The Varied Thrush that was first spotted in Prospect Park late yesterday was relocated this morning. It was subsequently seen by myself and several other birders throughout the morning. I have created a Google map of the area where it has been frequenting here:
http://goo.gl/maps/wFFOd The bird, which appears to be an adult male, seems to be restricting its foraging to a wooded area directly adjacent to the bridge known as "The Nethermead Arches" along Center Drive. While we did see it once near the steep ridge on the South side of the bridge, it seems to prefer the wooded hillside just on the North side. If you are walking through the Ravine towards the Nethermead Meadow, you will see a flight of stairs on your right that leads towards Center Drive. At the top of the stairway is a yew tree. He was observed feeding on the ground below that tree several times. He also moves a short distance South-West of that spot, but only as far as the footpath that ascends towards the Fallkill Falls. There are dozens of robins in the area, but he doesn't seem to really associate with them and sticks to feeding within the edges of the woods. If you come by car, probably the most direct route is to park near Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street. Walk straight in at 16th and to Center Drive. Continue walking until you reach the bridge. Good birding, Rob http://citybirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
