COME sticks around

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 31, 2024 07:06 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S160252838
- Comments: "Continuing female, flying low past the Peninsula"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Handbook of Prospect Park

For birders and likewise interested parties, heres a cool old aged handbook of Prospect Park, especially all the names and origins of landmarks etc.

https://www.echonyc.com/~parks/books/handbook.html

-kb

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

eBird Wickman Checklist - 30 Jan 2024 - Prospect Park - 35 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S160186091

Note out of season chippie at feeders and continuing hen common mergansers and few other good birds inc Winter Wren,hairy wp 

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

eBird Yuan Checklist - 29 Jan 2024 - Brooklyn Bridge Park - 14 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S160151453

Note lesser black backed and Iceland gulls

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

COME to prospect lake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 28, 2024 11:07 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/S160038967
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing female on the lake. Photos."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

eBird Checklist - 27 Jan 2024 - Prospect Park - 27 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S159944161

Note Rusty's photo of COME + dozen wood ducks report

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Continuing COME hen prospect lake and OCWA south of rink

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 26, 2024 08:50 by Jacob Turetsky
- 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/S159817971
- Comments: "Female on the lake near Welhouse. Reddish brown head, crested, white neck, strong delineation. brown/grey sides. Longer and larger than the 3 Hoodeds nearby."

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 26, 2024 13:01 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S159845703
- Comments: "Hen by 3 sisters"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Jan 26, 2024 13:01 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S159845703
- Comments: "In a bush between Lefrak and Duck island. Moved to a pine tree. Drab green warbler, yellowish eye ring, yellow undertail"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Thayer's Iceland gull prospect lake

The  sub species Thayer's Gull of the Iceland Gull genus was reported today by birder Ant Tab while viewing Prospect Lake. 

 See above a screenshot of the species in Sibley's . Photos with the post appears on Facebook  group North American Gulls.

Iceland Gull (Thayer's) (Larus glaucoides thayeri) (1)
- Reported Jan 23, 2024 14:18 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/S159645070
- Comments: "Notes and photos to be added shortly."

   

Greenwood Iceland gull

Remarkably today's Iceland Gull spotted by MICH is the first ever reported in Greenwood cemetery.

See Ebird screenshot

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

In memoriam Elyse Shiller Taylor

I was  informed by a friend that a frequent Prospect birder from years past Elyse Shiller Taylor passed away in early winter.

I'm posting this note as many of the older generation of birders likely knew her from run-ins in Prospect Park.

I remembered Elyse as a pretty knowledgeable birder as well as a very gracious lady always friendly.

May she rest peacefully. 💮🌹

-KB

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Rare Sighting Iceland Gull in Greenwood !!

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Jan 22, 2024 10:23 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/S159566591
- Comments: "Minutes after stepping into green-wood at the 20th st. entrance, I spotted a gull close overhead that, in bright light, appeared all white on the underside. It stood out as an Iceland/Glaucous candidate. My camera battery died while attempting my first shots, as the bird was directly overhead. I managed a few photos as it departed, flying west over the 20th street edge of green-wood. It was possibly leaving prospect park or sheepshead bay, heading in the direction of South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Big thanks to my birder friends for ID help! Adult Iceland Gull: near-white under wings and tips, pale-gray back with white trailing edge. Image."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Lincoln Sparrow BBP

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 22, 2024 09:48 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/S159549671
- Comments: "Fine streaks over fain

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Lbbgull still at BBP

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (2)
- Reported Jan 21, 2024 13:59 by Kerri McDonald
- 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/S159492569
- Comments: "on pilings.  similar in size to herring.  dark slaty colored back.   smaller than other black-backed gulls."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Greater scaup

Greater Scaup drake reported yesterday on prospect lake 

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Prospect Checklist today

From BF

note hen Common Merganser and Bald Eagle sightings with the eagle perched behind the Wellhouse.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S159133689

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

a different Common Merganser in Prospect

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 17, 2024 08:35 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/S159129391
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Male circling above the lake, seemingly thinking about setting down and then deciding against it. Photos."

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Lbbg roost bbp

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 16, 2024 16:05 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/S159099489
- Comments: "Nightly roost-er on Pier 1 pilings."

Out of season warblers

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) (1)
- Reported Jan 16, 2024 12:25 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/S159068777
- Comments: "Spotted while walking the dog, darting into the planters outside of TimeOut Market.

Olive warbler with black mask."

Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1)
- Reported Jan 16, 2024 11:13 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S159070413
- Comments: "Half way Between Marilyn Monument and Wellhouse. Will add photo"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

The eagle has landed

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Jan 16, 2024 16:08 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/S159089853
- Comments: "Perched In conifer by main entrance.  White head and tail."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Cackling in Brooklyn botanic garden

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1)
- Reported Jan 15, 2024 10:45 by Rusty H
- 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/S159006562
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Photo"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Prospect eagles

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (2)
- Reported Jan 14, 2024 10:52 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/S158895397
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Pair high over nethermead"

COME Continues

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 14, 2024 08:15 by Tzvi Deutsch
- 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/S158885158
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Hen, also seen briefly associating with 3 Hooded merganser drakes."

Common Merganser

Reported Jan 14, 2024 11:12 by Radka Osickova

- 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/S158893961
- Comments: "Continuing on the lake, female, seen close to Hammerhead and then moved towards the center of lake. Rusty brown head, grey body"

Windy day report for Prospect Park

Among the multitude of reports I read online Ebird here are top birds flagged:

The best and most cooperative hilight is a hen Common Merganser hanging out at the east section of Prospect Lake near the Peninsula thumb and point.

Turkey Vultures are passing overhead, a few seen above the Boathouse.

And the Orange crowned Warbler continues its amazingly long stay at Lefrak Rink roof at the south end by the Holly Trees or in them between the path and smokestacks.

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Continuing COME PPLake

Common Merganser (North American) (Mergus merganser americanus) (1)
- Reported Jan 13, 2024 10:36 by The Wildlab
- 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/S158786373
- Comments: "Female continues on Lake"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Todays mergansers

Joining in with the Hooded Mergansers, 2 drake Common Mergansers arrived to join the hen first seen yesterday on Prospect Lake .

In the afternoon, they weren't around... 🥹

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

COME

Field report I got two drakes joined in today

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)kes
- Reported Jan 12, 2024 08:35 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/S158701083
- Comments: "Continuing female on the S side of the lake near Three Sisters, I believe spotted by Terry yesterday. Thanks to MCHL for pointing it out to me. No sign of the males—maybe they flew? Or maybe they were just tucked away. Distant photos available."

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (3)
- Reported Jan 12, 2024 07:26 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/S158697792
- Media: 2 Photos

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

COME hen on PPLake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 11, 2024 12:41 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S158656113
- Comments: "Kathy T. Pointed it out on the lake"

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

OCWA sticks around at the rink

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Jan 11, 2024 07:54 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/S158631487
- Comments: "Continuing overwintering yellow-green warb, once again down low in the brushy patch between the two Lefrak skating rinks. Silent today (and I avoided pishing so I'm not bothering it all the time), but bad photos available."

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Nice January rarity

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 10, 2024 16:05 by leo wexler-mann
- 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/S158591742
- Comments: "bathing with robins
rusty brownish tinge to back. pale white eyebrow. non breeding male. reported on  bk Whatsapp group by Michael silber"

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 10, 2024 13:20 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/S158590063
- Comments: "Blackbird with rusty head and white eye. On water edge with red-winged blackbirds and a few starlings. Very large starling flock above. (40.6618668, -73.9681276). Image."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

OCWA

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 09, 2024 10:40 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S158511938
- Comments: "Continuing above Lefrak"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Jan 09, 2024 09:21 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/S158516501
- Comments: "Nice spot by Radka. Bird flew away from us and dropped in at (40.6569812, -73.9636895). Continuing near lefrak. Photo of butt only."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Lefrak OCWA continues

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Jan 08, 2024 08:34 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/S158435997
- Comments: "Continuing (presumably for weeks now) in the brushy patch between the two Lefrak skating rinks. Photos and audio available."

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

POP-UP TRIP: NIGHTGULLING AND DOODLESPOTTING AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK JANUARY 4

leader Mike Yuan &Doug Gochfeld

Results of BBC nightwatch at BBP pier 1

highlights : American Woodcock, Lesser Nlack backed Gull, hybrid Black headed gull x Ring billed Gull.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S158114163

We had a terrific evening visit to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Thank you to all for joining and providing excellent company in the chilly night. Truly special looks at the woodcock, and an ultra-rare gull to boot!

Full trip report with photos: https://ebird.org/tripreport/191968

Thanks,

Mike

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

PPlake lbbgull

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Jan 04, 2024 12:40 by Kathleen Toomey
- 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/S158104828
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Gull with light head and darkish body.  Black bill, not as large as a Greater Black-backed Gull's.  Long wing tips giving an elongated look.  Checkered back and wings.  Eye makeup"

eBird Checklist - 2 Jan 2024 - Prospect Park - 27 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S157849008

Note continuing orange crowned warbler at lefrak rink roof

BBP lbbg

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Jan 03, 2024 16:40 by Doug Gochfeld
- 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/S157998930
- Comments: "*long returning night roosting adult in the usual spot at P1

Owls head ash throated FC

Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 03, 2024 17:22 by Jonathan R
- Owls Head Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6403687,-74.0322153&ll=40.6403687,-74.0322153
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S157981558
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing at this location. North end of the park. Extremely cooperative bird. Spotted in a few minutes. Seemed aware of my presence.  Large grey flycatcher, light grey breast , light green below. Rufous patches on wings. Spiky crown."

How birds survive the winter?

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-do-birds-survive-the-winter/?fbclid=IwAR3X_Jlcaycs5tPYOF_o3GyPII1wshZ5w2SNHQc8BcpczYBhXtN_aVWCeqU#

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

Help Wanted for waterfowl count

I'm looking for help to conduct the January 13th Waterfowl count for my area at Riis to Breezy Point which entails lots and lots of walking for the full day.

Requirements include  that you are an expert with waterfowl ( ducks, geese, seafowl, grebes, swans  etc ; a good spotter as well as a good conversationalist and bringer of good cheer.

you know my email.🦆🦢🔭

Peter "KB"

PS< this isnt an official club walk in any way..rather a personal favor.

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: new year's day bbc walk in pp Jan 1st 2024

Thanks to Karen Ohearn leading the traditional NYDs walk.

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: 
Date: Mon, Jan 1, 2024, 2:34 PM
Subject: new year's day bbc walk in pp
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

https://ebird.org/checklist/S157749328

best,

karen

Prospect Park on the first day

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516

Prospects New year began with 1/4 on the way to 200 for the year with 51 bird species today. Of course it helps with many birders out looking getting a head start.

The highlight is a first winter Iceland Gull off the Hammerhead peninsula in southwest corner of Prospect Lake. The rare gull was discovered by birding maestro Dale Dyer.

The variety otherwise includes some uncommon birds . These species were Wood Ducks in Lullwater Cove, Winter Wren,Bald Eagle, Purple Finch, Bufflehead, Brown creeper ,both kinglet species and more.

Though I'm not into the first day rush birding, nevertheless I was blessed with my first good bird of 2024. Just about entering my church for morning services at Fort Hamilton Parkway, I looked up at the high cross steeple and noticed a perched Peregrine falcon .I've been told it was there all morning. Pretty darn cool to see it picked my church. 🤗

Onward 2024! 🐦🦅🦉🦆🐧

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

eBird Checklist - 1 Jan 2024 - Prospect Park - 33 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S157719443

Seeing chklist note  6 Wood Ducks

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

   

HNY greetings

 The Kingsboider wishes everyone a Happy New Year. May the coming year be a healthy prosperous one with opportunities of new friends and great birding!