A bittern flys over Greenpoint...

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American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1)
- Reported Apr 30, 2025 17:45 by Parsley Steinweiss
- 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/S231403977
- Media: 20 Photos
- Comments: "Circling around the park briefly. Striped chest long pointed beak. Brownish. Many terrible pics."

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (1)
- Reported Apr 30, 2025 17:01 by Xinyi Z
- 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/S231404733
- Comments: "Early. Fine streaks on check with a clear break. Peaked crown. Grayish face. Made a few tink calls by the Maryland Monument."

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