Chippie at feeders in GWC

Now the only feeders locally with Prospects ended.

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) (1)
- Reported Jan 01, 2026 14:18 by Caroline Quinn
- 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/S291743590
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "At the feeders by Dell Water. Small sparrow with chestnut cap, grey face and and underparts, pink bill and dark eyeline. Terrible ID shots tba."

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

LBBG Roost at BBP Pier 1 pilings

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Jan 01, 2026 16:40 by Doug Gochfeld
- 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/S291744098
- Comments: "Continuing 2nd winter, o the P1 pilings."

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

1st day Huggard prospect chklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S291656390

Note hen Common merganser, Rusty bb, ring necked neck ducks, Carolina Wren,fox sparrow

A good first day for Mr.Huggard...

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

Cobble Hill patch patchy OCWA..

New spot for blog

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Jan 01, 2026 11:20 by E R
- Cobble Hill Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6882527,-73.9961675&ll=40.6882527,-73.9961675
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S291644046
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Seen naked eye a few feet away, in a low bush, vocalizing. Olive/gray-backed warbler with yellowish underside and brighter yellow under tail. After watching it for a minute I decided to get out my camera but then it vanished in plain sight, argh. Nice New Year's Day bird though"

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

Common merganser on Prospect lake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Jan 01, 2026 08:10 by Sean Sime
- 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/S291587998
- Comments: "Continuing hen. Photos"

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

eBird Checklist - 1 Jan 2026 - Prospect Park - 29 species. BBC walk led by Karen Ohearn

https://ebird.org/checklist/S291608713

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516

First Birds * 

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson
















   

New Years Greetings!

 May your New Year be a special one, healthy and prosperous, with dreams and hopes fulfilled.

The Kingsboider wishes you a Happy New Year!

New Year Greetings!

Something to think about for the New year:

What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson





May your New Year be a special one , healthy and prosperous , with dreams fulfilled!

The Kingsboider wishes you Happy New Year!