Thursday, November 7, 2024

*WESTERN KINGBIRD reported at Bush Terminal Pier Park


Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1)
- Reported Nov 07, 2024 10:00 by KZ F
- 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/S201679358
- Media: 12 Photos
- Comments: "*Great find by Nick. Foraging at the edge of the woods just south of the jetties, feeding on Virginia creeper berries. Thought I saw it eject a pellet but looks like it was a Virginia creeper seed. Another lifer for Ranger. Photos"

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1)
- Reported Nov 07, 2024 09:50 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/S201678140
- Comments: "Awesome find by Nick D. Yellow-bellied kingbird with white outer tail feathers. Hunting the wooded edge at the back of the park."

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1)
- Reported Nov 07, 2024 08:53 by Nick Dawson
- 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/S201678272
- Comments: "Incredibly cooperative individual just hanging out by the fencing next to the wooded area. Spent most of my time babysitting it until other birders turned up. Photos."

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2024 15:53 by Gabriel Willow
- 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/S201710167
- Comments: "Great find by Nick D. Eating Virginia Creeper berries along a wooden fence and actively flycatching in poplars. Yellow-bellied kingbird with white edges on tail. Photos."

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2024 15:52 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S201710503
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing bird originally found by Nick D. Tyrannus flycatcher with white throat, yellow belly, and white outer tail feathers. Initially seen sallying from the tops of trees near the NE edge of the wooded patch before moving to a tree near the restrooms, and finally returning to the wooded edge, where it fed on berries with a robin and a Hermit Thrush. Photos tba."

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