Greenwood birds

 Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)

- Reported Feb 21, 2022 12:05 by Brad Vatrt
- 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/S103509828
- Comments: "Continuing overwintering individual, feeding on the Crescent Water."

Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) (1)
- Reported Feb 21, 2022 12:05 by Rachel Piazza
- 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/S103509843
- Comments: "Continuing overwintering individual, feeding on the Crescent Water."

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) (1)
- Reported Feb 22, 2022 11:17 by Angela Panetta
- 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/S103511002
- Comments: "Continuing at feeder"

GWC Flyover bald eagle

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Feb 21, 2022 14:08 by MI YU
- 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/S103446028
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "1st year" 

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516

Two merganser species on the lake, winter wren, hairy woodpecker ,bufflehead duck on upper pool are notables today

eBird Checklist - 20 Feb 2022 - Prospect Park - 25 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S103292863

Note today's American Woodcock in Prospect. An early bird special

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) hoodie west island

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 2:37 PM on Sun, Feb 20, 2022:
Drake Hooded Merganser near prospect lake west island
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1495482861230731268?s=03)

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Tweet from Mary Traina (@BirdNerdNYC)

Mary Traina (@BirdNerdNYC) tweeted at 7:12 PM on Sat, Feb 19, 2022:
Some "infrequent" birds in Prospect Park today, according to eBird. A Winter Wren and the Common Merganser. Plus a Brown-headed Cowbird, Golden-crowned Kinglet and a Great Blue Heron on Duck Island. #GBBC #birdwatching @BirdBrklyn https://t.co/rb01oxt8do
(https://twitter.com/BirdNerdNYC/status/1495189599823581188?s=03)

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BBC Walk - 19 Feb 2022 - Prospect Park

leader Peter Dorosh
5 members

Feeders

https://ebird.org/checklist/S103128173

Park wide
https://ebird.org/checklist/S103053475

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516 

On day 2 of the Great backyard bird count a respectable 55 species in mid February. And several nice birds like common merganser, wood ducks, Bufflehead, purple Finch, hermit thrush, gc kinglet, Merlin, American kestrel, yb sapsucker....and the nice sizable flock of cedar Waxwings ( flagged by Ebird for numbers and timing)

I haven't post my BBC walk yet until my participant s look at it..

Tweet from Ryan McGrady (@Antisomniac)

Ryan McGrady (@Antisomniac) tweeted at 3:44 PM on Sat, Feb 19, 2022:
A not-so-common common merganser on the @prospect_park lake today (maybe someday I will have a lens capable of a decent water bird shot), with bonus golden-crowned kinglet and leucistic squirrel. @BirdBrklyn https://t.co/4tQ4ba0CLO
(https://twitter.com/Antisomniac/status/1495137155374583814?s=03)

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Fwd: White-throated robin

Some common birds have pizazz.. pale adult females have whitish throats but not this bright! 

Photo from Alex R.

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: A Rosenfelder <rosenfaa@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 6:50 PM
Subject: White-throated robin
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter,

I saw a Robin today that caught my eye.  White throat, no streaking at all. Do you think it's partial leucism or just individual variation? The rest of the bird looks typical.

Alex

Tweet from Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain)

Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain) tweeted at 11:27 AM on Sat, Feb 19, 2022:
Hermit thrush, Carolina wren pair, and brown creeper in @prospect_park this morning. https://t.co/IWKYkOqhvP https://t.co/0cUVPqPKQB
(https://twitter.com/caleb_crain/status/1495072502338498561?s=03)

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PP butterfly meadow purple finch

Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) (1)
- Reported Feb 19, 2022 08:15 by Caleb Crain
- 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/S103013697
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "In Butterfly Meadow. Whitish eyebrow and whitish streak on chin. Photos." 

Merganser pplake

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 19, 2022 08:15 by Caleb Crain
- 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/S103013697
- Comments: "Continuing hen. Swimming from Three Sisters to Duck Island." 

COME on the 1st day PP GBBC

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 18, 2022 16:10 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/S102925328
- Comments: "Continuing hen, close to three sisters"

Also seen today  a pair of Wood ducks

Prospect feeders refilled

Don't Forget to count today for the Great backyard bird count! Ebird.org is interfaced.

-kb

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Today begins the GBBC ! 25 Years !.. join in wherever no matter the amount of time done..

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My 5 minute checklist  enroute to work for starters

1. Prospect Park, Kings, New York, US
   Feb 18, 2022 7:17 AM
   Protocol: Incidental
   Checklist Comments:     western Long Meadow enclosed ballfields
   2 species
   
   Canada Goose  180
   Ring-billed Gull  400
   
   View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S102835031
   

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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- Common Merganser (1 report)
- Baltimore Oriole (2 reports)

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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2022 09:05 by Linda Ewing
- 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/S102795746
- Comments: "Continuing female."

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Feb 17, 2022 12:03 by Michael Silber
- 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/S102797955
- Comments: "Continuing at crescent water. Brighter individual"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (2)
- Reported Feb 17, 2022 11:08 by Newton st Loe Birding
- 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/S102794166
- Comments: "Photographed on Suet Feeder - Female & Immature Female"

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Pair of Orioles

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (2)
- Reported Feb 17, 2022 by Jim McNamee
- Home, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6825454,-73.9396805&ll=40.6825454,-73.9396805
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S102788172
- Comments: "Pair has been coming all day to feeders (grape jelly and safflower) for several weeks now since I first reported them." 

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) cedar waxwings in Vale pool 9am

An estimated 40 at 9am

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 9:04 AM on Thu, Feb 17, 2022:
Nicely plumaged Cedar waxwings sipping and bathing in vale cashmere south end pool by large conifer. Take it from me,all over..an early spring spectacle
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1494311919456591875?s=03)

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NYC harbor herons report

https://nycaudubon.org/blog/harbor-herons-wading-bird-surveys-a-peek-into-new-york-city-s-wild-side

Cedar waxings aplenty!

Cedar waxwings are favorites for me because their sleek hairdo Fonzie look combined with their subtle gray brown plumage and strong face feature makes this bird a delight to watch. Plus their energy especially in winter along with their tenacious eating style forces me to just stand , watch and admire.

I reached out to Kathy Toomey what she described as an extravaganza the true numbers. She said -- conservatively-- sixty but more likely 100! 

Sheeeesh.... I have to get over there! ( You too!) 😆

PS. It's the Vale of Cashmere, especially the ground puddles from the south end..as well as low tree perches.

Tweet from Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain) cedar waxwings in Vale (heard its aplenty)

Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain) tweeted at 11:42 AM on Tue, Feb 15, 2022:
Cedar waxwings in @prospect_park this morning. https://t.co/fk1pkLkLRH https://t.co/EwSyPU8MzW
(https://twitter.com/caleb_crain/status/1493626659240562691?s=03)

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GWC Baltimore

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2022 14:06 by Jeff Gramm
- 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/S102755246
- Comments: "Continuing in Dell/Crescent area" 

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) waxwing whoop in Vale cashmere

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 11:49 AM on Wed, Feb 16, 2022:
Cedar waxwing extravaganza in Vale
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1493991054495916039?s=03)

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One Night stay

 It appears the drake Common Merganser left the hen after their Valentines Day joining. The one night stay is over as soon as it happened. It must be a common thing with these mergs..😮

So, only the hen is seen today per the report below.

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1)
- Reported Feb 16, 2022 13:00 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/S102746578
- Comments: "Photo"

Tweet from MI YU (@themeowking) BBP LBBG

MI YU (@themeowking) tweeted at 6:04 PM on Tue, Feb 15, 2022:
Lesser Black-backed Gull learning where not to sit on the Pier 1 pilings @bbpnyc https://t.co/wASWpq8shz
(https://twitter.com/themeowking/status/1493722878646255620?s=03)

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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (2)
- Reported Feb 15, 2022 15:50 by MI YU
- 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/S102709535
- Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "1st winter and 3rd winter settling in on the pier 1 pilings. Both are repeat visitors."

Black vultures over PP

- 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/S102662417
- Comments: "Fly over from west heading east"

Be my Valentine on Prospect Lake

Likely as nature intended it on this romantic day celebrated by humans, the Mergansers had their own idea. 

From the wellhouse, i spotted two distant whitish bodied ducks on the lake. And so, out of curiosity I investigated. Upon a closer look from the Peninsula meadow shoreline, my observation was confirmed: the long waiting hen Common Merganser has found her Valentine, a drake has joined her. Both lovely dovey birds were romancing in front of Three Sisters Islands at 235.. What happened next, i don't know (wink wink). 😉

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Feb 14, 2022 14:35 by Peter Dorosh
- 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/S102646887
- Comments: "Drake joins his Valentine long waiting hen in front of 3 sisters island. Large white bodied bird with green wavy hairdo,clean demarcation of green with white breast at neck. Unmistakable"

Tweet from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) make that two! Drake common merg joins in pplake

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) tweeted at 2:36 PM on Mon, Feb 14, 2022:
A long wait for her suitor: Drake common merganser joins the hen prospect lake in front of 3 sisters islands
(https://twitter.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1493308232319836165?s=03)

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Upcoming GBBC walks in Shirley Chisholm Park

The registration links are here:
-Saturday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-backyard-bird-count-hike-saturday-tickets-258250312637

-Sunday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-backyard-bird-count-hike-sunday-tickets-258259670627 

Fwd: Baltimore Oriole

Lovely winter snow 

Oriole photo taken by Radka in Greenwood cemetery Dellwater area today.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: radka osickova
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2022
Subject: Baltimore Oriole
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter, 

Happy Sunday! Hope you are having s good weekend. 

Attaching the photo.

Thanks

Radka 


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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You can't get too much winter in the winter.

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GWC BAOR

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Feb 13, 2022 11:47 by Radka Osickova
- 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/S102581460
- Comments: "Continuing, by Crescent water" 

Saturdays orioles

Two birds along with Eastern Phoebe still haunt Greenwood cemetery Dellwater/ Crescent water area.

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (2)
- Reported Feb 12, 2022 14:15 by Michael Silber
- 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/S102519143
- Comments: "Bright and Light colored individuals seen together at dell water." 

Rare Prospect Lake Glaucous gull today

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) (1)
- Reported Feb 12, 2022 12:45 by Alan Barnes
- 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/S102504625
- Comments: "Very large, all white gull. Bit bigger than herring, smaller than greater black backs. All white. Distinct dark bill tip. Western edge of ice roosting and swimming with other gulls. Flew and returned a few times while I watched. Bad digibin photos TK." 

Topping 2/8 Checklist Inc LBBGull

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ebird.org/checklist/S102497978&source=gmail&ust=1644780861593000&usg=AOvVaw2829dDfBAHEGXbuZxUl06V