Honoring Michelle Dreger
Hi Everyone,
In spite of the dreary weather a good time was had by all at Michele's Big Sit Retirement Party.
We huddled under a tarp that Steve strung over the path and we did more standing that sitting but it is a testament to Michele's spirit that
over the course of the day about 30 people stopped by to wish her well and to thank her for her inspiration and encouragement.
Dennis said a few words on behalf of the club and Paul presented her with a lovely watercolor of a Scarlett Tanager. The club also gave her
a tote bag with the BBC logo, ordered from the website. We ended the day earlier than expected but many in the group did some serious birding and
I am going to guess that we saw or heard nearly 40 species. Michele has the final tally.
Thanks for helping to show our appreciation for all that Michele has done for the birding community
and to wish her well on her future adventures.
My best, Heidi
From: ebird-checklist@cornell.edu
Date: May 20, 2018 at 10:15:59 PM EDT
To: msdreger@yahoo.com
Subject: eBird Report - Prospect Park--Boathouse, May 19, 2018
Prospect Park--Boathouse, Kings, New York, US
May 19, 2018 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Bird Sit in the rain
30 species
Wood Duck 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Acadian Flycatcher 1 Heard and seen by Steve Nanz and Paul Keim
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Veery 1
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling 6
Ovenbird 1
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Scarlet Tanager 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1
House Sparrow 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45881111
