Prospect C.merganser stays

https://ebird.org/checklist/S102497597 

Sweet Evergreen chklist

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S102490864 

We don't often see checklists from evergreen Cemetery..hence here it is.. note early chipping sparrow

EUWI

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Feb 11, 2022 11:49 by Liz Slote
- 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/S102452756
- Comments: "continuing"

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) COME

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 10:38 AM on Fri, Feb 11, 2022:
Hen Common Merganser still around in prospect lake east 30 mins ago
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1492161239061082113?s=03)

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PPLake LBBG hanging around

Lesser Black-backed Gull (fuscus) (Larus fuscus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Feb 10, 2022 09:25 by null

- 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/S102379978
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "photo, similarly sized to adjacent Herring Gulls" 

Great Backyard Bird Count 2022—celebrate 25 years of birding!

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PP COME 2/10

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 10, 2022 09:35 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S102381220
- Comments: "Continuing hen, behind three sisters" 

Prospect lake ducks

The hen Common Merganser continues its stay mostly in the lakes east half. It should be in its third week visiting here.

Both Ring necked and Bufflehead drake ducks hung out together within the confines of Three Sisters Islands when I saw them after 1 pm. I missed the merganser.

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Robert Frost

EUWI continuing at BTPP

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Feb 09, 2022 11:15 by Cesar Castillo
- 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/S102328328
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird,  photos obtained." 

Good stuff on Prospect Lake 2/8

Also note in Kathys chklist Ringnecked and Bufflehead drake ducks

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 08, 2022 11:25 by Doug Gochfeld
- 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/S102309278
- Comments: "Continuing female in open water in center of lake."

Iceland Gull (glaucoides/kumlieni) (Larus glaucoides glaucoides/kumlieni) (1)
- Reported Feb 08, 2022 11:25 by Doug Gochfeld
- 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/S102309278
- Comments: "First winter bird bathing in the open center of the lake. Could have been the one I saw here last week, but could not be positive given the views. Present upon my arrival, but seemingly gone within ten minutes of that."

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1)
- Reported Feb 08, 2022 12:30 by Kathleen Toomey

- 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/S102309210
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Immature. Smaller than Great Black-backed and Herring gulls, larger than ring-billed gulls.  All black bill.  Dark back, not as black as its wing tips, streaky head and neck" 

Prospect feeders

I received a note that the feeders are empty. I've been aware they would be Monday based on a Friday observation.

Unfortunately I have no seed at our work nursery and a 40 pound bag was delivered to my home Saturday last.  The earliest I can refill is Friday morning when I can drive my car Thursday incurred by mandatory alternate side parking; and secondly I'm at an all day horticulture conference  Thursday.

Sorry folks but that's the best I can do. Too many Grackles and house sparrows empty those feeders quite quickly.

PP Dickcissel refound!

In likely the same bird that disappeared a month ago,  Radka refound the Dickcissel on the mainland opposite Duck Island  along the southeast shore near a red rescue ladder.This area by the rink  is weedy brushy habitat on that shoreline.

Good to see the bird stuck around....assuming its the same bird.

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 08, 2022 09:30 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S102272685
- Comments: "Continuing hen"

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Feb 08, 2022 09:30 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S102272685
- Comments: "Dickcissel in the bushes across from Duck island close to the skating ring. With a group of sparrows. Yellow around the eye and chest. Photos"

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Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 07, 2022 10:51 by null
- 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/S102214200
- Comments: "Photo"

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 07, 2022 09:03 by Danny Wyatt
- 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/S102214672
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing between Three Sisters and the Peninsula. Poor photos."

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Tweet from Deborah Gieringer (@debbgg) video of PPL common merganser

Deborah Gieringer (@debbgg) tweeted at 5:23 PM on Sun, Feb 06, 2022:
Sleepy Common Merganser hen reported yesterday (@BirdBrklyn) on Prospect Park lake takes a short break today for self-grooming … then continues her nap. https://t.co/YLCapA75QU
(https://twitter.com/debbgg/status/1490451201695100937?s=03)

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Tweet from Toni Simon (@ToniSimonbird) eulogy bird dedicated to Janet Schumacher

Toni Simon (@ToniSimonbird) tweeted at 10:26 AM on Fri, Feb 04, 2022:
Rusty blackbird dedicated to birdwatching friend Janet Schumacher. She will be missed. https://t.co/apTJ2bm5aQ
(https://twitter.com/ToniSimonbird/status/1489621286087233537?s=03)

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Tweet from Pete Brush (@PeteBrush) BBP Redhead hen

Pete Brush (@PeteBrush) tweeted at 11:58 AM on Sun, Feb 06, 2022:
Redhead @bbpnyc @BirdBrklyn #birding https://t.co/7v8VSsJl3o
(https://twitter.com/PeteBrush/status/1490369300183629827?s=03)

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Tweet from MI YU (@themeowking) BBP LTDU

MI YU (@themeowking) tweeted at 8:43 AM on Mon, Feb 07, 2022:
A female Long-tailed Duck, found yesterday by Catherine, is a @bbpnyc first and graciously continues today https://t.co/Jq9JV2xHBb
(https://twitter.com/themeowking/status/1490682573550456834?s=03)

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516

47 species this weekend prospect

Black-headed Gull at BTPP

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) (1)
- Reported Feb 06, 2022 14:08 by Aimee Lusty
- 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/S102163595
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Small gull associating with RBGUs, white head with dark smudge above and behind eye, bright red bill with smoky tip and bright red legs." 

Prospect lake COME today

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 06, 2022 13:25 by Paul Sweet
- 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/S102149195
- Comments: "Hen. Continuing near Three Sisters" 

Eurasian Wigeon BTPP

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Feb 05, 2022 15:52 by Gigi A
- 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/S102109320
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing; warmer head tones than American wigeon"

Common merganser sticks around

Having no luck during the weekdays at work, finally today the hen Common Merganser sticks around into the afternoon.

With short time on time as I wanted to get back home to see the NBC winter Olympics showing my fave sport cross country skiing, I made a quick run for the hen merganser. The wide open waters on Three Sisters islands east side has been the home for the rare duck for awhile now. It was quite windy,winds whipping across Prospect Lake. Leaning against a tree serving as my wind block, I finally found my nemesis bird sleeping just off the Peninsula Thumb. Eventually it woke up and waded away from the ice edge , occupied by many Canada Geese. So it was a worthy walk seeing a gorgeous bird with ,a good result before me heading home in a circuit around the lake towards the feeders.

There was a report of Ring necked Duck on the lake this morning for your interest.

Numerous Grackles continue to clean out the feeders quickly. Not a good thing as it's tough to keep refilling more than once weekly with my busy work schedule.

Have a good Sunday.

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) hen COME PPLAKE

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 1:19 PM on Sat, Feb 05, 2022:
Sleepy hen Common merganser on windy prospect lake between Peninsula thumb and duck island ice edge
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1490027413006393351?s=03)

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eBird Checklist - 5 Feb 2022 - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake - 2 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S102058755

Note today's sightings

eBird Checklist - 4 Feb 2022 - Prospect Park--Prospect Lake - 22 species (+2 other taxa) Go held Friday checklust

https://ebird.org/checklist/S102054768

Notable common merganser and Iceland gull

Janet Schumacher

I received sad news that Janet passed away peacefully last evening after a long battle with cancer.

For birders and readers here who knew her, I'm obliged to pass along word .

The Brooklyn Bird Club whom Janet was a huge part of --her family-  was to the club's great benefit will announce her passing on their website and social media.

I counted Janet among my good friends, one who attended many of my bird walks and trips particularly the weekend trips that were so memorable. She had a quiet compassion and kindness to everyone she met.Janet possessed a good heart with loyal, dependable qualities to friends and most appreciably to the Brooklyn Bird Club,her love.

 She was a major part of Brooklyn bird club activities serving recently as a Clapper Rail newsletter assistant and contributor. When I was club president, I was greatly thankful for her role in the club's centennial year of 2009 and it's June celebratory dinner that year,besides many other years she helped.

Janet had grit and a Wisconsin toughness when it came to winter walks and I was delighted to see her on those walks.

 In one particular weekend to Rhode island we 4 members Janet was part of ,trudged on despite -20 degree weekend wind chills and 28 miles later in three days, it was ,nevertheless, a fun memorable trip in that we saw 20 species ducks including Tufted Duck and Barrows Goldeneyes, 90 plus Harlequin Ducks and Short eared owls. It was a character building trip that championed the human spirit.

 Janet, Requiesce in pace

I won't forget you and thanks for the memories..

Peter.

A group photo overseas trip Bhutan: Punakha Dzong - 3/15/2010. Janet is fourth from the left, (in the lime green shirt). Photo courtesy of Steve Nanz

PP COME 2/3

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 03, 2022 15:45 by Amy and Toby
- 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/S101979460
- Comments: "Continuing female. Sharp dividing line between reddish head and whitish neck. White chin patch." 

Thanks

 ...To Sheila Friedman for donating today $40 bird seed. Much obliged!

🐦 

BBC Zoom presentation Feb 8 :Birdability: Because Birding is for Everybody and Every Body! – Brooklyn Bird Club

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/birdability-because-birding-is-for-everybody-and-every-body/ 

COME back to Prospect Lake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1). 
- Reported Feb 02, 2022 14:25 by Nathan Lynch
- 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/S101913703
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "At lake with gulls. Clear border between throat and breast. Likely continuing bird. Will attach photos" 

Bird band code is COME

Iceland in Wallabout Bay

No confusion with the country but the gull. Nice to see " Wallabout" mentioned as it's the neighborhood I spent my "yoot"

Iceland Gull (glaucoides/kumlieni) (Larus glaucoides glaucoides/kumlieni) (1)
- Reported Feb 02, 2022 13:39 by Benjamin Bolduc
- Wallabout Channel, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7050865,-73.9697951&ll=40.7050865,-73.9697951
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S101908764
- Comments: "Pale juvenile on piling at south Williamsburg ferry landing. Possibly same bird seen over the past couple months in same area. Petite, dark bill. Primaries not darker than body. Phone photos 

6 more weeks!!

 The groundhog has made it official !  6 more weeks of winter ( do i hear groans?)

heres the news from Punxsutawney, PA

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2022/02/02/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day-prediction-2022-livestream/stories/202202020101

High Path Avian Flu

From Prospect Park Landscape Mgt Office Marty Woess

Hi all,

I have been asked by the rangers to check out and collect any dead swans, ducks, geese, gulls, crows and raptors that we find in the park. High Path Avian Influenza (H5N1) was recently detected along the east coast and DEC needs to examine any bird of interest.

If you find any of the birds in the list above please do not touch. Contact me and I'll come over, assess and collect the bird for testing. If you are unable to identify what bird it is, take a photo and send it to me. Also if you are unable to stay on site, please take a GPS location or pin. 

Thanks.

Marty

Prospect Park Alliance

95 Prospect Park West

Brooklyn, NY 11215

T - 917 476 1482

mwoess@prospectpark.org

Reference:  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5n1-virus.htm

 

Marty Woess (she/her)

Wildlife & Aquatic Technician

Landscape Management

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Tweet from MW (@teachingdignity) BTPP Goldeneyes

MW (@teachingdignity) tweeted at 0:13 PM on Tue, Feb 01, 2022:
Four Common Goldeneye at Bush Terminal this morning @BirdBrklyn https://t.co/mSjpDu7SvC
(https://twitter.com/teachingdignity/status/1488561176581709828?s=03)

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Fw: [ebirdsnyc] Slaty-backed Gull @ Central Park Reservoir…

Once in awhile ill post a mega rarity report
In the other borough 😇

Slaty back gull in central Park

If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.

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From: Andrew Baksh <birdingdude@gmail.com>

To: nysbirds-l <nysbirds-l@cornell.edu>

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Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 04:50:25 PM EST

Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Slaty-backed Gull @ Central Park Reservoir…

Gong Xi Fa Cai to all who celebrate!

I just received a link to a checklist (https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S101846914 ) from Anthony Collerton who asked me to take a look at a Gull that to him did not seem right for LBBG and thought it looked good for a Slaty-backed Gull.

Anthony's suspicion was spot on. The bird in this checklist identified as a LBBG is indeed a 3CY (3rd Calendar Year) Slaty-backed Gull. 

I am sure many of the CP regulars will be on the lookout. Please post regular updates to your various groups and remember to cross post here to the list serves.

Congratulations to the original finder and well done by Anthony in acting on his instincts. I myself will have to trek into CP to twitch this bird, if it sticks 😬

Cheers,

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風　Swift as the wind

林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain

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