GWC SOSA

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1)
- Reported Jul 09, 2021 12:45 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/S91501799
- Comments: "Pleasant surprise and a week or two early for Brooklyn, although a couple individuals were observed at Jamaica Bay this week. Dell Water, so exceptional views. Small-ish shore bird, dark above with white speckles and white below. White eyering, long dark bill, gray/green legs." 

The new federal duck stamp

 Features Lesser Scaup ,good for admission to national wildlife preserves requiring fee entries. From July 1st to June 30th every year.

Its the most successful duck conservation funding program to boot instituted in 1936 inspired by Ding Darling. 

Available now.  

https://store.usps.com/store/product/stamp-collectors/migratory-bird-2021-2022-souvenir-sheet-S_336504

New Raven stamps at USPS.COM

 

hey..its always good to see bird species honored by the post office..on pre order out July30th

Green spored Parasol ( confirmed on FB group mushrooms))

 Mushroom species I've seen for first time in Prospect Park ,today... ( Yes birds been that slow...😆😅).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorophyllum_molybdites

Actually a very fascinating field.

Tweet from Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) PP FOTEs

Kathleen Toomey (@KingsKathy) tweeted at 8:10 AM on Thu, Jul 08, 2021:
Foster's Tern flying over Prospect Lake
(https://twitter.com/KingsKathy/status/1413108108566712322?s=03)

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New hat for myself

 

Got myself a new custom designed hat..it arrived today.. need a little humor these days ( while rooting for Brooklyn).. 😆

Help the Alliance Tackle Trash - Prospect Park Alliance

https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/news/alliance-tackles-trash/ 

https://www.facebook.com/10150099384115385/posts/10165513143655385/?substory_index=0&sfnsn=mo

BBC Insect walks

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Jun 30 at 2:25 PM

Looking for something to do in the dog days of summer? Join naturalist Matthew Wills (https://matthewwills.com) and explore the world of insects. Birds are beautiful, but insects may be even cooler. And they’re certainly more abundant.

Walks will be held every Friday from July 16th through August 13th, at 10 a.m.

Be sure to sign up early, as we’re limiting the walks to 10 people. We’re giving priority to members and also to people who can stay for the full 2 hours of the walk.

Important notes about registration:
Registration is by email only, to: 12Toms@gmail.com The registration period will open at 7 p.m. on the Tuesday before each Friday walk and will close at midnight on Wednesday. Current club members will receive priority as will people who can stay for the whole walk. Each person must register individually; you may not register additional participants. If you need to cancel please do so at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer someone your spot; no-shows will be moved to the bottom of the list for future walks.

Vaccinated participants are not required to mask; but we request that any non-vaccinated participants wear a mask at all times.

Exact meet-up location will be provided upon registration.

AP Photographer Kathy Willens retires after nearly 45 years — AP Photos

https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2021/6/23/longtime-ap-photographer-kathy-willens-retires 

Happy Retirement Kathy!...more time birding for you... 🎉😊

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec


Most are breeding birds here in Pop.

Ravine Acadian fc

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 29, 2021 07:01 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/S90970693
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Singing in the Ravine: "cliché." Photos." 

BBG Towers fight update

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4240145259365306&id=532443593468843

Acadian

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 24, 2021 06:29 by Max Epstein
- 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/S90684724
- Comments: "continuing bird, singing distinctive song frequently along ambergill creek."

Strawberry Full Moon 2021 | What Is a Strawberry Moon | Star Walk

https://starwalk.space/en/news/full-moon-in-june-2021-strawberry-moon 

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

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Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 12:13 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
To: <prosbird@gmail.com>

*** Species Summary:

- American Coot (1 report)
- Acadian Flycatcher (1 report)
- White-throated Sparrow (1 report)

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Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County.  View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645
NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated.

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American Coot (Fulica americana) (1)
- Reported Jun 23, 2021 07:35 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/S90638782
- Comments: "Pic to follow"

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 23, 2021 07:35 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/S90638782
- Comments: "Singing its "peet-zah"song continuously--every 30 seconds or so--along the Ambergill.  Unfortunately I never laid eyes on it, although it often seemed to be right above me in the dense foliage."

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported Jun 23, 2021 06:56 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/S90642945
- Comments: "Continuing around the Long Pond on Pier 1. Chunky white-striped adult."

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

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109516?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec


Pretty much most are breeding birds in prospect. Orchard Orioles, Great Crested Fly catcher, White breasted nut hatch and very likely Acadia Fly father.

This weekend is the breeding survey event.

Tweet from NYC Plover Project (@NycPlover)

NYC Plover Project (@NycPlover) tweeted at 6:26 PM on Mon, Jun 21, 2021:
The chicks have arrived. Spread the word. #protectheplovers https://t.co/0qVzD9c0cO
(https://twitter.com/NycPlover/status/1407102674537943045?s=03)

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Upcoming Celestial Events: Ultimate Guide | Summer 2021 | Star Walk

https://starwalk.space/en/news/astronomy-calendar-best-night-sky-events-of-summer-2021 

Acadian

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 18, 2021 08:55 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/S90549736
- Comments: "Singing repeatedly along Ambergill near falls - audio to be attached. Eventually saw empid w relatively broad, spade-shaped beak & cresty-headed appearance."
 

Summer greetings

Today is the first full day of summer,started 1136 last night.

Happy summer!  ☀🌞🌝⛲

Fw: [Ridgewood Reservoir 881] Re: Renderings for proposed development of Basin 3

"Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere,"

       --Albert Einstein

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From: Christina Wilkinson <nutrichris623@gmail.com>

To: Highland Park-Ridgewood Reservoir Alliance <ridgewoodreservoir@googlegroups.com>

Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021, 07:37:22 AM EDT

Subject: [Ridgewood Reservoir 881] Re: Renderings for proposed development of Basin 3

For those wondering where the slides came from, it was this event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-change-ridgewood-reservoir-a-panel-discussion-tickets-155821822265

You'll note the sentence that says the basins "are among the greatest unused inaccessible natural-protected spaces in the city."

And here I thought this whole time that it was used and accessed by nature, which was the whole point of stopping development. This sounds very Robert Moses-esque. Next they'll be calling it "underutilized."

Christina

On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:00:55 PM UTC-4 Christina Wilkinson wrote:

Hi all,

These slides were presented by NYC H2O during a discussion sponsored by the Queens Museum.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47xb2e07e6zz0be/AADcP61fR4mAaRixc_9J3c0Za?dl=0

I, for one, did not work to save the reservoir so that nature could be replaced by a performance space and playground.

Christina

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Ridgewood Reservoir under "attack" again

 After years of fighting to preserve the natural state of the reservoir from development and interior ballfields ,finally getting protected status,some bozos talking about playgrounds inside... What do they don't understand ?

From Newtown historical Society Christina Wilkinson: 

Anyone on board with removing nature in basin 3 and replacing it with a children's slide and performance space? We certainly did not join the cause to save the reservoir only to end up with this nonsense. For those wondering where the slides came from, it was this event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../inspiring-change-ridgewood...

You'll note the sentence that says the basins "are among the greatest unused inaccessible natural-protected spaces in the city."

And here we thought this whole time that it was used and accessed by nature, which was the whole point of stopping development. This sounds very Robert Moses-esque. Next they'll be calling it "underutilized."

Continuing Acadian in Ravine Ambergill creek

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jun 20, 2021 09:02 by Matthew Garvey
- 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/S90481893
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "heard a few times giving piz-za call at ravine. nice surprise as i hadn't scouted trip so had to stop in my tracks to make sure i heard right. recording."
 

Brooklyn bridge park Acadian fc

 Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)

- Reported Jun 18, 2021 09:43 by Amin Khalifa

- Brooklyn Bridge Walkway, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7040733,-73.9943497&ll=40.7040733,-73.9943497

- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S90398790

- Comments: "Heard distinctive call several times, seen by other members of group near waterfall"

Also acadian  continuing at Prospect Ravine heard calling by Amber gill Falls

Brooklyn bridge Acadia fc

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) (1)
- Reported Jun 18, 2021 09:43 by Amin Khalifa
- Brooklyn Bridge Walkway, Brooklyn, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.7040733,-73.9943497&ll=40.7040733,-73.9943497
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S90398790
- Comments: "Heard distinctive call several times, seen by other members of group near waterfall"

Nesting birds in Prospect

 Photos sent by Terry today

Warbling Vireo and Barn Swallow

Swainsons Thrush details

Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) (1)
- Reported Jun 17, 2021 07:01 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/S90324064
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Extremely late date, possibly one of the latest spring coastal records. Bull's Birds of NYS has June 11 as latest spring date, eBird shows a June 17 record from Staten Island. Heard singing its thin, rising song from the Pier 3 berm, seen shortly after. Lores and eyering not particularly prominent in color, but olive back and dark breast spots good.  Video- https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/uUXdVY9pQ-OmqqY5-eJM2A.nSI0Fgc3m-tIjarwxGzflv" 

Tweet from Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain)PP nest CAWR

Caleb Crain (@caleb_crain) tweeted at 10:38 AM on Tue, Jun 15, 2021:
Two Carolina wrens were building a nest inside a matt of ivy, in @prospect_park this morning. https://t.co/A1HiZKlsNe https://t.co/oUm5mmbJkw https://t.co/FsTyH7n86m
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Tweet from Heather Wolf (@heatherwolf) Gadwall family BkBrPk

Heather Wolf (@heatherwolf) tweeted at 8:15 AM on Thu, Jun 17, 2021:
A happy Gadwall family! Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 Bird Island. https://t.co/PZabbq3gbg
(https://twitter.com/heatherwolf/status/1405499214482784258?s=03)

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Tweet from MI YU (@themeowking) late Swainsons Thrush BkBrPk

MI YU (@themeowking) tweeted at 9:23 AM on Thu, Jun 17, 2021:
A considerably late Swainson's Thrush singing, then doing nothing, on the Pier 3 berm @bbpnyc #birding https://t.co/ClIzraXFOk
(https://twitter.com/themeowking/status/1405516577617985536?s=03)

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SEE IT: Family of ducks wanders through Park Slope, stops by bagel shop • Brooklyn Paper

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/see-it-park-slope-ducks-bagel-world/ 

Bet they ordered lox!  😆

Here's Video https://litefm.iheart.com/content/2021-06-15-watch-mother-duck-and-babies-waddle-into-brooklyn-bagel-shop/

New Trees Along Flatbush Avenue - Brooklyn Botanic Garden

https://www.bbg.org/news/new_trees_along_flatbush_avenue 

Better for birds...to perch in...

Nys breeding Atlas event coming

nysbirds-l digest: June 13, 2021


New York State Birds digest
To
nysbirds-l digest recipients
Jun 13 at 12:00 AM
NYSBIRDS-L Digest for Sunday, June 13, 2021.

1. Be part of the first Big Atlas Weekend June 25-27!

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Subject: Be part of the first Big Atlas Weekend June 25-27!
From: New York Breeding Bird Atlas <nybba3@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:58:58 -0400
X-Message-Number: 1

The New York State Atlas team is planning an exciting new event for this
June: the first-ever Big Atlas Weekend
<https://ebird.org/atlasny/news/big-atlas-weekend-june-25-27>! This event
will be a fun way for birders across the state to focus on breeding birds,
build birding skills, and come together as a birding community. There will
also be a chance to win prizes in different Atlas categories.

If you're missing the big day competitions or you just love to bird with a
purpose, this is the event for you!

You don't have to be an expert to participate. We have designed challenges
and prizes (free courses of your choosing from Cornell's Bird Academy) for
birders of all skill levels designed to focus your atlasing where we need
it most.

Plus, there will be a friendly competition between four states that are
currently conducting atlases: Maine, Maryland-DC, New York, and North
Carolina.

Mark your calendar and plan to go atlasing between June 25 and June 27 so
New York can claim bragging rights for the inaugural Big Atlas Weekend!

Happy atlasing!
Julie

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PP Acadia turf

The ACADIAN FLYCATCHER continues to stake out the area along the Ambergill creek and pool in the Ravine based on multiple reports.

Singing its " pizza" song it's heard more often than seen but does cooperate for looks with low perches.This is a good bird observation for the park as the species is expanding its southern range northward the last decade ..

The Ambergill goes under the Esdale Bridge as indicated on official park maps.The Ravine is on the south bridge side. Along this section towards the waterfall Rock arch bridge is Acadian domain.