Prospect Park Bird Sightings & North Brooklyn Nature News: February 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Eastern bluebird at field 2 prospect west end long meadow

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) (1)
- Reported Feb 29, 2024 08:38 by Amy and Toby
- 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/S163290774
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Presumably continuing bird first reported over the weekend by Asher and Tracey. Female/immature type, hunting around ballfields 2 and 3, resting regularly on the nearby fencing. Big thanks for the tip about the bird still being around!"

Rarities continue

Swainsons hawk at Sims recycling

Rufous hummingbird at prospect breeze hill hairpin path west of the Rink

Pair Common Mergansers on prospect lake

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

Location of Spain sons hawk at Sims Recycling South Sunset Park

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Feb 29, 2024 10:40 by Isaac Smith
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163261481
- Comments: "Continuing bird found a couple days ago. Perched on the southeast corner of the building. Dark streaking on the breast and a brown hood. Photos. Seen from (40.6616346, -74.0063062)"

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

COntinuing today Leap to the spot!

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*** Species Summary:

- Swainson's Hawk (2 reports)

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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 29, 2024 12:30 by Roger Clark
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163271673
- Comments: "Continuing immature. Thanks to Chris for pointing it out. Perched up under roof in metal bar. Terrible pics tba."

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Feb 29, 2024 12:04 by Sean Sime
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163272861
- Comments: "Continuing sub-adult. photos and video TBA."

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

eBird Checklist - 27 Feb 2024 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 1 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S163121609

Photos of yesterday's Sand hill Cranes in link chklist

eBird Checklist - 28 Feb 2024 - Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park - 12 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S163216675

Photos of today's SWAINSONS HAWK in chklist link

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

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Swainsons Hawk still reported at SIMS RECYCLING ,,see attached reports

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*** Species Summary:

- Swainson's Hawk (2 reports)

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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Feb 28, 2024 13:43 by leo wexler-mann
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163199163
- Comments: "continuing at sims recycling in tree down and to the left of the wind turbine. very tough to see with binoculars, but dark brown streaky chest, paler around the collar and dark projections down towards tail.
nice job Michael silber tracking this bird down again.
thanks to the folks here with scopes letting me take a peek."

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Feb 28, 2024 12:55 by Timothy Graves
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163198004
- Comments: "Hawk with dark back, creamy underside with dark streaks and dark breast band. Very long wings. Distant photos later."

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert Continuing prospect rarities

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

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*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Rufous Hummingbird (2 reports)

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 28, 2024 08:39 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/S163187535
- Comments: "Continuing male, swimming in front of 3 Sisters, seen from across lake. Dark green head, long red bill, black on back with white flanks and neck."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 28, 2024 08:39 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/S163187535
- Comments: "Kings County first continues. Flew in and perched on a branch just above the feeder that was set up. Rufous on flanks and in tail."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 28, 2024 10:05 by Roger Clark
- Well House Drive, New York, US (40.659, -73.966), Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.658504,-73.966087&ll=40.658504,-73.966087
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163189309
- Comments: "Continuing. Seen at feeder and immediate area at base of Breeze Hill. Perching and active with great views. Pics added later."

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

A hot Michael S: two megararities over Greenwood Cemetery

Michael S is on a fiery streak.

A day ago Michael spots high up over the northwest section an interesting raptor. Following through studying his long distance photo and consulting with other experts it turn out the raptor was a SWAINSONS HAWK. This is the second year in a row he found such a bird. More to follow on this individual bird.

Then today at 1:10, Michael does it again. This time over the Hill of Graves he spotted 7 SANDHILL CRANES! Getting a timely what app tweet out, Rob J rushes out to his fire escape in Park slope and spots the crane flock,skirting in low altitude along the edge of Prospect Park where a third report mentions the flock climbing higher in the Grand Army army Plaza area.

Getting back to the the SWAINSONS, it turns out as Michael presumed , this bird descended into the Sims Recycling plant in Sunset Park coastal area at 29th st and 2nd ave.its no doubt the same bird returning from last year.

Go figure. Congrats to Michael S for his incredible luck and good eyes.

Here's an Ebird from Jeff Gramm regarding SWAINSONS.

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) (1)
- Reported Feb 27, 2024 15:08 by Jeff G
- Sims Municipal Recycling, Sunset Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6624882,-74.0090782&ll=40.6624882,-74.0090782
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S163135420
- Comments: "Found two years in a row by MCHL!! Immature - but darker more uniform streaking on its front than last year's bird. It must be the same hawk right? Thanks to Ferino for the scope views. I did not have my camera with me but they got some digiscopes"

Fwd: Welcome to the New Jersey Birding & Wildlife Trails

This is outside of North Brooklyn but I wanted to pass this along if you are interested in traveling to the great birding state of Jersey..Highly informative !

click on the link below.

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https://njaudubon.org/wp-content/wildlife/index.html

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

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

--Carl Sagan

Monday, February 26, 2024

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Both Rufous Hummingbird and Common Mergansers continue today in Prospect Park.Refer to prev posts locations

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*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Rufous Hummingbird (1 report)

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Feb 26, 2024 08:30 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/S162993277
- Comments: "cont"

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 26, 2024 08:30 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/S162993277
- Comments: "cont"

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Rufous Hummingbird (3 reports)
- Bald Eagle (1 report)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (1 report)

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 10:45 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/S162943158
- Comments: "male and female"

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 14:58 by Doug Linse
- 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/S162941952
- Comments: "Saw it around the feeder, other birders were nearby and told us what we were looking at! I hear it got lost on its migration."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 14:30 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/S162946229
- Comments: "Base of path to Breeze Hill, continuing"

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 10:45 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/S162943158
- Comments: "continuing little sprite now feeding at the feeder. itty bitty green hummingbird with rufous sides and tail base. photos of tail base confirm that there hasn't been an old switcheroo."

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 10:45 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/S162943158
- Comments: "the spirit of rover lives on"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 25, 2024 14:30 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/S162946229
- Comments: "Lefrak roof, holly tree adjacent to steam vent"

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Post from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) BTPP Iceland gull today

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) posted at 2:46 PM on Sun, Feb 25, 2024:
Sub adult Iceland gull continues at Bush Terminal pier park.decayed pier north of concrete osprey pier
(https://x.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1761840225146307031?s=03)

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Saturday, February 24, 2024

eBird Checklist - 24 Feb 2024 - Bush Terminal Piers Park - 17 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162764122

Note photo Iceland gull and big (135) number lesser scaup

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Saturdays sightings

Prospect Park enjoyed a gorgeous day late morning with several good sightings.

The Rufous Hummingbird continues its impressive run at the bottom of Breeze Hill . look for the feeder at the hairpin path turn where it's hanging out on that south slope.

Two Common Mergansers grace Prospect Lake ,a mixed pair. I was fortunate seeing the beautiful drake near Wes Island where I also was lucky seeing a drake Ring necked Duck and a wood duck pair ,both hopping up on the stone edge.

Bald eagle continue their flyovers,one seen today.

The Orange crowned Warbler also impresses with its very long stay at Lefrak Rink environs.

Pretty soon,stuff will come thru as March beckons, my having seen Ruby crowned kinglet at Well Drive picnic tables site.

On a side note,the Iceland Gull continues at Bush Terminal pier park today.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Orange at the rink

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 24, 2024 09:21 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/S162779808
- Comments: "By Lefrak, continuing"

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

BBP LBBG end of arrival

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Feb 23, 2024 16:17 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/S162692248
- Comments: "Wintering adult, arriving on the pilings at 4:33pm."

"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 - 23 Feb 2024 - Prospect Park - 20 species Chan chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162685518

Note now 2 Common mergansers

Mixed pair

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Friday, February 23, 2024

Prospect feeders

There may be 2 weeks tops left for the feeders as seed is diminishing ( 1 1/2 bags) after todays refill. The feeding season hasn't been great this past winter, hence the season will end a week earlier than usual. No finches because the thistle sock that you see has been the same one since November!

An off very off year this winter.

--kb

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

--Carl Sagan

Paul Chklist Bush Terminal Pier Park

Iceland Gull continues

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162644462

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

--Carl Sagan

Wickman Prospect chklist

NOte Rufous Hummingbird , ring necked duck, common & hooded merganser,wood duck, swamp sparrow.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162634028

THis is the time of the year ducks are returning, passing through, and early winter songbirds as well e.i. Brown Creeper, RC Kinglet...

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

--Carl Sagan

Lesser BBG at BBP

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)

- Reported Feb 22, 2024 16:34 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/S162601232
- Comments: "Perhaps the smoky-eyes adult often seen on the pier 1 pilings this winter."

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Rufous continues...

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 22, 2024 07:31 by Russ Comeau, SSAS Prez
- Prospect Park--Feeders Only, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6580479,-73.9676857&ll=40.6580479,-73.9676857
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S162529204
- Comments: "Continuing. Checked red feeder and did not stay around."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)

- Reported Feb 22, 2024 08:11 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/S162540356
- Comments: "Continuing around the hummingbird feeder between Breeze Hill and the lake, sometimes feeding at the honeysuckle across the path closer to the lake. Photos available."

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Iceland joins in at Bush terminal park.. a gull hotspot!

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Feb 21, 2024 14:05 by MCHL ____
- 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/S162483140
- Comments: "Continuing. Image."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Beloved NYC bald eagle Rover, reported dead after vehicle collision - Gothamist

https://gothamist.com/news/beloved-nyc-bald-eagle-rover-reported-dead-after-vehicle-collision

"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 - 21 Feb 2024 - Prospect Park - 32 species Sime chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162465039

Note Rufous photo and 14 wood ducks rept

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Continuing BHGU at Bush terminal pier park

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Feb 21, 2024 08:18 by Jeff G
- 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/S162459682
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing bird reported by Richard Fleming and again recently by Josh M. Photos."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Continuing RUHU at south Breeze Hill hairpin path and slope

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 21, 2024 07:18 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/S162445101
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing near feeder"

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Charles Tang Rufous Hummingbird photo

a gorgeous shot. Bird still being seen at the usual site today .South Breeze Hill hairpin turn enroute Lefrak rink.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Multiple reports Prospect Rufous Hummingbird .one report below

Location bottom hairpin turn breeze Hill south path

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 19, 2024 10:07 by Lauren Guerrero
- 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/S162240064
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Seen with a mob of excited birders. A lot of really great looks at this little beauty. She was even flying up to the crowd at times. She was mostly 20 yards to the left of the feeder in a perch. Then she would visit the feeder for only about 30 seconds at a time. But it was well worth the trip. A definite lifer for me!"

"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 - 19 Feb 2024 - Bush Terminal Piers Park - 16 species Payne chkkist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S162209873

Note bald Eagles

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

RUHU continues President Day

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 19, 2024 09:04 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/S162222170
- Comments: "Continuing in the usual area between Lefrak and Breeze Hill, all along the slope with the hummingbird feeder. Very cooperative today. Photos."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Fwd: Brooklyn Bird Club GBBC Walk Feb 18th

"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: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 19, 2024, 1:17 PM
Subject: Brooklyn Bird Club GBBC Walk Feb 18th
To: <prosbird.bbctrip@blogger.com>, Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Leader Tina Alleva

Hi Peter,

We had about 10 participants on this frigid morning for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Due to the overnight freeze, which made some areas slippery, we opted for safety and stayed on the main roads and clear paths, which limited the areas we could access.
As people arrived, Angie Co spotted an adult Bald Eagle soaring over the lullwater, likely the same one frequently observed in the park. After about two hours, the cold prompted us to conclude a bit earlier than planned. However, as we were leaving, we received news that the Rufous Hummingbird had reappeared. A few of us that were left were fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of it before departing.

Here is our checklist:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S162198699

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Tom Stephenson's bird song ID webinar tomorrow

https://www.labirders.org/webinars/studying_bird_songs.html?fbclid=IwAR0jz8fbwzUEdN5jS-Y7xqUWe6KEUfCznD7q566zQ8UDgBSEtWU6MRankL0

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Fw: rufous hummingbird photo

Taken by Caleb Crain today. Link attached

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c. artist, father of

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From: Caleb Crain <crain.caleb@gmail.com>

To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@aol.com>

Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:45:56 PM EST

Subject: rufous hummingbird

Hi, Peter,

Great to cross paths with you this afternoon. Here's my best photo of Rufus:

https://flic.kr/p/2pyYA6Q

yours,

Caleb

Sunday hilights summary

Sunday was a very good winter day. With chilly weather under bright sun, birding couldn't be better . Here were the hilights.

The mega RUFOUS Hummingbird continues its remarkable resilience. It's a survivor and a showboat. It continues to visit the sugar water feeder near the hairpin turn at Breeze Hills south slope. I was able to see it in the midafternoon with two Hummer visits at that feeder brightly lit by the setting sun. I couldn't along with other birders ask for a better close look.

Second hilight regards an Iceland Gull at Bush terminal pier park. Always beat in winter as a full spot, Bush pulled in a juvenile Iceland,seen on a pier north of the osprey platform.

Bald Eagles were seen flying over both Prospect and Greenwood Cemetery. On the latter, a good sighting over Valley Water wowed birders there. Two were at least seen above Prospect Lake.

Prospect feeders was better for me today than yesterday. At least I observed 8 Cardinals and the always delightful Carolina Wren picking at the suet.

Winter may not have many birds but good species abound.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Bald eagle prospect Inc photo

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 18, 2024 08:23 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/S162023902
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Flew over the SE corner of the lake at 8:30. Not sure where it went but didn't see it after that. Adult. Photos

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Continuing ICGU at bush term park

Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) (1)
- Reported Feb 18, 2024 10:34 by Tracey Chan
- 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/S162039686
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Pale grayish gull with light wingtips, dark eyes, small dark-tipped bill and pink legs. Slightly smaller than nearby HEGU. Photos."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Rufous Hummingbird has survived storm#2

Seen today by the sugared water feeder at base south slope Breeze Hill path hairpin turn.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

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From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Sun, Feb 18, 2024, 11:45 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Rufous Hummingbird (1 report)

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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

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2024 13:20 by Gabriel Kornbluh
- 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/S162017447
- Comments: "continuing, showed up after about a half hour at feeder, watching with 6-8 other birders - pics"

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Former golf courses become wild places nytimes

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/climate/golf-courses-conservation-nature.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR0pTJOF0_wEcCdcE7xQ_FzOszBx5tZLj3T0hl2rjYx9fb0sTD0Po9zys40

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Saturday, February 17, 2024

The eagle I saw then Karen spotted

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2024 12:30 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S161886874
- Comments: "juvie flying above water near lefrak and then south out of sight."

Iceland at bush terminal

Iceland Gull (kumlieni) (Larus glaucoides kumlieni) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2024 15:15 by Paul Sweet
- 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/S161890477
- Comments: "Overall pale with slight brown wash. Pale wing tips. Small black bill. Pink feet. Cute."

The Great Backyard experience 17 Feb 2024 - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake - 16 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S161876543

I would've felt guilty not submitting at least one Great Backyard count tally during the four day festival.So with great willpower after a hard work week, a few hours in Prospect would suffice. And personally it was a good one.

First scan from West Island netted me the usual waterfowl but Wood Duck I found turned out to be a highlight. I counted overall a dozen; Forrest who swung by said he counted 14! Then I saw to my left out in the lake middle a smallish dark backed Gull ; so I headed over to the rustic shelter.

It turned out my hunch was right. The dark backed Gull was an adult non breeding Lesser Black Back Gull, seen bathing quite abit. Unfortunately it didn't stay long as a few birders came by motivated by my tweet. Eventually , I found the long staying hen Common Merganser. Speaking of Merganser, the handsome Hoodeds are frequenting the southwest shoreline,3 drakes and likewise 3 hens within 3 Sisters Islands.I witnessed interesting behavior with the hens: they were eating snow off a branch sticking out of the water!

Two Pied Billed Grebes mingled near the dwindling Northern Shoveler flock. Grebe's are usually uncommon in winter here on the lake.

After that ,my best sighting happened to be a flash. Taking a photo of a snow scene from Terrace Bridge, I spotted a low flying juvenile Bald Eagle heading towards the Rink. It must've come off the big hill. With the feeders unremarkably quiet- it's been like that all winter- and negative reports of the Rufous Hummingbird - hopefully it survived the storm-it was on ward home for me , feeling hungry and experiencing cold fingers.

At least I did my part being a citizen scientist for a few but fulfilling hours.🌨️❄️☃️🦆🦅

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Very cool: trees stalling effects of global heating in eastern US, study finds | Trees and forests | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/17/us-east-trees-warming-hole-study-climate-crisis

Thanks to Ryan G. sending this.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

World Migratory Bird day

https://www.facebook.com/100064859611229/posts/pfbid02edKnN1MYT7bMsyS1sw2rHPKzD7dg5msiq6yxahUAqfZaYzzc3tjezgBrGpsP9PQrl/?sfnsn=mo

Birdathon Day Only 3 months away ( May 11th). Everything starts with NATIVE plants that developed an evolutionary relationship as hosts for insects ,within the pyramid of prey/predator structure.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Friday, February 16, 2024

Great backyard bird count

https://www.fws.gov/story/2024-02/winter-birds-youre-likely-see?fbclid=IwAR2oxYWyUKI93AvaPNi_jCZ5TpJE61F8pSgQtyjDGk_QqwjZoADtRQN0IPw

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Rufous Hummingbird (2 reports)
- Bald Eagle (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.

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

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 10:35 by The Big Laskowski
- 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/S161690591
- Comments: "Continuing, seen with Mob, in the usual spot"

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 10:15 by Maureen Matthews
- 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/S161696496
- Comments: "Continuing"

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 10:06 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/S161698223
- Comments: "Large dark raptor with white head and tail. Flew southwest along the crest of ocean hill, flushing everything in its path. (May have come in from Prospect)."

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 10:35 by The Big Laskowski
- 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/S161690591
- Comments: "White head and tail, large size distinctive"

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 10:15 by Maureen Matthews
- 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/S161696496
- Comments: "Adult. Flying over the Nethermead, being harassed by two RTHK"

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

--Carl Sagan

Black headed Gull at Bush Terminal Pier Park

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 08:42 by Richard Fleming
- 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/S161663052
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Rare but regular in small numbers along the eastern seaboard in winter. On terminal jetty w/ Ring-bills. First spotted while head-tucked more or less in aspect of photo #2, when most easily located by blood-red legs. In winter, in the absence of Laughing Gulls, this dark coral red leg color is probably unique among gulls likely to be seen in our area; the most similar but much smaller species, Bonaparte's Gull, typically shows pale pink legs. Leg color is one of the easier ways to spot this gull in large groups of standing, resting gulls. Once this bird lifted its head the dull dark red bill was visible."

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

--Carl Sagan

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Rufous Hummingbird (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.

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 07:32 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/S161654541
- Comments: "Continuing female around Three Sisters. Photo."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 07:34 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/S161657486
- Comments: "Continuing in the honeysuckle down from the feeder. Rufous sides, green back"

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2024 07:32 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/S161654541
- Comments: "Continuing, first spotted around 8:20 at the same location we first had it yesterday, just up the path from the hummingbird feeder, approximately here (40.6583473, -73.9673729). Then in the usual clump of honeysuckle just downhill from the feeder, then at the feeder. Photos."

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

--Carl Sagan

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Friday is the bird count

Friday (tday) is the Great Backyard Bird count first day till Monday.

https://www.birdcount.org/

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

eBird Checklist - 15 Feb 2024 - Prospect Park - 40 species Goldberg checklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S161585110

Note continuing rufous hummingbird and comm merganser

Bald Eagle in Greenwood

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 15, 2024 10:15 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/S161581575
- Comments: "Large dark raptor with white tail. Saw it departing a distant perch."

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

--Carl Sagan

Prospect RUHU continues. Base Breeze Hill south.

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 15, 2024 10:02 by Sheila Forbes
- 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/S16

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Photos of Rufous from yesterday😍❤day

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 14, 2024 09:15 by Charles Tang
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6648823,-73.9675278&ll=40.6648823,-73.9675278
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S161525163
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing Rufous Hummingbird is back after being absent for one and a half days. Saw it feeding at the Hummingbird feeder that was put up by Josh. It was feeding well 2 times at the feeder. Thank you Josh for putting it up. Also perched at the honeysuckle bush but did not feed on the honeysuckle flowers. It was there around 9.30 and 11.30. Photos."

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Bald eagle prospect

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 14, 2024 16:46 by Angela Panetta
- 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/S161516541
- Comments: "Perched by the marymount statue"

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 14, 2024 14:10 by Valerie Masten
- 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/S161519426
- Comments: "Adult over Long Meadow, circling low."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Rufous is a survivor!!

The Rufous hummingbird survived yesterdays storm giving hope for more birders to see it.

It favors a large honeysuckle bush next to a yew at the top of the hill directly above the hairpin turn of the descending south face Breeze Hill path. The honeysuckle flowers are its lifesaving nutrient.

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 14, 2024 08:16 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/S161483700
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing even after the blizzard, which is perhaps not surprising from the only hummingbird species known to regularly breed in Alaska. In its favorite clump of honeysuckle next to the yew, just uphill from the hummingbird feeder. Not visible (and I don't think audible) on me and Josh M's first pass through, but when I returned I heard it within a minute or two, then quickly spotted it and snapped a few photos. No one seems to know where it goes, and/or how long it rests, when it's not being seen (perhaps especially in the afternoon), but it seems like it can be seen anywhere along this (lake) side of Breeze Hill in the mornings. Photos are crappy because I was walking the dog but it's not like there are other hummingbirds around. Coordinates: 40.6584162, -73.9664328."

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

snowed merganser

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 13, 2024 11:00 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/S161411588
- Comments: "Continuing on lake in snow. Impressionistic pictures will show a probable bird that maybe has a long and slim bill, that could have a crest, and that possibly has a strong demarcation between head and neck. Maybe that's what they'll show."

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

--Carl Sagan

Monday, February 12, 2024

Mega RUHU report

https://ebird.org/checklist/S161365294

With multiple observers and so many reports here's the gist of it regarding Prospects Rufous Hummingbird.

If one continues down the descending path at Terrace Bridge towards the Rink, flowering Honeysuckle Bushes is attracting this mega rarity-Kings county's first.Look for the bird about midslope but more likely near the hairpin turn at the bottom of the hill.

This morning I along with many others at the hairpin turn, observed the Hummer hanging around a large honeysuckle at the top of the slope. More Honeysuckle resides on a path above from the parking lot southeast access path if you don't find it or along the shoreline by the bollards. Good luck.

In other news, the winter long Orange crowned warbler was spotted at the rink's southeast area or in evergreens by there I presumed along the path to the greenroof. It had been frequenting habitat next to the Summerhouse Gazebo ( Duck island)

On the lake , the hen Common Merganser sticks around near Three Sisters while wood ducks hang out at Duck island and a Hooded Merganser by West island.

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Post from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) ** mega RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) posted at 9:07 AM on Mon, Feb 12, 2024:
Prospect Rufous Hummingbird--still present in upslope honeysuckle seen from hairpin path Breeze Hill
(https://x.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1757043734938525750?s=03)

"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 - 11 Feb 2024 - Prospect Park - 26 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S161290277

Includes great photos of Rufous hummingbird, Kings county first . yesterday report

Sunday, February 11, 2024

OCWA near Duck Island gazebo shelter

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 09:55 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/S161248639
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing between Lefrak and the Parkside gazebo and seen in my way out. Today atop the tree above the fire ladder, where it gave a single chip, the first I've heard from it in weeks. Photos."

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

MEGA ** rarity Kings first Rufous Hummingbird-- in prospect park

Seen on the descending path to the Rink from Terrace Be or upper south slope Breeze Hill

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:58 by Mary Beth Kooper
- 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/S161230751
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Thanks to Anthony Ferino for spotting the suspect eBird report and to Tripper for finding the bird this morning. Selasphorus hummingbird showing orange on it's sides and in the tail feathers. Ryan M. got photos that showed broad outer tail feathers. I look forward to the final verdict of the identification of this bird and seeing better photos than I have to add, which are inconclusive."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:25 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/S161246628
- Comments: "Found yesterday by Sam V, refound today by Tripper, seen with crowd buzzing in the honeysuckle across from feeders. Got some good looks (no photos) but had to run - later ID'd by others."

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2024 10:12 by Jeff G
- 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/S161251291
- Media: 5 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "MEGA Kings first. Notes, Photos, Recording, Essay WBA"

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Petition to slow down bird name changes proposal

https://chng.it/twHSbRkvpt

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

Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Orange crowned warbler reappears

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 10, 2024 10:24 by A 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/S161142338
- Comments: "Ongoing warbler near lakeside."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Feb 10, 2024 10:24 by Kerri McDonald
- 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/S161142488
- Comments: "Ongoing warbler near lakeside."

Prospect Park, Kings County, NY, US - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516

Prospect the past week

NPS job opening

"Subject: NPS Gateway NRA is hiring - Natural Resource Program Manager
From: russ@bassdozer.com
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2024 10:42:48 -0600 (CST)
X-Message-Number: 1

ADVANCE NOTICE: The National Park Service (NPS) at Gateway National Recreation Area (GATE) will announce a long-awaited federal job opening for a Natural Resource Program Manager. The job will be posted online at:
* https://www.usajobs.gov/
Please pass this along – and let's try to get "one of our own" (a birder, a known bird-friendly environmentalist) in there! That will be very helpful.

Job opening date: Monday, Feb 12, 2024 – job position will appear online
Job closing date: Monday, Feb 26, 2024 – job application window closes

So, we will have to wait until Monday to see the posting and relevant position info details, but I wanted to get the news out before the weekend, so everyone can mull it over - as the job window is only open 2 weeks.

GATE includes 3 units: Jamaica Bay, Staten Island, Sandy Hook

Please let me know if you need more information or you have more information for me.

Thank you very much.
Russ Comeau, President
928-614-9186 | Russ@SSAudubon.org mailto:Russ@SSAudubon.org

South Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 31 | Freeport, NY 11520
www.SSAudubon.org http://www.ssaudubon.org/"
https://mail.aol.com/mb/folders/1/messages/AEcd-RJAZYT8ZccDTg69cKKfl7E?offset=0#:~:text=Subject%3A%20NPS%20Gateway,www.ssaudubon.org/

From: Rafferty, Patricia <Patricia_Rafferty@nps.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Subject: We are hiring - Natural Resource Program Manager

I am reaching out to spread the word that GATE is hiring a Natural Resource Program Manager.

On February 12, 2024, the below link will go live to recruit Gateway National Recreation Area's next Natural Resource Program Manager. The announcement will close at 11:59 on Monday, February 26, 2024.

USAJOBS - Job Announcement [NOTE: not open until 2/12/24]

This position is responsible for leading the park's natural resource team and for the development, oversight and implementation of the park's natural resource stewardship programs.

Please share widely with anyone that may be interested.

Patti Rafferty

Resource Stewardship Division Manager

Gateway National Recreation Area

210 New York Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10305

718-815-7180 (office)

631-605-5680 (cell)

patricia_rafferty@nps.gov

https://www.nps.gov/gate/index.htm