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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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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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Good stuff today in Prospect

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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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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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                                                                            --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

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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!"

"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



   

Fwd: Migration Morning at BBP 5-22-2024

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Upcoming Events – Brooklyn Bird Club Tonight

https://brooklynbirdclub.org/events/category/meetings/list/

At 630 Powerhouse Building meeting lecture on the Brooklyn Naval Cemetery garden

Walk follows this coming Saturday via event bright registration.

**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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Fwd: Final Tuesday Bird Walk of the Season

Led by Sheila Epstein and Angie Co

Yutori(Japanese): intentionally slowing down to simply be,breathe, listen and approach the beauty of nature and life.
  Consciously creating space to relax, reflect,and integrate rather than being constantly busy or rushed.

   

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Sheila Friedman <waxwing100@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, May 21, 2024, 5:33 PM
Subject: Final Tuesday Bird Walk of the Season
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter,
  Here is the list compiled and posted on eBird by Angie Co for today's ( final for this Spring) BBC Tues walk:

Canada Goose  3
Mute Swan  2
Wood Duck  1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  2
Mourning Dove  5
Chimney Swift  5
Spotted Sandpiper  1
Laughing Gull  2
Ring-billed Gull  2
Herring Gull  1
Great Egret  1
Turkey Vulture  1
Osprey  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  3
Downy Woodpecker  1
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Olive-sided Flycatcher  1
Eastern Wood-Pewee  1
Eastern Kingbird  1
Warbling Vireo  3
Red-eyed Vireo  5
Blue Jay  4
Barn Swallow  2
House Wren  1
Carolina Wren  1
European Starling  5
Gray Catbird  1
Wood Thrush  2
American Robin  10
Cedar Waxwing  10
House Sparrow  5
House Finch  1
Baltimore Oriole  4
Red-winged Blackbird  3
Brown-headed Cowbird  1
Common Grackle  4
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Common Yellowthroat  2
American Redstart  4
Magnolia Warbler  2
Bay-breasted Warbler  1
Yellow Warbler  2
Chestnut-sided Warbler  2
Blackpoll Warbler  7
Black-throated Blue Warbler  2
Prairie Warbler  1
Black-throated Green Warbler  1
Northern Cardinal  5
Rose-breasted Grosbeak  1
Indigo Bunting  1

 In addition- Baltimore Oriole, American Robin, Barn Swallow and Blue Jay on nests.
        Best,
     Sheila Friedman
     Angie Co

Alder fc

Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) (1)
- Reported May 19, 2024 09:48 by Jeremy Nadel
- 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/S175720665
- Comments: "On Sylvain water. Vocalizing partially - the first rolling DREET part - Michael Silber has audio recording. Small empid, clean pale below, gray back. Yellow lower mandible."

Yutori(Japanese): intentionally slowing down to simply be,breathe, listen and approach the beauty of nature and life.
  Consciously creating space to relax, reflect,and integrate rather than being constantly busy or rushed.

   

Prospect mourning warbler update

Along Prospect lake south shore, the Mourning Warbler over towards 3 Sisters Islands to settle in the marshy area on the west side of the islands. This is a morning report.

Yutori(Japanese): intentionally slowing down to simply be,breathe, listen and approach the beauty of nature and life.
  Consciously creating space to relax, reflect,and integrate rather than being constantly busy or rushed.

   

Mourning warbler southwest prospect lake

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported May 18, 2024 07:36 by Maha Katnani
- 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/S175364300
- Comments: "I was with the Brooklyn Bird Club with Denis and few of us saw a yellow bird with the dark gray hood by the small pool by Hammerhead. Denis sent a WhatsApp alert"

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)

- Reported May 18, 2024 10:39 by Dennis Hrehowsik 🦆

- 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/S175486911
- Comments: "Adult make grey hood yellow under black throat in lagoon near hammerhead"

Ytwa gwc

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 16, 2024 16:22 by Richard Payne
- 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/S174947195
- Comments: "Details soon"

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 16, 2024 14:20 by Juan Salas
- 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/S174953986
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing on the same spot as reported by Michael Silber this afternoon. Thank you. Seen on the tall cypresses growing around the Landon tombstone with Anthony F, later photographed at mid height and on the floor."

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Arverne East Nature Preserve

https://www.facebook.com/1343152113/posts/pfbid0LAu3VX3MSHWvWrH12ydy6Qvjzj4a8J6vaduLZgGm2Y9pCh2p1n37K1AveEXrzoHQl/?sfnsn=mo

Glad to see this happened: a new park where piping plovers bred. Sometimes the club visits this site.

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/arverne-east-nature-preserve

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Fwd: Migration Morning in BBP 5-14-2024

Mike leading

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From: Mike Yuan <mjyuan@gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Subject: Migration Morning in BBP 5-14-2024
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>, Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>


Hi Peter-
Supposedly clear skies for the morning ended up being quite rainy. Despite that, 8 of us spent time on Pier 1. Birds were a little sparse, but eventually we got looks at Swainson's Thrush in the Vale, fleeting looks at a Lincoln's Sparrow who has been around all week, and extended looks at a Black-throated Green Warbler and two Warbling Vireos on the Harbor Lawn. Right before we wrapped up, Liz V spotted a different-looking swallow flying over the pilings- a Northern Rough-winged swallow- which was only the 2nd sighting ever in the park. Hoping that migration continues on and we get better weather next Wednesday!
35 species - https://ebird.org/checklist/S174665095

Mike


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Yellow throated warb sticks atound

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 15, 2024 11:12 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S174698865
- Comments: "Continuing near Cypress and Heath Path. Heard only, crappy cell phone recording to be added. After initially staking out the (still very active) clump of hemlocks? dawn redwoods?, I heard the YTWA singing from closer to Cypress Av. Despite its fairly persistent singing and my fairly persistent search, I was unable to get eyes on it."

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 15, 2024 11:10 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/S174731799
- Comments: "Continuing near cypress and vernal. Very loud bird. High in tree tops. Bright yellow throat. Long bill, black streaked flanks. Black cheek patches and white eye line. Diagnostic photos."

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Post from Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) Birdathon record breaker '24

Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) posted at 1:27 PM on Wed, May 15, 2024:
WHOO HOO! we broke last year's record-setting total by 3 birds this year, for a total of 149 species!  every team that was competitive (or competitive-adjacent, i'm talking to you "Wood-Pewee Complex") contributed at least one unique bird to this total!!!   #bkbigday
(https://x.com/BklynBirdClub/status/1790796213698297994?s=03)

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Yellow throated warbler continues in GWC

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Date: Tue, May 14, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Yellow-throated Warbler (2 reports)

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Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2024 11:58 by Sean Sime
- 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/S174519123
- Comments: "Photos"

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2024 07:43 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/S174514299
- Comments: "Seen in the western side of the flats, singing frequently and actively moving through treetops. Bright yellow throat, lined by black. Richly patterned black and white face"

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Ant Tab PP chklist

Note Pine Siskin and Rusty Blackbird plus 21 species warblers!  particularly Bay Breasted...

https://ebird.org/checklist/S174463545

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BirdCast - Bird migration forecasts in real-time

https://birdcast.info/

Predictions of a big push and birdy Tuesday.

Will it happen ?

Yellow throated warbler in GWC

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2024 09:34 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/S174281979
- Comments: "Singing loudly from top of sycamore trees (40.6551878, -73.9928311) yellow throat, black mask, black streaks"

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 13, 2024 07:18 by Brad Vatrt
- 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/S174300166
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Singing bird found near Sycamore and Green-Bough. Long-billed warbler with a yellow-throat, black mask and white eye-brow. Photos."

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2024 17:35 by A Z
- 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/S174376764
- Comments: "In sycamore/london plane trees at corner of Sycamore/green-bough as reported by Joshua Malbin when I happened to be in the vicinity. Bright yellow throat, black streaks down the sides."

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2024 17:09 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/S174375828
- Comments: "Continuing at Sycamore and Green-Bough. Emerged near the top of a tree directly across from the hill of mausoleums to offer a quick-but-clear view just a few minutes before closing time. Warbler with bold yellow throat and black mask. Thanks to Alana for tracking down the bird and kudos to Forrest for the robust pishing."

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Post from Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) birdathon winner

Brooklyn Bird Club (@BklynBirdClub) posted at 4:20 PM on Sun, May 12, 2024:
Congratulations to the Inglorious Bustards (RyanM, JenK,JimMc,PaulS,ErinC) who saw a whopping 125 species during yesterday's bird-athon.

We will have cumulative species seen in a day or so for those of you who have pledged for overall numbers.
(https://x.com/BklynBirdClub/status/1789752613174427754?s=03)

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Early notes on prospect birdathon

With scant details surrounding the secrecy of reports,heres a quick note.

The top bird was Golden winged warbler, about the toughest warbler to get. It was found within Ricks Place along the boundary of north Midwood by Valerie.

A quick look of eBird reports show alot of late birds: palm and Louisiana water thrush warblers, winter wren,common merganser flyover, Eastern phoebe,dark eyed juncos.

A prized Yellow throated warbler is quite a catch likey among
23 warblers seen Saturday for prospect.

I was happy tip take it easy and walk in Greenwood cemetery. There in most active Dellwater, I had excellent looks of Cape May and worn eating warblers to increase my warbler checklist of 2024 😎🤗

More details later when the checklist is updated


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Best warbler to get Golden winged warbler today in prospect

Photo of bird seen at Payne Hill to north boundary of Midwood

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) (1)
- Reported May 11, 2024 14:35 by Dominic Ricci
- 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/S173650234
- Comments: "Black throat & eye patch, yellow crown & wing shoulders. Photo

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Birdathon team mashup..in Prospect

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Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Today Audubon is celebrating... insects?! Tap the link to find out why: http://lil.ms/okn4/aiq2xy

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Post from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) gwc dellwater

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) posted at 10:18 AM on Sat, May 11, 2024:
Capemay ,worm eating warblers scarlet tanagers at GWCEM Dellwater
(https://x.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1789299092440457403?s=03)

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World Migratory Bird Day 2024 | NYC Audubon

https://www.nycaudubon.org/events-birding/programs-and-events/wmbd-2024?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvyxBhAbEiwAEg_KgjRd-yfOmoSIWMwSQr27tOWYfELCofQd1Mwo05kmR0txCojgUZRbbxoCsIYQAvD_BwE

Today is World bird migratory day. Go out and celebrate !! Go birding!

In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on May 11 in the spring and October 12 in fall. The conservation theme this year is Protect Insects, Protect Birds, and focuses on the importance of insects as essential food sources for migratory birds.

Whippoorwill reported in Prospect

Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) (1)
- Reported May 07, 2024 18:15 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/S172723615
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "I feel like this is one of those "are these actually that rare or are we just not finding them?" situations. This was my third or fourth evening attempt this spring to listen out for nightjars, although I got kinda freaked out being at the park alone at night the previous times and probably called it quits a bit too early. This time, I decided to commit to sticking around after dark. Once the sun went down, I stood outside Quaker Cemetery (no luck). Then, I tried Lookout Hill (no luck). After that, I waited at the base of the Maryland Monument (no luck). Once the robins quieted down, police sirens outside the park got louder, and someone started playing saxophone under Terrace Bridge. There was so much background noise distracting me, and I was ready to give up. I was on my way out of the park via Breeze Hill around 8:45pm when I heard a faint whistling sound buried under all the cacophony. I legit thought I was imagining it at first, but fortunately, that was not the case. After realizing it was no hallucination, I was able to enjoy the bird's mesmerizing and *iconic* song for about 2-3 minutes. It totally lived up to the hype; one of the rare instances of a bird that I was happy to get as a heard-only lifer. In the moment, I was frustrated that all the noise was messing up my recordings, but in retrospect, it's kinda funny hearing the bird singing under loud sirens, saxophone, and at one point, a guy smashing a glass bottle behind me (sorry for the jump scare in my recording). New York City—greatest city in the world!

P.S. I didn't report this right away because I wasn't sure if people would be like "buhhh you shouldn't report this" so apologies to anyone who is like "buhhh you should've reported this.""

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

acadian fc at BBP

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Date: Fri, May 10, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- Acadian Flycatcher (1 report)

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Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported May 10, 2024 06:30 by Lucas Hale
- Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 1, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7021612,-73.996524&ll=40.7021612,-73.996524
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173175622

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Fwd: Birdy Thursday

Tom leading

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From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, May 9, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Subject: Birdy Thursday
To: Peter Dorosh <

Hi Peter,

Well, our robust group of 40+ people had a very birdy day in the park. Much of the activity was in the north end, indicating birds ready to leave...but we asked them to please stay until after the Birdathon. Most tweeted back OK.

We finally gathered 73 species, including 20 warblers. There were a lot of Tennessees singing, tons of Northern Parulas, 4 Canadas, all singing; we heard and then found a nice Bay-breasted on the way back through the Midwood as well as a Wilson's singing near the Vale. 

And more...here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Egret

Black-crowned Night-Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

Mallard

Solitary Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Cuckoo Sp (brief view of back)

Chimney Swift

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Blue-headed Vireo

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Veery

Swainson's Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Tennessee Warbler

Nashville Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Worm-eating Warbler

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

Purple Finch

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

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