Prospect Park May 7th

Leader : Paul Sweet

List submitted courtesy of Tom Stephenson

Hi Peter,

Great walk today with Paul leading and about 20+ people. I mentioned to Paul I'd send a list and it includes a few things a "tail" of the group saw after the main group dispersed.

Very birdy, as you know, with lots of great warblers. We had 20 species including at least 4 Cape May, 3 Blackburnian, at least 2 Tennessee and a brilliant Canada. We also had Least Flycatcher (FOY?) (it vocalized after you left confirming our ID) and many other birds. Here's the list:

Best regards,

Tom


Pied-billed Grebe

Double-crested Cormorant

Black-crowned Night-Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Mallard

Ruddy Duck

Red-tailed Hawk

Spotted Sandpiper at least 3

Ring-billed Gull

Herring Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Least Flycatcher 1 on Lookout

Great Crested Flycatcher

Eastern Kingbird

Blue-headed Vireo

Warbling Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Blue Jay

Tree Swallow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow

Black-capped Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 Donegan Oak

White-breasted Nuthatch

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Veery

Hermit Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Tennessee Warbler

Nashville Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Cape May Warbler at least 5

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler at least 3

Prairie Warbler at least 2

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Worm-eating Warbler

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush at least 4

Common Yellowthroat

Canada Warbler

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orchard Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

May 5th Prospect Thursday walk spring series

BBC Thursday walk


Leader: Tom Stephenson

05 May 2011

Hi Peter,


It turned out my meeting was delayed until the afternoon so I was able to attend part of the walk today. Ed co-led and then took over after I left and he may have sent you a list.

We had about 20 people for the walk, and it was definitely birdy in most of the park.

Here's what we saw when I was there plus a WOEWA and WHCRSP Ed had on his way to meeting place. Highlights, maybe Cape May Warbler at MD Mon, Indigo Bunting on path just L from monument. 17 species of warblers including early Blackpoll.

See you in the park.

Best regards,

Tom



Double-crested Cormorant

Great Egret

Green Heron

Canada Goose

Mute Swan

Mallard

Red-tailed Hawk

Solitary Sandpiper Rafael had this flying over

Spotted Sandpiper

Herring Gull

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Kingbird

Blue-headed Vireo

Warbling Vireo

Blue Jay

Tree Swallow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Bank Swallow



Black-capped Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

White-breasted Nuthatch

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Veery

Swainson's Thrush

Hermit Thrush

Wood Thrush

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Nashville Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Cape May Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Prairie Warbler

Blackpoll Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Worm-eating Warbler

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Common Yellowthroat

Scarlet Tanager

Eastern Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

White-crowned Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Indigo Bunting

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

Baltimore Oriole

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

May 1st Central Park

Leader : Sandy Paci

BBC Central Park walk - Sunday May 1, 2011

7:30AM - 12:30PM

Route: 103rd St & CPW, The Pool, Great Hill, Blockhouse, North Woods ridge trail, the Loch, Wildflower Meadow, Harlem Meer, Nutter's Battery, Conservatory Gardens

(bus to Fifth & 79th) brief search in vain for the Varied Thrush north of 79th St. transverse (we heard it had been seen in the morning), then Turtle Pond, Humming Tombstone, Upper Lobe, Strawberry Fields.

Double-crested Cormorant

Black Crowned Night Heron

Canada Goose

Mallard

Rock Dove

Mourning Dove

Chimney Swift

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Kingbird

Blue-headed Vireo

Warbling Vireo

Blue Jay

American Crow

Tree Swallow

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren

House Wren

Veery

Hermit Thrush

Swainson's Thrush (early)

American Robin

Gray Catbird

European Starling

Nashville Warbler

Northern Parula

Yellow Warbler

Magnolia Warbler (early)

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Palm Warbler

Bay Breasted Warbler (No. Woods ridge trail)

Black-and-white Warbler

American Redstart

Ovenbird

Northern Waterthrush

Louisiana Waterthrush (late)

Common Yellowthroat

Scarlet Tanager

Indigo Bunting

Eastern Towhee

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

American Goldfinch

House Sparrow

April 30th Prospect

From Tom Stephenson ,leading the BBC walk.

Hi Peter,

We had a good group today of over 30 avid birders, most birding until after noon, some until 2:30 or so.

It was a bit "lumpy" with slow spots and hot spots. Overall we had 82 species including 19 species of warblers and 4 species of vireo.

We missed the Bobolink and nightjar, but did get Marsh Wren, Least Sandpiper and 5 Common Loon flying over just before 7am.

Let me know if you'd like any more information on any of these.

Best regards,

Tom


Double-crested Cormorant
Common Loon group of 2, group of 3 c7am over GAP
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Red-tailed Hawk
Least Sandpiper by lakeside pen meadow side
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo in ravine
Blue-headed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bank Swallow 1 on lake
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Marsh Wren Peninsula thumb phragmites
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Veery
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
European Starling
Blue-winged Warbler
Nashville Warbler several
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler in 2 locations
Prairie Warbler
Palm Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Worm-eating Warbler
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Louisiana Waterthrush late
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Warbler
Scarlet Tanager
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp 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



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April 28th Prospect Thursdays walk

Leader: Tom Stephenson:

A group of 20 brave souls defied the ominous weather report and spent about 2 1/2 hours birding the park before the thunder and rain started.

And actually, after the first storm wave passed, a few truly hardy folk (Mike, Bob, Eddie and Anita) continued on for a bit, adding some more species.

All in all fairly slow, (only 9 species of warblers) but with a few good birds including the lingering Prothonotary at the mulch location.

Here's the list.

Best regards,

Tom


Double-crested Cormorant



Great Blue Heron



Green Heron



Canada Goose



Mute Swan



Mallard



Ruddy Duck



Osprey



Red-tailed Hawk



Solitary Sandpiper in the Vale pools!!



Laughing Gull



Ring-billed Gull



Herring Gull



Rock Dove



Mourning Dove



Chimney Swift



Ruby-throated Hummingbird also in the Vale



Red-bellied Woodpecker



Downy Woodpecker



Northern Flicker



Warbling Vireo



Blue Jay



Tree Swallow



Northern Rough-winged Swallow



Barn Swallow



Black-capped Chickadee



Tufted Titmouse



White-breasted Nuthatch



Ruby-crowned Kinglet



Blue-gray Gnatcatcher



Wood Thrush



American Robin



Gray Catbird



Brown Thrasher



European Starling



Nashville Warbler In the vale



Northern Parula



Yellow Warbler



Black-throated Blue Warbler



Yellow-rumped Warbler



Prairie Warbler singing on the peninsula



Palm Warbler



Black-and-white Warbler



Prothonotary Warbler



Eastern Towhee



Chipping Sparrow



Song Sparrow



Swamp Sparrow



White-throated Sparrow



Northern Cardinal



Rose-breasted Grosbeak



Red-winged Blackbird



Common Grackle



Brown-headed Cowbird



Orchard Oriole



Baltimore Oriole



American Goldfinch



House Sparrow

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April 23rd Prospect Park

Rain--soft falling , hard rain, cold rain, chilling rain--you name it made it a challenging Brooklyn Bird Club walk that didn't reveal anything special but wet birds for sure.


With migration at a stall from the inclement weather, there's always a hope for a good bird driven down by bad weather. That wasn't the case today for 5 intrepid birders hoping for that good bird. But nevertheless, it was fun getting out there and anticipating good birds in this short migration season.

List:
Leader : Peter Dorosh

Party : Rob J, Heydi, Keir, Damian.



Location: Prospect Park





Observation date: 4/23/11



Number of species: 40







Canada Goose X



Mute Swan 5



Gadwall 2



Mallard X



Ruddy Duck 27



Double-crested Cormorant 2



Black-crowned Night-Heron 2



Laughing Gull 2



Herring Gull (American) X



Great Black-backed Gull 1



Rock Pigeon X



Chimney Swift 1



Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2



Blue-headed Vireo 1



Blue Jay 1



Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1



Tree Swallow 10



Barn Swallow 14



Brown Creeper 1



House Wren X



Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1



Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1



Hermit Thrush 2



American Robin X



European Starling X



Yellow Warbler 1



Yellow-rumped Warbler 5



Pine Warbler 2



Palm Warbler 4



Black-and-white Warbler 1



Ovenbird 1



Northern Waterthrush 1



Chipping Sparrow 1



Swamp Sparrow 1



White-throated Sparrow 7



Northern Cardinal X



Red-winged Blackbird X



Common Grackle X



Brown-headed Cowbird 1



House Sparrow X



This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)

April 16th Greenwood Cemetery

Leader:  Rob Jett

It was a tough day for birding. With winds gusting to 25mph the few birds we did see were flying sideways. In addition to the wind speed, the direction was also not very conducive to observing migrating raptors (not to mention the overcast sky). We did see two migrating Common Loons, one of which eventually turned around and headed back south. Anyway, despite low temperatures and high winds, people had a good time and we ended up seeing 36 species. One other highlight was watching a Common Yellowthroat foraging for insects along the inside vertical edge of the coping wall around Crescent Water.
Good birding,

Rob
Location: Green-Wood Cemetery

Observation date: 4/16/11

Notes: Brooklyn Bird Club trip.

Number of species: 36

Canada Goose

Common Loon (2.)

Double-crested Cormorant (2.)

Great Egret

Red-tailed Hawk

Ring-billed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull (2.)

Rock Pigeon

Mourning Dove

Monk Parakeet

Great Horned Owl

Red-bellied Woodpecker (2.)

Downy Woodpecker (2.)

Northern Flicker (20.)

Eastern Phoebe (4.)

Blue Jay

Red-breasted Nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatch

Brown Creeper

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Golden-crowned Kinglet

American Robin

Northern Mockingbird

European Starling

Yellow-rumped Warbler (4.)

Pine Warbler (5.)

Palm Warbler (3.)

Common Yellowthroat

Eastern Towhee

Song Sparrow (5.)

White-throated Sparrow (3.)

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)

Northern Cardinal

Common Grackle (8.)

Brown-headed Cowbird (6.)

House Sparrow

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BBC Thursday Spring walk series April 14th

Leading: Rob Bate

Great walk this morning with the Brooklyn Bird Club, we had about 15 people (I forgot to do an accurate head count.)

Highlight were the Yellow-throated Warbler, 7 species of warblers and Tom Stephenson spotted and identified a Red-throated Loon flying north over the top of the park as we crossed the Rose Garden area above the Vale of Cashmere.

Number of species: 52

Canada Goose 6

Mute Swan 2

Mallard 6

Ruddy Duck 10

Red-throated Loon 1  rare for Prospect

Double-crested Cormorant 17 Flyover formation

Great Blue Heron 3 Flyover formation

Great Egret 1 Flyover

Osprey 1 Flyover

Red-tailed Hawk 2

Rock Pigeon 5

Mourning Dove 3

Monk Parakeet 3

Belted Kingfisher 3

Red-bellied Woodpecker 4

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 4

Downy Woodpecker 2

Northern Flicker 9

Blue-headed Vireo 1

Blue Jay 3

Tree Swallow 1

Black-capped Chickadee 6

Tufted Titmouse 2

White-breasted Nuthatch 2

Brown Creeper 6 probably more

Carolina Wren 1

Winter Wren 1 singing too

Golden-crowned Kinglet 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 12

Hermit Thrush 10

American Robin 75

European Starling 20

Yellow-rumped Warbler 10

Yellow-throated Warbler 1  around Maryland Monument area

Pine Warbler 3

Palm Warbler 9

Black-and-white Warbler 1

Northern Waterthrush 1

Louisiana Waterthrush 1

Eastern Towhee 1

Chipping Sparrow 3

Song Sparrow 5

Swamp Sparrow 4

White-throated Sparrow 1

Dark-eyed Junco 7

Northern Cardinal 7

Red-winged Blackbird 7

Rusty Blackbird 1 heard only lower Lullwater

Common Grackle 8

Brown-headed Cowbird 5

American Goldfinch 1

House Sparrow 20

April 9th Westchester "Spring Beauties"

Pileated Woodpecker at Rockefeller State Park, photo by Sandy Paci

Pileated Woodpecker at Rockefeller State Park, photo by Sandy Paci

Leader:
Peter Dorosh
date = 2011/04/09

Westchester
"Spring Beauties "

observers = BBC


Locations:  Rockefeller State Park, Croton Point Preserve, Oscawana Preserve, Brinton Brook Sanctaury, Tarrytown Reservoir


List

Pileated Woodpecker Rockefeller State Park

Pied-billed Grebe

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Blue Heron

Eastern Bluebird at Croton Pt Preserve, photo by Sandy Paci

Turkey Vulture

Black Vulture 3

Bufflehead

Gadwall

American Black Duck

Canada Goose

Ring-necked Duck

Green-winged Teal

Common Merganser

Mute Swan

Mallard

Cooper's Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Osprey

Northern Harrier

American Kestrel

Killdeer

Great Black-backed Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Rock Pigeon

Mourning Dove

Belted Kingfisher

Downy Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Eastern Phoebe

American Crow

Blue Jay

Fish Crow

Tree Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Black-capped Chickadee

Red-breasted Nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatch

Brown Creeper

Carolina Wren

American Robin

Eastern Bluebird

Hermit Thrush

Northern Mockingbird

European Starling

Pine Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler

White-throated Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

Northern Cardinal

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

Brown-headed Cowbird

House Finch

House Sparrow

59 species

Prospect Park April 3rd

Leader : Gabriel Willow

April 3rd Prospect BBC walk list


Sent by Dennis H for Gabriel Willow's Prospect walk

Here is the list from gabriel's walk today. 30 total species by my
count. Highlights were nice views of tree sparrow on path down to
lullwater and red tail sitting on new nest near feeders.

Blue jay
Mourning dove
American Robin
House sparrow
Pigeon
Downy Woodpecker
Ring-billed gull
Black-capped Chickadee
Canada goose
White breasted nut hatch
Red bellied Woodpecker
Starling
American crow
Ruby crowned kinglet
White throat sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Dark-eyed Junco
Mallard
Tufted Titmouse
Eastern Phoebe
American Gold finch
Northern flicker
Song sparrow
Red tail hawk
Common Grackle
Fox sparrow
Tree swallow
Brown headed cowbird
House finch
American Tree sparrow