Fwd: Prospect Park Last Thursday Walk

last walk by TS for thursday

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From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, May 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Subject: Prospect Park Last Thursday Walk
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc: Dennis Hrehowsik <DeepSeaGangster@gmail.com>, Roberta Manian <roberta.manian@gmail.com>, Ryan Goldberg <ryangoldberg@gmail.com>, Valerie Masten <valerie.masten@gmail.com>, Adam Marcus <playpenned@gmail.com>, Bob Curtis <bobolink@nyct.net>

Hi Peter,

Today was a bit misty (maybe verklempt because it was the last Spring thursday walk...) without a lot of bird action. But it was still a fun walk with a great group.

I guess the bird of the day was an Acadian Flycatcher "singing" near Rick's Place, initially heard by mystery birder "M". Hopefully it will be nesting in that area again.

Here's the list of 49 species, including a very small number of warblers.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Canada Goose

Wood Duck

Mallard

Osprey

Cooper's Hawk

Laughing Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Herring Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Belted Kingfisher

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Acadian Flycatcher

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

American Crow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Swainson's Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Black-throated Green Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

American Redstart

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Canada Warbler

Song Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Baltimore Oriole

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

--

" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: Tuesday walk recap

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

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From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 28, 2025, 10:40 AM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter,

We had our last Tuesday walk of the season yesterday. Migration flew by--or maybe it always feels that way in late May. Though there were obviously fewer birds around than the week before, we still had several enjoyable finds: an Olive-sided Flycatcher above the Maryland Monument, an Indigo Bunting and Rose-breasted Grosbeak singing from the Butterfly Meadow, an Alder Flycatcher that called from the slope above the Wellhouse, and the same with a Mourning Warbler on the north slope of Lookout. Terry also spotted two Gray-cheeked Thrushes in the woods opposite the Lower Pool gate, which was a new species for the Tuesday group's tally this season.

Here's the list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S243543723. I look forward to seeing everyone back in September.

Ryan

Quest for the Golden Swamp Warbler overnight May 25-27

Great Egret on nest at Ocean City Rookery

https://ebird.org/tripreport/377476

Leader Peter Dorosh

With

LisaD, DonnaE, EdC and Larry Z (at Huber Preserve)

Locations : day 1:Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve, Edwin Forsythe NWR (Brigantine) Day 2 : Estelle Manor Park, Tuckahoe WMA, Ocean City Welcome Center Heron egret Rookery, Corson Inlet State Park. Day 3: Edwin Forsythe NWR (Brigantine), Sahl's Farm, Egg Harbor Lake Campground, Franklin Parker Reservation, Brightview Farm.by Peter

All photos taken by Peter Dorosh

https://ebird.org/tripreport/377476

Larry Zirlin Post

https://birdsandwords-larryz.blogspot.com/2025/05/huber-prairie-warbler-preserve-525.html?m=1

Hooded Warbler at Huber Prairie Woods

 

Fly Agaric (Amanita ) -Huber Prairie Woods

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

Black-bellied Plover at Forsythe NWR

Gull-billed Terns at Forsythe NWR

Eastern Cottontail at Corson's Inlet State Park

Grasshopper Sparrow at Sahl's Farm

White Ibis at Ocean City Rookery

                                                    

Ruddy Turnstone at Forsythe NWR

Spotted Turtle at Huber Prairie Woods

Eastern Kingbird at Forsythe NWR

Michael Huber Prairie Woods Preserve

Black Skimmer at Forsythe NWR

eBird Checklist - 25 May 2025 - Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve - 29 species

https://ebird.org/checklist/S242778811

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

Fwd: eBird Report - Brooklyn Bridge Park, May 21, 2025

Mike Yuan leading.

Final spring Brooklyn Bridge Park walk

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From: Mike Yuan <mjyuan@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Brooklyn Bridge Park, May 21, 2025
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>, Dennis Hrehowsik <deepseagangster@gmail.com>

Peter-

We had a lovely final spring outing this morning. Thankfully the rain held off. Started at the large locust trees by the River Cafe which have been active lately, and found several Blackpolls and a White-breasted Nuthatch, uncommon for the park. Also had a Common Loon flyover from that spot. 

The "condo path" between Piers 1 and 2 had the most warbler activity, with Wilson's, Black-and-white, and Common yellowthroat around.  

On Pier 3, we caught up with a Lincoln's Sparrow, before heading back to Pier 1, observing Common Grackle and Red-winged blackbird nests along the way. 

Looking forward to the fall, when we'll resume walks.

Thanks,

Mike

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kings, New York, US
May 21, 2025 7:13 AM - 9:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.1 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:     BBC Wednesday Migration Morning. River cafe to Pier 3 and back to Pier 1
37 species

Canada Goose  10
Gadwall  1
American Black Duck  1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  6
Mourning Dove  8
Chimney Swift  5
Laughing Gull  1
Ring-billed Gull  2
American Herring Gull  3
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Common Loon  1     Flyover NW
Double-crested Cormorant  2
Green Heron  1
Willow Flycatcher  1
Warbling Vireo (Eastern)  2
Barn Swallow (American)  7
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
European Starling  11
Gray Catbird  6
Northern Mockingbird  2
Swainson's Thrush  1
American Robin  5
House Sparrow  13
House Finch  1
American Goldfinch  4
White-throated Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  2
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
Swamp Sparrow  1
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Grackle  15
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Common Yellowthroat  5
Yellow Warbler  2
Blackpoll Warbler  4
Wilson's Warbler  1
Northern Cardinal  4

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S240994267

This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)

--

" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: Tuesday BBC walk recap

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

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From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 21, 2025, 9:23 AM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hi Peter,

Yesterday's walk was the best of the season for our Tuesday crew, perhaps the last big rush of migrants of this spring. We knew it was going to be a good day when upon coming into the park at Vanderbilt St. we encountered a mixed flock of warblers that included a Canada and several Magnolias. Magnolia Warblers were out in good numbers yesterday, as were Blackpolls, redstarts, Wilson's, and Bay-breasted. We had 20 warbler species, which included a Mourning Warbler above the Wellhouse and a late, singing Pine Warbler on the Quaker Ridge near the Falkill Path. Flycatchers were also present--we heard Acadian, Yellow-bellied, and Least, along with several pewees.

We had 74 species in all. It was an exceptional day, with a large, fun group. Here is the day's list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S240691964.

We'll be back next Tuesday with the final outing of the season.

Ryan

Golden Target Bird #4 in a celebratory year: Golden-Winged Warblers on their Breeding Grounds of Sterling Forest May 17

Leader Peter Dorosh

Group overseeing Sterling Lake, photo by Louise Diedrich

Checklist compiled by Ryan Goldberg, (Much obliged!)

https://ebird.org/checklist/S240331524  IronWood Drive 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S240331511  Visitors Center 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S240331479  Lakelle Trail

Barn Swallow Parking lot, "mud dauber" , Photo by Carol Page

Group photo of tough gritty boiders, photo taken by Brian Foy

  

SparkBoid Scarlet Tanager " the Color Red", photo by Louise Diedrich

Fwd: Thursday's Walk

BBC Thursday walk by Tom

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From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Subject: Thursday's Walk
To: Peter Dorosh <

Hi Peter,

The rains were kind yesterday and we had a very pleasant day. The birds were spotty, and parts of the park were very quiet, but we did finally end up with 64 species/18 species of warblers.

After the walk M and I ran into Crystal's group of 10-year olds and accompained them on a successful mission to see a green heron, a lifer for most. I applaud Crystal's ongoing birding modules with these enthusiastic kids, as I'm a birder due to a similar program by a 4th grade teacher. Teachers matter!

Here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Green Heron

Black-crowned Night-Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

Mallard

Cooper's Hawk

Laughing Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Veery

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Tennessee Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Prairie Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

House Finch

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

--

" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"

                                                                            --Carl Sagan

Fwd: Thursday's BBC Walk

Tom leading

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

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From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 16, 2025, 10:49 AM
Subject: Thursday's Walk
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc: Dennis Hrehowsik <DeepSeaGangster@gmail.com>, Roberta Manian <roberta.manian@gmail.com>, Ryan Goldberg <ryangoldberg@gmail.com>, Angie Co <Angie.co@gmail.com>, Megan Thornton <megankthornton@gmail.com>, Xinyi Zhang <xinyi.zhang.zxy@gmail.com>, Valerie Masten <valerie.masten@gmail.com>, Marisa Hernandez <shishi47@gmail.com>, Amy Cook <brklynamy@gmail.com>, Crystal Thiele <crystal_7777@yahoo.com>

Hi Peter,

The rains were kind yesterday and we had a very pleasant day. The birds were spotty, and parts of the park were very quiet, but we did finally end up with 64 species/18 species of warblers.

After the walk M and I ran into Crystal's group of 10-year olds and accompained them on a successful mission to see a green heron, a lifer for most. I applaud Crystal's ongoing birding modules with these enthusiastic kids, as I'm a birder due to a similar program by a 4th grade teacher. Teachers matter!

Here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Green Heron

Black-crowned Night-Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Wood Duck

Mallard

Cooper's Hawk

Laughing Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Veery

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Cedar Waxwing

Tennessee Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Prairie Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

House Finch

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

Fwd: Tuesday walk recap

Ryan leading bbc

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

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From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 13, 2025, 4:19 PM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>

Hey Peter,

Today it seemed like the weekend's birds had all departed. Though we had to work for the birds, we still had a fun walk. We still observed 57 species, including 16 warbler species, and the best were the Blackburnian and Bay-breasted we found in the tall oaks behind the Picnic House. We spent at least an hour by the wet woods next to its picnic tables, where the water-fountain leak has created a veritable bird bath. We watched a Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Bay-breasted, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, and Yellow-rumped Warblers all come down to bathe in the mini-creek there. Those views feel like once-a-season looks. Above those trees, we also found a Olive-sided Flycatcher perched high up on a dead snag.

Here's our list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S237425140.

Thanks to everyone who joined. We have two more weeks left!

Ryan

Fwd: Today's Thursday BBC walk

"Birds chirping around you is a beautiful realization that life is incredibly good. Let this sound be a gentle break in your routine." ― Hiral Nagda

   

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From: Tom Stephenson <12toms@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, May 8, 2025, 5:31 PM
Subject: Today's walk
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc: Dennis Hrehowsik <DeepSeaGangster@gmail.com>, Roberta Manian <roberta.manian@gmail.com>, Lisa Curtiss <lccurtiss@gmail.com>, Megan Thornton <megankthornton@gmail.com>, Valerie Masten <valerie.masten@gmail.com>, Marisa Hernandez <shishi47@gmail.com>, Bob Curtis <bobolink@nyct.net>

Hi Peter,

A beautiful day, with about 60 people, and lots of bird action, especially in the northern end of the park. We ended up with 70 species, including 20 warbler species (unfortunately a few heard only or seen by only a few).

Highlights were probably the abundance of Cape Mays, close and personal time with an Ovenbird, and lots more.

Here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Blue Heron

Green Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Mallard

Osprey

Cooper's Hawk

Spotted Sandpiper

Laughing Gull

Herring Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Blue-headed Vireo

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

American Crow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Veery

Swainson's Thrush

Hermit Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

Northern Mockingbird

European Starling

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Cape May Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Yellow-throated Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Prothonotary Warbler

Worm-eating Warbler

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Wilson's Warbler

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

House Sparrow

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