Researching records, the flock of 42 GREATER SCAUP (R.Jett) yesterday on Prospect Lake smashed the old record of 3 seen on April 5th, 2007 and April 16th, 2007. One of those "life" moments in the life of the Prospect birder, to get a "large" flock of rare to see "in prospect" sightings at a lucky time....Good going!
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http://www.rockawayartistsalliance.org/
Paul Keim, former president of the Brooklyn Bird Club has a work(s) in the Brooklyn Watercolor Society exhibition at Fort Tilden's Rockaway Artists Venue ( adjacent to the main drive next to the ballfields).
If you happen to be birding out there, stop in , open Saturdays and Sundays April 9th till May 8th
The opening reception is April 10th Noon -4
the green line Q 35 bus ( from Kings Plaza) goes there.....
Speaking of Gateway National Recreation Area, which Fort Tilden lies in, there is a terrific website serving Gateway, NY Harbor parks which lists Natural walks and event on the current calendar. Its a great tool , one written for the current BBC newsletter
click on the link and explore the menu....
http://www.nyharborparks.org/visit/calendar.html
(Note: the permanent link is on my side menu ----> )
--Kingsboider
