Hilights: Orange-crowned Warbler reported on north Lullwater slope ; American Pipit on ballfields ( fence enclosure); 5 Wood Duck
From Peter:
(brief after work views of the lake)
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 2/22/10
Number of species: 17
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck 4--3 drake, 1 hen Lake
Hooded Merganser-pair at Three Sisters Island
American Black Duck 13 lake
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 5 lake
Ruddy Duck 27 lake
American Coot X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
American Crow X
Northern Mockingbird 1 west island
European Starling X
White-throated Sparrow 9 west island
Northern Cardinal 1 west island
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From Paul Cook:
Hi Peter, how are you? Good I hope!
I managed a few hours in the park this afternoon (1330 til dusk) and was lucky enough, amongst other things, to come across an Orange-crowned Warbler. It was on the wooded slope of the Lullwater, North of Terrace bridge, where the path runs between Lookout Hill and the Lullwater. I had excellent views for about 5 minutes as it fed amongst some fallen pine branches.
Also of note were 11 Cedar Waxwings by Binnen Water, 5 Wood Duck (4 Lake, 1 Boathouse Pond), and the American Pipit was again on the ball fields (at 2.15pm).
Hope this is of interest,
all the best, Paul.
