Between the "Pools" at (and inside ) the back fence, about 8-10 Pine warblers are on the ground. The flock moved around, going also to the Esdale Bridge area , along the creek. But basically, the main hangout is at the area between the Upper and Lower Pools. On this very chilly, gray day, a wonderful warbler delight! Also, seeing a Blue Gray Gnatcatcher at eye level at Esdale Bridge was pretty cool to see.
I received a report from Alex Wilson regarding a Louisiana Waterthrush at the same spot aka Pine Warbler hangout. Alex also relayed to me a perched Turkey Vulture at the Peninsula tip/cove.Numerous Flickers are on the Nethermead , 46 on my count, more along the east Long Meadow.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/8/09
Number of species: 39
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 2 west island
Wood Duck 1 drake lower pool
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 35 lake
Ruddy Duck 75 lake
Double-crested Cormorant 2 one lake;one upper pool
Great Blue Heron 1 duck isl
Great Egret 2 three sisters ;lake
Black-crowned Night-Heron 6 duck island
Red-tailed Hawk 1 long meadow
American Coot 7 lake
Laughing Gull 3 lake
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Belted Kingfisher 1 lake
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 59 ; 46 on nethermead lawn; 13 east long meadow
Eastern Phoebe 2 pools
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow 7 lake
Black-capped Chickadee 1 esdale br
Brown Creeper 1 Pools isthmus back fence
Winter Wren 1 Mary eyster saw at Nethermead Arches
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 lower pool
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 UpperPool island , then at Esdale br
Hermit Thrush 3 ravine
American Robin X common
European Starling X
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 lower pool
Pine Warbler 9 Pools isthmus ,on ground, then along ambergill creek to esdale br
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
House Sparrow X
Chipping Sparrow- ~20 Ballfelds east edges seen by Mary Eyster
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/)
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From Janet Schumacher:
Drab Pine warbler on ground in S end of pools in Vale,
Two pairs of Purple finches feeding on SE slope Vale
Dozens of Northern flickers
Eastern phoebes here and there
Chipping sparrows in BBG
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From Alex Wilson:
There was a good showing of migrants in Prospect today, and maybe due
to the chill and the brisk breeze (even a few flakes of snow) many
were foraging low down, making for good viewing. Highlights included
first of the year LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH, maybe as many as 3
individuals (2 sightings along the Ravine side of the Pools appeared
to have slightly different plumage, but it might have been a matter
of fluffed-up feathers; another was at the Vale later, and one was
seen again from the Long Meadow side of the Pools in the PM.) Another
surprise was two TURKEY VULTURES perched on the Peninsula: while
occasional flyovers are expected, this was the first time I’ve seen
them touch down in the park. Several other seasonal migrants are now
showing up in increasing numbers.
Good birding,
Alex Wilson
Brooklyn
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/8/09
Number of species: 66
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck 1 (Drake, Lower Pool, PM.)
American Black Duck X
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) X
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler X
Hooded Merganser 1 (Hen, Lake.)
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 15
Turkey Vulture 2 (1 was perched above the Peninsula cove
11:00AM; at 2:00PM from the south side of the Lake 2 could be seen in
the same spot. Unusual to see on perch as opposed to flyovers.)
Osprey 1 (Took a fish from the Lake on its fifth dive.)
Red-tailed Hawk X
Merlin 2 (3 or 4 sightings.)
American Coot X
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Belted Kingfisher 2 (1 or 2, Upper Lullwater; Lake.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 5
Downy Woodpecker X
Hairy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 50 (Common migrant.)
Eastern Phoebe 25
Blue Jay X
American Crow X
Fish Crow 2 (Flyover, Lake.)
Tree Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 (Upper Lullwater trail.)
White-breasted Nuthatch X
Brown Creeper 5
Carolina Wren X
Golden-crowned Kinglet 15
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin X
European Starling X
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 8
Pine Warbler 13 (Including some females.)
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2 (South side of Lake, singing a bit.)
Louisiana Waterthrush 2 (1 or 2, Pools; another at the Vale.)
Eastern Towhee 1
Fox Sparrow (Red) 4
Song Sparrow X
Swamp Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Purple Finch 2 (Vale, singing.)
House Finch X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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From Mike Corzine:
Hey Peter! Pine Warblers (I counted at least 2) and aWaterthrush species were still near the Lower Pool at about 4:30pm. All seen from the back fence where the gate is. 2 Phoebes on Upper Pool.
Also a Waterthrush in the Vale Garden pool -about 3:30. Not sure which type, as it wasn't as yellowed underneath as the one I saw at the pools. Also Brown Creeper and Purple Finch in the trees. Red-Tail f/o -Grand Army Plaza.
Best,
Michael
