AS prognosticated in yesterday's posting, the north zoo woods "Compost Depot" came through with "flying colors".
Laden with insects , the wood chips and mulch over much of the open area , surrounded by invasive trees and saplings in the Compost Depot buzzed alive with at least 10 species warblers, among them TWO PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS (PRWA). A male and female pair, the PRWA spent much of the morning near the mulch end nearest the exposed former bridle trail or tunnel ("TUNNEL ARCH" ), feeding in sycamore saplings,coming down occasionally to the ground. Exhibit patience if you try for them , assuming they are here Wednesday.The female PRWA was reported to me from Mike Yuan, who saw it earlier behind the Music Pagoda along the stream, before it took off thru the Midwood and joined the male at the North Zoo Compost area.
But with these PRWA were other delightful warblers present at the Depot; at least 10 species --many at eye level or ground feeding--including PRAIRIE,BLACK-THROATED BLUE, NORTHERN PARULA,PALMS in good numbers,YELLOW-RUMPEDS,BLACK& WHITE made birdwatching here a "double delight" --two PRWA and warbler frenzy.
Exercise caution though in this "newly" designed location since this compost area is an active dumping ground for Forestry dump trucks dumping mulch wood chips.Move out of the way , when you seen any trucks coming in, they having priority and we needing to respect them if we like to keep the gate open.
Another good sighting to report is WORM-EATING WARBLER. One still continues to hunt the west Lullwater grounds adjacent the Terrace Bridge. The same bird was seen feeding along a fence line covered by glossy green Euonymous shrubs. I had a beautiful one in the Vale Cashmere pool, feeding in English ivy on the shore wall inside the pool culdesac cove next to a blooming Weeping Cherry.
But not so welcoming was Keir's report of BLACKPOLL WARBLER seen at the Lullwater Cove, since this a a typical middle spring wave species and epitomizes the high water mark for spring migration ( and its not even May yet!)
Now the sake of brevity since it's been a tiring day planting for me , I will leave it to your eager eyes to probe the reports and lists below. A good day, especially when one of my and everyone's fave species like Prothonotaries and the rest of those warblers rule the day.
PS I will try to do a warbler tally number later.
In the meantime, check out this wonderful photo taken in 2007 by Steve Nanz, prospect birder from clicking the link below
http://tinyurl.com/NanzPRWA
Kingsboider late word: Justin Potter reports in 6:40 Text message WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW among the White-throateds near the Vale of Cashmere
As of 7-7:25 PM, the PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was still being seen by several birders at the Compost Depot Woodchips area North Zoo , as reported by Heydi Lopes, Justin Potter.
April 26th Warbler Species Tally = 18 species
site = Prospect Park
observers = Mult Observers
Prairie Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Ovenbird
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Prothonotary Warbler
Palm Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Parula
Nashville Warbler
Pine Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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From Mike Yuan:
Sightings from early am walk with Chris Eliot and Eddie Davis:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/26/11
Number of species: 56
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 3
Mallard 6
Ruddy Duck 20
Common Loon 1 Flyover
loon sp. 2 Flyover
Double-crested Cormorant 18
Great Egret 1
American Kestrel 1
Laughing Gull 2
Ring-billed Gull 10
Herring Gull (American) 6
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue-headed Vireo 2
Warbling Vireo 1 Peninsula
Blue Jay 5
Barn Swallow 4
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 5
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 1 South of Rose Garden
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 5
European Starling 12
Northern Parula 6
Yellow Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 15
Prairie Warbler 5
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 6
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Prothonotary Warbler 1 Behind Music Pagoda Female or 1st year male
Worm-eating Warbler 1 Behind Music Pagoda
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Louisiana Waterthrush 2
Common Yellowthroat 2
Eastern Towhee 3
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 2 1 adult, 1 1st year male in Vale
Baltimore Oriole 2 Vale
House Sparrow 15
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From Russ:
8:30-10:00am
Lookout Hill-Lullwater-Zoo-Midwood-Center Drive.
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park , 4/26/11
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/26/11
Notes: Prothonotary Warblers: 1 at zoo compost pile, 1 in midwood across road from zoo. 2 were reported. This could have been the same bird in different locations.
Number of species: 42
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 5
Mallard X
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
White-eyed Vireo 1
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 4
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling X
Northern Parula 4
Yellow Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 40
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 3
Palm Warbler 6
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Eastern Towhee 3
Chipping Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 10
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 6
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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From Tom Stephenson:
Hi Peter,
Here's what I was able to see today. The Prothonotaries were fantastic! 15 species of warblers (and I wasn't able to visit the locations or find at least 3 other species I heard about...so lots in the park)
Eastern Kingbirds are now back, White-eyed Vireo still by the Binnen Bridge, both orioles in at least two locations, catbird, wood thrush, so more stuff arriving.
Hope the walk on Thursday doesn't get rained out..I'll be there unless there's a torrential downpour..
Best regards,
Tom
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Laughing Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Wren
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Hermit Thrush
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Palm Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush 3
Louisiana Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat
Eastern Towhee
Field Sparrow singing in Vale area
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Rafael:
DATE: 26 April 2011
OBSERVER: Rafael Campos R
With a real Spring day (±26°C, or ±79°F), nice blue sky, hot, hot. The birds decided that it was a great day to show their beaks. The TexMes from PD (BBC) were constant, and the PRWA (=Prothonotary Warbler) around the "compost pile" near the Zoo (= a bunch a wood chips, on the N side of Zoo), was a paradise for the Warblers. The 2 (I saw only 1) PRWAs were the main attraction (I took photos!!!), but others like BT Blue, Prairie, Yellow-rumped (Myrtle), Common Yellowthroat, Parula, etc. made my day.
At the Vale, I saw both species of Orioles, feeding side by side on a cherrie tree. Also my 2nd sight of Chimney Swifts, this time around GAP. A lonely Osprey flew over the Midwood while PD & I were talking about this amazing day and its avian creatures.
The list of today:
Canada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant (2 flyover, +4 Lake)
Red-tailed Hawk (1)
(American) Herring Gull
Rock (Common) Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift (±4, GAP)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (1 Midwood, on a nest)
Downy Woodpecker (1, Vale)
Northern Flicker (1)
Blue-headed Vireo (1)
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse (1)
White-breasted Nuthatch (1)
Carolina Wren (1, heard only; near Maryland Monument)
House Wren (3)
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (2)
Hermit Thrush (1)
American Robin
Gray Catbird (2)
European (Common)
Northern Parula (abundant!!)
(American) Yellow Warbler (2)
Black-throated Blue Warbler (1 male, "compost pile", N side of the Zoo)
Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler
Pine Warbler (1, Peninsula)
Prairie Warbler (2)
Palm Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler (2)
Prothonotary Warbler (1, compost pile, N side of the Zoo)
Common Yellowthroat (1)
Eastern Towhee (6)
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow (2)
White-throated Sparrow (still in good numbers)
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird (1 flew over Nethermead)
Orchard Oriole (6, Vale)
Baltimore Oriole (4, Vale)
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Brooklyn is great birdin, and warblers paradise, too!!!
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From Rob bate:
Number of species: 42
Canada Goose 4
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 6 flyover
Osprey 1 flyover Long Meadow
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Mourning Dove 6
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Warbling Vireo 1 Lullwater
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 1 near Vale
Gray Catbird 7
European Starling 2
Northern Parula 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Prairie Warbler 3
Palm Warbler 9
Black-and-white Warbler 9
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Ovenbird 3
Louisiana Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Eastern Towhee 9
Chipping Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Rusty Blackbird 1 Upper Pool
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 5
Baltimore Oriole 3
House Sparrow 4
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/)
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From Kathy:
date = 2011/04/26
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
American Coot
Laughing Gull
Herring Gull
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Swainson's Thrush near the site of the feeders
Hermit Thrush
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
European Starling
Prairie Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird heard
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Prothonotary Warbler wood chip area near zoo
Palm Warbler
Northern Parula
Pine Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Swamp Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Justin:
I made it to the chip pile today - the place was swarming. The male
Prothonotary was really showing off for us (about 4-5 people converged
there).
See you in the park!
Justin
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From Larry:
Peter,
Shari & I went to the park late this afternoon, looking for the worm eater--didn't find it, but did find our FOY Baltimore Oriole and Northern Parula. At the compost pile we did see the Prothonotary--along with lots of other warblers. Great site!
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/26/11
Number of species: 29
Mostly the Vale and the compost pile.
Mallard 4
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
American Robin 50
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling 25
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Palm Warbler 6
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 15
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Baltimore Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 25
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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From MIke Zablocky
Greenwod Cemetery report:
Hi Peter,
species I've been missing for a while in Greenwood showed up today. The Fish Crow was a surprise, it's been several years for that one. Yellow Warbler, Savannah Sparrow, and Eastern Towhee were other welcome returnees.
Canada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Barn Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Palm Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
32 species
Michael S. Zablocky
Brooklyn, NY
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From Keir:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 4/26/11 (7-9.30a)
Number of species: 44
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant 16 (flyover)
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay X
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 1
House Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Hermit Thrush 5
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling X
Northern Parula 4
Yellow Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1+ (Aralia Grove)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 18
Prairie Warbler 2 (Lullwater Cove, Aralia Grove)
Palm Warbler 12
Blackpoll Warbler 1 (Lullwater Cove, crisp male seen at close range)
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Prothonotary Warbler 2 (Zoo compost heap)
Worm-eating Warbler 1+ (Aralia Grove 7am, Vale 9.30am)
Ovenbird 2
Common Yellowthroat 3
Eastern Towhee 7
Field Sparrow 1 (grass east of Lily Pond bridge)
Swamp Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 1 (Vale)
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 (male, Vale)
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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