Wednesday, September 24, 2008

9/25 reports

Gray cheeked thrush in Southwest corner of Quaker Cemetery, by fence

Ruby throated Hummingbird feeding on Jewelweed @ Center drive bridle path near slope path to Falkill Falls

slow day.

Peter

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From Orrin:

Brooklyn Botanic Garden report

Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue-headed Vireo (1)
Red-eyed Vireo (Several)
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin (A host)
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Northern Parula
Blackpoll Warbler
American Redstart
Scarlet Tanager (1 winter male)
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
House Sparrow
US Marine Corp. helicopters (2, flyover)

Peter's note: yes , I also saw those "mechanical whirlybirds".

also, owner of Pentax rain guard found. Good birding,

P.