PINE SISKINS continue their presence , in several locations, most prominently in the sweetgum trees on the north side of the Nethermead "3 Arches" Bridge. They can be seen well with patience on the birders part , small streaky birds with deep notched tails, as they forage upon the sweetgum fruit balls. A flock of at least 25 birds , a mix of siskins and goldfinches was seen flying out of those trees when a Sharp-shinned Hawk flew in and perched, but most came back after the hawk departed. So that spot is the best possibility for siskins, between the Nethermead Bridge and Rocky Pass. Just look from atop the bridge, over the chain link fence.
Pine Warbler was reported at the Vale Cashmere "seed pillartop".
And something about a Red Tailed Hawk consuming a squirrel which cause an instant celebre...Good..One less squirrel to raid the future winter feeders....
Other side notes: A RUSTY BLACKBIRD along the stream I presumed inside the Native Garden OR the Japanese Garden outflow, reported by Rusty Harold.
Wood Ducks (6 on the Lake), Ring-necked Duck are still around in this continuous gorgeous Indian Summer days....
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From Larry:
Hi Peter,
Siskins were again with a flock of goldfinches near the 3 Arches Bridge this morning around 9:30. I was walking on the horse trail and they were on both sides.
A quick look at Fox Sparrow in back of the Lower Pool and a very long look at a Red-tail digesting a squirrel behind the Upper Pool. It became an instant celebrity--actually too many gawkers for comfort. At least my comfort; I left and found the Wood Ducks, Ring-necked Duck and the Fox Sparrow.
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
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From Adam Welz:
Hi
Just had a Pine Warbler at the seed 'tables' in the Vale. The bird hung around for over 30 minutes and was feeding on seed, so it may well hang about. A nice bright bird, too.
I got some photos.
Cheers
Adam
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From Rafael:
13 November 2010
Observer: Rafael Campos R.
Time: 0830-1100 hrs
After read several reports of these past days about sightings of PISIs in PP, I went this morning, with good luck.
A small group, 4-6 of PISIs was seen interacting with AMGOs on a gum tree around the Nethermead Bridge and the ravine. Other gum trees I checked around PP, only AMGOs.
But the big surprise, at least for me today, no AMROs or CAGOs. Quite rare, because these 2 sps are reported in a daily base. Maybe was the moment. Otherwise, the park was very quite, only little pockets of activity, mainly WTSPs, but among them, Fox Sparrows.
PISI =Pine Siskins, AMGO = American Goldfinch
The birds of today:
Mute Swan (lake)
Wood Duck (7, upper pool)
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe (lake & Upper pool)
Double-crested Cormorant (2, lake)
Great Blue Heron (1 flew over Well House; 1 upper pool)
Red-tailed Hawk (1)
American Coot (lake & Lullwater)
Ring-billed Gull
(American) Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock (Common) Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker (1)
Downy Woodpecker (1)
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse (2)
White-breasted Nuthatch (1)
Carolina Wren (1)
Hermit Thrush (4)
European (Common) Starling
Fox Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird (1, Vale)
Pine Siskin (4-6)
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Booklyn is good birding!!!!
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From Keir:
Hi Peter
Brief visit this afternoon from Vale to Boathouse only. Birdseed placed around pond in Vale (not by me!) brought in many birds including a bright Pine Warbler (also seen by and perhaps photographed by Adam W.) and a female type Purple Finch.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 11/13/10
Number of species: 24
Mallard X
Ring-necked Duck 1 (Hen, Lower Pool)
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1
American Coot X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
American Robin 1
European Starling X
Pine Warbler 1 (Vale)
Song Sparrow X
White-throated Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) X
Northern Cardinal X
Purple Finch 1 (Vale)
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/)
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Peters list ( also Ed Crowne)
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 11/13/10
Number of species: 34
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 6 lake
Wood Duck 6 --3 Sisters Island, prev f/o Breeze Hill
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler X Lake
Ruddy Duck 220 Lake
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1--3 Arches Br
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 3
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1--3 Arches Br
Blue-headed Vireo 1-- 3 Arches Br
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 Breeze Hill
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4 Breeze Hill
Hermit Thrush X
European Starling X
Fox Sparrow (Red) 2 -3 Arches Br
Song Sparrow X
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco X
Northern Cardinal X
Pine Siskin 6 Sweetgum 3 Arches Br;but more undetermined in back of tree
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
