Saturday, March 6, 2021

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Bush Terminal Park today

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*** Species Summary:

- Eurasian Wigeon (2 reports)
- Black-headed Gull (1 report)
- Mew Gull (1 report)
- Mew Gull (European) (1 report)

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Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Mar 06, 2021 11:38 by Amy Simmons
- 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/S82870972
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Better photos to come"

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Mar 06, 2021 10:57 by Paul Clarke
- 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/S82873440
- Comments: "Photo coming"

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 06, 2021 10:57 by Paul Clarke
- 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/S82873440
- Comments: "Photo coming"

Mew Gull (Larus canus) (1)
- Reported Mar 06, 2021 11:38 by Amy Simmons
- 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/S82870972
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Better photos to come"

Mew Gull (European) (Larus canus canus) (1)
- Reported Mar 06, 2021 10:57 by Paul Clarke
- 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/S82873440
- Comments: "Photos coming"

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Friday, March 5, 2021

EUWI still beating the bush today..and so is BHGU

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Mar 05, 2021 11:20 by Paul Sweet

- 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/S82804170
- Comments: "Continuing. Pure rufous head with yellowish forehead" 

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 05, 2021 11:20 by Paul Sweet- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S82804170
- Comments: "Continuing"

Prospect Park, Kings County, NY, US - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516 

49 species today  note Ring-necked ducks, common Merganser, red throated loon, common grackles returning (25), early spring passerines such as brown creeper.

I saw black headed gull on the west island ice , seconded reports of Black vultures flyovers.

Woodcocks being reported in Greenwood Cemetery today.

Tweet from karen hue (@HueNyet)

A Woodcock at the grave for Woodcock Greenwood Cemetery

karen hue (@HueNyet) tweeted at 6:49 PM on Thu, Mar 04, 2021:
There you have it! https://t.co/WiCEdoLlYK
(https://twitter.com/HueNyet/status/1367623218492829697?s=03)

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Baldie at GWC

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Mar 04, 2021 08:59 by Michelle Talich
- 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/S82750482
- Comments: "Juvenile flying over GWC, seen from Pine Hill. Not Rover. Very large with broad wings. Brown and white mottling on underside of wings and tail." 

1st PP egret of season

Great Egret (Ardea alba) (1)
- Reported Mar 04, 2021 15:33 by Sam Feuer
- Prospect Park--Upper Pool, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6635228,-73.9709206&ll=40.6635228,-73.9709206
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S82752561
- Comments: "I saw the bird in a pound" 

BBP Rusty BB

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) (1)
- Reported Mar 04, 2021 07:59 by Alan V. Bacchiochi
- 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/S82749361
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Male in breeding plumage, dark purple color, yellow eyes, sharp bill shorter than a COGR and also its tail was shorter than a COGR." 

PP New gull photo

Mew Gull (Larus canus) (1)

- Reported Mar 04, 2021 08:00 by Daniel Smith
- 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/S82729502
- Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "Slightly smaller than RBGU but larger than BHGU. Narrow, pointy beak with faint Z shape in black tip. Brown on mantle and grey greater coverlets. Photos. Discovered the mew in reviewing photos, returned to lake for better sighting." 

PP Black-headed Gull

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 04, 2021 08:00 by Daniel Smith
- 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/S82729502
- Comments: "Assuming it's the same gull that's spent the winter here. Photos" 

GO BIRDING update site

Good boiding morrning in Prospect Lake

 Early reports of the usual rarities continues in Prospect Lake.

During the morning both Mew Gull and Black headed Gull were seen on the ice what's left of it. Only at West Island and Pull water does ice remain. The New was spotted close to shore at West island rustic shelter.

On open water, good ducks are seen. Both Common Merganser- two reported hens- and 5 Ring necked ducks were seen.

Throw in the continuing Red throated Loon to boost the good morning.

On a side note, if you are venturing to go elsewhere, the drake  Eurasian Wigeon flew in at Bush Terminal Pier Park. It was spotted in the cove north of the parking lot.

GO BIRDING Updated NYC Audubon webpage on birding locations

http://www.nycaudubon.org/go-birding 

A note on my Facebook saying revised information.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert



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*** Species Summary:

- Common Merganser (3 reports)

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Mar 03, 2021 14:44 by Tina Alleva
- 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/S82708498
- Comments: "Two females larger than nearby hooded mergansers - white breast and red head and grey body."

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Mar 03, 2021 16:00 by kristin costello
- Prospect Park, New York US-NY 40.65505, -73.96209, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.655052,-73.962087&ll=40.655052,-73.962087
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S82708051
- Comments: "Continuing females on the lake. clean/sharp white under chin."

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Mar 03, 2021 17:38 by Rachel Miller
- 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/S82707061
- Comments: "Two female/immature males together. Red heads, white necks, grey bodies. Never seen them here before, only in Maine."

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guest PP Bald eagle origin

Birder Gigi A posted to Facebook group NY Birders a certificate of the eagle's --Rover-- origin based on its federal leg band.

It's a near three year old bird banded May 11th 2018 and its nest born in was in Connecticut ( no specific location). The bander though works out of Milford CT..

3/3 Bald Eagle on 3 Sisters islands

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Mar 03, 2021 07:31 by Steve Strauss

- 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/S82673594
- Comments: "Perched on 3 Sisters, with intermittent flights" 

Tweet from Cheetos 🎷👽✌🏼 Prophet (@kingkroba)

Cheetos 🎷👽✌🏼 Prophet (@kingkroba) tweeted at 4:01 PM on Wed, Mar 03, 2021:
great light for this Common Merganser capture, off of SE side of Prospect Park lake @BirdBrklyn https://t.co/U0Hjghtifk
(https://twitter.com/kingkroba/status/1367218626185613315?s=03)

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Tweet from Jeremy Nadel (@jeremynadel)

Jeremy Nadel (@jeremynadel) tweeted at 8:14 PM on Tue, Mar 02, 2021:
Common Merganser by Duck Island this afternoon. https://t.co/SQTKxgQt3o
(https://twitter.com/jeremynadel/status/1366919829354127365?s=03)

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Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) Eurasian Wigeon at BTPP

Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 11:33 AM on Wed, Mar 03, 2021:
A rare EURASIAN WIGEON male continues today from Bush Terminal Piers Park.
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/1367151103784218626?s=03)

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Tweet from Daniel Smith (@PPbirder). Black headed gull today Prospect lake

Daniel Smith (@PPbirder) tweeted at 11:34 AM on Wed, Mar 03, 2021:
Black-headed gull spring preening #prospectpark  #brooklynbirding #bbc https://t.co/JFtHBTIAtR
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Prospect Park, Kings County, NY, US - eBird Hotspot

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516 

Bald Eagle returns, Black headed Gull still here, Red throated Loon stays , Common Merganser likes it here,11 Pine Siskins and Lesser Scaup shows up ,carryover from yesterday and grackles returning .. good quality day in prospect for birders.

eBird Checklist - 2 Mar 2021 - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake - 11 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S82658868 

From yesterday afternoon.. my email never went thru.. reposting without my summary

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

BTPP Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Mar 02, 2021 12:49 by Jeff Gramm
- 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/S82632061
- Comments: "Phot 

3/1 BHGU at BTPP

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 01, 2021 13:27 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S82584944
- Media: 1 Photo 

Monday, March 1, 2021

Tweet from Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) RH Iceland Gull photo from 2/28

Iceland Gull seen at Red Hook 44th waterfront garden  Jetty ( adjacent to Food Bazaar at Conover st



Brooklyn Bird Alert (@BirdBrklyn) tweeted at 6:53 PM on Mon, Mar 01, 2021:
Good photo!
(https://twitter.com/BirdBrklyn/status/1366537178403270656?s=03)

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eBird Checklist - 1 Mar 2021 - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake - 15 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S82600135 

A fantastic winter collection for the short spell this mid-afternoon for me. With help from passing acquaintances : Rob B indicating 2nd Common Merganser; Carl B pointing out the Red Throated Loon off Peninsula Thumb; and Tripper P letting me know the Black headed Gull arrived,all the whole time i gabbed with Lenny G.

A Ring necked Duck ,Hooded mergansers and Wood Ducks are appreciated.

I have to say that Prospect Lake is at its "finest hour"  . The late winter season for its quality rarities is likely one of the best years. ( If u count the Mew gull, Iceland Gull, Lesser black backed gull and Rover the eagle).

Winter ain't over yet!

Rover back at gwc residence

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Mar 01, 2021 11:34 by Jason  Bailey
- 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/S82587052
- Comments: "Landed on Sylvan and comically walked around a bit on the slushy ice, occasionally appearing to plunge it's bill through the ice to take sips of water. Nearing full adult plummage, head not quite yet fully white." 

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) ppbhgull

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 4:23 PM on Mon, Mar 01, 2021:
Black headed gull just came in seen well from prospect lake west shore rustic shelter
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1366499425326157830?s=03)

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Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds)

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 3:30 PM on Mon, Mar 01, 2021:
Two hen Common Mergansers with Drake Ring-necked duck prospect lake. 5 hooded mergansers
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Continuing PP Black-headed Gull 3/1

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Mar 01, 2021 10:40 by David Bernstein

- 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/S82579547
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Assuming a continuing bird. Standing on the ice for a brief time and then vanished. Photo."
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March 4 &5 Mars "dates" the Pleiades (7 sisters) 😊

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

■ Mars is about 3° left of the Pleiades this evening through Saturday evening. Its background stars slide down a little farther to the lower right each day, as seen below.



Mars passing the Pleiades. It will cross the line from the Pleiades to Aldebaran on March 8th. (The 10° scale is about the size of your fist at arm's length.) 

Tweet from Timberdoodle (@Timberdoodle20)

Woodcock (s) Arrived in Greenwood Cemetery

Timberdoodle (@Timberdoodle20) tweeted at 9:12 PM on Sun, Feb 28, 2021:
FINALLY! I got to see a Timberdoodle up close, sitting safely, perfectly camouflaged in leaf litter. Green-Wood Cemetery In Brooklyn today. https://t.co/VMnwmhj6El
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