Friday, December 13, 2024

eBird Checklist - 13 Dec 2024 - Prospect Park - 43 species

"95"
https://ebird.org/checklist/S205243082#:~:text=Number%20observed%3A-,95,-Gadwall

Return of the Wilson's

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Thursday, December 12, 2024

"daGoose"


Apologies for the nickname, but we have at least White-fronted Goose counted in the Kings County Christmas Bird Count Period which is two days before and after count day this Saturday.

"DaGoose" was spotted in Prospect Lake center , out in the open this morning.

Pray it sticks around for me Saturday. 😇

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Another count period bird

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Dec 12, 2024 11:42 by chel sea
- 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/S205174225
- Comments: "Continuing near 40.656021,-73.989636"

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert

All count period birds for kings cbc (2 days before and after count day)

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

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*** Species Summary:

- Greater White-fronted Goose (2 reports)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (1 report)
- Common Yellowthroat (1 report)

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Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 12, 2024 09:01 by Jacob Turetsky
- 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/S205161355
- Comments: "Looking a little out of place among the Canada Goose on the edge of the lake at Hammerhead, Initially seen from the peninsula. Slightly smaller than CG, stouter neck. Dark brown back continuing up neck to the head. orange bill with a little splash of white at the base. When it stood up on the shore it exposed orange legs and a bit of black tiger striping on the belly."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 12, 2024 07:10 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S205162286
- Comments: "Rare and continuing along the S side of the lake, first out in the open N of Hammerhead and Three Sisters, then hiding in the reeds S of Three Sisters. Photos."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (2)
- Reported Dec 12, 2024 07:10 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S205162286
- Comments: "Flagged for date. One in the pine just SW of the skating rink. Then a second in the brushy area between West Island and the SW entrance. Photos."

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) (1)
- Reported Dec 12, 2024 07:10 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S205162286
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Between the gazebo and Duck Island in the early morning. Photos."

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Great white fronted Goose update

The rare goose was present this morning off the east point Hammerhead, at noon standing on the stone wall by the red ladder.  Great looks!

Hammerhead is at prospect lake southwest corner between west and 3 sisters islands

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

eBird Checklist - 10 Dec 2024 - Prospect Park - 49 species (+1 other taxa) Wickman cklist

https://ebird.org/checklist/S205011320


Hammerhead!


"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Latest prospect reports

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 10, 2024 07:30 by Sameer Ajmani
- 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/S205003002
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing rarity first identified by Radka and Josh. Photos and video. Located on hammerhead with a dozen CAGO."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 10, 2024 09:36 by Isaiah Erven
- 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/S205003621
- Comments: "hammerhead"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 13:40 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/S205002540
- Comments: "continuing around hammerhead"

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) (1)
- Reported Dec 10, 2024 07:30 by Sameer Ajmani
- 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/S205003002
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Bright yellow throat and undertail, greenish grey on top. Located among the containers at the northwest corner of Prospect Park Lake. Forrest confirmed female/immature ID from video."

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Monday, December 9, 2024

Good Monday and it wasnt a goose chase


Early Monday morning , Prospect Lake was mostly thinly iced over, not a good omen for finding the latest celebre-the Greater White fronted Goose (GWFG). However, no worry as the morning progressed, the goose was found and happy people were plenty.

Early on , the GWFG was spotted on the eastern Hammerhead stone shoreline for a bit before dropping into the water for Three Sisters Island reeds. There it hung out hidden from view and frustrated faces on several birders, including mine were noticeable just before Noon. However, after I departed ( of course!), I got a text from Matt B that it surfaced and hung out by the middle island of the three islands. 

Coming back from lunch at home, I made a beeline for the islands and found out from Charles T and Chris M that the goose swam out just as I arrived ( of course!).It knew i was coming.

But getting quickly to East Hammerhead, we found the GWFG swimming out with the Canada Geese about 100 feet offshore, the flock going westward, eventually heading towards the Hammerhead shore where we all got the best looks of the first GWFG for Prospect history list. So, in retrospect, it wasn't a major Goose chase for me.

In other news, late warblers continue to steal the show for December records. According to Forrest W, he found 6 species today !  WIlsons at south Breeze Hill slope nearest Music Island now joined by a Pine Warbler ;Orange crowned were reported at Music Island and mainland area and Hammerhead where a Nashville has been residing as well. Last was a flyover Palm Warbler and Common Yellowthroat  atop Lefrak greenroof ( check Forrest checklist) making it pretty cool birding Prospect nowadays.

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

chklists on GWFG ,WIWA,etc

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:37 by Eleanor Kagan
- 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/S204925250
- Comments: "Seen with @forrestwickman, who has photos. Distinctive orange beak with white face and orange legs. Hanging out with Canada Geese and significantly smaller by comparison."

Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:37 by Eleanor Kagan
- 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/S204925250
- Comments: "Seen with @forrestwickman, who has photos. Drab little guy!"

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:37 by Eleanor Kagan
- 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/S204925250
- Comments: "Seen with @forrestwickman, who has photos. Distinctive tiny, bright yellow bird with characteristic black cap."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 11:47 by Howard Walfish
- Prospect Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.656787,-73.969172&ll=40.656787,-73.969172
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204932475
- Comments: "Among the Canada geese"

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 10:13 by Xinyi Z
- 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/S204928794
- Comments: "Continuing at hammerhead. Small goose with speckled belly and orange feet"

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:57 by Maddy P
- 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/S204929425
- Comments: "Amazing find from Josh m continuing this morning refound by Brian. alternating between the land on the hammerhead and the water on the southwest side of the lake"

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:52 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/S204929035
- Comments: "Continuing at Hammerhead. Significantly smaller than Canada Goose. Upper parts light brown, white read end, orange bill with white at base. Underparts pale with dark speckles. Bright orange tarsi and toes."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 08:45 by B F
- 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/S204930586
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Desperately scanned the lake assuming I missed it before looking down and realizing it was about 8 feet in front of me.  Photos.

Continuing bird found yesterday by Joshua M. and Radka O."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204929778
- Comments: "Continuing Josh M and Radka find from yesterday. Roaming between Three Sisters and the SW corner of the lake. Photos."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 14:00 by Kerri McDonald
- 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/S204931640
- Comments: "found by Josh and Radka. brown goose with white patch on face and orange bill.   smaller than the Canada geese."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 11:16 by Angela Panetta
- 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/S204930463
- Comments: "In phragmites getting lightly bullied by canada, orange beak and legs clearly visible"

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 10:21 by Elana Bell
- 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/S204929620
- Comments: "Continuing on southern end of Prospect Park lake. With a flock of Canada geese. Photos"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 10:13 by Xinyi Z
- 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/S204928794
- Comments: "Hammerhead. Active. Possibly more than one"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:52 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/S204929035
- Comments: "Greenish above. Yellowish below, brightest on under tail coverts. White eye arcs."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204929778
- Comments: "Flagged for date. On the path from Lefrak up to the feeders. Drab warbler greenish with eye arcs, eyeline, yellow undertail. Audio available."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (2)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 10:21 by Elana Bell
- 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/S204929620
- Comments: "Grayish-yellow birds with broken eye rings. On ground and in low branches near where GWF goose was seen"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 08:00 by Juan Salas
- Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.599946,-73.9243268&ll=40.599946,-73.9243268
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204933294
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Near butterfly garden, close to the bridge."

Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 09:52 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/S204929035
- Comments: "Bright yellow underparts to base of bill. Grey head. White eye ring."

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204929778
- Comments: "Continuing (?) on the S side of the lake, slightly east of 40.6543105, -73.9667359 and then flew to 40.6546111, -73.9662360. Photos."

Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204929778
- Comments: "Flagged for date. On the paved path from Lefrak up to the feeders. Photos."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 09, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204929778
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Continuing along the paved path from Lefrak up to the feeders. Photos."

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Post from The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) GWFG** continuing SWProspecy lake with Canada geese

The Kingsboider (@BBCKingsbirds) posted at 1:28 PM on Mon, Dec 09, 2024:
Prospect  continuing greater White front goose just off shore Hammerhead bet 3 sisters and west island SW Lake
(https://x.com/BBCKingsbirds/status/1866188216271086044?s=03)

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Prospect lake "" white fronted Goose continuing today

Hanging out by three sisters islands,middle group at south lake. As of 12-1 pm

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Mega ** Greater White fronted Goose on Prospect Lake ,likely first for park

Today's sighting hung along the west shore,first at sw corner West island,then gliding towards Well Drive junction duck feeding spot.


Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 12:35 by karen o'hearn
- 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/S204838702
- Comments: "Spotted by Josh who has pictures.  Light Brown duck with pinkish bill that has white around its base."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 12:45 by Barbara S
- 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/S204846452
- Comments: "Found by Josh M and Radka. Smaller than Canada, overall light brown, orange feet and bill and white front &#x1f609; Seen with mob. Photos tba"

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 12:29 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/S204845991
- Comments: "Amazing find by Josh; many thanks to him & Radka for getting the word out & then sticking around to help other birders. Smaller than nearby Canadas, overall soft dun brown w white tail feathers & delicate white scalloping on edge of wing. Kept head tucked for first ~10 minutes I was there, but eventually perked up, showing orange bill w pale base…then proceeded to evict ducks from snag and clambered onto it, revealing its bright orange legs. County bird for me (and many others), what a surprise to get it up close in Prospect Park. After multiple wild goose chases, I figured if I ever saw one here, it would be a distant scope view on a freezing day in Marine Park."

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 09:00 by Zach L
- 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/S204842048
- Comments: "Seen with MOB. Spotted by Josh. Orange bill white malar region and front of face. Smaller goose than Canada. Grayish overall with white flanks."

https://ebird.org/checklist/S204880533

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 08, 2024 13:11 by Joe Weisbord
- 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/S204880533
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Rare in Kings. Great find by Josh and Radka. Photos."

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

eBird Checklist - 8 Dec 2024 - Prospect Park - 40 species (+1 other taxa)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S204817327

Note latest on out of season Warblers.

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Prospect warblers

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (3)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 08:42 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204724169
- Comments: "Flagged for date. First continuing between Music Island willows and Lefrak, then one on the base of Lookout near the Maryland Monument, then one in the Vale along the paved path up to the Rose Garden, in what looks like bamboo. Photos."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 08:42 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204724169
- Comments: "Continuing all over the W slope of Breeze Hill. Photos."

More details barnacle goose

Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 08:50 by E R
- Congress Street, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6891943,-73.9969754&ll=40.6891943,-73.9969754
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204727436
- Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "! Westbound in a flock of Canadas, passing just to my north with pretty close views in good light, not backlit, so the white face popped out right away. Exciting! Richard F also spotted the same bird from Red Hook"

Black vulture Redheaded Wp

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 09:57 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/S204717837
- Comments: "Spotted by a participant: squat-profiled vulture with silvery-white "fingers" on its wings. Seen from Wellhouse Dr soaring high over Windsor Terrace…seen more or less simultaneously by at least one observer in GWC."

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 12:33 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S204718114
- Comments: "Continuing along Hemlock Ave. Photos."

Likely first **Greater White front goose for greenwood ,flyover

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 08:30 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/S204697765
- Comments: "!! Small flyover flock of Canada geese with a noticeably smaller trailing goose. Images show white above the bill and orange legs. Bird was flying southwest towards bush/army terminal

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

**Barnacle goose in Red Hook

Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) (1)
- Reported Dec 07, 2024 09:33 by Richard Fleming
- Louis Valentino Jr. Park and Pier, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6783803,-74.0180565&ll=40.6783803,-74.0180565
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204690690
- Comments: "In with group of Canadas. Photos WBA"

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Friday, December 6, 2024

Prospect warblers

Here's the low down

-Two Orange crowned area between lefrak rink and music island

- Wilson's low breeze hill across from music island

- Nashville - Hammerhead at southwest corner shore of Lake

- Common Yellow throat same as nashville, in Phragmites.

Latter two sounds like west end hammerhead.

Unprecedented to see 4 warbler species this late in season.



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"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

eBird Checklist - 6 Dec 2024 - Prospect Park - 49 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S204610393

Note latest on flagged warblers

Orange crowned latest

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (2)
- Reported Dec 06, 2024 07:50 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204610393
- Comments: "Flagged for date. Continuing between Lefrak and Music Island and then on the NW side of the lake. Photos."

latest spot OCWA,Wilsons likely at Music Island Breeze Hill base


Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 06, 2024 09:20 by B F
- 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/S204618228
- Comments: "Behind LeFrak, approximately here: 40.656833, -73.963322.  Drab yellow warbler with grey hood and olive back."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 06, 2024 09:20 by B F
- 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/S204618228
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing.  Really vocal and putting on a show today.  Photos TBA."
--
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

prospect feeders

Always a delight seeing the gorgeous Carolina Wren adding color along with 3 Purple finches, one bright male feeding in the blue house.



and thanks to Tina Alleva for her $20 donation for seed.

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Thursday, December 5, 2024

eBird Checklist - 5 Dec 2024 - Prospect Park - 46 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S204574802

Note warblers ,especially base area of "the hammerhead" ocwa,nawa

South breeze hill near music island Wilson's warbler

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 05, 2024 11:52 by Richard Fleming
- 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/S204548042
- Comments: "Continuing bright male frequently reported. Photos WBA"

Heads up for possible Varied Thrush ** near music island by rink

Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) (1)
- Reported Dec 05, 2024 08:48 by B F
- 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/S204522411
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "I heard this odd, buzzy drawn out call near Music Island that I hadn't heard before.  For what it's worth, Merlin returned varied thrush, which is a species I have no experience with.  However, I can't think of any expected species that would make this sound.  It's also vagrant season and I heard it in immediately proximity to fruit-bearing bushes (hollies, etc.) where one would expect to see thrushes.  I stuck around for about 45 minutes but could not match the call to any other birds in the area that I was seeing (house sparrows, song sparrows, etc.) and I did not hear it again.  EDIT:  After some initial feedback from the NY Discord and some Xeno Canto research, it sounds good for Varied Thrush."

EUWI still around at BAT pier4 ,


Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Dec 05, 2024 09:03 by KZ F
- Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.646519,-74.026074&ll=40.646519,-74.026074
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204516849
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Photos"

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Dec 05, 2024 06:46 by Nate L-S
- Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.646519,-74.026074&ll=40.646519,-74.026074
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204509682
- Comments: "Continuing in the western corner north of pier 4. Immediately distinguished by a very warm brown/red head and body"

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

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Around the nabe

Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.646519,-74.026074&ll=40.646519,-74.026074
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204464912
- Comments: "Female. Semi-comfortable calling it Eurasian based on (a) earlier reports by birders more skilled than I and (b) proximity to female AMWIs allowing for a direct comparison. Head on this one wasn't just a little warmer, but a LOT warmer, almost rusty."

Below report : hemlock and battle aves intersection ,West side

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 09:20 by Z .
- 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/S204464257
- Comments: "Continuing. Poking out of its hidey hole, leaf blowers nearby, but came out to yell at a red bellied in the tree"

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 09:20 by Z .
- 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/S204464257
- Comments: "Seen briefly at the yew tree - gold/orange, dark wing with wingbars."

--
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Latest on prospect OCWA

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 07:02 by Asher Fusco
- 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/S204446634
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Flitting around in a tree at the base of Breeze Hill, vocalizing constantly. Images tba."

"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

Fwd: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert



"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude!"

--Mehmet Murat ildan





   

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Date: Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 12:16 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly>
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*** Species Summary:

- Eurasian Wigeon (1 report)
- Bald Eagle (1 report)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (2 reports)
- Wilson's Warbler (2 reports)

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Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 09:18 by Richard Fleming
- Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.646519,-74.026074&ll=40.646519,-74.026074
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S204451994
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing bird found by yesterday by Tom P.  Very warm-headed, so much so that head tones approach that of a male bird. Photos below."

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (2)
- Reported Dec 03, 2024 15:40 by Russ Alderson
- 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/S204456749
- Comments: "Pair of adults flying low together. Landed briefly in a tree near Battle hill. Calling. Have video with calls. Took off South, never refound."

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 09:17 by A W
- 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/S204454600
- Comments: "At the SE corner of the lake, drab warbler with faint plain yellow breast and eye ring"

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) (2)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 08:40 by B F
- 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/S204453301
- Comments: "Continuing with Wilson's.  I had suspected there were 2 yesterday when I thought I heard chipping from 2 different directions.  Seen simultaneously today in the same tree.  Drab yellow warblers with grayish head and olive back giving its distinctive chip note repeatedly."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 08:40 by B F
- 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/S204453301
- Comments: "Continuing.  Warbler with black cap, petite bill, bright yellow underneath all the way through the vent and UTCs, dark tail."

Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1)
- Reported Dec 04, 2024 07:35 by Forrest Wickman
- 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/S204454545
- Comments: "Continuing, seemingly for several weeks now. Today near the old Rufous Hummingbird spot, calling repeatedly and moving around a lot, sometimes high in the spruce/fir. Photos."

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