prospect Park - 22 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S184252881

Note adult Red headed woodpecker seen Friday on south side prospect

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Dragonflies of North America (Princeton Field Guides, 167): Lam, Ed: 9780691232874: Amazon.com: Books

The most eagerly awaited dragonfly identification field guide of our time written and illustrated by local legend Ed  Lam

Now available on preorder thru Amazon.

( Birders,naturalists and beginners been waiting for at least 5 years)

https://www.amazon.com/Dragonflies-North-America-Princeton-Guides/dp/0691232873/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-IP0UW9Q5xpWYDJSn0TdNSQgqHItqgKGGfzgrlH753THst75t1ov12vqDt9gZBwDNukrZK8Sp5jPPpYOlNBDLlVcqtXEJTAXseW86ZDPU5VJLvGwTgZ-KOTbRIDb0j1IBADirKNb18gRH8GpO-m1W-tMSCTLj-4enxL588QXVmSpb_pEq_1VOnzFldRW0uCCkqHtUxbG1A-F-N0sXXW7aw.UXcyeyKM0Zgtlf9dyVLX-cK_G3leUQOtW8O1wBW_fX4&dib_tag=se&qid=1719433839&refinements=p_27%3AEd+Lam&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Ed+Lam

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Bird List - Prospect Park, Kings, New York, United States - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516/bird-list

Note today American redstart,indigo bunting,great crested flycatcher,wood duck

Summer begins..

🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄

Summer solstice starts 420 pm today, the earliest solstice since 1796!(228 years)

🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅🏖🌅

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"No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings." -- William Blake, artist,author

In Memoriam Lenore Swenson

A prominent Linnanean Society and Brooklyn Bird Club member,Lenore was a special person and a very kind birder who was an excellent observer in the field. She helped tremendously on many bird club walks and especially the overnight trips.

She also was a important part of the NYC Butterfly club.

Rest in peace,

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Late Mourning warbler at Brooklyn bridge park

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Jun 17, 2024 08:27 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/S182061446
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Nice find by MI YU on pier 3. Male singing unusual but loud song, recorded. Temp BOC photo"

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Jun 17, 2024 06:53 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/S182062839
- Comments: "Late. Singing male stealthily moving around plantings on the east end of the pier 3 lawn. Churee x4, not dropping in pitch for its final phrase. Chipped squeaky call note a few time. Offered a few brief looks below eye level.  No photos but audio of song."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Acadian at GWC

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 16, 2024 08:16 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S181856668
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Issuing occasional forceful 'pit-sip' vocalizations from mid-story above the mausoleums. Thanks to Rob Jett for the tip. Audio tba."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Wickman Prospect Checklist Tuesday

Note Acadian Flycatcher continuing in Quaker Cemetery and Indigo Bunting in Butterfly Meadow

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

FYI Member Nick Dawson docufilm on Birds during climate change

Our BBC member Nick Dawson and his partner Heather von Rohr are making a short film about birding, called A Bird Came Down: "a story of love, pregnancy, and birdwatching in the age of climate change." They'll be shooting this month in Prospect Park, and are currently fundraising for their project. 

To find out more

: https://www.nyfa.org/fiscal-sponsorship/project-directory/view-project/?id=HV1984

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

eBird Checklist - 11 Jun 2024 - Prospect Park - 38 species wickman checklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S180780319

Note wood duck number and acadian fc

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Best Butterfly Binoculars | Guide to viewing Butterflies through Binoculars

https://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/butterfly-binoculars-butterflies-bugs.php

That time of year when we shift from birding to insects till summer shore birds return...

Choose a binoculars for close focus...

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

late warblers in Prospect

https://ebird.org/checklist/S179902923

blackpoll & canada

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Long Island Pine Barrens Society

https://www.pinebarrens.org/contribute/

The last major grassland on long island

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

eBird Checklist - 3 Jun 2024 - Prospect Park - 44 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S179150572

Note continuing Mourning and Hooded Warblers ;also Acadian fc

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Happy 90th Birthday to Ron Bourque!

Ron in the middle next to me on his left and Rob Bate to my left ( both of us former BBC presidents) during a dedication ceremony .

Celebrating his 90th, legendary Brooklyn birder Ron Bourque's Birthday is today. 

Ron was my first Brooklyn bird club walk leader ( to High Tor State Park) back around 1978 so it's a grand milestone for him today.

An icon and conservationist  around Floyd Bennett Field and Marine Park, he and his wife Jean were editors if the BBC Clapper Rail newsletter back in the 60s thru 70s.

Happy Birthday Ron! 🎂🐦🎉

-KB

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

eBird Checklist - 3 Jun 2024 - Prospect Park, New York US-NY 40.65858, -73.96825 - 11 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S179123274

Note Acadian fc and hooded warbler

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

eBird Checklist - 2 Jun 2024 - Prospect Park - 44 species Paul chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S178877360

Note glossy ibises,olive sided fly catcher and mourning warblers

Prospect mourning and Wilson's warbs

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 08:08 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/S178738408
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Flagged—a difficult to detect migrant, and maybe getting toward the later side. As I was pishing for the Wilson's Warbler to come out for a photo, this guy popped out right above me. All hell underneath except for grey head and black bib and the tail feathers. Seen through bins at close range, but when I reached for my camera I only managed one terrible, dark, out-of-focus photo. Still, I think it's at least suggestive of everything I just said. It wasn't really singing so others should please send recordings to Jay Pitocchelli if they've got 'em."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 08:08 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/S178738408
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Flagged as late. Small yellow warbler with dark undertail and black cap singing its song frequently by the path just uphill of the Well House. Bad photos."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

GWC SUTA

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 10:58 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/S178708682
- Comments: "(40.6518284, -73.9876165) immature male/female molting, singing and calling w pit-ti-tuck call."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

BBC's Janet Wildflower meadow in GWC,adorned by Lance leaved Coreopsis

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Quality birds about the nabe

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, Jun 1, 2024, 12:32 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Hooded Merganser (1 report)
- Black Vulture (1 report)
- Olive-sided Flycatcher (2 reports)
- Acadian Flycatcher (1 report)
- Cliff Swallow (1 report)
- Eastern Bluebird (1 report)
- Mourning Warbler (2 reports)
- Wilson's Warbler (2 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

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 07:54 by Julian Elman
- 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/S178633038
- Comments: "Female continuing at lower pool"

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 09:57 by Heather Wolf
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6680222,-73.96367&ll=40.6680222,-73.96367
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S178625637
- Comments: "Soaring high, whitish patches on edges of wings, have photos."

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 07:30 by matt bourke
- 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/S178639434

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 31, 2024 16:43 by Peter 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/S178625351
- Comments: "MD monument bird - not usually there in the afternoon. Flycatcher with strong vest, wide bill, sitting on the highest perch available and one famous for hosting this species."

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 08:10 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S178639050
- Comments: "Heard it sing its explosive song 4x(w long intervals of silence) in the vicinity of Rick's Place. No recording obtained, was distracted by the inordinate # of off-leash dogs tearing through the underbrush. Nice to have it (them?) back (the bird, not the dogs)."

Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) (2)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 10:30 by Maureen Matthews
- Canarsie Beach Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6279488,-73.8949125&ll=40.6279488,-73.8949125
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S178627058
- Comments: "Observed nest under highway bridge at low tide. One remaining on the nest, one traveling back and forth. Squared off tail, white patch on forehead."

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 09:53 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/S178633134
- Comments: "Bright blue wings & back, reddish orange belly"

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 08:10 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S178639050
- Comments: "One of several in the park this morning, this one in the Butterfly Meadow. Silent but perched uncharacteristically visibly when I arrived: yellow below, gray head, darker bib. Disappeared into the grasses and stayed silent for a long time, doing a circuit that took it back to base of original tree. Stayed in deep cover, but started singing persistently. Recording to be added."

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (2)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 07:54 by Julian Elman
- 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/S178633038
- Comments: "One singing from high up near vale, another at bfly meadow - will add photos/audio"

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 08:10 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S178639050
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Reported by Forrest, respotted by Radka. Yellow below w dark tail, black cap. Singing but hard to see."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Jun 01, 2024 07:54 by Julian Elman
- 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/S178633038
- Comments: "late, singing along path behind well house green containers - will add audio"

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eBird Checklist - 30 May 2024 - Prospect Park - 32 species Salas chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S178259576

Note fly catchers olive sided and acadian

OSFL in Prospect

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 16:59 by Monica Berger
- 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/S178280496
- Comments: "Vale, snag, very puffy white patch on rump"

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 13:00 by Austin Johnson
- 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/S178280939
- Comments: "tall flycatcher on dead snag in the vale, olive sides and white tufts on sides of rump"

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 18:43 by Anonymous eBirder
- Prospect Park, New York US-NY 40.66895, -73.96815, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.668952,-73.96815&ll=40.668952,-73.96815
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S178283380
- Comments: "Seen in the vale of charmers, dead tree"

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 18:37 by David Ripley
- 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/S178283440
- Comments: "Good view; sitting high on an exposed branch"

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: Brooklyn Bird Club Spring Bird Walk

Rafael Campos leading

Note Mourning Warbler in ValeCashmere

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Rafael Guillermo Campos-Ramírez <ticornis@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, May 31, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Subject: Brooklyn Bird Club Spring Bird Walk
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>

Peter:  

    on May 30 I led the last walk of the season for the Spring walks.  Eight people joined the effort, and we did a great walk. Starting at GAP we cover the Vale, Central Drive (missed a OSFL),Butterfly Meadow, Maryland Monument (another chance to see a OSFL missed), Peninsula, Lake edge, Pools.  In total we saw/heard 42 sps of birds.  The most great one was a Mourning Warbler seen in the Vale. Great views but did not stay too long for other people who came to look for.  Several sps of warblers were added (see list below), among then we heard 1 Bay-breasted, rare for this time of the year.

Here is the list:

            

                Canada Goose

                Mute Swan

                Wood Duck

                Mallard

                

                Rock Pigeon

                Mourning Dove

                Chimney Swift

                Laughing Gull

                

                Green Heron

                Great Egret

                Red-tailed Hawk

                Red-bellied Woodpecker

                Downy Woodpecker

                Northern Flicker

                Eastern Wood Pewee

                Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

                Eastern Kingbird

                Great Crested Flycatcher

                Warbling Vireo

                Red-eyed Vireo

                Blue Jay

                Northern Rough-winged Swallow

                Barn Swallow

                House Wren

                Carolina Wren

                European (Common) Starling

                Grey Catbird

                American Robin

                House Sparrow

                American Goldfinch

                Song Sparrow

                Baltimore Oriole

                Red-winged Blackbird

                Common Grackle

                Mourning Warbler

                American Redstart

                Magnolia Warbler

                Bay-breasted Warbler

                Blackpoll Warbler

                Black-throated Green Warbler

                Northern Cardinal

Brooklyn is great birding!!!

Regards:

         Rafael G. Campos R (Ticornis)

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Good stuff today in Prospect

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Thu, May 30, 2024, 4:22 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Olive-sided Flycatcher (1 report)
- Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (1 report)
- Hooded Warbler (1 report)
- Bay-breasted Warbler (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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Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 07:00 by Ryan McGrady
- 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/S178244530
- Comments: "Dark vested flycatcher with pointy head on bare branch. Photos"

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 07:30 by Rafael Campos-Ramírez
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S178247107

Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 14:18 by Trevor Williams
- 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/S178247039
- Comments: "Found near feeders on opposite side of the water, Male."

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) (1)
- Reported May 30, 2024 07:30 by Rafael Campos-Ramírez
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S178247107
- Comments: "Heard. ID by its call."

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eBird Checklist - 29 May 2024 - Prospect Park - 31 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S178050940

Note yellow bellied fc,mourning and Kentucky warblers

Kentucky details prospect

Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2024 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/S177994931
- Media: 3 Audio
- Comments: "Flagged as rare (a little north of its core range), and getting a little late, though I had one on the peninsula on May 23 a couple of years ago. Singing repeatedly on all sides of Lookout Hill, though heard most often (and, eventually, seen) just N of Butterfly Meadow, downhill and across the paved path. Recorded the song several times and only saw it once, but repeated, rising song distinctive (if a little like some Mourning Warbler variations—they're in the same genus), and a brief look showed its distinctive face pattern of yellow spectacles and black muttonchops."

Olive sided flycatcher in two places

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2024 09:05 by Brad Wolchansky
- 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/S177987793
- Comments: ""three beers" call heard. recording."

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2024 05:42 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/S177987198
- Comments: "Sallying from a snag above the jewelweed patch off Center Drive.  Contopous, larger than a pewee with proportionally shorter tail, orange lower mandible, white hip patches."

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Kentucky Warbler reported at Butterfly Meadow perimeter

Found by Forrest , initially heard at western edge of the meadow slope, beflore moving southwards to other side /slope south on Lookout Hill

Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2024 05:42 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/S177987198
- Comments: "Great find by Forrest, who initially heard it singing around the Butterfly Meadow.  I only briefly saw it fly over the path and into the grass in the meadow.  Heard repeatedly and recorded.  Recordings TBA."

Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) (1)
- Reported May 29, 2024 08:46 by Adelia Honeywood
- 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/S178015392
- Comments: "Heard singing on the south side of Lookout Hill from the path that runs above the wellhouse. Loud, rapid two note repeated phrase. Reported by other birders throughout the morning."

Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 29, 2024 07:13 by R M
- 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/S178020217
- Comments: "ringing repetitive song, yellow bird with black on eyes"

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Morning of June 3rd (pre 5 am)

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

Volunteer opportunity for piping plovers

https://nycploverproject.org/volunteer?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR24vCmFYskyKrJG2wfRrXt4VCSGUusU2kEb9Io9LyNZGJWIbTPFkQtAWKQ_aem_AV57Z67E8JWGNcFPK7L_xJg35NkS0HGdxp5PZgtGqTwgZAuCIHyitBdxjJLqpgvTYGb0wDT5kMk5EozXlFjSZE6O

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

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Acadian fc at gwc

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported May 26, 2024 06:13 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/S177277842
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Singing its ker-chip pretty frequently here (40.6541389, -73.9957222), and got brief looks before it flew into another tree. Thanks to Ryan M for the alert - a few of us from the Birding in Peace walk were able to observe."

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

2024 Spring Birdathon - Brooklyn Bird Club

https://givebutter.com/brooklyn-bird-club-2024-spring-birdathon/inglorious-bustards-2024

Good amount raised.congrats!

Eastern bluebird GWC

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported May 24, 2024 09:36 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/S176833212
- Comments: "(40.6508822, -73.9900107) photos coming. Male, deep blue above, rusty brick red on throat and breast. Photo to come

"The one who plants trees knowing that he or she will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."

— Rabindranath Tagore



   

eBird Checklist - 22 May 2024 - Prospect Park - 7 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S176416890

Rare spring Philly vireo

A turkey In Greenpoint

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) (1)
- Reported May 22, 2024 20:01 by Michael  Lombardo
- McGolrick Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7245046,-73.9433616&ll=40.7245046,-73.9433616
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S176450895
- Comments: "Beautiful large solo bird high up. Flitting &#x1f602; between London plane branches. Photo"

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) (1)
- Reported May 22, 2024 19:56 by John Gaba
- McGolrick Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7245046,-73.9433616&ll=40.7245046,-73.9433616
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S176449503
- Comments: "The famous turkey that has been in nyc!"

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Fwd: Migration Morning at BBP 5-22-2024

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From: Mike Yuan <mjyuan@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Subject: Migration Morning at BBP 5-22-2024
To: Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>, Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter-

A little slower despite the promising birdcast for the prior evening, but we had one of our largest groups ever - 17 attendees. 39 species today mostly sticking to Pier 1. 

Those signs that spring migration is winding down, female Blackpoll Warblers, fed in the locust trees on the Harbor Lawn along with a few males. The whole group go nice looks at a male Chestnut-sided Warbler over the Long pond, and all morning we were buzzed by several flocks of Cedar Waxwings circling over. One flock was over 30 birds. 

Will see everyone next week for the last outing of the season!

Mike

https://ebird.org/checklist/S176352210

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**MISSISSIPPI KITE above Prospect today. See reports with photos

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2024 18:16 by MCHL ____
- 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/S176248682
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Epic real-time reporting by Ant! Bird was circling over prospect before heading ESE. Long angular gray bird with black flight feathers. Pale gray head. Distant diagnostic images to be added. Reporting for both Prospect Park and house list."

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2024 18:20 by Janet Rogers
- 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/S176267245
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "viewed with 2 other birders at northern Nethermead - was nearby when Ant sent alert out (thank you) and was able to observe it. Pictures are not the best but work for ID purposes"

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2024 18:00 by Ant Tab
- 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/S176269406
- Media: 10 Photos
- Comments: "One of the first birds we saw upon arriving to the park. It was circling above us as we approached Binnen Bridge—not super low, but low enough to get my heart pumping before I even put bins up to my eyes. Its long, pointed wings seemed much more dramatic than that of a PEFA or other confusion species. I am in the process of learning how to use a new camera and I thought I was gonna lose the bird before I could figure out how to get it in focus, but when I ran out to the Nethermead for a better view of the sky it steadily circled overhead for a few minutes allowing for some great looks and decent photo opportunities before heading ESE. Great consolation for the surprising lack of birds at the park this evening. Lifer for both of us, allowing me (AT) to let out a huge sigh of relief, as I had seen a bird with extremely similar vibes hovering over the neighborhood while I was out running errands sans binoculars yesterday afternoon. After seeing this one today, I feel slightly more convinced it’s what I saw yesterday, but obviously nowhere near confident enough to report it."

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) (1)
- Reported May 21, 2024 18:00 by Gab C
- 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/S176269566
- Media: 10 Photos
- Comments: "One of the first birds we saw upon arriving to the park. It was circling above us as we approached Binnen Bridge—not super low, but low enough to get my heart pumping before I even put bins up to my eyes. Its long, pointed wings seemed much more dramatic than that of a PEFA or other confusion species. I am in the process of learning how to use a new camera and I thought I was gonna lose the bird before I could figure out how to get it in focus, but when I ran out to the Nethermead for a better view of the sky it steadily circled overhead for a few minutes allowing for some great looks and decent photo opportunities. Great consolation for the surprising lack of birds at the park this evening. Lifer for both of us, allowing me (AT) to let out a huge sigh of relief, as I had seen a bird with extremely similar vibes hovering over the neighborhood while I was out running errands sans binoculars yesterday afternoon. After seeing this one today, I feel slightly more convinced it’s what I saw yesterday, but obviously nowhere near confident enough to report it."

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