Very rarely do I ever post anything out of the ordinary outside the sphere for this blog I cover for birds but I want to bring your urgent attention to this matter that affects a famous birding location close to the heart of Brooklyn birders and their neighboring birders as well.
Go to these links below to see what entails for Floyd Bennett . Over the years , recreational activities and increase in cars and motorcycle traffic have diminished Floyd Bennett's value as well as a threat to the last remaining extensive grasslands in Brooklyn. The creation of Aviation Sports complex from a year ago simply opened the door for possibly more development. "give an inch, they will want a mile". Read on and hopefully you will be able to attend the critical 9/21 meeting.A high turnout by birders and preservationists will do wonders ..It is everyone's concern and your preserve as well before the Blue Ribbon Panel gets any ideas for more maybe baseball fields ?
http://my.npca.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=1542.0&pw_id=1621
http://www.rpa.org/floydbennett/
If anyone who doesn't know, Floyd Bennett is a decommissioned airport that was turned over to Gateway Park ( under National Park Service) . It is a terrific birding area for grassland species and raptors , especially in the winter.It sits at the end of Flatbush Ave , just before the Marine Park Bridge.
here's more about FBF --> http://www.nyharborparks.org/visit/flbe.html
Peter
BBC
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Yellow-billed Cuckoo rept at puddle
Yellow-billed Cuckoo reported at puddle on horse trail @ Ricks Place per Kathy Toomey & Emily Goldstein around 11 am.
From Kathy Toomey, her list
date = 2010/08/31
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Veery
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
From Kathy Toomey, her list
date = 2010/08/31
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Veery
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
Prospect 8/31 All quiet...too hot
This heat wave ( hopefully short!) stunts migration so it's all quiet on the birders front. This morning, i spotted a Common Nighthawk flying circles over Maryland Monument/Lookout hill at 803 AM. Other reports, from Rob Bate and Keir also report very little bird activity. We just have to wait for the next northerly front.
In the meantime, Hurricane Earl is heading towards us, predicted to skim the coastline. That will be interesting , maybe it will throw a petrel or albatross unto Prospect Lake ;)> ..That would be something. ( and for sea-birders, it's the best time to station yourself at a coastal spot for a sea watch for all kinds of pelagic birding potential).
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?5-daynl#contents
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From Keir Randall:
Seemed much quieter this morning... South Lake shore best. A few highlights:
Red-breasted Nuthatch (2, Lake shore near L249)
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warber (2, L249)
Magnolia Warbler (2, Lookout)
American Redstart
Common Yellowthroat
Veery
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Peter's early observations:
2 Spotted Sandpipers by the Rink War memorial.
Common Nighthawk flying over Maryland Monument
In the meantime, Hurricane Earl is heading towards us, predicted to skim the coastline. That will be interesting , maybe it will throw a petrel or albatross unto Prospect Lake ;)> ..That would be something. ( and for sea-birders, it's the best time to station yourself at a coastal spot for a sea watch for all kinds of pelagic birding potential).
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?5-daynl#contents
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From Keir Randall:
Seemed much quieter this morning... South Lake shore best. A few highlights:
Red-breasted Nuthatch (2, Lake shore near L249)
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warber (2, L249)
Magnolia Warbler (2, Lookout)
American Redstart
Common Yellowthroat
Veery
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Peter's early observations:
2 Spotted Sandpipers by the Rink War memorial.
Common Nighthawk flying over Maryland Monument
Monday, August 30, 2010
Photo of a perched Common Nighthawk 8/29 BBC walk
Here's a photo taken by Rusty Harold from the Brooklyn Bird Club walk on Sunday.Its a nice shot.
http://picasaweb.google.com/erharold/ProspectPark03?feat=email#5510998853059175650
--Kingsboider
http://picasaweb.google.com/erharold/ProspectPark03?feat=email#5510998853059175650
--Kingsboider
Prospect 8/30
Early report for Prospect was Rob Bate (8/30 9:53 am)reporting 12 species warblers along south shore of Prospect Lake this morning, including drab Cape May, Pine and female Wilson's. Likely these were birds from the weekend that sort of halted at an imaginary "STOP SIGN" since the lake south shore is only about 200 feet from Parkside Ave and the scarce tree Parade Grounds. Last year about this time or maybe a little later, there was a fallout of warblers that persisted for a few days , mostly from Duck Island to Three Sisters. I'll keep an eye on this spot and perhaps you as well.
Also this morning, the Arrowwood shrub right next to the Binnen Bridge ( waterfall) was a little active, due to the abundant blue fruit available. I had Red-eyed Vireos, Magnolia Warbler, Least Flycatcher ( it consumed a berry!) , Catbird, and maybe another interesting vireo that was obscured by foliage. Its a great shrub , one that a few years back a Philadelphia Vireo hung out for a few days, consuming the berries.
here's the plant----> http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/viburnumdent.html
Kingsboider note: looks like 15 species warblers today. ______________________________________________
From Larry Zirlin:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 31
Canada Goose 65
Mute Swan 6
Wood Duck 5 Upper Pool
Mallard 60
Green Heron 2 Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon 15
Mourning Dove 50
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 6
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Peninsula
Veery 1 Near Maryland Monument
American Robin 100
Gray Catbird 25
European Starling 6
Nashville Warbler 1 MD Monument
Yellow Warbler 2 Peninsula
Magnolia Warbler 1 Peninsula
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 MD monument
Pine Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 1 MD monument
Common Yellowthroat 1 Peninsula
Northern Cardinal 9
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 75
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From Rob Bate:
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 49
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Ring-billed Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird X
Belted Kingfisher X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee X
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher X
Least Flycatcher X
Warbling Vireo X
Blue Jay X
White-breasted Nuthatch X
Carolina Wren X
House Wren X
Veery X
Gray-cheeked Thrush X
Swainson's Thrush X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler X
Northern Parula X
Yellow Warbler X
Magnolia Warbler X
Cape May Warbler X
Black-throated Blue Warbler X
Pine Warbler X
Black-and-white Warbler X
American Redstart X
Ovenbird X
Northern Waterthrush X
Common Yellowthroat X
Wilson's Warbler X
Canada Warbler X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Peter's list
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 27
Canada Goose 36 Lake
Wood Duck 2 Upper Pool
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 4 lake 400 pm
Double-crested Cormorant 2 lake
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Upper Pool
Spotted Sandpiper 1 south Lakeside
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Downy Woodpecker 1
Empidonax sp. 1 possibly Yellow-bellied unconfirmed ; too high up.south Lakeside
Red-eyed Vireo 2 Binnen Bridge in Arrowood shrub
Veery 2
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 2
Yellow Warbler 2--1 Lower Pool, 1 south Lakeside
Magnolia Warbler 1 Binnen Bridge
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Binnen Bridge
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 3
Common Yellowthroat 1 south lakeside
Northern Cardinal 2
Common Grackle 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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Mary Eyster reports flyovers of NORTHERN HARRIER and one COMMON NIGHTHAWK at her North Widsor Terrace home.
Kingsboider note: this is a hot nabe for flyovers....
Also this morning, the Arrowwood shrub right next to the Binnen Bridge ( waterfall) was a little active, due to the abundant blue fruit available. I had Red-eyed Vireos, Magnolia Warbler, Least Flycatcher ( it consumed a berry!) , Catbird, and maybe another interesting vireo that was obscured by foliage. Its a great shrub , one that a few years back a Philadelphia Vireo hung out for a few days, consuming the berries.
here's the plant----> http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/viburnumdent.html
Kingsboider note: looks like 15 species warblers today. ______________________________________________
From Larry Zirlin:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 31
Canada Goose 65
Mute Swan 6
Wood Duck 5 Upper Pool
Mallard 60
Green Heron 2 Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon 15
Mourning Dove 50
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 6
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Peninsula
Veery 1 Near Maryland Monument
American Robin 100
Gray Catbird 25
European Starling 6
Nashville Warbler 1 MD Monument
Yellow Warbler 2 Peninsula
Magnolia Warbler 1 Peninsula
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 MD monument
Pine Warbler 1 Lookout Hill
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 1 MD monument
Common Yellowthroat 1 Peninsula
Northern Cardinal 9
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 75
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From Rob Bate:
Besides the warblers, there was a push of thrushes, I saw a number of Swainson's and Gray-cheeked as well as Veerys. Also, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher along the south shore with most of the warblers.
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 49
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Ring-billed Gull X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird X
Belted Kingfisher X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee X
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher X
Least Flycatcher X
Warbling Vireo X
Blue Jay X
White-breasted Nuthatch X
Carolina Wren X
House Wren X
Veery X
Gray-cheeked Thrush X
Swainson's Thrush X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler X
Northern Parula X
Yellow Warbler X
Magnolia Warbler X
Cape May Warbler X
Black-throated Blue Warbler X
Pine Warbler X
Black-and-white Warbler X
American Redstart X
Ovenbird X
Northern Waterthrush X
Common Yellowthroat X
Wilson's Warbler X
Canada Warbler X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Peter's list
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/30/10
Number of species: 27
Canada Goose 36 Lake
Wood Duck 2 Upper Pool
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 4 lake 400 pm
Double-crested Cormorant 2 lake
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Upper Pool
Spotted Sandpiper 1 south Lakeside
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Downy Woodpecker 1
Empidonax sp. 1 possibly Yellow-bellied unconfirmed ; too high up.south Lakeside
Red-eyed Vireo 2 Binnen Bridge in Arrowood shrub
Veery 2
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 2
Yellow Warbler 2--1 Lower Pool, 1 south Lakeside
Magnolia Warbler 1 Binnen Bridge
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Binnen Bridge
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 3
Common Yellowthroat 1 south lakeside
Northern Cardinal 2
Common Grackle 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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Mary Eyster reports flyovers of NORTHERN HARRIER and one COMMON NIGHTHAWK at her North Widsor Terrace home.
Kingsboider note: this is a hot nabe for flyovers....
Activity @ Binnen Falls br
Activity @ Binnen Falls br .in fruit ladn arrowood shrub at bridge . At least 3 warblers
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Prospect 8/29 "Quiet sightings" :)>
Warm as it was today, still good activity continued, whether a group saw birds or a few people. If you birded in the morning , you were spared the ear-splitting deejay music from the Nethermead special event that I and Mary E were subjected to after noontime. It appears today's warbler tally reached 18 species..perhaps all came for the concert....(maybe with earplugs)
Hilights included a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, evening COMMON NIGHTHAWK movement, and the Brooklyn Bird Club tally of 16 species warblers among their productive observations. But a good one was a perched Nighthawk , not often seeing that for sure.
Beginning first with the Common Nighthawks. Mary E and Peter , enjoying a BBQ dinner in Steve and Heidi Nanz's backyard were all treated to a show of Common Nighthawks, a total of 9 in a flock overhead at their northern Windsor Terrace home. Abundant Chimney Swifts joined in the evening flight starting 7:25 pm.
Earlier in the afternoon, as Peter and Mary dealt with the very loud music from the Michael Jackson deejay event, a PHILADELPHIA VIREO worked its way thru an oak tree above the gate that access the isthmus between the Lower and Upper Pools. A few warbler species were seen , namely CANADA before the Vale, both NORTHERN and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH chasing each other for territorial rights of the Vale Cashmere's pool. Quite some action there.
But best results came today from Tom Stephenson's Brooklyn Bird Club walk that tallied 16 species warblers.Among the good ones: CAPE MAY,BLACKBURNIAN, PINE, BAY BREASTED BLACKPOLL to note.
Kingsboider note :
Tom will be leading the first Thursday walk 9/2 at 7 am from Grand Army Plaza park entrance.
Please note another Thursday walk has been added , that led by Peter Dorosh 9/30 from Bartel Pritchard park entrance , also at 7 am ( as all September Thursdays)
Here are observations sent to me:
Tom Stephenson's BBC walk tally
Hi Peter,
We had a very good group today, 15 very patient people! The day started very slowly with very few birds. Even our initial tour of Lookout yielded very few warblers.
However persistence eventually paid off, as well as the skills of the participants, and we ended up with 16 species of warblers and some other really good birds (like perched Common Nighthawk thanks to keen eye of Janet Schumacher)
I think the sound check for the concert drove the really good birds over to the lullwater....including Pine and Bay-breasted....
Here's the list with a few comments.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk Perched in a tree with great views, thanks to Janet Schumacher's great spotting
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Traill's sp
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Cape May Warbler One fall male, fairly yellow, one pale fall female
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler Thanks to great spotting by Yoni Rabino
Pine Warbler One bright male
Bay-breasted Warbler Fairly colorful bird, unfortunately not seen by everyone
Blackpoll Warbler 3 birds
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Ovenbird One on walk out
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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Evening observations 7:30
Peter Dorosh, Mary Eyster, Steve and Heidi Nanz backyard view
Location: Prospect Park near Bartel Pritchard
Observation date: 8/29/10
Number of species: 3
Common Nighthawk 9
Chimney Swift 75
American Robin X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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Observers Peter and Mary E. 12:30 ( Oh man .....was it loud!)
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/29/10
Number of species: 30
Great Blue Heron 1 f/o LP249
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Upper Pool
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Midwood
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Barn Swallow X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 on Howard Place, in London Planetree
Carolina Wren X
House Wren 1 Midwood
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 LP249
Veery 2 Pools
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Philadelphia Vireo 1 back of Pools isthmus. above gate
Magnolia Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 1 Vale Cashmere
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 Vale Cashmere
Canada Warbler 1 Vale Cashmere
Northern Cardinal 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
Hilights included a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, evening COMMON NIGHTHAWK movement, and the Brooklyn Bird Club tally of 16 species warblers among their productive observations. But a good one was a perched Nighthawk , not often seeing that for sure.
Beginning first with the Common Nighthawks. Mary E and Peter , enjoying a BBQ dinner in Steve and Heidi Nanz's backyard were all treated to a show of Common Nighthawks, a total of 9 in a flock overhead at their northern Windsor Terrace home. Abundant Chimney Swifts joined in the evening flight starting 7:25 pm.
Earlier in the afternoon, as Peter and Mary dealt with the very loud music from the Michael Jackson deejay event, a PHILADELPHIA VIREO worked its way thru an oak tree above the gate that access the isthmus between the Lower and Upper Pools. A few warbler species were seen , namely CANADA before the Vale, both NORTHERN and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH chasing each other for territorial rights of the Vale Cashmere's pool. Quite some action there.
But best results came today from Tom Stephenson's Brooklyn Bird Club walk that tallied 16 species warblers.Among the good ones: CAPE MAY,BLACKBURNIAN, PINE, BAY BREASTED BLACKPOLL to note.
Kingsboider note :
Tom will be leading the first Thursday walk 9/2 at 7 am from Grand Army Plaza park entrance.
Please note another Thursday walk has been added , that led by Peter Dorosh 9/30 from Bartel Pritchard park entrance , also at 7 am ( as all September Thursdays)
Here are observations sent to me:
Tom Stephenson's BBC walk tally
Hi Peter,
We had a very good group today, 15 very patient people! The day started very slowly with very few birds. Even our initial tour of Lookout yielded very few warblers.
However persistence eventually paid off, as well as the skills of the participants, and we ended up with 16 species of warblers and some other really good birds (like perched Common Nighthawk thanks to keen eye of Janet Schumacher)
I think the sound check for the concert drove the really good birds over to the lullwater....including Pine and Bay-breasted....
Here's the list with a few comments.
Best regards,
Tom
Green Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk Perched in a tree with great views, thanks to Janet Schumacher's great spotting
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Traill's sp
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Cape May Warbler One fall male, fairly yellow, one pale fall female
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler Thanks to great spotting by Yoni Rabino
Pine Warbler One bright male
Bay-breasted Warbler Fairly colorful bird, unfortunately not seen by everyone
Blackpoll Warbler 3 birds
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Ovenbird One on walk out
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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Evening observations 7:30
Peter Dorosh, Mary Eyster, Steve and Heidi Nanz backyard view
Location: Prospect Park near Bartel Pritchard
Observation date: 8/29/10
Number of species: 3
Common Nighthawk 9
Chimney Swift 75
American Robin X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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Observers Peter and Mary E. 12:30 ( Oh man .....was it loud!)
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/29/10
Number of species: 30
Great Blue Heron 1 f/o LP249
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Upper Pool
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Midwood
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Barn Swallow X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 on Howard Place, in London Planetree
Carolina Wren X
House Wren 1 Midwood
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 LP249
Veery 2 Pools
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Philadelphia Vireo 1 back of Pools isthmus. above gate
Magnolia Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 1 Vale Cashmere
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 Vale Cashmere
Canada Warbler 1 Vale Cashmere
Northern Cardinal 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Prospect August 28th
Word i received was that Prospect still is producing good birding, with quality sightings to behold. I was not in the park , having to lead the BBC on "Shorebird Odyssey" trip today. But despite warm weather, birds are moving thru, not in great numbers but if you are patient enough and keen eyed, you should see fall migrants.Lookout Hill was described good for birds today -13 warbler species at least (at least 15 overall in the park)--so perhaps Lookout should be a first go to spot early morning in this heat. A good warbler there was CAPE MAY, along with Blackburnian, Bluewinged and Prairie to report. From Rob's report, interesting to see good movement by Veery Thrushes.Worm-eating Warbler ,Willow Flycatcher and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher as good birds were also reported
here are the following reports:
From Tom Stephenson:
Hi Peter,
I was in the park a bit today with Nancy Tim. Here's what we saw:
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk one flying over nethermead area, looked like it was harrassing a Red-tailed H for a time
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher one near the cemetery
Traill's sp
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch on lookout, calling
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Blue-winged Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Yesterday I was in briefly and also had:
Louisiana Waterthrush on lookout, in tree
Canada Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler on lookout
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on lookout
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel Pair chasing Red-tailed Hawk
Monk Parakeet flyovers
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From Rob Jett:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/28/10
Number of species: 58
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck 6
Mallard X
Green Heron 3
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Forster's Tern 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Willow Flycatcher 1
Empidonax sp. 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Warbling Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 10
Blue Jay X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Veery 24
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Northern Parula 5
Yellow Warbler 5
Chestnut-sided Warbler 3
Magnolia Warbler 15
Cape May Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 12
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 8
American Redstart 20
Ovenbird 6
Northern Waterthrush 4
Common Yellowthroat 6
Canada Warbler 12
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 12
House Finch X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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here are the following reports:
From Tom Stephenson:
Hi Peter,
I was in the park a bit today with Nancy Tim. Here's what we saw:
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk one flying over nethermead area, looked like it was harrassing a Red-tailed H for a time
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher one near the cemetery
Traill's sp
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch on lookout, calling
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Blue-winged Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Yesterday I was in briefly and also had:
Louisiana Waterthrush on lookout, in tree
Canada Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler on lookout
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on lookout
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel Pair chasing Red-tailed Hawk
Monk Parakeet flyovers
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From Rob Jett:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/28/10
Number of species: 58
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck 6
Mallard X
Green Heron 3
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Forster's Tern 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Willow Flycatcher 1
Empidonax sp. 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Warbling Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 10
Blue Jay X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Veery 24
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Northern Parula 5
Yellow Warbler 5
Chestnut-sided Warbler 3
Magnolia Warbler 15
Cape May Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 12
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 8
American Redstart 20
Ovenbird 6
Northern Waterthrush 4
Common Yellowthroat 6
Canada Warbler 12
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 12
House Finch X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Prospect August 27th various reports , very good bird diversity with cumulative effort
The Kingsboider word: Migration stalled today early on from yesterday's northerly front for numbers, but picked up steam from various reports I received thru the day.Several quality ones so far as I heard and read...latest after various reports I read looks like today was a really terrifc day with hard earned effort from several birders....see the reports below. Its a looker!
Kingsboider note: latest report is 15-16 species warbler today for both PP and BBG by cumulative effort... I am too tired to count after tonights Cyclones game.
Broadwinged Hawk was reported by Rob Bate at about 9:55 am over the Wellhouse
Tenneessee Warbler reported by Rob Jett at Lily Pool just before 3pm.
Alex Wilson reported 12 species warblers in his morning walk. But later when he emailed me, BOBOLINK and OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER raises the stakes.
I had the pleasure of seeing a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER bathing , at times just sitting in the water in the Ambergill creek on the south side of the Ravine's Esdale Bridge. Then a CANADA WARBLER walked right by it. That occurred about 8 ish.There were at least 3 Canada's I saw thruout the morning while busy working.
Orrin Tilevitz BBGarden walk included Great Crested FC and Nashville Warbler.
Mary Eyster reported singing CAROLINA WREN in her northern Windsor Terrace backyard.
Eddie reports Scarlet Tanager.
And this morning when I was about to take off in the golf cart at work ( the Rink) , I saw an AMERICAN KESTREL male fly unto a electric cord hung between the floodlight towers, but it teetered so much on the shaky wire, it took off for one of the light towers at the rink. Then it flew right after and chased a Northern Flicker. In that same area generally, in trees by the rink cove , at least 8 Eastern Kingbirds in one tree, general evidence that this species is staging for southern calling....
Weekend is looking good but Sunday noon and on into the afternoon in Prospect's Nethermead should be avoided if you intend to bird beyond midmoring.It's a Michael Jackson deejay concert event , and crowds will be predictably large. Bird early . Hot temperatures are predicted so that might be a factor unless cool areas ( near water i.e) are birded.
--Kingsboider
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Lists :
from Orrin
BBGarden this morning:
Great crested flycatcher
Eastern kingbird
Nashville warbler
Chipping sparrow
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Peter's list:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 32
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1 lake
Wood Duck 8 visibly seen thru foliage Upper Pool island back channel
Mallard X
Red-tailed Hawk 1 f/o nethermead
American Kestrel 1 rink
Forster's Tern 1 lake
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X common f'/os
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1 rink
Eastern Phoebe 1 rink
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow X lake
Barn Swallow X lake
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 7
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 1 south lakeside
Blue-winged Warbler 1 ambergill creek
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 2--1 tunnel arch bridle path/ 1 south lakeside western cove
Common Yellowthroat 1 midwood
Canada Warbler 3-1 ambergill cr;1 ricks pl
Northern Cardinal 2
Common Grackle 2 west isl
Baltimore Oriole X
House Sparrow X
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From Rob Jett
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 44
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Herring Gull (American) X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 4
Empidonax sp. 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay X
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 12
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler 1 First fall bird. See at back of Lily Pond. Also seen by K. Toomey and R. O'Neill.
Yellow Warbler 1
Magnolia Warbler 7
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 1 First fall fem. Vale of Cashmere. Also seen by K. Toomey and R. O'Neill.
Bay-breasted Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
American Redstart 10
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Canada Warbler 3
Chipping Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 4
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow X
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From Rafael Campos: (in 5:30 email)
Probably 1 hr ago, I heard some bird noises, quite different for this quiet block in Park Slope.
The squawking was coming from a tall oak tree in the backyard. After a search around the foliage, I found at least 2 Monk Parakeets, perched. This is the first time I see this sps in our backyard. It became our #88 sps for the backyard-list.
Other notables were: 1 Chestnut-sided Warbler, 1 male Northern Cardinal, & 1 Blue Jay.
Brooklyn is good birding: Rafa Campos R.
2nd report
27 August 2010
Just few minutes, an Empidonax sps flycatcher came to the Holly tree in the backyard.
After seeing it for at least 5 minutes, and checking all the potentials field marks, I came with the ID: Acadian Flycatcher.
This represent sps #89 to our backyard list.
Brooklyn is great birding, even your own backyards: Rafa Campos R.
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From Eddie Davis:
My first walk through the park since May held a few surprises. Not many numbers of birds, but a good diversity of species, including my first fall Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-Sided Warbler, and both waterthrushes.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 37
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Green Heron (lullwater - south of Terrace Bridge)
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher 2 (lullwater)
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 (butterfly meadow)
Eastern Kingbird 3 (breeze hill / lullwater)
Red-eyed Vireo 1 (binnen bridge)
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 (breeze hill - path leading down from terrace bridge towards rink)
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 (lookout steps)
Magnolia Warbler 1 (butterfly meadow)
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 (butterfly meadow)
Black-and-white Warbler 5
American Redstart 7
Northern Waterthrush 1 (wet area near rink cove)
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 (oddly- butterfly meadow on lookout!)
Common Yellowthroat 2 (lullwater, binnen bridge)
Scarlet Tanager 1 (butterfly meadow)
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
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From Kathy Toomey
date = 2010/08/27
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
empidomax species
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Tufted Titmouse
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Veery
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Blue-winged Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Blackburnian Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
empidonax species
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From Alex Wilson:
Begin forwarded message:
> Location: Prospect Park
> Observation date: 8/27/10
> Number of species: 67
>
> Canada Goose 50
> Mute Swan 7
> Wood Duck 1
> Gadwall 1 (Female, lower Lullwater.)
> American Black Duck 1
> Mallard 200
> Double-crested Cormorant 3
> Green Heron 2
> Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
> Osprey 1
> Red-tailed Hawk 2
> Spotted Sandpiper 1
> peep sp. 3 (Flying over the Lake, too distant to say; Least
> most likely in Prospect...)
> Herring Gull (American) 1
> Rock Pigeon 50
> Mourning Dove 25
> Chimney Swift 75
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
> Belted Kingfisher 1
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
> Downy Woodpecker 5
> Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 10
> Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 (Long Meadow snag near Tennis House.)
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
> Least Flycatcher 2
> Empidonax sp. 3
> Great Crested Flycatcher 1
> Eastern Kingbird 5
> Warbling Vireo 5
> Red-eyed Vireo 1
> Blue Jay 6
> American Crow 2
> Tree Swallow 5
> Barn Swallow 15
> Black-capped Chickadee 3
> Red-breasted Nuthatch 3 (One seen, two heard.)
> White-breasted Nuthatch 4
> Carolina Wren 5
> House Wren 2
> Veery 6
> American Robin 150
> Gray Catbird 25
> Northern Mockingbird 7
> European Starling 200
> Cedar Waxwing 40
> Tennessee Warbler 1 (Lookout summit meadow.)
> Northern Parula 3
> Yellow Warbler 1
> Chestnut-sided Warbler 5
> Magnolia Warbler 10
> Black-throated Blue Warbler 5
> Black-and-white Warbler 12
> American Redstart 35
> Ovenbird 3
> Northern Waterthrush 7
> Common Yellowthroat 3
> Canada Warbler 5
> Song Sparrow 2
> Northern Cardinal 20
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 (Lullwater cove.)
> Indigo Bunting 1 (Lookout butterfly meadow.)
> Bobolink 1 (One calling flyover.)
> Red-winged Blackbird 1
> Common Grackle 7
> Brown-headed Cowbird 2
> Baltimore Oriole 10
> House Finch 3
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 30
Kingsboider note: latest report is 15-16 species warbler today for both PP and BBG by cumulative effort... I am too tired to count after tonights Cyclones game.
Broadwinged Hawk was reported by Rob Bate at about 9:55 am over the Wellhouse
Tenneessee Warbler reported by Rob Jett at Lily Pool just before 3pm.
Alex Wilson reported 12 species warblers in his morning walk. But later when he emailed me, BOBOLINK and OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER raises the stakes.
I had the pleasure of seeing a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER bathing , at times just sitting in the water in the Ambergill creek on the south side of the Ravine's Esdale Bridge. Then a CANADA WARBLER walked right by it. That occurred about 8 ish.There were at least 3 Canada's I saw thruout the morning while busy working.
Orrin Tilevitz BBGarden walk included Great Crested FC and Nashville Warbler.
Mary Eyster reported singing CAROLINA WREN in her northern Windsor Terrace backyard.
Eddie reports Scarlet Tanager.
And this morning when I was about to take off in the golf cart at work ( the Rink) , I saw an AMERICAN KESTREL male fly unto a electric cord hung between the floodlight towers, but it teetered so much on the shaky wire, it took off for one of the light towers at the rink. Then it flew right after and chased a Northern Flicker. In that same area generally, in trees by the rink cove , at least 8 Eastern Kingbirds in one tree, general evidence that this species is staging for southern calling....
Weekend is looking good but Sunday noon and on into the afternoon in Prospect's Nethermead should be avoided if you intend to bird beyond midmoring.It's a Michael Jackson deejay concert event , and crowds will be predictably large. Bird early . Hot temperatures are predicted so that might be a factor unless cool areas ( near water i.e) are birded.
--Kingsboider
****************************************
Lists :
from Orrin
BBGarden this morning:
Great crested flycatcher
Eastern kingbird
Nashville warbler
Chipping sparrow
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Peter's list:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 32
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1 lake
Wood Duck 8 visibly seen thru foliage Upper Pool island back channel
Mallard X
Red-tailed Hawk 1 f/o nethermead
American Kestrel 1 rink
Forster's Tern 1 lake
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X common f'/os
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1 rink
Eastern Phoebe 1 rink
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow X lake
Barn Swallow X lake
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 7
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 1 south lakeside
Blue-winged Warbler 1 ambergill creek
American Redstart 3
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 2--1 tunnel arch bridle path/ 1 south lakeside western cove
Common Yellowthroat 1 midwood
Canada Warbler 3-1 ambergill cr;1 ricks pl
Northern Cardinal 2
Common Grackle 2 west isl
Baltimore Oriole X
House Sparrow X
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From Rob Jett
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 44
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Herring Gull (American) X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 4
Empidonax sp. 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay X
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 12
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler 1 First fall bird. See at back of Lily Pond. Also seen by K. Toomey and R. O'Neill.
Yellow Warbler 1
Magnolia Warbler 7
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 1 First fall fem. Vale of Cashmere. Also seen by K. Toomey and R. O'Neill.
Bay-breasted Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
American Redstart 10
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Canada Warbler 3
Chipping Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 4
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/)
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From Rafael Campos: (in 5:30 email)
Probably 1 hr ago, I heard some bird noises, quite different for this quiet block in Park Slope.
The squawking was coming from a tall oak tree in the backyard. After a search around the foliage, I found at least 2 Monk Parakeets, perched. This is the first time I see this sps in our backyard. It became our #88 sps for the backyard-list.
Other notables were: 1 Chestnut-sided Warbler, 1 male Northern Cardinal, & 1 Blue Jay.
Brooklyn is good birding: Rafa Campos R.
2nd report
27 August 2010
Just few minutes, an Empidonax sps flycatcher came to the Holly tree in the backyard.
After seeing it for at least 5 minutes, and checking all the potentials field marks, I came with the ID: Acadian Flycatcher.
This represent sps #89 to our backyard list.
Brooklyn is great birding, even your own backyards: Rafa Campos R.
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From Eddie Davis:
My first walk through the park since May held a few surprises. Not many numbers of birds, but a good diversity of species, including my first fall Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-Sided Warbler, and both waterthrushes.
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/27/10
Number of species: 37
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Green Heron (lullwater - south of Terrace Bridge)
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher 2 (lullwater)
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 (butterfly meadow)
Eastern Kingbird 3 (breeze hill / lullwater)
Red-eyed Vireo 1 (binnen bridge)
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 (breeze hill - path leading down from terrace bridge towards rink)
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 (lookout steps)
Magnolia Warbler 1 (butterfly meadow)
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 (butterfly meadow)
Black-and-white Warbler 5
American Redstart 7
Northern Waterthrush 1 (wet area near rink cove)
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 (oddly- butterfly meadow on lookout!)
Common Yellowthroat 2 (lullwater, binnen bridge)
Scarlet Tanager 1 (butterfly meadow)
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From Kathy Toomey
date = 2010/08/27
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
empidomax species
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Tufted Titmouse
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Veery
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Blue-winged Warbler
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Blackburnian Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
empidonax species
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From Alex Wilson:
Begin forwarded message:
> Location: Prospect Park
> Observation date: 8/27/10
> Number of species: 67
>
> Canada Goose 50
> Mute Swan 7
> Wood Duck 1
> Gadwall 1 (Female, lower Lullwater.)
> American Black Duck 1
> Mallard 200
> Double-crested Cormorant 3
> Green Heron 2
> Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
> Osprey 1
> Red-tailed Hawk 2
> Spotted Sandpiper 1
> peep sp. 3 (Flying over the Lake, too distant to say; Least
> most likely in Prospect...)
> Herring Gull (American) 1
> Rock Pigeon 50
> Mourning Dove 25
> Chimney Swift 75
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
> Belted Kingfisher 1
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
> Downy Woodpecker 5
> Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 10
> Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 (Long Meadow snag near Tennis House.)
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
> Least Flycatcher 2
> Empidonax sp. 3
> Great Crested Flycatcher 1
> Eastern Kingbird 5
> Warbling Vireo 5
> Red-eyed Vireo 1
> Blue Jay 6
> American Crow 2
> Tree Swallow 5
> Barn Swallow 15
> Black-capped Chickadee 3
> Red-breasted Nuthatch 3 (One seen, two heard.)
> White-breasted Nuthatch 4
> Carolina Wren 5
> House Wren 2
> Veery 6
> American Robin 150
> Gray Catbird 25
> Northern Mockingbird 7
> European Starling 200
> Cedar Waxwing 40
> Tennessee Warbler 1 (Lookout summit meadow.)
> Northern Parula 3
> Yellow Warbler 1
> Chestnut-sided Warbler 5
> Magnolia Warbler 10
> Black-throated Blue Warbler 5
> Black-and-white Warbler 12
> American Redstart 35
> Ovenbird 3
> Northern Waterthrush 7
> Common Yellowthroat 3
> Canada Warbler 5
> Song Sparrow 2
> Northern Cardinal 20
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 (Lullwater cove.)
> Indigo Bunting 1 (Lookout butterfly meadow.)
> Bobolink 1 (One calling flyover.)
> Red-winged Blackbird 1
> Common Grackle 7
> Brown-headed Cowbird 2
> Baltimore Oriole 10
> House Finch 3
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 30
Bluewinged n canada warblers on
Bluewinged n canada warblers on ambergill crk adj esdale br b4 pool...
8/26 Prospect --3 rarities reported
Rafael Campos reported a juvenile BLUE GROSBEAK in the vale of cashmere; Acadian Flycatcher at Wellhouse; Yellow-crowned Night-heron in the Lullwater (quite rare for prospect). BTW, Louisiana Waterthrush bumps up the warbler species total to 13 for Thursday.
Kingsboider note/addendum: Yellow-crowned Night heron after a quick records search is only the 14th individual for this species seen PP... Yay ! good going Rafael......
see his report for 8/26 (yesterday) :
Observer: Rafael Campos R.
After the bad weather, today was an ideal one to visit PP. As I walked by the Vale, I noticed a large, brownish bird. I ID it as a juvenal Blue Grosbeak. As for comparison, in the same area were House Finches & Indigo Buntings.
Warblers: I noticed today several sps, like Yellow, BT Blue, Redstart, Yellowthroat, Black-and-white, Ovenbird.
At the lake, 1 lonely Forster's Tern + 3 Double-crested Cormorants.
An Empidonax seen behind the Well House, turned into a Acadian.
The list of the birds:
Canada Goose (some that have escaped the erradication program!!!)
Mute Swan
Wood Duck (2, Upper Pond)
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant (3, Lake)
Great Blue Heron (1, Duck Island)
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (1, Lower Lullwater)
Red-tailed Hawk (1)
Forster's Tern (1, Lake)
Rock (Common ) Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker (2, Vale)
Acadian Flycatcher (1, Well House)
Red-eyed Vireo (3)
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee (1)
Carolina Wren (2)
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird (4)
European (Common) Starling
(American) Yellow Warbler (1)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (2)
Black-throated Blue Warbler (4)
Black-and-white Warbler (3)
American Redstart (4)
Ovenbird (2)
Northern Waterthrush (2)
Louisiana Waterthrush (1)
Common Yellowthroat (1)
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak (1 juv., Vale)
Indigo Bunting (2, Vale)
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird (1, Nethermead)
House Finch
House Sparrow
Brooklyn is good birding!!!!
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From Rob Jett:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/26/10
Number of species: 17
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Osprey 1
American Kestrel 2
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Common Nighthawk 4
Chimney Swift 75
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 1
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
American Robin X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Late afternoon /evening nightwatch Common Nighthawks 8/26
Prospect Park
Rob Bate reported around 4:45 2 Common Nighthawks over Nellies Lawn. Good potential for more after 6
In addition, he might have seen a Kentucky Warbler afterwards which is very rare in fall ( I have seen only one autumn sighting in Prospect ), at and below the Esdale Bridge (west entry to Ravine ) this afternoon. Its a great spot where the creek eddies at foliage giving protective cover for birds. Looking good for morrow..
and today's tally for warblers was 12 species. Lots of flycatchers, typical for late August ( they are congregating)
--Kingsboider.
heading out for nighthawks!
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Peter's report evening nightwatch 6:30-8 pm
Observers Peter and Rob Bate
When I arrived for a sit on the Nethermead triangle 6:30, first thing I saw were swarms of swallows mixed in with swifts..Very good numbers including a dense flock over the west end of the lawn "triangle". Rob bate joined me and eventually I spotted the first COMMON NIGHTHAWK. For the next whole hour, we saw 5 total over the nethermead, including one following a RED-TAILED HAWK! This observation took place as the hawk flew from Lookout Hill's north slope towards the cemetery. On the way out, two more nighthawks flew over the south Lookout section . Total ended up with 7. Friday eve might be good but I will be at a ballgame in Coney Island...maybe some fly balls might be targets for beach nighthawks
list- all Nethermead
Location: Prospect Park Nethermead
Observation date: 8/26/10
Number of species: 14
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 1 f/o
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Common Nighthawk 7--5 Nethermead, 2 south Lookout Hill
Chimney Swift 150 conservative estimate
Tree Swallow X many not sure count
Barn Swallow 125 conservative estimate
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Wilson's Warbler 1
Canada Warbler 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
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Rob Bate reported around 4:45 2 Common Nighthawks over Nellies Lawn. Good potential for more after 6
In addition, he might have seen a Kentucky Warbler afterwards which is very rare in fall ( I have seen only one autumn sighting in Prospect ), at and below the Esdale Bridge (west entry to Ravine ) this afternoon. Its a great spot where the creek eddies at foliage giving protective cover for birds. Looking good for morrow..
and today's tally for warblers was 12 species. Lots of flycatchers, typical for late August ( they are congregating)
--Kingsboider.
heading out for nighthawks!
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Peter's report evening nightwatch 6:30-8 pm
Observers Peter and Rob Bate
When I arrived for a sit on the Nethermead triangle 6:30, first thing I saw were swarms of swallows mixed in with swifts..Very good numbers including a dense flock over the west end of the lawn "triangle". Rob bate joined me and eventually I spotted the first COMMON NIGHTHAWK. For the next whole hour, we saw 5 total over the nethermead, including one following a RED-TAILED HAWK! This observation took place as the hawk flew from Lookout Hill's north slope towards the cemetery. On the way out, two more nighthawks flew over the south Lookout section . Total ended up with 7. Friday eve might be good but I will be at a ballgame in Coney Island...maybe some fly balls might be targets for beach nighthawks
list- all Nethermead
Location: Prospect Park Nethermead
Observation date: 8/26/10
Number of species: 14
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Osprey 1 f/o
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Common Nighthawk 7--5 Nethermead, 2 south Lookout Hill
Chimney Swift 150 conservative estimate
Tree Swallow X many not sure count
Barn Swallow 125 conservative estimate
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Wilson's Warbler 1
Canada Warbler 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
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Prospect Aug 26th Birds Coming thru.....
Very decent warbler movement occurred this morning , spurred on by northwest wind, as expected, in several spots from birders reports. At least 12 species warblers were seen including best one YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT seen by Keir , then when this blog posted it, Rob Bate.I will count later the total warbler species. Most amusing though was a report from Keir who sighted a Chukar on Breeze Hill! Of course, its an escape, known as a Chinese delicacy. Takeout anyone?
Chukar---> http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chukar/id
Tonight could be a nice evening for Common Nighthawks. ( we hope so)
---Kingsboider
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Chukar---> http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chukar/id
Tonight could be a nice evening for Common Nighthawks. ( we hope so)
---Kingsboider
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From Keir Randall:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/26/10, 7-9.30am
Number of species: 36
Chukar (1 presumed escapee on Breeze Hill!)
Osprey 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Empidonax sp. 2 (1 possible Least, 1 Willow/Alder)
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo X
Blue Jay 2
crow sp. 4
Tufted Titmouse X
Carolina Wren 1
Veery 2 (Midwood, Lookout)
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Blue-winged Warbler 1 (Nellie's lawn)
Yellow Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 5 (Midwood, Lookout)Prairie Warbler 1 (Lookout, wildflower meadow)
Black-and-white Warbler X
American Redstart X
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 5
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 (Lullwater edge below Binnen Falls (near octagonal platform opp Boathouse)
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From Rob Bate: Peter,I was only able to get out for an hour or so to get the Chat. Besides the YBChat I had Redstart, Yellow, N Waterthrushes, Canada, the Prairie, B&W, Black-throat Blue (f), and maybe a Magnolia. Very busy in spots.
Rob
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Peter's sightings>
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/26/10
Number of species: 40
Canada Goose 61
Wood Duck 12 Upper Pool
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1 at 3 sisters
Osprey 2--f/o AM butterfly mead; f/o late pm west Lookout Hill
Forster's Tern 1 lake
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 200 , abundant high f/o's
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 east of Maryland Monument
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Empidonax sp. X too high to id.
Eastern Phoebe 1 south lullwater
Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Pools isthmus
Eastern Kingbird 16, 6 at Lower Pool, conservative number
Warbling Vireo 1 Pools isthmus
Red-eyed Vireo 2 Lookout
Tree Swallow 10 conservative number
Barn Swallow X common, many high f/o's
Tufted Titmouse 1 butterfly mead
Carolina Wren 1 west 3 arches br
House Wren 1 west 3 arches br
Veery 2 Lookout
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 12--8 east path from maryland monument
Northern Mockingbird 15
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 3 Butterfly mead
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Binnen falls
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 north lookout
Prairie Warbler 1 Butterfly mead ( with Keir)
Black-and-white Warbler 4
American Redstart 3
Northern Waterthrush 1 south lullwater
Common Yellowthroat 1 LP 249
Canada Warbler 1 Butterfly mead
Song Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 3
Common Grackle 2
Baltimore Oriole 7 most at Butterfly mead, Center dr, south Lullwater ( there's more)
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Peter's sightings>
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/26/10
Number of species: 40
Canada Goose 61
Wood Duck 12 Upper Pool
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1 at 3 sisters
Osprey 2--f/o AM butterfly mead; f/o late pm west Lookout Hill
Forster's Tern 1 lake
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 200 , abundant high f/o's
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 east of Maryland Monument
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Empidonax sp. X too high to id.
Eastern Phoebe 1 south lullwater
Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Pools isthmus
Eastern Kingbird 16, 6 at Lower Pool, conservative number
Warbling Vireo 1 Pools isthmus
Red-eyed Vireo 2 Lookout
Tree Swallow 10 conservative number
Barn Swallow X common, many high f/o's
Tufted Titmouse 1 butterfly mead
Carolina Wren 1 west 3 arches br
House Wren 1 west 3 arches br
Veery 2 Lookout
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 12--8 east path from maryland monument
Northern Mockingbird 15
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 3 Butterfly mead
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Binnen falls
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 north lookout
Prairie Warbler 1 Butterfly mead ( with Keir)
Black-and-white Warbler 4
American Redstart 3
Northern Waterthrush 1 south lullwater
Common Yellowthroat 1 LP 249
Canada Warbler 1 Butterfly mead
Song Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal 3
Common Grackle 2
Baltimore Oriole 7 most at Butterfly mead, Center dr, south Lullwater ( there's more)
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Yb chat refound same location.decent
Yb chat refound same location.decent morn warbler activity. Canada,prairie & common species
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
8/25 Prospect
First a note about the wind tonight into tomorrow. Winds predicted to be northwest, which spurs birds into migrating during fall. Check "Woodcreeper's" Bird Migration Forecast on the side bar for more on what might occur ------------------>
Also, the upcoming evenings might be a good time to go out into the park and look for Common Nighthawks, a typical late August migrant. the hour before dusk is a good time to sit on the Nethermead or from the Long Meadow near the Upper Pool, where the Ravine and ridge treetops are laden with insects that the nighthawks chase.
here's a flight profile http://tinyurl.com/33u3ngo
additional info http://www.youtube.com/user/LabofOrnithology#p/u/16/9qpsyjmda5Q
Highlights this late afternoon into evening include Bank and Cliff Swallows among numerous Barn Swallows and Chimney Swifts on Prospect Lake, juveniles feeding into the northwest sector of the lake. The Cliff Swallow showed a very light rump instead of deeper usual orange. --Kingsboider
List:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/25/10
Number of species: 23
All Lake unless otherwise indicated
Canada Goose 34
Mute Swan 1
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1 south lakeshore
Ring-billed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 4
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 45
Eastern Kingbird 2
Tree Swallow 3
Bank Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 30
Cliff Swallow 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 1 west Island
Northern Mockingbird 1 Nethermead
European Starling X
Chipping Sparrow 1 Nethermead
House Sparrow X
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Also, the upcoming evenings might be a good time to go out into the park and look for Common Nighthawks, a typical late August migrant. the hour before dusk is a good time to sit on the Nethermead or from the Long Meadow near the Upper Pool, where the Ravine and ridge treetops are laden with insects that the nighthawks chase.
here's a flight profile http://tinyurl.com/33u3ngo
additional info http://www.youtube.com/user/LabofOrnithology#p/u/16/9qpsyjmda5Q
Highlights this late afternoon into evening include Bank and Cliff Swallows among numerous Barn Swallows and Chimney Swifts on Prospect Lake, juveniles feeding into the northwest sector of the lake. The Cliff Swallow showed a very light rump instead of deeper usual orange. --Kingsboider
List:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/25/10
Number of species: 23
All Lake unless otherwise indicated
Canada Goose 34
Mute Swan 1
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1 south lakeshore
Ring-billed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 4
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 45
Eastern Kingbird 2
Tree Swallow 3
Bank Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 30
Cliff Swallow 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 1 west Island
Northern Mockingbird 1 Nethermead
European Starling X
Chipping Sparrow 1 Nethermead
House Sparrow X
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Prospect birding fall September walks
In an impromptu arrangement , four additional Prospect Park fall bird walks have been added to the Brooklyn Bird Club schedule. With the good fortune of Tom Stephenson leading 3 walks, I will lead one of four scheduled to continue the weekly series throughout September. Thanks to Tom for his time . The walks are on Thursdays, much like the spring weekday walks, 3 hours or so.In a way, these walks offer workshop elements. ( learn those confusing fall warblers! ;)> ).These additional walks will join the already scheduled 8/29 and 9/4 Prospect walks now on the BBC website
The THURSDAY dates are listed below
Sept 2nd Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
Sept 9th Bartel Pritchard entrance 7 Am ( Peter leading) NOTE THE START LOCATION
Sept 16th Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
Sept 23rd Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
--Kingsboider
The THURSDAY dates are listed below
Sept 2nd Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
Sept 9th Bartel Pritchard entrance 7 Am ( Peter leading) NOTE THE START LOCATION
Sept 16th Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
Sept 23rd Grand Army Plaza entrance ( near Stranahan statue) 7 am
--Kingsboider
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
8/24 Prospect reports (3)
Kingsboider note: 13 species warblers reported today under overcast skies. Warblers include quality Worm-eating; first fall season N.Shoveler, 13 Wood Ducks; Yellow-bellied Fly catcher; and continuing Forster's Terns
From Elyse Shiller-Taylor:
Hi Peter,
After seeing nothing I went to the back of the lily pond.
It was better than I expected,
Elyse
Here is the list:
Back of Lilly Pond
3 humming birds
2 goldfinches ,one bright yellow
eastern kingbird
blue gray gnatcatcher
Peninsula
2 belted kingfishers together
spotted sandpiper
northern waterthursh
forster's terns
everywhere
black and white warbler
common yellowthroat
redstart
flicker
baltimore oriole
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From Kathy Toomey:
date = 2010/08/24
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Canada Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Palm Warbler
Northern Parula
Blackburnian Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
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From Rob Jett:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/24/10
Number of species: 50
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 13 Upper Pool.
American Black Duck X
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1 Prospect Lake near Duck Island.
Great Blue Heron 2
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1 Upper Lullwater.
Herring Gull (American) X
Forster's Tern 6 Still hanging around Prospect Lake.
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 12
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 1 Calling from Peninsula Woods, near "The Thumb".
Eastern Kingbird X
Warbling Vireo 1
Blue Jay X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 10
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Yellow Warbler 2
Magnolia Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 12
Worm-eating Warbler 1 Lullwater path near former hemlock stand.
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
Canada Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
House Sparrow X
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From Elyse Shiller-Taylor:
Hi Peter,
After seeing nothing I went to the back of the lily pond.
It was better than I expected,
Elyse
Here is the list:
Back of Lilly Pond
3 humming birds
2 goldfinches ,one bright yellow
eastern kingbird
blue gray gnatcatcher
Peninsula
2 belted kingfishers together
spotted sandpiper
northern waterthursh
forster's terns
everywhere
black and white warbler
common yellowthroat
redstart
flicker
baltimore oriole
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From Kathy Toomey:
date = 2010/08/24
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Canada Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Palm Warbler
Northern Parula
Blackburnian Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
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From Rob Jett:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/24/10
Number of species: 50
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 5
Wood Duck 13 Upper Pool.
American Black Duck X
Mallard X
Northern Shoveler 1 Prospect Lake near Duck Island.
Great Blue Heron 2
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1 Upper Lullwater.
Herring Gull (American) X
Forster's Tern 6 Still hanging around Prospect Lake.
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 12
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 1 Calling from Peninsula Woods, near "The Thumb".
Eastern Kingbird X
Warbling Vireo 1
Blue Jay X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 10
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Yellow Warbler 2
Magnolia Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 12
Worm-eating Warbler 1 Lullwater path near former hemlock stand.
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
Canada Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow X
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
House Sparrow X
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
September 2nd Brooklyn Bird Club eve program; Prospect field reports
A week from this Thursday , on September 2nd, Steve Nanz presents his exceptional program on Maine wildlife. I just returned from this spectacular region last night after spending a week on the Maine Coast or "Down East" The list was 103 species of birds.
Mark your calendars for September 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Litchfield Villa.
See the link ---->> http://brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm
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Peter's incidental sightings
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/23/10
Number of species: 18
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1 lake
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1 duck isl
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1 lake , peninsula tip and three sisters
Forster's Tern 2 seen early 7 am back channel duck isl
Chimney Swift 1
Barn Swallow 15 lake
American Robin X
Northern Mockingbird 2 south lakeside
European Starling X
Ovenbird 1 south lakeside near West Isl
Common Yellowthroat 1 south lullwater
Northern Cardinal 1 south lake
Red-winged Blackbird 2 duck isl
Common Grackle 2 duck isl
House Sparrow X
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From Rob Bate:
Good day for warblers - 8 species, mostly on Lookout Hill south slope
Observation date: 8/23/10
Number of species: 33
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Black-crowned Night-Heron X
Spotted Sandpiper X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Kingbird X
American Crow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler X
Chestnut-sided Warbler X
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler X
Black-and-white Warbler 5
American Redstart 3
Northern Waterthrush 3
Canada Warbler X
Northern Cardinal X
Baltimore Oriole 10
House Sparrow X
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Mark your calendars for September 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Litchfield Villa.
See the link ---->> http://brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm
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Peter's incidental sightings
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/23/10
Number of species: 18
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1 lake
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 1 duck isl
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1 lake , peninsula tip and three sisters
Forster's Tern 2 seen early 7 am back channel duck isl
Chimney Swift 1
Barn Swallow 15 lake
American Robin X
Northern Mockingbird 2 south lakeside
European Starling X
Ovenbird 1 south lakeside near West Isl
Common Yellowthroat 1 south lullwater
Northern Cardinal 1 south lake
Red-winged Blackbird 2 duck isl
Common Grackle 2 duck isl
House Sparrow X
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From Rob Bate:
Good day for warblers - 8 species, mostly on Lookout Hill south slope
Observation date: 8/23/10
Number of species: 33
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Black-crowned Night-Heron X
Spotted Sandpiper X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Eastern Kingbird X
American Crow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Tennessee Warbler X
Chestnut-sided Warbler X
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler X
Black-and-white Warbler 5
American Redstart 3
Northern Waterthrush 3
Canada Warbler X
Northern Cardinal X
Baltimore Oriole 10
House Sparrow X
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
latest prospect reports and my return
Hi all,
I will be returning from maine vacation late sunday eve ..the internet is nonexistent here except the local library in Jonesport,ME....Some really nice birds up here in "Down East" where i went to the eastern most point of the United States --Lubec Maine and Quoddyhead Point State Park. 102 species so far.
Prospect reports:
date = 2010/08/20
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Forster's Tern
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee 90%
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Canada Warbler Lamp post 249
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
from mike yuan
Canada Goose 27
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 35
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 7
Chimney Swift 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 1
American Robin 70
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
American Redstart 4
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 1
Canada Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 9
Common Grackle 13
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 20
from keir randall
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/20/10 (7.30-9am)
Number of species: 36
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1
Wood Duck 3
Mallard X
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) X
Great Crested Flycatcher 1 (Vale)
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2 (Midwood, Lookout)
American Redstart 4
Ovenbird 3 (Vale, Midwood)
Northern Waterthrush 2
Canada Warbler 3 (Vale, Midwood)
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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from alex wilson
Begin forwarded message:
> Location: Prospect Park
> Observation date: 8/18/10
> Number of species: 62
>
> Canada Goose 50
> Mute Swan 7
> Wood Duck 10
> Mallard 200
> Double-crested Cormorant 1
> Great Blue Heron 1
> Green Heron 2
> Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
> Red-tailed Hawk 2
> Spotted Sandpiper 2
> Laughing Gull 10
> Ring-billed Gull 1
> Herring Gull (American) 4
> Forster's Tern 8 (8 perched at one time on the boat near > Three Sisters.)
> Rock Pigeon 50
> Mourning Dove 25
> Chimney Swift 40
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 (In oak above Lookout butterfly > meadow.)
> Belted Kingfisher 1
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
> Downy Woodpecker 8
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 6
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 (Upper Lullwater.)
> Eastern Phoebe 1 (Lower Lullwater.)
> Eastern Kingbird 6
> Warbling Vireo 7
> Red-eyed Vireo 2
> Blue Jay 6
> American Crow 7
> Barn Swallow 10
> Black-capped Chickadee 7
> Tufted Titmouse 3
> White-breasted Nuthatch 2
> Carolina Wren 6
> House Wren 4
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 (Lookout Hill.)
> American Robin 200
> Gray Catbird 20
> Northern Mockingbird 8
> European Starling 100
> Cedar Waxwing 50
> Blue-winged Warbler 1 (Bathing below Esdale Bridge.)
> Yellow Warbler 1
> Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 (Lookout Hill.)
> Magnolia Warbler 1 (Lookout Hill.)
> Black-and-white Warbler 7
> American Redstart 12
> Ovenbird 1 (Midwood.)
> Northern Waterthrush 3
> Common Yellowthroat 1
> Canada Warbler 3
> Song Sparrow 4
> Northern Cardinal 15
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 (Midwood.)
> Red-winged Blackbird 15
> Common Grackle 15
> Brown-headed Cowbird 1
> Baltimore Oriole 12
> House Finch 10
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 30
I will be returning from maine vacation late sunday eve ..the internet is nonexistent here except the local library in Jonesport,ME....Some really nice birds up here in "Down East" where i went to the eastern most point of the United States --Lubec Maine and Quoddyhead Point State Park. 102 species so far.
Prospect reports:
date = 2010/08/20
site = Prospect Park
observers = Kathy Toomey and Emily Goldstein
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Forster's Tern
Herring Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee 90%
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Black-and-white Warbler
Canada Warbler Lamp post 249
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
from mike yuan
Canada Goose 27
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 35
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 7
Chimney Swift 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 1
American Robin 70
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 3
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
American Redstart 4
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 1
Canada Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 9
Common Grackle 13
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 20
from keir randall
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/20/10 (7.30-9am)
Number of species: 36
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 1
Wood Duck 3
Mallard X
Forster's Tern 2
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) X
Great Crested Flycatcher 1 (Vale)
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2 (Midwood, Lookout)
American Redstart 4
Ovenbird 3 (Vale, Midwood)
Northern Waterthrush 2
Canada Warbler 3 (Vale, Midwood)
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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from alex wilson
Begin forwarded message:
> Location: Prospect Park
> Observation date: 8/18/10
> Number of species: 62
>
> Canada Goose 50
> Mute Swan 7
> Wood Duck 10
> Mallard 200
> Double-crested Cormorant 1
> Great Blue Heron 1
> Green Heron 2
> Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
> Red-tailed Hawk 2
> Spotted Sandpiper 2
> Laughing Gull 10
> Ring-billed Gull 1
> Herring Gull (American) 4
> Forster's Tern 8 (8 perched at one time on the boat near > Three Sisters.)
> Rock Pigeon 50
> Mourning Dove 25
> Chimney Swift 40
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 (In oak above Lookout butterfly > meadow.)
> Belted Kingfisher 1
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
> Downy Woodpecker 8
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 6
> Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 (Upper Lullwater.)
> Eastern Phoebe 1 (Lower Lullwater.)
> Eastern Kingbird 6
> Warbling Vireo 7
> Red-eyed Vireo 2
> Blue Jay 6
> American Crow 7
> Barn Swallow 10
> Black-capped Chickadee 7
> Tufted Titmouse 3
> White-breasted Nuthatch 2
> Carolina Wren 6
> House Wren 4
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 (Lookout Hill.)
> American Robin 200
> Gray Catbird 20
> Northern Mockingbird 8
> European Starling 100
> Cedar Waxwing 50
> Blue-winged Warbler 1 (Bathing below Esdale Bridge.)
> Yellow Warbler 1
> Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 (Lookout Hill.)
> Magnolia Warbler 1 (Lookout Hill.)
> Black-and-white Warbler 7
> American Redstart 12
> Ovenbird 1 (Midwood.)
> Northern Waterthrush 3
> Common Yellowthroat 1
> Canada Warbler 3
> Song Sparrow 4
> Northern Cardinal 15
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 (Midwood.)
> Red-winged Blackbird 15
> Common Grackle 15
> Brown-headed Cowbird 1
> Baltimore Oriole 12
> House Finch 10
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 30
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Prospect Park posts
From Keir Randall:
Location Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/15/10 (2-3.30p)
Number of species: 24
Mute Swan 1
Mallard X
Green Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Least Sandpiper 1 (Boathouse concrete beach)
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1 (Vale)
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
House Finch 10 (Vale)
House Sparrow X
from Larry Zirlin
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/16/10
Notes: Plus 2 raccoons. One by Lower Pool, one climbing tree on Lookout Hill. Didn't like being that close to the one on Lookout.
Number of species: 31
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 9
Mallard 100
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 1 Duck Island
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Herring Gull 3 Canopy of boat
Forster's Tern 6 Fishing on lake (4), canopy of boat (1), and mooring ball (1).
Rock Pigeon 45
Mourning Dove 35
Chimney Swift 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Barn Swallow 15
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 125
Gray Catbird 34
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 100
Northern Waterthrush 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 4
American Goldfinch 1 Lookout Hill
House Sparrow 100
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from Rob bate:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/16/10
Number of species: 36
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Forster's Tern X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Empidonax sp. X
Eastern Kingbird X
Warbling Vireo X
Red-eyed Vireo X
Blue Jay X
American Crow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Carolina Wren 4 mom and 3 fledglings
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 50
Northern Mockingbird 25 many immatures
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Black-throated Green Warbler X
Northern Waterthrush 2 north of skating rink
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak X 1 female lookout
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 15
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Location Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/15/10 (2-3.30p)
Number of species: 24
Mute Swan 1
Mallard X
Green Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Least Sandpiper 1 (Boathouse concrete beach)
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1 (Vale)
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Northern Cardinal X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
House Finch 10 (Vale)
House Sparrow X
from Larry Zirlin
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/16/10
Notes: Plus 2 raccoons. One by Lower Pool, one climbing tree on Lookout Hill. Didn't like being that close to the one on Lookout.
Number of species: 31
Canada Goose 75
Mute Swan 9
Mallard 100
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 1 Duck Island
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Lullwater
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Herring Gull 3 Canopy of boat
Forster's Tern 6 Fishing on lake (4), canopy of boat (1), and mooring ball (1).
Rock Pigeon 45
Mourning Dove 35
Chimney Swift 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Barn Swallow 15
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 125
Gray Catbird 34
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 100
Northern Waterthrush 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 4
American Goldfinch 1 Lookout Hill
House Sparrow 100
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from Rob bate:
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/16/10
Number of species: 36
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Wood Duck X
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant X
Green Heron X
Forster's Tern X
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker X
Empidonax sp. X
Eastern Kingbird X
Warbling Vireo X
Red-eyed Vireo X
Blue Jay X
American Crow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
Carolina Wren 4 mom and 3 fledglings
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 50
Northern Mockingbird 25 many immatures
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Black-throated Green Warbler X
Northern Waterthrush 2 north of skating rink
Northern Cardinal X
Rose-breasted Grosbeak X 1 female lookout
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole 15
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
August 12th Prospect Green Herons
During a watering spell (for drought affected plants) from my pickup, I happened to be near the Boathouse and remembered Rob Jett's account of the baby Green Heron..So I went to look for it and found the tree easily. But first I saw the parent, then readjusted my view and saw the kid. It was definitely a cute looking fuzzball. I called my coworker over and we received a big surprise.
That surprise was a Red-Tailed Hawk that flew over and perched in an adjoining Oak tree, after a squirrel. Both herons, parent and kid straightened up stiffly , alarmed , watching the Red-tailed, harassed by a Robin. That situation kept the herons fully extended in body , even after the hawk flew off towards the Nethermead. Quite a moment watching that delightful scene.
On the lake, the usual Forster's Terns complement, 6 birds, three juveniles on the boat mooring apparatus, one more juvenile on a floating driftwood. They don't wanna go; fishing is too darn good on the lake.
---Kingsboider
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/12/10
Number of species: 4
Green Heron 2 boathouse
Red-tailed Hawk 1 boathouse
Laughing Gull 2 lake
Forster's Tern 6 lake
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That surprise was a Red-Tailed Hawk that flew over and perched in an adjoining Oak tree, after a squirrel. Both herons, parent and kid straightened up stiffly , alarmed , watching the Red-tailed, harassed by a Robin. That situation kept the herons fully extended in body , even after the hawk flew off towards the Nethermead. Quite a moment watching that delightful scene.
On the lake, the usual Forster's Terns complement, 6 birds, three juveniles on the boat mooring apparatus, one more juvenile on a floating driftwood. They don't wanna go; fishing is too darn good on the lake.
---Kingsboider
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/12/10
Number of species: 4
Green Heron 2 boathouse
Red-tailed Hawk 1 boathouse
Laughing Gull 2 lake
Forster's Tern 6 lake
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Aug 11th Prospect + Green Heron fledgling
Rob Jett's list:
Hilight besides GH, Canada Warbler and continuing Forster's Terns
Location: Prospect Park
Observation date: 8/11/10
Number of species: 37
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
American Black Duck X
Mallard X
Green Heron 2 Adult watching single nestling in nest near the Boathouse.
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Herring Gull (American) 1
Forster's Tern 5 Roosting on canopy of electric boat moored near Three Sisters Island in Prospect Lake.
Rock Pigeon X
Mourning Dove X
Chimney Swift X
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Kingbird 8
Blue Jay X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
House Wren 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing X
Yellow Warbler 3
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 2
Northern Waterthrush 2
Canada Warbler 1
Song Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Baltimore Oriole X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow X
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Rob Bate reports a CANADA WARBLER in his backyard on Winthrop Street, east side nabe of Prospect .
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