Black billed Cuckoo on Hammer head

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) (1)
- Reported Jul 11, 2026 14:15 by Nicholas Abrams
- 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/S371285707
- Media: 3 Videos, 12 Photos
- Comments: "west side of hammerhead then flew to west island. One of those perched birds I was debating whether or not to zoom in. Glad I did. LIFER"

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.

-- Reginald Vincent Holmes










   

Early returning Louisiana Waterthrush

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 12, 2026 08:56 by Drew B
- 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/S371192320
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "certainly a surprise to me. maybe heading south already. down at the ravine forging along the water edge. waterthrush with wide white supercellium, bright pink feet, and white throat. i’ll add a pic

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.

-- Reginald Vincent Holmes










   

GWC Caspian

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) (2)
- Reported Jul 11, 2026 07:00 by matt bourke
- 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/S370788107
- Comments: "viewed  on the hill above  the chapel , coming out from the bay  heading towards prospect .  large broad wings clear black capped and long billed ."

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.

-- Reginald Vincent Holmes










   

Bird List - Prospect Park, Kings, New York, United States - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516/bird-list

What's around in prospect park?

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.

-- Reginald Vincent Holmes










   

Events for July 2026 – Brooklyn Bird Club

https://brooklynbirdclub.org/events/2026-08/

Upcoming popular evening BBC event .Insect night with Matthew Wills

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.

-- Reginald Vincent Holmes










   

Moth and insect night this saturday BBC picnic

 Join members and naturalist Matthew Wills for a fun evening.

Here's the link

https://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/annual-bbc-members-night-picnic-and-bug-expo/

Happy 250th America!

 On this glorious day , the American Experiment continues miraculously, a testament to the greatest Republic ever created.

🎂🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇

Least sp

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) (1)
- Reported Jul 01, 2026 07:30 by Ant Taboada
- 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/S366180506
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Lake flyover. We’re finally out of the “late” window but still a bit early. Small brownish Calidris sandpiper with short, slightly downcurved bill. Photos."

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