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.
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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
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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!!!!
