Late Update: CONNECTICUT WARBLER seen 3:58 on slope of Lookout hill facing cemetery (Rob Jett )
On my way home from work, two incidental sightings
2 SAVANNAH SPARROWS inside the newly erected eastern Ballfields fence enclosure
A YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO flew across West lake drive to a tulip tree overlooking the Vanderbilt playground.
This morning, Rob Bate reported also YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO at Butterfly Meadow as well as BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO and a PHILADELPHIA VIREO at the same locale.
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From Rob Bate:
Some nice birds today, YB Cuckoo, BB Cuckoo, and Philadelphia Vireo al seen with Gil and Nancy. There were a couple of reports of a Chat at the top of the switchback woodchip trail but I couldn't find it. The south shore was very quiet and the only activity I encountered was on top of Lookout in and around the Butterfly Meadow. Kinglets and White-throated Sparrows are beginning to appear.
31 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 5
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 30
Laughing Gull 1 Perched on Lamppost at Parkside/Ocean entrance
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 25
Philadelphia Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 15
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
Swainson's Thrush 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling 5
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
White-throated Sparrow 7
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 2
House Sparrow 11
Friday, September 30, 2011
Upcoming Prospect walk and " festival "
From Michele Dreger:
First Sunday Bird Walk - October 2nd 8am
This weekend is the "First Sunday Walk"... meet at the Audubon (Center, Boathouse) at 8am. Last weekend there was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the park....
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From PP Audubon Director Maria Cobo:
Note that this Sunday is Raptor Fest! There will be flight demonstrations in the Nethermead and activities for kids in the Center. The event is from 12 – 3 and is in partnership with the Urban Parks Rangers.
Best,
Maria
First Sunday Bird Walk - October 2nd 8am
This weekend is the "First Sunday Walk"... meet at the Audubon (Center, Boathouse) at 8am. Last weekend there was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the park....
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From PP Audubon Director Maria Cobo:
Note that this Sunday is Raptor Fest! There will be flight demonstrations in the Nethermead and activities for kids in the Center. The event is from 12 – 3 and is in partnership with the Urban Parks Rangers.
Best,
Maria
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Prospect Sept 29th : BBC Thursday walk results
Results of today's LAST Thursday Fall Series walk, led by Tom Stephenson.
The Brooklyn Bird Club thanks Tom for his generous time and efforts
leading the Autumn Thursday walks.
Here's is Tom's note:
Hi Peter,
Well, as was the case of a few of our Fall walks this year, a day that started looking dreary and birdless eventually yield some great species.
Today we had 13 species of warblers including Yellow-breasted Chat (not really a warbler anymore...but...), Tennessee, Nashville, 2 Wilson's warblers, a Philadelphia Vireo, an Indigo Bunting,
Towhee, Pied-billed Grebe, and some sparrows...50 species in total.
Here's the list.
Best regards,
Tom
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Philadelphia Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Wilson's Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Eastern Towhee
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Baltimore Oriole
House Sparrow
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From John Ascher
additions to Sun Sept. 25 Prospect List:
American Black Duck - Lake
Hairy Woodpecker - Lookout Hill
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blackburnion Warbler - Lookout Hill
Tennessee Warbler - base of Lookout Hill
No cuckoo photo yet because I can't find my cable for uploading!
John
John S. Ascher, Ph.D.
Bee Database Project Manager
Division of Invertebrate Zoology
American Museum of Natural History
The Brooklyn Bird Club thanks Tom for his generous time and efforts
leading the Autumn Thursday walks.
Here's is Tom's note:
Hi Peter,
Well, as was the case of a few of our Fall walks this year, a day that started looking dreary and birdless eventually yield some great species.
Today we had 13 species of warblers including Yellow-breasted Chat (not really a warbler anymore...but...), Tennessee, Nashville, 2 Wilson's warblers, a Philadelphia Vireo, an Indigo Bunting,
Towhee, Pied-billed Grebe, and some sparrows...50 species in total.
Here's the list.
Best regards,
Tom
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Philadelphia Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Wilson's Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Eastern Towhee
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Baltimore Oriole
House Sparrow
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From John Ascher
additions to Sun Sept. 25 Prospect List:
American Black Duck - Lake
Hairy Woodpecker - Lookout Hill
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blackburnion Warbler - Lookout Hill
Tennessee Warbler - base of Lookout Hill
No cuckoo photo yet because I can't find my cable for uploading!
John
John S. Ascher, Ph.D.
Bee Database Project Manager
Division of Invertebrate Zoology
American Museum of Natural History
Monday, September 26, 2011
Prospect Sept 26th
From Chris Elliot:
Hi Peter,
The park this morning was much quieter than Sunday, though I birded entirely north of Center Drive and the Pools. I wonder if many migrants left overnight. It took me half an hour to see my first migrants, and I had no yellow-rumps, yellows, or redstarts. The most active location was the north edge of the pools. CommonYellowthroat and BT Green Warbler were the most numerous warblers. I also had Palm, Black & White, Magnolia, and Blackburnian. Also good were Wood Thrush, Green Heron, Wood Duck, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Kingfisher.
Here’s the Blackburnian from today, near the dog beach at the Upper Pool:
Hi Peter,
The park this morning was much quieter than Sunday, though I birded entirely north of Center Drive and the Pools. I wonder if many migrants left overnight. It took me half an hour to see my first migrants, and I had no yellow-rumps, yellows, or redstarts. The most active location was the north edge of the pools. CommonYellowthroat and BT Green Warbler were the most numerous warblers. I also had Palm, Black & White, Magnolia, and Blackburnian. Also good were Wood Thrush, Green Heron, Wood Duck, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Kingfisher.
Here’s the Blackburnian from today, near the dog beach at the Upper Pool:
Bird Books to give away
Heidi Nanz emailed me on bird books and magarzines she wants to give away. If you want any, email me at Prosbird@aol.com and I'll forward to her.
1. Birds---their Life, Their Ways and Their World. Reader's Digest 400 pgs.
2. Birds of North America.The Kaufman Field Guide.
3. The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds. A hefty 1,100 pgs.
4. Several years worth of Birder's Digest. My favorite of all the birders' magazines but we don't need to keep them.
1. Birds---their Life, Their Ways and Their World. Reader's Digest 400 pgs.
2. Birds of North America.The Kaufman Field Guide.
3. The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds. A hefty 1,100 pgs.
4. Several years worth of Birder's Digest. My favorite of all the birders' magazines but we don't need to keep them.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Prospect Sept 25th -3 really good rarities, inc late Amer Bittern report
Hilights : CONNECTICUT WARBLER, PHILADELPHIA VIREO, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, AMERICAN BITTERN
Refer to Rob Bate's report on the above 1st two rarities.
From Rob B.
Really good day birding today (for me anyway.) There was a flock of vireos in the Concert Grove as I entered the wooded area which contained a Philadelphia Vireo and a Blue-headed Vireo, all the rest being Red-eyes. The flock melted into the woods and there were few birds evident till I reached Butterfly Meadow on Lookout Hill. More vireos, an Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and 2 Yellow-billed Cuckoos. Surprisingly, few warblers at first. 2 Kestrels seem to spook all the birds so I went to Summit Meadow where I hit pay dirt. I saw movement in the Poke weed of what I thought was probably a Common Yellowthroat but the bird popped up for a second or two; bigger bird, distinct eye-ring, complete brown hood - Connecticut Warbler! Unfortunately it dropped right down and disappeared. A number of birders responded to my tweet but no more sightings in the hour and half or so we stayed looking.
52 species, 14 warbler species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 6
Mallard 5
Northern Shoveler 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Green Heron 2
Osprey 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 2
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue-headed Vireo 2
Philadelphia Vireo 1 Concert Grove, by Beethoven Bust
Red-eyed Vireo 11
Blue Jay 11
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 1
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Connecticut Warbler 1 Lookout Hill summit meadow
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 6
Magnolia Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 4
Blackpoll Warbler 6
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Wilson's Warbler 3
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 60
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From Peter:
Hilight at Butterfly Meadow ; a "flycatching" YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO going from among each of the 4 corner Pin Oaks, very cooperative , even out in the open on flower stalks in the meadow. John Ascher took photos , hopefully later posted here. the YBCU was first spotted on the summit , in oak over the double short stairs ( Obs Ed Crowne, Peter Dorosh, John Ascher )
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From Stanley Greenberg:
Hi Peter -
Got out for an hour this afternoon, nothing to add to the other reports for today except for an American Bittern, on Duck Island, visible from the rustic shelter at the end of the Peninsula.
Best,
Stanley
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From Isabel Conte:
Hi Peter,
While returning from the 3 Sisters area of the lake (lotsof warblers there), I observed a yellow billed
cuckoo on a low branch as it reached for insects. Warblers included parulas, yellow w, magnolias,
redstarts, blackpolls, yellowrumps, black-throated blue, common yellowthroats, black & white, and black-
throated green. Closer to the ballfields were ovenbirds, pine warblers, and rose breasted grossbeaks.
Isabel
Refer to Rob Bate's report on the above 1st two rarities.
From Rob B.
Really good day birding today (for me anyway.) There was a flock of vireos in the Concert Grove as I entered the wooded area which contained a Philadelphia Vireo and a Blue-headed Vireo, all the rest being Red-eyes. The flock melted into the woods and there were few birds evident till I reached Butterfly Meadow on Lookout Hill. More vireos, an Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and 2 Yellow-billed Cuckoos. Surprisingly, few warblers at first. 2 Kestrels seem to spook all the birds so I went to Summit Meadow where I hit pay dirt. I saw movement in the Poke weed of what I thought was probably a Common Yellowthroat but the bird popped up for a second or two; bigger bird, distinct eye-ring, complete brown hood - Connecticut Warbler! Unfortunately it dropped right down and disappeared. A number of birders responded to my tweet but no more sightings in the hour and half or so we stayed looking.
52 species, 14 warbler species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 6
Mallard 5
Northern Shoveler 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Green Heron 2
Osprey 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 2
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 5
Mourning Dove 1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue-headed Vireo 2
Philadelphia Vireo 1 Concert Grove, by Beethoven Bust
Red-eyed Vireo 11
Blue Jay 11
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 1
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Connecticut Warbler 1 Lookout Hill summit meadow
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 6
Magnolia Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 4
Blackpoll Warbler 6
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Wilson's Warbler 3
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 60
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From Peter:
Hilight at Butterfly Meadow ; a "flycatching" YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO going from among each of the 4 corner Pin Oaks, very cooperative , even out in the open on flower stalks in the meadow. John Ascher took photos , hopefully later posted here. the YBCU was first spotted on the summit , in oak over the double short stairs ( Obs Ed Crowne, Peter Dorosh, John Ascher )
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From Stanley Greenberg:
Hi Peter -
Got out for an hour this afternoon, nothing to add to the other reports for today except for an American Bittern, on Duck Island, visible from the rustic shelter at the end of the Peninsula.
Best,
Stanley
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From Isabel Conte:
Hi Peter,
While returning from the 3 Sisters area of the lake (lotsof warblers there), I observed a yellow billed
cuckoo on a low branch as it reached for insects. Warblers included parulas, yellow w, magnolias,
redstarts, blackpolls, yellowrumps, black-throated blue, common yellowthroats, black & white, and black-
throated green. Closer to the ballfields were ovenbirds, pine warblers, and rose breasted grossbeaks.
Isabel
Saturday, September 24, 2011
2011-12 Winter Finch forecast
The forecast came out today. It says" this is not the winter " for winter finch irruptions....
(shucks) :(
Here's the link : http://www.jeaniron.ca/2011/finchforecast.htm
-KB
(shucks) :(
Here's the link : http://www.jeaniron.ca/2011/finchforecast.htm
-KB
Prospect Sept 24th: migration stalls, but birds are waiting...
The best location today though I did not bird completely Prospect is the southeast end of south Lakeside, between Three Sisters islands and West Island. Given overcast skies, the birds are waiting, typically in the southern end of the park for takeoff when winds become favorable.
Rob Bate and I ( acting on a tip from Anne who saw YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO near West Island cove and warbler action) accounted for at least 14 species warblers down at that region. Most dominant was BLACKPOLL WARBLER, easily confused of the "baypoll " series. This species ran the show along the south lakeside with NORTHERN PARULA its nearest competitor in numbers, though low. BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER made an appearance there, and later at the broken cheery next to the short steps by Maryland Monument. A young male WILSON'S WARBLER inside Butterfly Meadow is another quality bird for today.
A report from Keir of BLUE-WINGED WARBLER which generally a late species this far into Fall ( though only on the second fall day).
Scaring those warblers,a COOPERS HAWK swooped in and perched momentarily down at south lakeside, before taking to the air and soaring.
A foreboding of winter: Rob spotted a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, the fall season's first as we watched it within the Willow tree by 3 Sisters. Perhaps a 2nd RCKI seen on Breeze Hill ( Keir)
Keir also reported OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, a quality species seen at the Vale of Cashmere.
For water birds, two WOOD DUCKS hiding out inside Three Sisters islands, and a lone sleeping NORTHERN SHOVELER on a floating driftwood is the most the Lake offers up .
Overall, I spotted 15 species warblers today, a good number given the poor light and overcast skies.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 24, 2011 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
45 species
Obs Peter and Rob Bate
Canada Goose 21 lake
Mute Swan 3 lake
Wood Duck 2 at 3 sisters
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1 lake
Double-crested Cormorant 1lake
Osprey 1 f/o Lake
Cooper's Hawk 1 South lake
Red-tailed Hawk 2 south lake
American Kestrel 1 f/o Maryland Mont
Spotted Sandpiper 1 Duck Isl
Laughing Gull 6 f/o lake
Herring Gull 1
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 spotted by Anne, West Isl cove
Chimney Swift 8 f/o
Northern Flicker 2- duck Isln, Lookout Hill
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Mary Mont
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4 Lookout
Barn Swallow 1 lake
House Wren 1 south lookout hill
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Mary Mont
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 south Lakeside
Veery 1 West Island
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1 south Lake
Black-and-white Warbler 1 sou lake
American Redstart 3 so lake
Northern Parula 10 lakeside
Magnolia Warbler 4 lakesdie
Blackburnian Warbler 2 , so lake, mary mont
Yellow Warbler 2 so lake
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 so lake
Blackpoll Warbler 25 so lake into West isln majority
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 so lake
Pine Warbler 1 Well dr
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 so lake
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 so lake
Canada Warbler 1 so lake
Wilson's Warbler 1 Butterfly meadow
Northern Cardinal 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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From Keir:
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 24, 2011 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 7
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Green Heron 1
Osprey 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 12
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Vale Pool
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Empidonax sp. 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1 Lookout top meadow
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 12
Black-capped Chickadee 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Breeze Hill
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 8
European Starling X
Blue-winged Warbler 1 Broken steps, Battle Pass West
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 4
Magnolia Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 1 top of switchback trail, Lookout
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 15+
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Wilson's Warbler 2 switchback trail & top meadow, Lookout
Northern Cardinal X
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow X
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Rob Bate and I ( acting on a tip from Anne who saw YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO near West Island cove and warbler action) accounted for at least 14 species warblers down at that region. Most dominant was BLACKPOLL WARBLER, easily confused of the "baypoll " series. This species ran the show along the south lakeside with NORTHERN PARULA its nearest competitor in numbers, though low. BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER made an appearance there, and later at the broken cheery next to the short steps by Maryland Monument. A young male WILSON'S WARBLER inside Butterfly Meadow is another quality bird for today.
A report from Keir of BLUE-WINGED WARBLER which generally a late species this far into Fall ( though only on the second fall day).
Scaring those warblers,a COOPERS HAWK swooped in and perched momentarily down at south lakeside, before taking to the air and soaring.
A foreboding of winter: Rob spotted a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, the fall season's first as we watched it within the Willow tree by 3 Sisters. Perhaps a 2nd RCKI seen on Breeze Hill ( Keir)
Keir also reported OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, a quality species seen at the Vale of Cashmere.
For water birds, two WOOD DUCKS hiding out inside Three Sisters islands, and a lone sleeping NORTHERN SHOVELER on a floating driftwood is the most the Lake offers up .
Overall, I spotted 15 species warblers today, a good number given the poor light and overcast skies.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 24, 2011 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
45 species
Obs Peter and Rob Bate
Canada Goose 21 lake
Mute Swan 3 lake
Wood Duck 2 at 3 sisters
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1 lake
Double-crested Cormorant 1lake
Osprey 1 f/o Lake
Cooper's Hawk 1 South lake
Red-tailed Hawk 2 south lake
American Kestrel 1 f/o Maryland Mont
Spotted Sandpiper 1 Duck Isl
Laughing Gull 6 f/o lake
Herring Gull 1
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 spotted by Anne, West Isl cove
Chimney Swift 8 f/o
Northern Flicker 2- duck Isln, Lookout Hill
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Mary Mont
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4 Lookout
Barn Swallow 1 lake
House Wren 1 south lookout hill
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Mary Mont
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 south Lakeside
Veery 1 West Island
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1 south Lake
Black-and-white Warbler 1 sou lake
American Redstart 3 so lake
Northern Parula 10 lakeside
Magnolia Warbler 4 lakesdie
Blackburnian Warbler 2 , so lake, mary mont
Yellow Warbler 2 so lake
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 so lake
Blackpoll Warbler 25 so lake into West isln majority
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 so lake
Pine Warbler 1 Well dr
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 so lake
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 so lake
Canada Warbler 1 so lake
Wilson's Warbler 1 Butterfly meadow
Northern Cardinal 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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From Keir:
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 24, 2011 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
46 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 7
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Green Heron 1
Osprey 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 12
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Vale Pool
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Empidonax sp. 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1 Lookout top meadow
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 12
Black-capped Chickadee 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Breeze Hill
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 8
European Starling X
Blue-winged Warbler 1 Broken steps, Battle Pass West
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 4
Magnolia Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 1 top of switchback trail, Lookout
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 15+
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Wilson's Warbler 2 switchback trail & top meadow, Lookout
Northern Cardinal X
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow X
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Prospect Sept 23rd first day of "wet" Fall
Its a monsoon out there.....
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From Keir Randall:
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 23, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
27 species
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Peregrine Falcon 1 perched Lookout, Butterfly Meadow
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Ring-billed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 in leafless tree, opp Breeze Hill feeders
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Blue Jay 5
Black-capped Chickadee 2
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 3
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 5
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Northern Cardinal 3
House Sparrow X
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From Larry:
Rain shortened walk...
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 23, 2011 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
24 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 9
Mallard 70
Northern Shoveler 9
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2 Duck Island & Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 2 South lakeside & Lullwater
Ring-billed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 5
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 7
European Starling 15
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 1
House Sparrow 7
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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23 September 2012
Observer: Rafael Campos R
The heavy rain brought something very nice to our backyard. Around 3 pm, a single individual of Pine Warbler was observed foraging in the oak tree in the backyard.
This sps is a new record for our backyard list. It is # 91, since me moved here in Dec 2000.
Brooklyn is great birding, even when it is raining!!
Kingsboider note: Rafael lives in east Park Slope near Flatbush Ave.
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From Keir Randall:
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 23, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
27 species
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Peregrine Falcon 1 perched Lookout, Butterfly Meadow
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Ring-billed Gull 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 in leafless tree, opp Breeze Hill feeders
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Blue Jay 5
Black-capped Chickadee 2
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 3
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 5
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Northern Cardinal 3
House Sparrow X
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From Larry:
Rain shortened walk...
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 23, 2011 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
24 species
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 9
Mallard 70
Northern Shoveler 9
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2 Duck Island & Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 2 South lakeside & Lullwater
Ring-billed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 5
Tree Swallow 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 7
European Starling 15
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 1
House Sparrow 7
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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23 September 2012
Observer: Rafael Campos R
The heavy rain brought something very nice to our backyard. Around 3 pm, a single individual of Pine Warbler was observed foraging in the oak tree in the backyard.
This sps is a new record for our backyard list. It is # 91, since me moved here in Dec 2000.
Brooklyn is great birding, even when it is raining!!
Kingsboider note: Rafael lives in east Park Slope near Flatbush Ave.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Autumn officially begins.....
Autumn Equinox began at 5:04 this Friday morning. So, we just have to wait for the birds ;> ....If you see bright colors on my template--well I am a confessed leaf peeper, so the blog now represents the colors of fall leaves.
-KB
Sept 22nd Prospect, 2 reports, BBP
Results of Thursday Fall BBC walk
leading Tom Stephenson
From Tom
Hi Peter,
Well, we were a bit in the fog today, but thanks to Rob Bate's strategy of going to the southern end of the park, we eventually had a pretty good morning with 50 species including 14 warblers.
Highlights were several Spotted Sandpipers, several Green Heron, several Black-crowned Night-herons....Wilson's, Blackpoll, Pine, Tennessee, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Scarlet Tanager, Osprey and Lenore had a Peregrine...
So all in all a good outing.
Best regards,
Tom
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Wilson's Warbler
Scarlet Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Peter :
During my 45 minute hour lunch ( 12:15-1), a flurry of warblers totaling 11 diverse species ( not numbers) along the south lake shore between Three Sisters islands and West Island Cove.
Among them, a really great specimen of CANADA WARBLER with a "million dollar" necklace, very wide on this particular bird. The rest of the warblers were the usual species but nice to see the birds in fall migration on a very short lunch hour.
ON another note for good bird, Inside the Japanese Knotweed patch at West Island cove, a skulking BROWN THRASHER.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 22, 2011 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling --Prospect south Lakeshore
0.25 mile(s)
28 species
Canada Goose 52
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 1
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Chimney Swift X
Barn Swallow 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1
American Redstart 2
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1 great necklace !
Northern Cardinal 1
Common Grackle 2
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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From Brooklyn Bridge Park
Larry Zirlin
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier One
A quick walk around the park found a Blackpoll Warbler close to the steps. This
is the 62nd bird recorded at Pier One. In the salt marsh there was also a Common
Yellowthroat and a Yellow Warbler.
Larry Zirlin
ttp://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
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RoB Bate reported PRAIRIE WARBLER at the south lakeshore late afternoon.
leading Tom Stephenson
From Tom
Hi Peter,
Well, we were a bit in the fog today, but thanks to Rob Bate's strategy of going to the southern end of the park, we eventually had a pretty good morning with 50 species including 14 warblers.
Highlights were several Spotted Sandpipers, several Green Heron, several Black-crowned Night-herons....Wilson's, Blackpoll, Pine, Tennessee, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Scarlet Tanager, Osprey and Lenore had a Peregrine...
So all in all a good outing.
Best regards,
Tom
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Wilson's Warbler
Scarlet Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Peter :
During my 45 minute hour lunch ( 12:15-1), a flurry of warblers totaling 11 diverse species ( not numbers) along the south lake shore between Three Sisters islands and West Island Cove.
Among them, a really great specimen of CANADA WARBLER with a "million dollar" necklace, very wide on this particular bird. The rest of the warblers were the usual species but nice to see the birds in fall migration on a very short lunch hour.
ON another note for good bird, Inside the Japanese Knotweed patch at West Island cove, a skulking BROWN THRASHER.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 22, 2011 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling --Prospect south Lakeshore
0.25 mile(s)
28 species
Canada Goose 52
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 1
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Chimney Swift X
Barn Swallow 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1
American Redstart 2
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1 great necklace !
Northern Cardinal 1
Common Grackle 2
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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From Brooklyn Bridge Park
Larry Zirlin
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier One
A quick walk around the park found a Blackpoll Warbler close to the steps. This
is the 62nd bird recorded at Pier One. In the salt marsh there was also a Common
Yellowthroat and a Yellow Warbler.
Larry Zirlin
ttp://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
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RoB Bate reported PRAIRIE WARBLER at the south lakeshore late afternoon.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A note from Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP)
There is an hour nature walk in BBP this Saturday 9/24 as I was alerted by Kara. Here's the details
Birds, Bugs, and Bees
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Julie Feinstein, collections manager at the American Museum of Natural History, for a guided tour of the birds, bugs, & bees of Pier 1. Free! Please RSVP: rsvp@bbpc.net
Website and directions http://www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org/
for more info contact
Kara Gilmour
Director of Education
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
718-802-0603
kgilmour@bbpc
Birds, Bugs, and Bees
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Julie Feinstein, collections manager at the American Museum of Natural History, for a guided tour of the birds, bugs, & bees of Pier 1. Free! Please RSVP: rsvp@bbpc.net
Website and directions http://www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org/
for more info contact
Kara Gilmour
Director of Education
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
718-802-0603
kgilmour@bbpc
Virginia Rail Prospect records
Last Saturday's sighting was only the twelfth record for "secretive" Virginia Rail.
Here below --all single birds- are the other dates and locations of past sightings :
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 10/22/1918
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 9/23/1939
Virginia Rail Upper Pool 10/15/1991
Virginia Rail Upper Pool 5/3/1998
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 9/25/2000
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 10/31/2000
Virginia Rail Pools 10/21/2003
Virginia Rail South Lakeside 9/24/2005
Virginia Rail Duck Island 4/6/2006
Virginia Rail Pools 11/8/2006
Virginia Rail Boathouse 4/21/2009
Here below --all single birds- are the other dates and locations of past sightings :
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 10/22/1918
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 9/23/1939
Virginia Rail Upper Pool 10/15/1991
Virginia Rail Upper Pool 5/3/1998
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 9/25/2000
Virginia Rail Prospect Park 10/31/2000
Virginia Rail Pools 10/21/2003
Virginia Rail South Lakeside 9/24/2005
Virginia Rail Duck Island 4/6/2006
Virginia Rail Pools 11/8/2006
Virginia Rail Boathouse 4/21/2009
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Belated Virginia Rail report in Prospect 9/17
The club received a note through its website from Janice Arakaki who doesn't birdwatch of a VIRGINIA RAIL seen over the past weekend. Janice was walking near the ballfields when she spotted an odd bird standing at and near the base of a large tree which looks to me a Beech.
Unsure of what kind of bird it was, she took photographs of the bird and promptly contacted us thru the website where BBC's Janet Zinn identified the bird.
A really good bird and thanks to Janice for taking photos and contacting us.
Virginia Rails are known for their odd migration behaviors, turning up in the oddest of places; one even showed up years ago inside the Picnic House hallway during a wedding ! (check our BBC website photo gallery "Gallery of Unusual Park Visitors"). Another turned up inside a laundry bin in a 7th Ave Laundromat. Weird birds....
The bird was spotted at 40.661069° N,73.976261° W which is along the path between the western Ballfields and the Bridle Trail ( the horse loop). ( you can google this latitude /longitude into Google maps copy and paste to see the sat map). Janice's camera has a GPS feature.
Anyway, here are the links below from Janice Arakaki's picasa photo gallery.
http://tinyurl.com/VrailPP
gallery -- > http://tinyurl.com/Vrailpp1
Unsure of what kind of bird it was, she took photographs of the bird and promptly contacted us thru the website where BBC's Janet Zinn identified the bird.
A really good bird and thanks to Janice for taking photos and contacting us.
Virginia Rails are known for their odd migration behaviors, turning up in the oddest of places; one even showed up years ago inside the Picnic House hallway during a wedding ! (check our BBC website photo gallery "Gallery of Unusual Park Visitors"). Another turned up inside a laundry bin in a 7th Ave Laundromat. Weird birds....
The bird was spotted at 40.661069° N,73.976261° W which is along the path between the western Ballfields and the Bridle Trail ( the horse loop). ( you can google this latitude /longitude into Google maps copy and paste to see the sat map). Janice's camera has a GPS feature.
Anyway, here are the links below from Janice Arakaki's picasa photo gallery.
http://tinyurl.com/VrailPP
gallery -- > http://tinyurl.com/Vrailpp1
Light rain, some activity noted 9/20 Prospect
While on work at West Island area, I noted some warblers fluttering about on West Island. YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACKPOLL WARBLERS shared the island domain as I watched from the bench spot. On the mainland, a BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER ; I noted other stuff along there , a worthwhile spot for today.
3 WOOD DUCKs with a lone NORTHERN SHOVELER under the perched GREAT BLUE HERON was another observation from that general area.
Rain oftentimes trap birds...so bring a raincoat and seek....
--Kingsboider
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From Rob Bate:
I went around the lake today and by far the most activity was around 3 sisters. I had 11 species of warbler there. Northern Waterthrush was abundent today, tons of Chimney Swifts again, Redstarts were way down. The Penninsula was dead when I went through.
32 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 20
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Green Heron 4
Turkey Vulture 2
Spotted Sandpiper 4
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 11
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 75
Northern Flicker 10
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 1
American Robin 40
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Waterthrush 5
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 8
Magnolia Warbler 2
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 4
House Sparrow 30
3 WOOD DUCKs with a lone NORTHERN SHOVELER under the perched GREAT BLUE HERON was another observation from that general area.
Rain oftentimes trap birds...so bring a raincoat and seek....
--Kingsboider
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From Rob Bate:
I went around the lake today and by far the most activity was around 3 sisters. I had 11 species of warbler there. Northern Waterthrush was abundent today, tons of Chimney Swifts again, Redstarts were way down. The Penninsula was dead when I went through.
32 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 20
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Green Heron 4
Turkey Vulture 2
Spotted Sandpiper 4
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 11
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 75
Northern Flicker 10
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 1
American Robin 40
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Waterthrush 5
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 8
Magnolia Warbler 2
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 4
House Sparrow 30
Monday, September 19, 2011
Prospect Sept 19th , 3 reports
From Alex Wilson:
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 19, 2011
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 19, 2011
57 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 10
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 60
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Green Heron 3
Red-tailed Hawk 2
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Herring Gull 3
Rock Pigeon 20
Mourning Dove 25
Chimney Swift 50
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 4
Northern Flicker 20
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Eastern Phoebe 3
Red-eyed Vireo 10
Blue Jay 8
Barn Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Swainson's Thrush 5
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 2
Brown Thrasher 2
European Starling 60
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 4
Black-and-white Warbler 8
Common Yellowthroat 15
American Redstart 10
Cape May Warbler 1 (Peninsula, near thumb.)
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 7
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 4
Wilson's Warbler 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 20
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 20
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From Adam:
Hi All
Had a shortish walk in Prospect this evening; the three raptors were circling in the same updraft above Lookout Hill, a good selection of warblers on the Peninsula, 4 Red-winged Blackbird on Duck Island (have not seen them in ages -- I think the ice rink construction chased them off) and 3 Nighthawk over the Lake after nightfall. Also many un-identified warblers on Duck Island and Breeze Hill (too far & too dark).
Cheers
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 19, 2011 5:55 PM - 7:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: light breeze, mostly clear evening. Walked Lullwater & Peninsula
32 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 9
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 1
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 1
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) 1
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1
gull sp. (Larinae sp.) 3
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 1
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) 3
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 40 approx count
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 3
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 6
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 30 many flying north just after sunset
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 5
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 1
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 3
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 4
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 4
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
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From Kathy Toomey:
Hi Peter,
I was in the park from about 4:30 to 6 in the afternoon, and saw just
about all these birds near the Three Sisters Islands.
date = 2011/09/20
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2 immatures
Great Egret
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mute Swan
Mallard
Osprey
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
American Robin
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 19, 2011
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 19, 2011
57 species
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 10
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 60
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Green Heron 3
Red-tailed Hawk 2
American Kestrel 1
Merlin 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Herring Gull 3
Rock Pigeon 20
Mourning Dove 25
Chimney Swift 50
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 4
Northern Flicker 20
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Eastern Phoebe 3
Red-eyed Vireo 10
Blue Jay 8
Barn Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Swainson's Thrush 5
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 2
Brown Thrasher 2
European Starling 60
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 4
Black-and-white Warbler 8
Common Yellowthroat 15
American Redstart 10
Cape May Warbler 1 (Peninsula, near thumb.)
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 7
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 4
Wilson's Warbler 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 20
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 20
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From Adam:
Hi All
Had a shortish walk in Prospect this evening; the three raptors were circling in the same updraft above Lookout Hill, a good selection of warblers on the Peninsula, 4 Red-winged Blackbird on Duck Island (have not seen them in ages -- I think the ice rink construction chased them off) and 3 Nighthawk over the Lake after nightfall. Also many un-identified warblers on Duck Island and Breeze Hill (too far & too dark).
Cheers
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 19, 2011 5:55 PM - 7:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: light breeze, mostly clear evening. Walked Lullwater & Peninsula
32 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 9
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 1
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 1
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) 1
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1
gull sp. (Larinae sp.) 3
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 1
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) 3
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 40 approx count
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 3
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 6
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 30 many flying north just after sunset
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 5
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 1
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 3
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 4
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 4
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
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From Kathy Toomey:
Hi Peter,
I was in the park from about 4:30 to 6 in the afternoon, and saw just
about all these birds near the Three Sisters Islands.
date = 2011/09/20
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2 immatures
Great Egret
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mute Swan
Mallard
Osprey
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
American Robin
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Red-headed Woodpecker Prospect records
A search of the office records revealed that the last Prospect sighting was October 4th , 2009, a juvenile spotted on Lookout Hill ( as well as the two seen Saturday), by Michele Dreger's and Heidi Steiner's First Sunday group.
Overall, there are only "35" records ( which means some may be duplicates for a single over nite bird or multiple reports..No time to count)
--KB
Overall, there are only "35" records ( which means some may be duplicates for a single over nite bird or multiple reports..No time to count)
--KB
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Reports for today Sept 18th
A busy family day for me , but the "bird flow " fell off from yesterdays migration.
Among cell phone text messages I received today were
--Tennessee warbler at Well house and 10 Monk Parakeets at Sherman and Greenwood Aves (J.Ascher)
-- Blue-winged Warbler at the three arches Nethermead Bridge ( M.Eyster)
--Warbler activity was good at the Three Sister Island s area--9 species ( R.Bate)
--17 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS flying over , i presume cumulatively at Greenwood Cemetery ( R.Jett)
I received reports from Tom Stephenson ,Rafael Campos ,Rob Bate ,John Ascher via emails; Hi lighted items were the good stuff..till tomorrow's posting...long day.
Tom:
Hi Peter,
Was able to get in for a bit this AM, although not down to the South End where it seemed like all of the birds were heading..
Fairly quiet in the northern reaches with 11 sp of warblers including Nashville, another ominous (season-ending...) Yellow-rumped....also some Blackpoll, lots of Black-throated Green
Did have Olive-sided Flycatcher that was found by Keir and Linda.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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Rafael:
18 September 2011
Main observer: Rafael Campos R
No bad for "an almost winter day (12°-20°C)" at PP. I did the usual visit around the park, starting at the Vale, going thru Rick's Place, Lullwater, Peninsula, Lookout Hill ( I joined forces with Gayle & Xandra), back via the pools and the Long Meadow.
I found little pockets of activity around the park: Vale & Lookout Hill/Buttefly Meadow. But no much elsewhere.
Warblers: 9 sps. American Redstart & Magnolia were the most abundants. 2 Tennessee, one at the Vale, and the other behind the Well House. Other sps were: Blackburnian (1 Butterfly Meadow), Common Yellowthroat (3rd, in abundance), Black-throated Blue (3-4, mostly juvenals), Northern Waterthrush (1 Peninsula), Black-and-white Warbler (2: Peninsula & Lookout Hill), Northern Parula (1, Lookout Hill).
A big surprise was a single "Empidonax" flycatcher seen at Lookout Hill. I ID such creature as Acadian. No other Tyrannidae was seen while I was in the Park, but another birder mention to us 1 Great Crested around the Vale.
Woodpeckers: Large numbers (±10 indvs) of Northern Flicker, specially around Lookout Hill. 1 Downy Woodpecker. And no luck with the RHWO of yesterday.
Worth mention: 1 Wood Thrush, Vale. 1 Green Heron, lower Lullwater. 1 American Crow flew over Vale. 1 Red-eyed Vireo, Rick's Place. And big numbers of Chimney Swifts flying over the park.
Brooklyn is great birding!!!!
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Rob Bate:
Most all birds seen on the south lake shore, 13 species of warbler in and around 3 sisters including a Tennessee and a Cape May
33 species
Canada Goose 65
Mute Swan 6
Wood Duck 4
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 13
Green-winged Teal 1
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 35
Chimney Swift 100
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 1
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 5
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Tennessee Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 5
Cape May Warbler 1
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 4
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
House Sparrow 25
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John Ascher:
Hi Peter,
At 7 PM this evening (Sun) I saw a Peregrine Falcon perched on the 8th
story red brick building (on your side of the street) across from the
intersection with Sherman St. Also of local interest, I've been seeing
more Monk Parakeets in the neighborhood (Sherman St. near corner with
Greenwood Ave.) this Sept. than ever before, with ca. 3 seen regularly.
Today I saw a flock of 10! A week ago Sat. I saw 3 in the park itself
(Greenwood Ave. entrance) so am surprised there haven't been more reports
from others.
Today (Sun) my best bird in Prospect was a Tennessee Warbler at the
Wellhouse.
John
Among cell phone text messages I received today were
--Tennessee warbler at Well house and 10 Monk Parakeets at Sherman and Greenwood Aves (J.Ascher)
-- Blue-winged Warbler at the three arches Nethermead Bridge ( M.Eyster)
--Warbler activity was good at the Three Sister Island s area--9 species ( R.Bate)
--17 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS flying over , i presume cumulatively at Greenwood Cemetery ( R.Jett)
I received reports from Tom Stephenson ,Rafael Campos ,Rob Bate ,John Ascher via emails; Hi lighted items were the good stuff..till tomorrow's posting...long day.
Tom:
Hi Peter,
Was able to get in for a bit this AM, although not down to the South End where it seemed like all of the birds were heading..
Fairly quiet in the northern reaches with 11 sp of warblers including Nashville, another ominous (season-ending...) Yellow-rumped....also some Blackpoll, lots of Black-throated Green
Did have Olive-sided Flycatcher that was found by Keir and Linda.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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Rafael:
18 September 2011
Main observer: Rafael Campos R
No bad for "an almost winter day (12°-20°C)" at PP. I did the usual visit around the park, starting at the Vale, going thru Rick's Place, Lullwater, Peninsula, Lookout Hill ( I joined forces with Gayle & Xandra), back via the pools and the Long Meadow.
I found little pockets of activity around the park: Vale & Lookout Hill/Buttefly Meadow. But no much elsewhere.
Warblers: 9 sps. American Redstart & Magnolia were the most abundants. 2 Tennessee, one at the Vale, and the other behind the Well House. Other sps were: Blackburnian (1 Butterfly Meadow), Common Yellowthroat (3rd, in abundance), Black-throated Blue (3-4, mostly juvenals), Northern Waterthrush (1 Peninsula), Black-and-white Warbler (2: Peninsula & Lookout Hill), Northern Parula (1, Lookout Hill).
A big surprise was a single "Empidonax" flycatcher seen at Lookout Hill. I ID such creature as Acadian. No other Tyrannidae was seen while I was in the Park, but another birder mention to us 1 Great Crested around the Vale.
Woodpeckers: Large numbers (±10 indvs) of Northern Flicker, specially around Lookout Hill. 1 Downy Woodpecker. And no luck with the RHWO of yesterday.
Worth mention: 1 Wood Thrush, Vale. 1 Green Heron, lower Lullwater. 1 American Crow flew over Vale. 1 Red-eyed Vireo, Rick's Place. And big numbers of Chimney Swifts flying over the park.
Brooklyn is great birding!!!!
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Rob Bate:
Most all birds seen on the south lake shore, 13 species of warbler in and around 3 sisters including a Tennessee and a Cape May
33 species
Canada Goose 65
Mute Swan 6
Wood Duck 4
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 13
Green-winged Teal 1
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Herring Gull 1
Rock Pigeon 35
Chimney Swift 100
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 1
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 5
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Tennessee Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 5
Cape May Warbler 1
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 4
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
House Sparrow 25
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John Ascher:
Hi Peter,
At 7 PM this evening (Sun) I saw a Peregrine Falcon perched on the 8th
story red brick building (on your side of the street) across from the
intersection with Sherman St. Also of local interest, I've been seeing
more Monk Parakeets in the neighborhood (Sherman St. near corner with
Greenwood Ave.) this Sept. than ever before, with ca. 3 seen regularly.
Today I saw a flock of 10! A week ago Sat. I saw 3 in the park itself
(Greenwood Ave. entrance) so am surprised there haven't been more reports
from others.
Today (Sun) my best bird in Prospect was a Tennessee Warbler at the
Wellhouse.
John
Saturday, September 17, 2011
High Quality day in Greenwood and Prospect -- Sept 17th
Its been a very long day for me and several other friends. Depending on where folks were, the birding was very good in regards to rarity, diversity ,and numbers. Here are brief hi lights :
Among the Greenwood Cemetery group birders participating in my Hawk ID workshop held at Battle Hill, 7 species raptors were counted between 10 am to 1 pm. Among the observations, 2 BALD EAGLES topped the list, one eagle seen in full soar , in flat profile at the western sector of the cemetery at 11:31; then at 12:13, another eagle seen at the east border, to the left of the Bishop Ford High School tower.
That wasn't all. At Brooklyn's highest point and our hawkwatch site--Battle Hill-- the stationary count saw at least 35 species of birds flying thru and perching in fruited trees like Yews , pine and oaks. Among the best sightings: OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER & BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. For a still spot check, I'm in for more sitting... what we call the BIG SIT.
Meanwhile , our neighbor, a place called Prospect Park came thru with some flying colors. The best report focused on 2 rare RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (RHWP), both juveniles seen on Lookout Hill's south slope , then again up at the south fringes of southwest Butterfly meadow slope with the Upper meadow, in oak trees. Many lucky observers benefited I was told, and I was lucky myself along with my friends seeing one of the RHWP in the late afternoon.
5 species woodpeckers top the hi light for Prospect today.
Speaking of Lookout Hill's Upper meadows, a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT checked in with furtive appearances. Also of note BROWN THRASHER on the Peninsula. During an eve watch, Bob Washburn reported 4 Common Nighthawks, the first appearance at 7:05 tonight. The massed movement of CHIMNEY SWIFTS was impressive to watch , easily in the 600+ range...I was too tired to count one by one. ;)>
There were many warblers seen , most impressively , a report from Keir at 7 am on Breeze Hill of a very good intense wave, over 10 species seen.
My guess at least 20 species warbler were observed in Prospect. More later, with my need to sleep.......
Peter's lists --GWC, PP
Green-Wood Cemetery, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Hawkwatching
38 species
Canada Goose X
Turkey Vulture 9
Osprey 4
Bald Eagle 2
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 4
American Kestrel 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Herring Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Monk Parakeet X
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker X
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay X
Veery X
Swainson's Thrush X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 4
American Redstart X
Northern Parula X
Magnolia Warbler X
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Canada Warbler X
Chipping Sparrow 8
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2
Baltimore Oriole 5
American Goldfinch X
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Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
observers: Peter, Mary E., Donna E., Bob O., Bob W.
Sep 17, 2011 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
34 species
Double-crested Cormorant 1 lullwater
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 2 peninsula tip
Chimney Swift 600 evening , massed movement up high, conservative #
Red-headed Woodpecker 1 Lookout Hill south slope . upper meadow fringe
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1 peninsula
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Phoebe 1 maryland mont
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 breeze hill
Veery 1
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
Brown Thrasher 1 peninsula
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Northern Waterthrush X
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1 breeze hill dump pile
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 6
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2, peninsula, west lake dr T junc with Center Dr
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1 peninusla mead
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 terrace br
Wilson's Warbler 1 switchback trail
Northern Cardinal X
House Sparrow X
Common Nighthawk- 4 reported over Nethermead by Bob Washburn, eve.
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From Keir:
hi Peter
Another great day in PP! Started well at 7am with a mixed flock of warblers and vireos(20+ individuals) moving quickly through Breeze Hill. The Peninsula was active all day, then in early pm Lookout - Yellow-billed Cuckoo, YB Chat and 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers - first spotted by Rob B. and /or Adam W.
cheers
Keir
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
66 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 10
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 2
loon sp. 1 flyover, Lookout Hill
Pied-billed Grebe 1 Prospect Lake
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 7+ high over Prospect lake
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 incl 3 together in one tree on Lookout, Butterfly Meadow
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1 hovering over Butterfly Meadow
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 above Wellhouse
Chimney Swift 20
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 2 Juveniles together, Lookout Hill, E. slope below upper meadow. Appeared to be storing food in dead trunk.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 8
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Empidonax sp. 1
Eastern Phoebe 1 Maryland Monument
Warbling Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Blue Jay X
Black-capped Chickadee 2
House Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Peninsula tip
Veery 2
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Tennessee Warbler 1 Peninsula
Nashville Warbler 1 Breeze Hill
Common Yellowthroat 12
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 8
Blackburnian Warbler 1 Breeze Hill
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 6
Palm Warbler 1 Vale pond
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Peninsula thumb
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Canada Warbler 2
Wilson's Warbler 2 Peninsula tip & Nethermead arches
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 Lookout, upper meadow
White-throated Sparrow 1 Breeze Hill
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle 2
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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From Adam:
Hey All -- the fall migration is ON!
Others that started earlier than me got far more stuff than me, but today was definitely the best day of fall migration so far.
Cheers
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 10:20 AM - 1:05 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: really good migration day - cool, part overcast, light wind -
birded alone & with others, party size an average
41 species (+3 other taxa)
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X plus hybrids with domestic types
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 9
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 1
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 caught Chipmunk
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 1
gull sp. (Larinae sp.) 3
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) X
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) 1
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 20
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1
Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 2 south slope Lookout Hill, seen by numerous observers
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 5
Alder/Willow Flycatcher (Traill's) (Empidonax alnorum/traillii) 1
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 5
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 1 my FoS
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) 1 my FoS
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 6
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 10
Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) 1 my FoS
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 1 my FoS
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 1
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 2
Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 my FoS
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 3
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 2
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) 2
warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 1 Hooded/Wilson's - not seen well enough to ID
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 6
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Among the Greenwood Cemetery group birders participating in my Hawk ID workshop held at Battle Hill, 7 species raptors were counted between 10 am to 1 pm. Among the observations, 2 BALD EAGLES topped the list, one eagle seen in full soar , in flat profile at the western sector of the cemetery at 11:31; then at 12:13, another eagle seen at the east border, to the left of the Bishop Ford High School tower.
That wasn't all. At Brooklyn's highest point and our hawkwatch site--Battle Hill-- the stationary count saw at least 35 species of birds flying thru and perching in fruited trees like Yews , pine and oaks. Among the best sightings: OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER & BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. For a still spot check, I'm in for more sitting... what we call the BIG SIT.
Meanwhile , our neighbor, a place called Prospect Park came thru with some flying colors. The best report focused on 2 rare RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (RHWP), both juveniles seen on Lookout Hill's south slope , then again up at the south fringes of southwest Butterfly meadow slope with the Upper meadow, in oak trees. Many lucky observers benefited I was told, and I was lucky myself along with my friends seeing one of the RHWP in the late afternoon.
5 species woodpeckers top the hi light for Prospect today.
Speaking of Lookout Hill's Upper meadows, a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT checked in with furtive appearances. Also of note BROWN THRASHER on the Peninsula. During an eve watch, Bob Washburn reported 4 Common Nighthawks, the first appearance at 7:05 tonight. The massed movement of CHIMNEY SWIFTS was impressive to watch , easily in the 600+ range...I was too tired to count one by one. ;)>
There were many warblers seen , most impressively , a report from Keir at 7 am on Breeze Hill of a very good intense wave, over 10 species seen.
My guess at least 20 species warbler were observed in Prospect. More later, with my need to sleep.......
Peter's lists --GWC, PP
Green-Wood Cemetery, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Hawkwatching
38 species
Canada Goose X
Turkey Vulture 9
Osprey 4
Bald Eagle 2
Cooper's Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 4
American Kestrel 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Herring Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Monk Parakeet X
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker X
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay X
Veery X
Swainson's Thrush X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 4
American Redstart X
Northern Parula X
Magnolia Warbler X
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Canada Warbler X
Chipping Sparrow 8
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2
Baltimore Oriole 5
American Goldfinch X
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Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
observers: Peter, Mary E., Donna E., Bob O., Bob W.
Sep 17, 2011 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
34 species
Double-crested Cormorant 1 lullwater
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 2 peninsula tip
Chimney Swift 600 evening , massed movement up high, conservative #
Red-headed Woodpecker 1 Lookout Hill south slope . upper meadow fringe
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1 peninsula
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Phoebe 1 maryland mont
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 breeze hill
Veery 1
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
Brown Thrasher 1 peninsula
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Northern Waterthrush X
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1 breeze hill dump pile
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 6
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2, peninsula, west lake dr T junc with Center Dr
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1 peninusla mead
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 terrace br
Wilson's Warbler 1 switchback trail
Northern Cardinal X
House Sparrow X
Common Nighthawk- 4 reported over Nethermead by Bob Washburn, eve.
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From Keir:
hi Peter
Another great day in PP! Started well at 7am with a mixed flock of warblers and vireos(20+ individuals) moving quickly through Breeze Hill. The Peninsula was active all day, then in early pm Lookout - Yellow-billed Cuckoo, YB Chat and 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers - first spotted by Rob B. and /or Adam W.
cheers
Keir
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
66 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 10
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 2
loon sp. 1 flyover, Lookout Hill
Pied-billed Grebe 1 Prospect Lake
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 7+ high over Prospect lake
Osprey 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 incl 3 together in one tree on Lookout, Butterfly Meadow
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1 hovering over Butterfly Meadow
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 above Wellhouse
Chimney Swift 20
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 2 Juveniles together, Lookout Hill, E. slope below upper meadow. Appeared to be storing food in dead trunk.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 8
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Empidonax sp. 1
Eastern Phoebe 1 Maryland Monument
Warbling Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Blue Jay X
Black-capped Chickadee 2
House Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Peninsula tip
Veery 2
Swainson's Thrush 2
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Tennessee Warbler 1 Peninsula
Nashville Warbler 1 Breeze Hill
Common Yellowthroat 12
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 8
Blackburnian Warbler 1 Breeze Hill
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 6
Palm Warbler 1 Vale pond
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Peninsula thumb
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Canada Warbler 2
Wilson's Warbler 2 Peninsula tip & Nethermead arches
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 Lookout, upper meadow
White-throated Sparrow 1 Breeze Hill
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle 2
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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From Adam:
Hey All -- the fall migration is ON!
Others that started earlier than me got far more stuff than me, but today was definitely the best day of fall migration so far.
Cheers
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 17, 2011 10:20 AM - 1:05 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: really good migration day - cool, part overcast, light wind -
birded alone & with others, party size an average
41 species (+3 other taxa)
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X plus hybrids with domestic types
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 9
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 1
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 caught Chipmunk
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 1
gull sp. (Larinae sp.) 3
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) X
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) 1
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 20
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1
Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 2 south slope Lookout Hill, seen by numerous observers
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 5
Alder/Willow Flycatcher (Traill's) (Empidonax alnorum/traillii) 1
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 5
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 1 my FoS
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) 1 my FoS
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 6
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 10
Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) 1 my FoS
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 1 my FoS
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 1
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 2
Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 my FoS
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 3
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 2
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) 2
warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 1 Hooded/Wilson's - not seen well enough to ID
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 6
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Evening watch Prospect Sept 16th
I ran into Keir Randall, and we teamed up ,as my intention was to find nighthawks. We got 4.
Over Breeze Hill, the first COMMON NIGHTHAWK appeared; later 3 more were seen hunting over the Quaker Ridge, where we watched those from southwest Nethermead.
But the best surprise, in a text from Keir after he left me on account of quickening darkness, an AMERICAN WOODCOCK, flushed from the Lullwater Cove. A good one....
Oh , I should mention the 8 NORTHERN SHOVELERS on Prospect Lake, an unwelcoming sign of winter... ( not ready, not ready !)
--Kingsboider
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
4 species
2 observers
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 8 Lake
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 f/o nethermead
Common Nighthawk 4-- 1 breeze hill; 3 quaker ridge
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From Adam:
A walk around the Lullwater, Lookout and part of the Lake yielded few surprises (bar the absence of some common species) except a group of Northern Shoveler, my FoS.
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: overcast, cool
20 species
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 86
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 10
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3 males flying together over Prospect Lake
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X many plus hybrids with domestic types
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 8 my FoS for this location
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 1
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) X
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 4
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) X
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 5
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 6
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 5
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 3
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Over Breeze Hill, the first COMMON NIGHTHAWK appeared; later 3 more were seen hunting over the Quaker Ridge, where we watched those from southwest Nethermead.
But the best surprise, in a text from Keir after he left me on account of quickening darkness, an AMERICAN WOODCOCK, flushed from the Lullwater Cove. A good one....
Oh , I should mention the 8 NORTHERN SHOVELERS on Prospect Lake, an unwelcoming sign of winter... ( not ready, not ready !)
--Kingsboider
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
4 species
2 observers
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 8 Lake
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 f/o nethermead
Common Nighthawk 4-- 1 breeze hill; 3 quaker ridge
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From Adam:
A walk around the Lullwater, Lookout and part of the Lake yielded few surprises (bar the absence of some common species) except a group of Northern Shoveler, my FoS.
Adam
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: overcast, cool
20 species
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 86
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 10
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3 males flying together over Prospect Lake
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) X many plus hybrids with domestic types
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 8 my FoS for this location
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 1
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) X
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 4
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) X
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 5
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 6
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 5
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 3
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Prospect Sept 16th nice wind day, some good stuff...
Note YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO ,LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Also report of YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER on the Peninsula (Rob Jett); Very early this morning, 1 WHITE-THROATED SPARROW ( who is ready for winter ?)
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From Keir :
Lots of activity this morning, especially Vale and path above Wellhouse.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 6:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
38 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan 2
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 3
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Ring-billed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Empidonax sp. 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay X
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 1
Veery 4
Swainson's Thrush 3
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 18
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 2
Tennessee Warbler 1 Vale pond
Common Yellowthroat 15
American Redstart 5
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 8+
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 2 above Wellhouse/ Binnen Falls
Lincoln's Sparrow 1 Vale pond
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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From Larry:
Hi Peter,
A good day in the park. The cuckoo was a treat. Back to NJ today.
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 8:05 AM - 11:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
30 species
Canada Goose 55
Mute Swan 8
Mallard 60
Herring Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 6
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 Lookout Hill
Chimney Swift 10
Belted Kingfisher 1 Peninsula
Northern Flicker 2 Lookout Hill
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
Veery 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 8
European Starling 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 1 Lake
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 1 Lake
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
Blackpoll Warbler 1 Peninsula shelter
Pine Warbler 2 Lake
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
Wilson's Warbler 1 Peninsula shelter
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1 Lake phragmites
American Goldfinch 1 Lily Pond
House Sparrow 70
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From Rob Jett:
Peter,
It was surprisingly birdy considering that I didn't get into the park until relatively late. The most active spots for warblers were the Lullwater, Peninsula Woods and the oak trees surrounding the Butterfly Meadow. The best bird of the day for me was a calling Yellow-bellied Flycatcher on the Peninsula "Thumb". The most common warblers were redstarts and black-and-whites.
Rob
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Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
5.0 mile(s)
52 species
Canada Goose
Mute Swan (6.)
Wood Duck (5, Upper Pool.)
American Black Duck
Mallard
Green Heron (2.)
Osprey (1.)
Red-tailed Hawk (2.)
Merlin (1.)
Spotted Sandpiper (1.)
Laughing Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove (8.)
Chimney Swift (24.)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (3.)
Downy Woodpecker (1.)
Hairy Woodpecker (2.)
Northern Flicker (3.)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (1, Peninsula "Thumb". Bird was calling.)
Red-eyed Vireo (2.)
Blue Jay (4.)
Black-capped Chickadee (2.)
Carolina Wren (1.)
House Wren (2.)
Veery (2.)
Swainson's Thrush (3.)
Hermit Thrush (2.)
Wood Thrush (1.)
American Robin
Gray Catbird (8.)
European Starling
Ovenbird (3.)
Northern Waterthrush (2.)
Black-and-white Warbler (24.)
Common Yellowthroat (6.)
American Redstart (32.)
Cape May Warbler (1.)
Northern Parula (5.)
Magnolia Warbler (6.)
Bay-breasted Warbler (1.)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (3.)
Blackpoll Warbler (2.)
Black-throated Blue Warbler (2.)
Black-throated Green Warbler (4.)
Wilson's Warbler (1.)
Scarlet Tanager (2.)
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2.)
Common Grackle (3.)
House Sparrow
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White-throated Sparrow, base of northwest corner of Lookout Hill ( Peter)
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From Keir :
Lots of activity this morning, especially Vale and path above Wellhouse.
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 6:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
38 species (+1 other taxa)
Mute Swan 2
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 3
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Ring-billed Gull 2
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Empidonax sp. 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay X
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 1
Veery 4
Swainson's Thrush 3
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 18
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 2
Tennessee Warbler 1 Vale pond
Common Yellowthroat 15
American Redstart 5
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 8+
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 2 above Wellhouse/ Binnen Falls
Lincoln's Sparrow 1 Vale pond
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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From Larry:
Hi Peter,
A good day in the park. The cuckoo was a treat. Back to NJ today.
Larry
http://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 8:05 AM - 11:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
30 species
Canada Goose 55
Mute Swan 8
Mallard 60
Herring Gull 2
Rock Pigeon 6
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 Lookout Hill
Chimney Swift 10
Belted Kingfisher 1 Peninsula
Northern Flicker 2 Lookout Hill
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 4
Tufted Titmouse 1
Veery 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 8
European Starling 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 1 Lake
American Redstart 8
Northern Parula 1 Lake
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
Blackpoll Warbler 1 Peninsula shelter
Pine Warbler 2 Lake
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
Wilson's Warbler 1 Peninsula shelter
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1 Lake phragmites
American Goldfinch 1 Lily Pond
House Sparrow 70
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From Rob Jett:
Peter,
It was surprisingly birdy considering that I didn't get into the park until relatively late. The most active spots for warblers were the Lullwater, Peninsula Woods and the oak trees surrounding the Butterfly Meadow. The best bird of the day for me was a calling Yellow-bellied Flycatcher on the Peninsula "Thumb". The most common warblers were redstarts and black-and-whites.
Rob
-----Forwarded Message-----
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 16, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
5.0 mile(s)
52 species
Canada Goose
Mute Swan (6.)
Wood Duck (5, Upper Pool.)
American Black Duck
Mallard
Green Heron (2.)
Osprey (1.)
Red-tailed Hawk (2.)
Merlin (1.)
Spotted Sandpiper (1.)
Laughing Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove (8.)
Chimney Swift (24.)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (3.)
Downy Woodpecker (1.)
Hairy Woodpecker (2.)
Northern Flicker (3.)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (1, Peninsula "Thumb". Bird was calling.)
Red-eyed Vireo (2.)
Blue Jay (4.)
Black-capped Chickadee (2.)
Carolina Wren (1.)
House Wren (2.)
Veery (2.)
Swainson's Thrush (3.)
Hermit Thrush (2.)
Wood Thrush (1.)
American Robin
Gray Catbird (8.)
European Starling
Ovenbird (3.)
Northern Waterthrush (2.)
Black-and-white Warbler (24.)
Common Yellowthroat (6.)
American Redstart (32.)
Cape May Warbler (1.)
Northern Parula (5.)
Magnolia Warbler (6.)
Bay-breasted Warbler (1.)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (3.)
Blackpoll Warbler (2.)
Black-throated Blue Warbler (2.)
Black-throated Green Warbler (4.)
Wilson's Warbler (1.)
Scarlet Tanager (2.)
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2.)
Common Grackle (3.)
House Sparrow
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White-throated Sparrow, base of northwest corner of Lookout Hill ( Peter)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Northwest wind blows....good for birdwatching !
So I took the day off.... cya ...anybody out there in Prospect ?
Prospect Sept 15th fall rarity
On a slow day as reported by Tom Stephenson on his BBC Thursday walk, a rare fall PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was observed at the Peninsula red concrete beach , on the Lullwater side .
A quick check of the records reveals this sighting today as only the 6th Autumn record.
--kingsboider
List from Tom S, BBC Thursday walk
Hi Peter,
Well, something hoovered all of the birds out of the park last night.....very slow!
We did uncover one hidden celebrity, a Prothonotary Warbler...otherwise quite still with only 6 species of warblers....
See you tonight at your talk.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Spotted Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Parula
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Prothonotary Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
A quick check of the records reveals this sighting today as only the 6th Autumn record.
--kingsboider
List from Tom S, BBC Thursday walk
Hi Peter,
Well, something hoovered all of the birds out of the park last night.....very slow!
We did uncover one hidden celebrity, a Prothonotary Warbler...otherwise quite still with only 6 species of warblers....
See you tonight at your talk.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Spotted Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Parula
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Prothonotary Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Prospect Nighthawks Sept 14th
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Nighthawk/id
From Isabel Conte:
Hi Peter,
There was a lot of nighthawk activity over the Long Meadow and
Nethermead this evening,easily 8-10 at once among the many swifts.
I observed this with Anne Lazarus & Taeko Tsujimoto. As we
left the park, an osprey sailed over the Binen bridge.
Isabel Conte
From Isabel Conte:
Hi Peter,
There was a lot of nighthawk activity over the Long Meadow and
Nethermead this evening,easily 8-10 at once among the many swifts.
I observed this with Anne Lazarus & Taeko Tsujimoto. As we
left the park, an osprey sailed over the Binen bridge.
Isabel Conte
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Basic flying hawks Identification workshop at Villa 9/15
This Thursday, I will lecture on identifying flying hawks for beginners, the "intimidated", and those coming for the heck of it. The workshop begins at 6:30 social, 7 pm start at the Litchfield Villa conference room, inside the 5th Street Prospect Park entrance. Nearest train is F to 7th ave.
There will be later 3 outdoor sessions to local spots...more details at the workshop.
Though no longer a 'dedicated' hawk watcher at fall stationary sites, I have retained "in the field" experience.... ;)>..These workshops is a continuation of helping less experienced birders get to become better birders over time...If you are an expert at a particular class of birds, and wish to teach the good news to others, drop me a line.....
Peter
There will be later 3 outdoor sessions to local spots...more details at the workshop.
Though no longer a 'dedicated' hawk watcher at fall stationary sites, I have retained "in the field" experience.... ;)>..These workshops is a continuation of helping less experienced birders get to become better birders over time...If you are an expert at a particular class of birds, and wish to teach the good news to others, drop me a line.....
Peter
Sept 12th Prospect
From Adam:
Hi All
From my quick walk starting at Grand Army Plaza to the Lincoln Rd exit.
Notable was a mystery warbler that appeared to be a Mourning Warbler
except with a dark gray head (not cleanly-hooded, as if in some sort
of transitional plumage) and massive, very prominent eye-arcs
(seemingly even more prominent than in the illustrations I've found of
MacGillivrays, and pics on the net) fluttering up repeatedly to feed
on a small tree on the edge of the Vale pond. I don't want to call it
a MacGillivray's because I am not at all familiar with this species,
but I have no idea what else it could have been except an aberrant
Mourning.
Just south of the vale a Merlin hunted from next to the RTH nest, mu
first in many months, and overhead I had a group of 6, and then
another of 5, Common Nighthawk. I also later saw 2 more swooping low
over the Lullwater, but these could have been from the second group I
saw.
Also, there are still some swifts about.
Tomorrow could be good...
Cheers
Adam
From:
Date: Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 12, 2011
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 12, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: clear skies, almost no wind, dusk
17 species (+1 other taxa)
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 1
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) X
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) X
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) 11
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 6
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) X
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) X
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) X
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 3
warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) X
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) X
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Hi All
From my quick walk starting at Grand Army Plaza to the Lincoln Rd exit.
Notable was a mystery warbler that appeared to be a Mourning Warbler
except with a dark gray head (not cleanly-hooded, as if in some sort
of transitional plumage) and massive, very prominent eye-arcs
(seemingly even more prominent than in the illustrations I've found of
MacGillivrays, and pics on the net) fluttering up repeatedly to feed
on a small tree on the edge of the Vale pond. I don't want to call it
a MacGillivray's because I am not at all familiar with this species,
but I have no idea what else it could have been except an aberrant
Mourning.
Just south of the vale a Merlin hunted from next to the RTH nest, mu
first in many months, and overhead I had a group of 6, and then
another of 5, Common Nighthawk. I also later saw 2 more swooping low
over the Lullwater, but these could have been from the second group I
saw.
Also, there are still some swifts about.
Tomorrow could be good...
Cheers
Adam
From:
Date: Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 12, 2011
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 12, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 kilometer(s)
Comments: clear skies, almost no wind, dusk
17 species (+1 other taxa)
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 1
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) X
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) X
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) 11
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 6
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) X
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) X
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) X
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 3
warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) X
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) X
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X
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Monday, September 12, 2011
9/17 Coastal cleanup Day ( or Restoration after the hurricane damages)
This Saturday is the official International Beach Cleanup Day Sept 17th.
If interested , check out this information From the NY Harbors Parks website:
9/17, call the American Littoral Society, (718) 474-2643, for times & locations
International Beach Clean-Up
Help clean the shoreline of Jamaica Bay or the beaches of Rockaway. Groups are welcome. Bring work gloves, sun/insect protection. Wear waterproof boots or old sneakers.
or
go to http://www.alsnyc.org/ and click on the crab icon "Beach Cleanup"
If interested , check out this information From the NY Harbors Parks website:
9/17, call the American Littoral Society, (718) 474-2643, for times & locations
International Beach Clean-Up
Help clean the shoreline of Jamaica Bay or the beaches of Rockaway. Groups are welcome. Bring work gloves, sun/insect protection. Wear waterproof boots or old sneakers.
or
go to http://www.alsnyc.org/ and click on the crab icon "Beach Cleanup"
Sept 12th Prospect
From Keir:
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 12, 2011
>
> Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
> Sep 12, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
> Protocol: Traveling
> 1.0 mile(s)
> 33 species
>
> Canada Goose X
> Mute Swan 3
> Mallard X
> Merlin 1 Peninsula Meadow
> Chimney Swift 2
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
> Downy Woodpecker 3
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Northern Flicker 3
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
> Great Crested Flycatcher 1
> Warbling Vireo 2
> Red-eyed Vireo 3
> Blue Jay X
> Black-capped Chickadee 1
> White-breasted Nuthatch 1
> Carolina Wren 1
> House Wren 3
> Wood Thrush 1 Butterfly Meadow
> American Robin X
> Gray Catbird X
> European Starling X
> Black-and-white Warbler 3
> Common Yellowthroat 3
> American Redstart 5
> Northern Parula 2
> Magnolia Warbler 1
> Canada Warbler 1
> Northern Cardinal X
> Common Grackle 1
> Baltimore Oriole 4
> American Goldfinch X
> House Sparrow X
>
> This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park, Sep 12, 2011
>
> Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
> Sep 12, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
> Protocol: Traveling
> 1.0 mile(s)
> 33 species
>
> Canada Goose X
> Mute Swan 3
> Mallard X
> Merlin 1 Peninsula Meadow
> Chimney Swift 2
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
> Downy Woodpecker 3
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Northern Flicker 3
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
> Great Crested Flycatcher 1
> Warbling Vireo 2
> Red-eyed Vireo 3
> Blue Jay X
> Black-capped Chickadee 1
> White-breasted Nuthatch 1
> Carolina Wren 1
> House Wren 3
> Wood Thrush 1 Butterfly Meadow
> American Robin X
> Gray Catbird X
> European Starling X
> Black-and-white Warbler 3
> Common Yellowthroat 3
> American Redstart 5
> Northern Parula 2
> Magnolia Warbler 1
> Canada Warbler 1
> Northern Cardinal X
> Common Grackle 1
> Baltimore Oriole 4
> American Goldfinch X
> House Sparrow X
>
> This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Sept 11th, Prospect ; Quiet day
This morning's birding slackened off much considerably from yesterday's, a result of unfavorable east-southeast winds. A report of Lookout Hill's active spot was most welcomed to hear but contained a usual influx of more common warbler species I think some CANADAS. A few dispersed reports, one WILSON'S WARBLER mingling among needle leaves branches with some Redstarts on a down Dawn Redwood tree blocking the Peninsula Thumb.The Peninsula offered a few birds besides Wilson's, one very small active pocket at the tip. Generally , all quiet is the word....
A late afternoon report though salvaged the day with YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER at Butterfly Meadow's southwest corner above budleia bush ( J.Ascher).
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 11, 2011 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
18 species
Canada Goose X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2 Duck Isl
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Duck Isl
American Kestrel 1 outside along Greenwood Ave
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Downy Woodpecker 1 Peninsula
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1 f/o West Isln
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1 Peninsula cove
Black-and-white Warbler 1 Peninsula
American Redstart 5
Yellow Warbler 1 south lakeside
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 female Peninsula
Wilson's Warbler 1 male Peninsula thumb
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
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From John Ascher:
Hi Peter,
Here are some additions to the Sun, Sept 11 day list (from the Peninsula
unless noted):
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher- Butterfly Meadow
Green Heron
Spotted Sandpiper - Lake
Ovenbird
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler male
Northern Parula - Lake
Common Yellowthroat
As with Sat there were very many American Redstarts.
John
A late afternoon report though salvaged the day with YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER at Butterfly Meadow's southwest corner above budleia bush ( J.Ascher).
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 11, 2011 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
18 species
Canada Goose X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2 Duck Isl
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Duck Isl
American Kestrel 1 outside along Greenwood Ave
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Downy Woodpecker 1 Peninsula
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1 f/o West Isln
European Starling X
Northern Waterthrush 1 Peninsula cove
Black-and-white Warbler 1 Peninsula
American Redstart 5
Yellow Warbler 1 south lakeside
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 female Peninsula
Wilson's Warbler 1 male Peninsula thumb
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org)
**************************************
From John Ascher:
Hi Peter,
Here are some additions to the Sun, Sept 11 day list (from the Peninsula
unless noted):
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher- Butterfly Meadow
Green Heron
Spotted Sandpiper - Lake
Ovenbird
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler male
Northern Parula - Lake
Common Yellowthroat
As with Sat there were very many American Redstarts.
John
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sept 10th Prospect's very decent show; BBC walk results
An early morning flight as well as small pockets of activity before this best activity died down after mid morning characterized the morning birding. Best among myself and a few others , and later Tom Stephenson's BBC group were BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, TENNESSEE WARBLER ,PRAIRIE WARBLER ,HOODED WARBLER , early YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER and ACADIAN FLYCATCHER among the insect eaters. But later, a MOURNING WARBLER (reported by Peter) made a quick appearance at the back edge Peninsula meadow, a young male with its typical gray hood , white eye arcs over yellow front. AMERICAN REDSTART takes the award for most ubiquitous of birds.
An evening report from Keir adds BLUE-WINGED , PALM & NASHVILLE WARBLERS to the diversity of warblers making the day's warbler tally
21 species warblers reported today, a quality day for an early fall date: a collective worthy effort by today's birders finding those extras....
Oh, I should mention that those flycatchers put on quite a presence. A very nice day for the empidonaxes and tyrants genus often overlooked by those dominant warblers...
There is still a way more fall birding to go in regards to peak movement. Enjoy it....
My list
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 10, 2011 6:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
41 species
Observers, Peter, Jesse Ross, Mary Eyster, various
Canada Goose 86 lake
Mute Swan 3
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2 lake
Green Heron 1 lake
Osprey 3 f/os
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Lookout Hill
Spotted Sandpiper 2 lake shore
Herring Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Butterfly Meadow
Hairy Woodpecker 1 Wellhouse
Northern Flicker 2 Lookout, Peninsula
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Least Flycatcher 2 Lookout Hill
Red-eyed Vireo 3 Lookout
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Wren 1 Lookout
House Wren 2 Lookout
Veery 2
Swainson's Thrush 1 Lookout
American Robin X
Ovenbird 3- 2 Peninsula
Northern Waterthrush 2, SW woods, Peninsula
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Mourning Warbler 1 back meadow Peninsula
Common Yellowthroat 8
American Redstart 30
Northern Parula 1 LP 249
Magnolia Warbler 1 Peninsula
Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Lookout Hill west slope stairs
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2 Peninsula
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Peninsula tip
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 switchback trail
Canada Warbler 4
Wilson's Warbler 1 male Peninsula
Prairie Warbler --Switchback trail seen by MEyster, PSweet, BBC group ( TStephenson)
Northern Cardinal X
American Goldfinch 15
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Results of 9/10 Brooklyn Bird Club Walk
Tom Stephenson leading
Hi Peter,
Great seeing you today. Next time, hang on to the MOUWAR....
Good group of about 13 people today.
We had a few good birds including several flycatchers sp, 16 species of warblers and some other stuff.
Best warblers were probably Tennessee pre Vale, fem Hooded on way out from Rick's place towards Nelly's lawn, and early Yellow-rump.
All buried by tons of American Redstarts.
Acadian, Least, Traill's sp, Pewee, Gr Crested, good for flycatchers...
Best regards,
Tom
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mallard
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Traill's sp
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Hooded Warbler
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Keir:
hi Peter
Great day in PP (despite me missing HOWA and MOWA...) The fruiting tree inside the south end of the Vale Pool was still active mid afternoon and is worth checking.
cheers
Keir
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 10, 2011 6:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
57 species (+4 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 8
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Alder/Willow Flycatcher (Traill's) 1
Least Flycatcher 1 Switchback Trail
Empidonax sp. 1 Yellow-bellied or Acadian, above Wellhouse
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay X
crow sp. 3
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 2
Veery 3
Gray-cheeked Thrush 1 nothing to suggest BITH, Vale Pool fruiting tree
Swainson's Thrush 2 Midwood
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 10
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1 Butterfly Meadow
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Nashville Warbler 1 Vale pool, pm
Common Yellowthroat 7+
American Redstart 15+
Northern Parula 3+
Yellow Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 5+
Palm Warbler 1 Peninsula Meadow
Pine Warbler 1 Switchback Trail
Prairie Warbler 1 Switchback Trail
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Canada Warbler 2+
Wilson's Warbler 1 Peninsula Meadow by Center Drive
warbler sp. 2 possible Imm. Cape may, Vale Pool pm & probable Blackpoll, Switchback Trail
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 Lily Pond viewing platform
Baltimore Oriole 5
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
=
An evening report from Keir adds BLUE-WINGED , PALM & NASHVILLE WARBLERS to the diversity of warblers making the day's warbler tally
21 species warblers reported today, a quality day for an early fall date: a collective worthy effort by today's birders finding those extras....
Oh, I should mention that those flycatchers put on quite a presence. A very nice day for the empidonaxes and tyrants genus often overlooked by those dominant warblers...
There is still a way more fall birding to go in regards to peak movement. Enjoy it....
My list
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 10, 2011 6:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
41 species
Observers, Peter, Jesse Ross, Mary Eyster, various
Canada Goose 86 lake
Mute Swan 3
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2 lake
Green Heron 1 lake
Osprey 3 f/os
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Lookout Hill
Spotted Sandpiper 2 lake shore
Herring Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Butterfly Meadow
Hairy Woodpecker 1 Wellhouse
Northern Flicker 2 Lookout, Peninsula
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Least Flycatcher 2 Lookout Hill
Red-eyed Vireo 3 Lookout
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Wren 1 Lookout
House Wren 2 Lookout
Veery 2
Swainson's Thrush 1 Lookout
American Robin X
Ovenbird 3- 2 Peninsula
Northern Waterthrush 2, SW woods, Peninsula
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Mourning Warbler 1 back meadow Peninsula
Common Yellowthroat 8
American Redstart 30
Northern Parula 1 LP 249
Magnolia Warbler 1 Peninsula
Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Lookout Hill west slope stairs
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2 Peninsula
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Peninsula tip
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 switchback trail
Canada Warbler 4
Wilson's Warbler 1 male Peninsula
Prairie Warbler --Switchback trail seen by MEyster, PSweet, BBC group ( TStephenson)
Northern Cardinal X
American Goldfinch 15
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Results of 9/10 Brooklyn Bird Club Walk
Tom Stephenson leading
Hi Peter,
Great seeing you today. Next time, hang on to the MOUWAR....
Good group of about 13 people today.
We had a few good birds including several flycatchers sp, 16 species of warblers and some other stuff.
Best warblers were probably Tennessee pre Vale, fem Hooded on way out from Rick's place towards Nelly's lawn, and early Yellow-rump.
All buried by tons of American Redstarts.
Acadian, Least, Traill's sp, Pewee, Gr Crested, good for flycatchers...
Best regards,
Tom
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mallard
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Traill's sp
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
American Robin
Gray Catbird
European Starling
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Hooded Warbler
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From Keir:
hi Peter
Great day in PP (despite me missing HOWA and MOWA...) The fruiting tree inside the south end of the Vale Pool was still active mid afternoon and is worth checking.
cheers
Keir
Prospect Park, Kings, US-NY
Sep 10, 2011 6:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
4.0 mile(s)
57 species (+4 other taxa)
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 8
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Alder/Willow Flycatcher (Traill's) 1
Least Flycatcher 1 Switchback Trail
Empidonax sp. 1 Yellow-bellied or Acadian, above Wellhouse
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay X
crow sp. 3
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 2
Veery 3
Gray-cheeked Thrush 1 nothing to suggest BITH, Vale Pool fruiting tree
Swainson's Thrush 2 Midwood
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 10
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1 Butterfly Meadow
Black-and-white Warbler 5
Nashville Warbler 1 Vale pool, pm
Common Yellowthroat 7+
American Redstart 15+
Northern Parula 3+
Yellow Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 5+
Palm Warbler 1 Peninsula Meadow
Pine Warbler 1 Switchback Trail
Prairie Warbler 1 Switchback Trail
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
Canada Warbler 2+
Wilson's Warbler 1 Peninsula Meadow by Center Drive
warbler sp. 2 possible Imm. Cape may, Vale Pool pm & probable Blackpoll, Switchback Trail
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 Lily Pond viewing platform
Baltimore Oriole 5
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
=
Friday, September 9, 2011
Prospect Sept 9th; also Greenwood Cemetery report; Sat BBC walk
A late report from Rafael of PHILADELPHIA VIREO , seen bathing in the Vale of Cashmere. His report at the tail end of this post.
Two singular reports so far seen in Prospect concerned YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO & SOLITARY SANDPIPER.
The YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO reported by Rob Bate happened at the Peninsula Meadow along the Lake shore side.
The SOLITARY SANDPIPER early afternoon sighting took place at a very unusual location, on the ofter times flooded dipped section of the road that cuts thru Long Meadow near Roosevelt Knob as I drove by . It took off and landed again but off for good when i went for my cheap bins i keep in my work bag ( yes, always one handy). (Peter)
In Greenwood Cemetery, Rob Jett kept a hawk watch, with a report of 5 raptor species and GLOSSY IBISES to boot.
************************************************
From Rob Jett
Green-Wood Cemetery, Kings, US-NY
Sep 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Hawkwatch from the top of Battle Hill.
17 species
Glossy Ibis (2.)
Osprey (3.)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (1.)
Broad-winged Hawk (7.)
Red-tailed Hawk (5.)
American Kestrel (2.)
Laughing Gull (6.)
Ring-billed Gull (1.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (1.)
Northern Flicker (2.)
Eastern Wood-Pewee (2.)
Red-eyed Vireo (1.)
Blue Jay (2.)
American Robin x
Northern Mockingbird (3.)
Cedar Waxwing (3.)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2.)
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
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FYI
Saturday, September 10th Prospect Park
Meet 7:15 am at Grand Army Plaza entrance (Stranahan Statue)
Trip Leader: Tom Stephenson
Focus: Migration peak autumn passerines
******************************************
From Rafael:
09 September 2011
Observer: Rafael Campos R.
After those heavy rains, Prospect Park, was a good idea to go birding. Despite the many trees fallen thanks to the hurricane Irene, the birding was quite good.
I got great views of 1 Philadelphia Vireo in the Vale, while it was taking a bath.
WARBLERS: 11 sps around PP. The most common sight was the American Redstart, followed by Black-throated Blue Warbler (4 males). The other sps were just singles: Black-throated Green Warbler, Northern Parula, Common Yellowthroat, Bay-breasted Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Ovenbird,Black-and White Warbler, & Yellow Warbler.
Another surprise was 1 single individual of Great Crested Flycatcher. 2 Eastern Wood-Pewees were observed near Rick's Place.
Around the Rose Garden, a single Rose-breasted Grosbeak, was seen feeding on some kind of berries.
At Grand Army Plaza, a Red-tailed Hawk was seen mobbed by 2-3 Blue Jays. Baltimore Orioles were seen in good numbers, too.
Brooklyn is great birding!!!!
Two singular reports so far seen in Prospect concerned YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO & SOLITARY SANDPIPER.
The YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO reported by Rob Bate happened at the Peninsula Meadow along the Lake shore side.
The SOLITARY SANDPIPER early afternoon sighting took place at a very unusual location, on the ofter times flooded dipped section of the road that cuts thru Long Meadow near Roosevelt Knob as I drove by . It took off and landed again but off for good when i went for my cheap bins i keep in my work bag ( yes, always one handy). (Peter)
In Greenwood Cemetery, Rob Jett kept a hawk watch, with a report of 5 raptor species and GLOSSY IBISES to boot.
************************************************
From Rob Jett
Green-Wood Cemetery, Kings, US-NY
Sep 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Hawkwatch from the top of Battle Hill.
17 species
Glossy Ibis (2.)
Osprey (3.)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (1.)
Broad-winged Hawk (7.)
Red-tailed Hawk (5.)
American Kestrel (2.)
Laughing Gull (6.)
Ring-billed Gull (1.)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (1.)
Northern Flicker (2.)
Eastern Wood-Pewee (2.)
Red-eyed Vireo (1.)
Blue Jay (2.)
American Robin x
Northern Mockingbird (3.)
Cedar Waxwing (3.)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2.)
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org/)
******************************************
FYI
Saturday, September 10th Prospect Park
Meet 7:15 am at Grand Army Plaza entrance (Stranahan Statue)
Trip Leader: Tom Stephenson
Focus: Migration peak autumn passerines
******************************************
From Rafael:
09 September 2011
Observer: Rafael Campos R.
After those heavy rains, Prospect Park, was a good idea to go birding. Despite the many trees fallen thanks to the hurricane Irene, the birding was quite good.
I got great views of 1 Philadelphia Vireo in the Vale, while it was taking a bath.
WARBLERS: 11 sps around PP. The most common sight was the American Redstart, followed by Black-throated Blue Warbler (4 males). The other sps were just singles: Black-throated Green Warbler, Northern Parula, Common Yellowthroat, Bay-breasted Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Ovenbird,Black-and White Warbler, & Yellow Warbler.
Another surprise was 1 single individual of Great Crested Flycatcher. 2 Eastern Wood-Pewees were observed near Rick's Place.
Around the Rose Garden, a single Rose-breasted Grosbeak, was seen feeding on some kind of berries.
At Grand Army Plaza, a Red-tailed Hawk was seen mobbed by 2-3 Blue Jays. Baltimore Orioles were seen in good numbers, too.
Brooklyn is great birding!!!!
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