Tuesday, August 22, 2023

GWC Prothonotary continuing as of Monday

Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 21, 2023 17:47 by Julian Elman
- 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/S147814858
- Comments: "Continuing at dell water in the apple tree with a cape may. Bright adult male, golden head / blue-gray wings."

--
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Monday, August 21, 2023

eBird Checklist - 21 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 37 species Fleming chk list

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147808022

Note eagle,wormeating warbler,olive sided fc,etc

Prospect lake bald eagle flyover

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1)
- Reported Aug 19, 2023 13:34 by Johan Alexandersson
- 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/S147766400
- Comments: "Soaring high over the lake. Adult with white head and tail.

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

Especially note rare fall prothonotary warbler

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu>
Date: Sun, Aug 20, 2023, 9:12 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>


*** Species Summary:

- Olive-sided Flycatcher (1 report)
- Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (1 report)
- Prothonotary Warbler (1 report)
- Cape May Warbler (1 report)

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Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 20, 2023 13:10 by Anthony Ferino
- 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/S147743034
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "*Continuing early bird, seen a few times in usual OSFL tree on the ridge between Dell and Crescent. Awful digiscope photos

(40.6496576, -73.9948820)"

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 20, 2023 13:10 by Anthony Ferino
- 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/S147743034
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "*While tracking the silent Traill's flycatcher around Dell, I spotted an Empid sitting low in a bush, and presumed it was the Traill's, but quickly noticed a prominent eye ring. I followed it around for a bit, and eventually it let out a few distinct "turee" calls vaguely reminiscent of eastern wood pewee, identifying it as a yellow-bellied flycatcher. While it certainly had the classic low contrast throat, it was not as yellow as some, with only a bit of yellow on the stomach and lower breast, and some yellow intruding into the grayish upper breast with a central stripe. Bounced from the bush next to the water up into a tall tree, and ascended until it was lost. Audio; I believe Radka got photos.

(40.6491544, -73.9957332)"

Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 20, 2023 13:10 by Anthony Ferino
- 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/S147743034
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "*Truly scarce in fall; beautiful adult male found earlier by Tom Preston. First seen in flight as it flew across Dell from the vicinity of the bee boxes, quickly put down in the shade of a large tree at the water's edge and remained there for quite a while, foraging among the branches and on the ground. Seen a several times, and also apparently wandering over to the elevated area behind the bee boxes. Sasquatch digibin photos

(40.6492453, -73.9953889)"

Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) (3) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 20, 2023 13:10 by Anthony Ferino
- 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/S147743034
- Comments: "*Early, coinciding with other early arrivals of this and other boreal species in the region, likely displaced by unprecedented fire season in the Canadian boreal forest. A drab gray immature/female at the back of Dell, followed immediately by a slightly more boldly-patterned bird nearby; then a flyover male at the Morse Monument that dropped into a nearby pine tree and allowed for some nice views. At least two other briefly seen warblers that I believe were this species. Tiger-striped little warblers with waterthrush-esque breast streaking and bold white wing panels, not quite bars, and yellow breasts above pale undertail coverts on the two more vibrant individuals"

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Fwd: Shore birds in PP

Radka saw a small flock of semipalmated and least sandpipers INSIDE on the kiddie splash Lefrak Rink in prospect. They Should've bought their skates! ( A marine creature 😆 )

Semis are grayer overwashed birds with short blunt tipped bills. Least are darker backed,thin pointy billed birds with yellow legs and breast bib. Third photo shows least. 4th photo is excellent comparison of semi and least ( on tight)

Terrific find by Radka in an unusual location.



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: radka osickova <radkadesign@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 4:44 PM
Subject: Shore birds in PP
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>


Hi Peter,

Happy Saturday!

Can you please take a look at these birds that were in the kiddie splash area at Lefrak today?

Sandpipers? Least? Semipalmated?

Thanks,

BirdCast - Bird migration forecasts in real-time

https://birdcast.info/

Tuesday August 22nd could see heighten bird activity as bird cast says night of Aug 21st is takeoff.

Friday, August 18, 2023

eBird Checklist - 18 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 49 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147532204

Warblers

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Thursday, August 17, 2023

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 17 Aug 2023 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 43 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S147492958

Note good find a hybrid warbler Brewster's. Plus cape may , etc

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 16 Aug 2023 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 36 species

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S147427196

Note olive sided fc,cape may and Tennessee warblers

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

OSFC


Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Aug 16, 2023 12:55 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/S147414597
- Comments: "Perched on snag on Lookout, slope above Wellhouse drive between containers & picnic area. Medium-sized flycatcher, chunky, heavily-vested. Fluffy white wing patches highly visible as it preened, giving it an almost white-backed appearance. Did its part by catching & eating a spotted lantern fly.
--
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

eBird Checklist - 16 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 52 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147399197


Note peregrine,wormeating warbler, bluewinged warbler, Oliver sided FC


"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

eBird Checklist - 15 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 34 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147366555

Good photos of cape may warbler for study.

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Monday, August 14, 2023

eBird Checklist - 14 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 16 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147226062


PP Chklist this morn had worm eating bluewing warblers


"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Sunday, August 13, 2023

eBird Checklist - 13 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 52 species (+2 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147170281

Note variety of warblers , Forster's tern

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 13 Aug 2023 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 40 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S147162916

Note cape may warbler,bluewinged warbler, brown thrasher

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 12 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 35 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S147085049

Warblers on the move..

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

eBird Checklist - 11 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 33 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147103577

Note Louisiana WT

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

eBird Checklist - 12 Aug 2023 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 40 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S147086797

Silber chklist note hooded and bluewinged warblers

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Mourning at Greenwood today

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Aug 12, 2023 07:05 by Anonymous eBirder
- 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/S147060249
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "With mixed flock by circular monument near Valley Water.  Heavy-billed, bulky  warbler with white eye crescents,  short,  dak tail and even  yellow coloration from utc to throat.  Olive-green top.  Photos."

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Friends celebrating Janet Schumacher’s Wildflower meadow: An evening watch – Brooklyn Bird Club

http://brooklynbirdclub.org/event/friends-celebrating-janet-shumachers-wildflower-meadow-an-evening-watch/

New event

Friday, August 11, 2023

Wickman Prospect cklist


note Cape May warbler, Orchard Oriole

A worm eating warbler reported in Midwood by Radka

--
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Perseids meteor shower peaks this weekend 11th-13th, max Sunday morn. Clear skies hopefully!

https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/radiant-point-of-meteor-showers/?fbclid=IwAR3tUoKolHQKfbDP662IWiTwiDDdP9nf0EKXuGBHNkuV-Sf7G8L7j_Xf4nI

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

GWC mourning warbler

Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) (1)
- Reported Aug 09, 2023 14:33 by Ronnie Almonte
- Green-Wood Cemetery--Dell Water, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6492286,-73.9952976&ll=40.6492286,-73.9952976
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S146853789
- Comments: "initially found by Michael Silber. vocalizing in shrubs by D. Stamant mausoleum at Dell Water."

Don Riepes photo gallery at World Casino Resort ozone park

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0e2beQAJuyfgiumRdry5SPo6GyBYpJdfFZpVMbxNebqHknNPowcwwYMeBzSWPWfDJl&id=1343152113&sfnsn=mo

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

A noted passing

Ron Pittaway a prominent ornithologist famed for his winter finch forecasts as well as a head editor of the Ontario newsletters and gull expert for decades, passed away Monday at 76. Here's a link written by Tyler Hoar of a birding legend

https://finchnetwork.org/a-passing-of-a-legend

Here's a link to the finch forecast written by Ryan M.

https://www.audubon.org/news/the-man-behind-brilliant-winter-finch-forecast-passing-torch

--

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Cool shortcut shorebirds identification guide

https://www.bonairebirdtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shorebird-id-clues.jpg

--

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Happy Birthday 🎂

To my old birding friend Jerry Layton who was my first birding buddy from the 1980s

Jerry is 82 today 🎂🐦

-kb

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 5 Aug 2023 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn - 36 species

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S146533709

Note Bay breasted warbler in GWC

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Saturday, August 5, 2023

New York Breeding Bird Atlas Checklist - 5 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 30 species

https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S146520816

Note worm eating warbler

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

eBird Checklist - 5 Aug 2023 - Prospect Park - 40 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S146507329

Note Cerulean Warbler * and Louisiana Waterthtush

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul

Friday, August 4, 2023

Worm eating warbler GWC

Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) (1)
- Reported Aug 04, 2023 07:00 by MCHL ____
- 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/S146418125
- Comments: "Presumably the individual that Richard found in the vicinity a couple days ago. Khaki bird with prominent brown head stripes. Image."

"Migrations speak to us, not just as observers, but as integral parts of nature."

preface excerpt " Living on the Wind", Scott Wiedensaul