Manhattan, east side east of First Ave., & below 20th Street; Wed., 18
Dec., 2013
Of the adult male Varied Thrush seen today (esp. well before a Sharp-
shinned Hawk put in an appearance directly above the thrush's favored
feeding areas, and then in nearby trees on the inner oval - where the
large Christmas tree, as well as prominent menorah both near a small
guard-booth, & quite close by the "Study", a book-filled library
space, are all good visual cues to the spots the thrush may like, it's
also adjacent to bldg. No. 11 on the west side of the oval) - it may
also be added that the proper street to walk in, headed to the east
from First Ave. is: 18th St. - that will lead one in to the oval, and
almost anyone in the grounds can likely direct a visitor to the oval &
holiday tree & menorah area, as well as the library. There is also a
small cafe within the oval circle perimeter that is not more than 100
yards to the south. Please use discretion in observing, & be polite to
all others - this is a residential area off of the main streets of
Manhattan. There is also security in the vicinity.
I'd assume this thrush will be in the general area (of Stuyvesant
town) for the duration, until & unless a series of negative (non)
sightings comes in lasting multiple days. The thrush is naturally shy
and may take a while to show. I'd also ask that anyone who hears it
call or sing add that to their report[s] & it ought to be obvious,
please-please-please do NOT play a recording to a bird that is already
well out of range - let it do what it will here - may it have a fair
chance in N.Y. City.
good birding,
Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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