[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC, Fri. Sept. 16, 2022: N. Pintail, Sora, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marsh Wren, Cape May & Other Warblers

[Deborah Allen]

Central Park NYC
Friday September 16, 2022
OBS: Deborah Allen, m.ob.

Highlights: Northern Pintail, Sora, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marsh Wren, Lincoln's 
Sparrow, Cape May and Other Wood Warblers. 


Canada Goose - 60-70
Northern Shoveler - 5 Harlem Meer (Deb - early)
Gadwall - 5 at the Pool
Mallard - 50-60
Northern Pintail - 1 Harlem Meer with N. Shovelers (Deb - early)
Mourning Dove - 8-10
Chimney Swift - 4
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1 Harlem Meer in Jewelweed (Deb - after walk)
Herring Gull - 5 flyovers
Double-crested Cormorant - 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron - 1 adult at the Pool
Great Horned Owl - continues (David Barrett)
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 2 or 3
Downy Woodpecker - 1 at the Loch
Northern Flicker - 5 or 6
Peregrine Falcon - 1 low flyover near Conservatory Garden
Eastern Wood-Pewee - 3
Least Flycatcher - 1 near Plant Nursery
Red-eyed Vireo - 1 at the Pool
Blue Jay - 3 or 4
American Crow - flyover Wildflower Meadow, others mobbing Great Horned Owl
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1 at the Loch
House Wren - 3
Marsh Wren - west side of the Pool near Sora
Carolina Wren - heard at the Loch
Gray Catbird - 6-8
Brown Thrasher - 2 at the Loch
Swainson's Thrush - 8-10
Wood Thrush - 1 south side of the Loch
American Robin - 10-15
House Finch - 1 Plant Nursery
American Goldfinch - 4
Lincoln's Sparrow - 1 west edge of West Blowdown north of the Pool (Deb- after 
walk)
Common Grackle - 2
Ovenbird - 1 Loch (Rich Vitale)
Northern Waterthrush - 2 at the Pool
Black-and-white Warbler - 4
Common Yellowthroat - 12 (Mary Kate Horbac)
American Redstart - 17-20
Cape May Warbler - 2 at the Loch
Northern Parula - 4
Magnolia Warbler - 3-4
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1 female at the Loch
Black-throated Green Warbler - 1 female at the Pool
Scarlet Tanager - 1 at the Loch
Northern Cardinal - 8-10 (including 2 juveniles still being fed by their 
parents)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 2 (Pool  Loch)
--
Enrico Leonardi reported a Wilson's Warbler at Balancing Rock of the North 
(between the Pool and the West Blowdown).

Ron Lugo and Ruben Giron reported a Red-headed Woodpecker along the Loch.

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Deb Allen



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[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC, Fri. Sept. 16, 2022: N. Pintail, Sora, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marsh Wren, Cape May & Other Warblers

[Deborah Allen]

Central Park NYC
Friday September 16, 2022
OBS: Deborah Allen, m.ob.

Highlights: Northern Pintail, Sora, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marsh Wren, Lincoln's 
Sparrow, Cape May and Other Wood Warblers. 


Canada Goose - 60-70
Northern Shoveler - 5 Harlem Meer (Deb - early)
Gadwall - 5 at the Pool
Mallard - 50-60
Northern Pintail - 1 Harlem Meer with N. Shovelers (Deb - early)
Mourning Dove - 8-10
Chimney Swift - 4
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1 Harlem Meer in Jewelweed (Deb - after walk)
Herring Gull - 5 flyovers
Double-crested Cormorant - 3
Black-crowned Night-Heron - 1 adult at the Pool
Great Horned Owl - continues (David Barrett)
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 2 or 3
Downy Woodpecker - 1 at the Loch
Northern Flicker - 5 or 6
Peregrine Falcon - 1 low flyover near Conservatory Garden
Eastern Wood-Pewee - 3
Least Flycatcher - 1 near Plant Nursery
Red-eyed Vireo - 1 at the Pool
Blue Jay - 3 or 4
American Crow - flyover Wildflower Meadow, others mobbing Great Horned Owl
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1 at the Loch
House Wren - 3
Marsh Wren - west side of the Pool near Sora
Carolina Wren - heard at the Loch
Gray Catbird - 6-8
Brown Thrasher - 2 at the Loch
Swainson's Thrush - 8-10
Wood Thrush - 1 south side of the Loch
American Robin - 10-15
House Finch - 1 Plant Nursery
American Goldfinch - 4
Lincoln's Sparrow - 1 west edge of West Blowdown north of the Pool (Deb- after 
walk)
Common Grackle - 2
Ovenbird - 1 Loch (Rich Vitale)
Northern Waterthrush - 2 at the Pool
Black-and-white Warbler - 4
Common Yellowthroat - 12 (Mary Kate Horbac)
American Redstart - 17-20
Cape May Warbler - 2 at the Loch
Northern Parula - 4
Magnolia Warbler - 3-4
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1 female at the Loch
Black-throated Green Warbler - 1 female at the Pool
Scarlet Tanager - 1 at the Loch
Northern Cardinal - 8-10 (including 2 juveniles still being fed by their 
parents)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 2 (Pool  Loch)
--
Enrico Leonardi reported a Wilson's Warbler at Balancing Rock of the North 
(between the Pool and the West Blowdown).

Ron Lugo and Ruben Giron reported a Red-headed Woodpecker along the Loch.

--

Deb Allen



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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Club: In Person meetings have returned Tues 9/20

[Jennifer Kepler]

Hello - we want to invite anyone who is interested to join the Brooklyn
Bird club for any of our fall talks in person, at the Brooklyn Public
Library. Learn about our fall lineup here
.

Our first is coming up and will not only feature a talk, but also reveal a
photo contest we will co lead with Wikimedia Commons:

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS PHOTOGRAPHY (AND CONTEST!) WITH RYAN MCGRADY
SEPTEMBER 20 @ 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Info Commons of Main Branch of Brooklyn Public Library**

When you type the name of a bird into a search engine, one of the first
links that inevitably pops up is Wikipedia. If you search for images of
that bird, one of the first you’ll see is likewise from Wikipedia. Even
images used elsewhere on the web may have originated on Wikipedia’s sister
site, Wikimedia Commons, which is the world’s largest free media
repository. Wikipedia is where a large part of the public learns about
birds, biology, wildlife refuges, wildlife conservation, and ecology. This
month we’ll talk about how easy it is to help improve the quality of that
information. You’ll learn more about the inner workings of a resource you
probably use all the time, as well as how you can help out if you so
choose. We’ll pay particular attention to contributing photos in
anticipation of a photo contest hosted by the Brooklyn Bird Club and
Wikimedia New York City.

Ryan McGrady a digital media researcher who volunteers on the board of
directors of Wikimedia New York City, a nonprofit which connects the people
and institutions of New York with Wikipedia and the broader free knowledge
ecosystem. He has been researching, teaching about, and/or managing
programs at the intersection of Wikipedia and education since 2007. He
began taking pictures to illustrate Wikipedia articles around 2013, and
when a casual interest in birds turned into a minor obsession during the
pandemic, it was a natural fit.

Tickets must be reserved in advance as the Information Commons Space is
restricted to 55 people total. You will not be admitted without a reserved
ticket. Please only reserve tickets if you plan to attend, if you can no
longer attend, please release your tickets so others have the opportunity.
Reserve tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413803676937

*Please note our meeting time has changed! We will begin at 6:30pm sharp!

**Please note this location is accessible with ramps and accessible
doorways at its main entrance.

Looking forward to welcoming folks back,

Jen Kepler

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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Club: In Person meetings have returned Tues 9/20

[Jennifer Kepler]

Hello - we want to invite anyone who is interested to join the Brooklyn
Bird club for any of our fall talks in person, at the Brooklyn Public
Library. Learn about our fall lineup here
.

Our first is coming up and will not only feature a talk, but also reveal a
photo contest we will co lead with Wikimedia Commons:

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS PHOTOGRAPHY (AND CONTEST!) WITH RYAN MCGRADY
SEPTEMBER 20 @ 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Info Commons of Main Branch of Brooklyn Public Library**

When you type the name of a bird into a search engine, one of the first
links that inevitably pops up is Wikipedia. If you search for images of
that bird, one of the first you’ll see is likewise from Wikipedia. Even
images used elsewhere on the web may have originated on Wikipedia’s sister
site, Wikimedia Commons, which is the world’s largest free media
repository. Wikipedia is where a large part of the public learns about
birds, biology, wildlife refuges, wildlife conservation, and ecology. This
month we’ll talk about how easy it is to help improve the quality of that
information. You’ll learn more about the inner workings of a resource you
probably use all the time, as well as how you can help out if you so
choose. We’ll pay particular attention to contributing photos in
anticipation of a photo contest hosted by the Brooklyn Bird Club and
Wikimedia New York City.

Ryan McGrady a digital media researcher who volunteers on the board of
directors of Wikimedia New York City, a nonprofit which connects the people
and institutions of New York with Wikipedia and the broader free knowledge
ecosystem. He has been researching, teaching about, and/or managing
programs at the intersection of Wikipedia and education since 2007. He
began taking pictures to illustrate Wikipedia articles around 2013, and
when a casual interest in birds turned into a minor obsession during the
pandemic, it was a natural fit.

Tickets must be reserved in advance as the Information Commons Space is
restricted to 55 people total. You will not be admitted without a reserved
ticket. Please only reserve tickets if you plan to attend, if you can no
longer attend, please release your tickets so others have the opportunity.
Reserve tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413803676937

*Please note our meeting time has changed! We will begin at 6:30pm sharp!

**Please note this location is accessible with ramps and accessible
doorways at its main entrance.

Looking forward to welcoming folks back,

Jen Kepler

--

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Fri., 9/16 - Sora, Red-headed Woodpecker, etc.

[Tom Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Friday, Sept. 16th:

A Sora was found and observed by many, at “the Pool” in the park’s n-w sector; 
also seen a bit north earlier was a Red-headed Woodpecker.  Also at the “Pool”, 
a Marsh Wren (first spotted & photo’d. on 9/15 by T. Zahner) was again present, 
as were a wide variety of other migrant species.  In the nearby “Loch”, the 
very long-lingering G.H. Owl had attention called to it by numbers of American 
Crows, which some had counted into the low dozens. [note, there’s been a bit of 
Sora ‘flight' on the day, w/ some others also arriving, beyond those already 
around, in N.Y. City.]

Overall, another strong push of migrants overnight into Friday, with more 
sightings of Lincoln’s Sparrows (and all around the county, as well), and 
although of course expected & already noted, the fresh movements of such spp. 
as Yellow-shafted Flickers, and still more of Black-throated Green Warblers 
were all additional indicators for a sustained several days of good migration. 
Some more Purple Finches have also shown, probably new arrivals, although may 
have been coming in over these last several days, with good general migration 
of so many species. At least 24 spp. of warblers were being seen, including in 
Central Park alone, with good variety around N.Y. County as well.

Thanks to many for on-site and on-line reports-alerts.

Peaceful birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Fri., 9/16 - Sora, Red-headed Woodpecker, etc.

[Tom Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Friday, Sept. 16th:

A Sora was found and observed by many, at “the Pool” in the park’s n-w sector; 
also seen a bit north earlier was a Red-headed Woodpecker.  Also at the “Pool”, 
a Marsh Wren (first spotted & photo’d. on 9/15 by T. Zahner) was again present, 
as were a wide variety of other migrant species.  In the nearby “Loch”, the 
very long-lingering G.H. Owl had attention called to it by numbers of American 
Crows, which some had counted into the low dozens. [note, there’s been a bit of 
Sora ‘flight' on the day, w/ some others also arriving, beyond those already 
around, in N.Y. City.]

Overall, another strong push of migrants overnight into Friday, with more 
sightings of Lincoln’s Sparrows (and all around the county, as well), and 
although of course expected & already noted, the fresh movements of such spp. 
as Yellow-shafted Flickers, and still more of Black-throated Green Warblers 
were all additional indicators for a sustained several days of good migration. 
Some more Purple Finches have also shown, probably new arrivals, although may 
have been coming in over these last several days, with good general migration 
of so many species. At least 24 spp. of warblers were being seen, including in 
Central Park alone, with good variety around N.Y. County as well.

Thanks to many for on-site and on-line reports-alerts.

Peaceful birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Croton pt. Park snow goose headed blackbirds

[Andrew Block]

There is currently an adult snow goose with Canada geese on left side of road 
after you pass pay booth.  Also, no sign of the yellow-headed blackbirds 
reported yesterday on the new York  rare bird alert fb group along the left 
side of the landfill.
Andrew 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton pt. Park snow goose headed blackbirds

[Andrew Block]

There is currently an adult snow goose with Canada geese on left side of road 
after you pass pay booth.  Also, no sign of the yellow-headed blackbirds 
reported yesterday on the new York  rare bird alert fb group along the left 
side of the landfill.
Andrew 

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle transmitter

[Spsdmd]

On Thursday 9/15/22 I photographed an immature bald eagle with a radio 
transmitter on its back at the stateline lookout. Not sure who to contact Steve 
Sachs 


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[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle transmitter

[Spsdmd]

On Thursday 9/15/22 I photographed an immature bald eagle with a radio 
transmitter on its back at the stateline lookout. Not sure who to contact Steve 
Sachs 


Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Thurs., 9/15 - Connecticut & 27+ add'l. Warblers, etc.

[Tom Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Thursday, Sept. 15th:

A Connecticut Warbler delighted multiple groups with a number of not-for-profit 
guided bird walks, and also independent birders, with many many dozens of 
birders in total, luckily able to have views of this typically-skulking 
species. Found and reported quite early in the morning, it stayed in the area 
south of Summit Rock, the highest natural elevation in the park, which is a bit 
north, and slightly east of the park entrance at C.P. West and W. 81st St. - 
the location of this warbler also just n. of the “Ross playground” at West 
81-82 St. inside the park. All of the characteristic field marks, and important 
as well the behavior of much deliberate walking rather than hopping, were seen; 
this individual likely a first-fall (hatched this year) bird. Thanks to those 
getting word out, including early alerts in the local whatsapp. (I'd learned of 
the bird’s early presence via E. Peterson, and others also had.)

Other warblers found in Central Park on Thursday included:  Ovenbird,  
Worm-eating Warbler,  Northern Waterthrush,  Blue-winged Warbler,  
Black-and-white Warbler,  Tennessee Warbler,  Nashville Warbler,  Mourning 
Warbler,  Common Yellowthroat,  Hooded Warbler (also w/ multiple observers, 
incl. in guided, not-for-profit bird walks, in 'the Ramble area'),  American 
Redstart,  Cape May Warbler,  Northern Parula,  Magnolia Warbler,  Bay-breasted 
Warbler,  Blackburnian Warbler,  Yellow Warbler,  Chestnut-sided Warbler,  
Blackpoll Warbler,  Black-throated Blue Warbler,  Palm Warbler (w/ both ‘forms’ 
noted),  Pine Warbler,  [Myrtle] Yellow-rumped Warbler,  Prairie Warbler,  
Black-throated Green Warbler,  Canada Warbler,  and Wilson's Warbler, which 
total at least 28 species (with Connecticut one) of American warblers on the 
day in the one park, with all of the species seen by multiple observers, and a 
majority seen by great numbers of birders, and by photographers.  Quite a lot 
of species were numerous (over all of the park, & more-broadly, thru all of 
Manhattan) and it’s tough to single out any one species in terms of an 
overnight increase, however there were Blackpoll Warblers around in more areas 
than any prior days this southbound-season.

The Marsh Wren found (& photo’d.) at the “Pool” Thurs. morning (T. Zahner) is 
one of few so far for the season at Central Park. The (at least) several 
Ruby-crowned Kinglets seen in multiple locations on Thursday represent a slight 
increase from prior sighings in that park which were documented including noted 
to this list-serve, previously. At least one of the Ruby-crowned Kinglets was 
seen into the later-day in the Central Park Ramble. This of course a species 
that should be common in short order as more arrive, and some can potentially 
linger into winter in N.Y. City.  Also found, although much less-noted, were 
Lincoln’s Sparrows, in at least a few locations (and besides Central Park 
within Manhattan, as well). A very modest arrival of some other sparrows, none 
unexpected, poss. slightly overlooked in all the warbler-frenzy and so forth.

Some additional sightings also from a few (of multiple) not-for-profit guided 
bird-walks in Central Park - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper 
(1st-of-season, seen by multiple obs., including some of the multi. Linnaean 
Society of N.Y. bird-walk participants), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (several), good 
increase of Swainson’s Thrush, also some new arrivals in other thrush-species, 
including some ‘gray-cheeked’ types, as well as ongoing or newly-moving Veery, 
and Wood Thrushes.  Many observers noted the numbers of Cedar Waxwings, an 
increase, and that some were seen flying in, through, over and onward at 
Central Park, particularly in all of the morning-hours - in total their numbers 
were well into triple-digits, with some moving flocks containing 20+, 30+ and 
more individuals.  There also were good increases of such migrants as 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Scarlet Tanager.  All areas of Central Park had 
some activity, and some sections were extremely active. A later-day 
semi-impromptu hawk watch was made by some keen observers from Central Park’s 
Belvedere Castle area, & in additon to raptors, there was a good sighting of 
Blackburnian Warbler right at the castle area, that being one of multiple of 
the species on the day.

--
Good to excellent diversity and numbers in some species of migrants were also 
seen at **many other locations** around Manhattan, and also more-broadly. Some 
small parks in various places in Manhattan had 8-10+ warbler spp. for the day, 
and in some, fair numbers of those + other migrants. A few larger parks did 
better and potentially rivalled Central Park, excepting in the no. of 
observers, which were vast in Central, and ongoing through all of the day.

The morning arrival flight was quite evident in a number of locations. Many 
Y.-s. Flickers were among the arriving & passing early-birds. And as the 

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Thurs., 9/15 - Connecticut & 27+ add'l. Warblers, etc.

[Tom Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Thursday, Sept. 15th:

A Connecticut Warbler delighted multiple groups with a number of not-for-profit 
guided bird walks, and also independent birders, with many many dozens of 
birders in total, luckily able to have views of this typically-skulking 
species. Found and reported quite early in the morning, it stayed in the area 
south of Summit Rock, the highest natural elevation in the park, which is a bit 
north, and slightly east of the park entrance at C.P. West and W. 81st St. - 
the location of this warbler also just n. of the “Ross playground” at West 
81-82 St. inside the park. All of the characteristic field marks, and important 
as well the behavior of much deliberate walking rather than hopping, were seen; 
this individual likely a first-fall (hatched this year) bird. Thanks to those 
getting word out, including early alerts in the local whatsapp. (I'd learned of 
the bird’s early presence via E. Peterson, and others also had.)

Other warblers found in Central Park on Thursday included:  Ovenbird,  
Worm-eating Warbler,  Northern Waterthrush,  Blue-winged Warbler,  
Black-and-white Warbler,  Tennessee Warbler,  Nashville Warbler,  Mourning 
Warbler,  Common Yellowthroat,  Hooded Warbler (also w/ multiple observers, 
incl. in guided, not-for-profit bird walks, in 'the Ramble area'),  American 
Redstart,  Cape May Warbler,  Northern Parula,  Magnolia Warbler,  Bay-breasted 
Warbler,  Blackburnian Warbler,  Yellow Warbler,  Chestnut-sided Warbler,  
Blackpoll Warbler,  Black-throated Blue Warbler,  Palm Warbler (w/ both ‘forms’ 
noted),  Pine Warbler,  [Myrtle] Yellow-rumped Warbler,  Prairie Warbler,  
Black-throated Green Warbler,  Canada Warbler,  and Wilson's Warbler, which 
total at least 28 species (with Connecticut one) of American warblers on the 
day in the one park, with all of the species seen by multiple observers, and a 
majority seen by great numbers of birders, and by photographers.  Quite a lot 
of species were numerous (over all of the park, & more-broadly, thru all of 
Manhattan) and it’s tough to single out any one species in terms of an 
overnight increase, however there were Blackpoll Warblers around in more areas 
than any prior days this southbound-season.

The Marsh Wren found (& photo’d.) at the “Pool” Thurs. morning (T. Zahner) is 
one of few so far for the season at Central Park. The (at least) several 
Ruby-crowned Kinglets seen in multiple locations on Thursday represent a slight 
increase from prior sighings in that park which were documented including noted 
to this list-serve, previously. At least one of the Ruby-crowned Kinglets was 
seen into the later-day in the Central Park Ramble. This of course a species 
that should be common in short order as more arrive, and some can potentially 
linger into winter in N.Y. City.  Also found, although much less-noted, were 
Lincoln’s Sparrows, in at least a few locations (and besides Central Park 
within Manhattan, as well). A very modest arrival of some other sparrows, none 
unexpected, poss. slightly overlooked in all the warbler-frenzy and so forth.

Some additional sightings also from a few (of multiple) not-for-profit guided 
bird-walks in Central Park - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper 
(1st-of-season, seen by multiple obs., including some of the multi. Linnaean 
Society of N.Y. bird-walk participants), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (several), good 
increase of Swainson’s Thrush, also some new arrivals in other thrush-species, 
including some ‘gray-cheeked’ types, as well as ongoing or newly-moving Veery, 
and Wood Thrushes.  Many observers noted the numbers of Cedar Waxwings, an 
increase, and that some were seen flying in, through, over and onward at 
Central Park, particularly in all of the morning-hours - in total their numbers 
were well into triple-digits, with some moving flocks containing 20+, 30+ and 
more individuals.  There also were good increases of such migrants as 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Scarlet Tanager.  All areas of Central Park had 
some activity, and some sections were extremely active. A later-day 
semi-impromptu hawk watch was made by some keen observers from Central Park’s 
Belvedere Castle area, & in additon to raptors, there was a good sighting of 
Blackburnian Warbler right at the castle area, that being one of multiple of 
the species on the day.

--
Good to excellent diversity and numbers in some species of migrants were also 
seen at **many other locations** around Manhattan, and also more-broadly. Some 
small parks in various places in Manhattan had 8-10+ warbler spp. for the day, 
and in some, fair numbers of those + other migrants. A few larger parks did 
better and potentially rivalled Central Park, excepting in the no. of 
observers, which were vast in Central, and ongoing through all of the day.

The morning arrival flight was quite evident in a number of locations. Many 
Y.-s. Flickers were among the arriving & passing early-birds. And as the 

Re:[nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: September 16, 2022

[Jay Koolpix]

I was at Jones Beach West End a few days ago in a spot where there were 5
nice birds for me to photograph...2 downy woodpeckers, a red-breasted
nuthatch, a black-throated blue warbler and a black-and-white warbler. I am
a photographer out to capture birds doing various behaviors. I was also
taking some videos. A disrespectful birder walked directly in front of me
several times acting like I wasn't even there. Finally I asked him not to
do it again.
Now, if I saw a birder or photographer on a bird, I would ask to pass...or
would go around that spot slowly so I would not disturb the situation.
I wish some people would have more consideration when out in nature!


On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:02 AM New York State Birds digest <
nysbirds-l@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> NYSBIRDS-L Digest for Friday, September 16, 2022.
>
> 1. N.Y. County, NYC - 9/13-14 - good migration
> 2. Central Park, NYC, Thu. Sept. 15, 2022: Belted Kingfisher, 14 Wood
> Warbler Species, Additional Reports
>
> --
>
> Subject: N.Y. County, NYC - 9/13-14 - good migration
> From: Tom Fiore 
> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:20:28 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> New York County (in N.Y. City), including Manhattan, Randall’s Island, and
> Governors Island
>
> Tues., 9/13 - An evident -if perhaps modest- ‘fall-out’ of migrants took
> place, after heavy thunderstorms had rolled thru, twice, in the small hours
> all pre-daylight of Tuesday.  That bird fall-out may have been most evident
> (for this county) in parts of lower Manhattan, although some effects were
> likely detected thru the county.  Many of the migrants seen in
> higher-than-typical diversity &/or numbers were warblers. Of the warblers,
> a bit of a standout for above-average numbers in some small parks &
> greenspaces were Cape May Warbler, also & again ultra-locally, small
> concentrations of Black-throated Blue, and of Yellow, Warbler[s].  In all,
> and in *lower* Manhattan alone, at least 19 spp. of warblers were found.
> The most widespread / numerous (around the county as well) was again
> American Redstart; also in numbers but not as many were Black-and-white
> Warbler; there were many species, indeed almost all that were found in the
> multiple for just lower Manhattan.  While this was a ‘fall-out’ event, it
> was also a bit scattered in nature, and there were areas of greenery incl.
> some fair-sized parks with not many migrants, and perhaps no evidence of
> arrival, as could, by contrast, be seen (in some places) just a few
> city-blocks away in some places.  Over all of the county, at least some
> small increase (again) of Palm Warblers (of 2 forms) was seen by Tuesday, &
> also into Wed., 9/14.
>
> Around the county, there again were a fair diversity of flycatchers,
> although E. Kingbird was nearly absent. Great Crested Flycatchers were
> still found in multiple locations, as were various Empidonax-genus
> including likely Least, & Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and perhaps any or
> all of the 3 other migrant spp. of Empidonax. The greatest no’s. of any
> flycatcher species were E. Wood-Pewee - with a few E. Phoebe also in
> scattered locations.  The majority of thrushes found were still Veery,
> although others seemed to increase from recent days, including Swainson’s,
> & a very few gray-cheeked type also were seen, as well as Wood Thrush, and
> a small (still a bit ‘early’) number of Hermit Thrush.
>
> A Blue-winged Teal (again) appeared at the “Pool” in Central Park’s n-w
> sector; thanks to T. Zahner who alerted for many others who came over to
> see this duck on Tuesday.  A Philadelphia Vireo was seen & photo’d. in
> Central Park, ID thanks to Paul Sweet [A.M.N.H.], also on Tuesday.  Other
> vireos have been found as well, esp. Red-eyed, as well as Warbling, and
> Yellow-throated Vireos.  Also starting to show in the county after 1
> somewhat-early arrival, a few more Blue-headed Vireos (and still
> modestly-early, but these are still scant, for the ‘moment’.)   Both
> ‘expected’ species of Cuckoo were again present in Central Park.
> Pied-billed Grebe was also seen (again).
>
> With raptor migration picking up, there have been (at least) Ospreys, Bald
> Eagles, Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, Merlins and some [migrant]
> American Kestrels on the move over and through N.Y. County.  A late-day
> push also included some Broad-winged Hawks on the strong winds of
> Wednesday; also seen from some locations were Turkey Vultures.  In early
> mornings, some locations have had some blackbird flight, and even (at least
> a few) Common Grackles look to be moving a bit. More numerous, Red-winged
> Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, and still a fair number of Bobolink, with
> a small no. of Baltimore Orioles also moving.  Common Nighthawks have
> continued and have been seen from a number of locations, including from
> Randall’s Island, where at least 1 adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was
> continuing.
>
> On Wed., 9/14, 

Re:[nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: September 16, 2022

[Jay Koolpix]

I was at Jones Beach West End a few days ago in a spot where there were 5
nice birds for me to photograph...2 downy woodpeckers, a red-breasted
nuthatch, a black-throated blue warbler and a black-and-white warbler. I am
a photographer out to capture birds doing various behaviors. I was also
taking some videos. A disrespectful birder walked directly in front of me
several times acting like I wasn't even there. Finally I asked him not to
do it again.
Now, if I saw a birder or photographer on a bird, I would ask to pass...or
would go around that spot slowly so I would not disturb the situation.
I wish some people would have more consideration when out in nature!


On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:02 AM New York State Birds digest <
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> NYSBIRDS-L Digest for Friday, September 16, 2022.
>
> 1. N.Y. County, NYC - 9/13-14 - good migration
> 2. Central Park, NYC, Thu. Sept. 15, 2022: Belted Kingfisher, 14 Wood
> Warbler Species, Additional Reports
>
> --
>
> Subject: N.Y. County, NYC - 9/13-14 - good migration
> From: Tom Fiore 
> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:20:28 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> New York County (in N.Y. City), including Manhattan, Randall’s Island, and
> Governors Island
>
> Tues., 9/13 - An evident -if perhaps modest- ‘fall-out’ of migrants took
> place, after heavy thunderstorms had rolled thru, twice, in the small hours
> all pre-daylight of Tuesday.  That bird fall-out may have been most evident
> (for this county) in parts of lower Manhattan, although some effects were
> likely detected thru the county.  Many of the migrants seen in
> higher-than-typical diversity &/or numbers were warblers. Of the warblers,
> a bit of a standout for above-average numbers in some small parks &
> greenspaces were Cape May Warbler, also & again ultra-locally, small
> concentrations of Black-throated Blue, and of Yellow, Warbler[s].  In all,
> and in *lower* Manhattan alone, at least 19 spp. of warblers were found.
> The most widespread / numerous (around the county as well) was again
> American Redstart; also in numbers but not as many were Black-and-white
> Warbler; there were many species, indeed almost all that were found in the
> multiple for just lower Manhattan.  While this was a ‘fall-out’ event, it
> was also a bit scattered in nature, and there were areas of greenery incl.
> some fair-sized parks with not many migrants, and perhaps no evidence of
> arrival, as could, by contrast, be seen (in some places) just a few
> city-blocks away in some places.  Over all of the county, at least some
> small increase (again) of Palm Warblers (of 2 forms) was seen by Tuesday, &
> also into Wed., 9/14.
>
> Around the county, there again were a fair diversity of flycatchers,
> although E. Kingbird was nearly absent. Great Crested Flycatchers were
> still found in multiple locations, as were various Empidonax-genus
> including likely Least, & Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and perhaps any or
> all of the 3 other migrant spp. of Empidonax. The greatest no’s. of any
> flycatcher species were E. Wood-Pewee - with a few E. Phoebe also in
> scattered locations.  The majority of thrushes found were still Veery,
> although others seemed to increase from recent days, including Swainson’s,
> & a very few gray-cheeked type also were seen, as well as Wood Thrush, and
> a small (still a bit ‘early’) number of Hermit Thrush.
>
> A Blue-winged Teal (again) appeared at the “Pool” in Central Park’s n-w
> sector; thanks to T. Zahner who alerted for many others who came over to
> see this duck on Tuesday.  A Philadelphia Vireo was seen & photo’d. in
> Central Park, ID thanks to Paul Sweet [A.M.N.H.], also on Tuesday.  Other
> vireos have been found as well, esp. Red-eyed, as well as Warbling, and
> Yellow-throated Vireos.  Also starting to show in the county after 1
> somewhat-early arrival, a few more Blue-headed Vireos (and still
> modestly-early, but these are still scant, for the ‘moment’.)   Both
> ‘expected’ species of Cuckoo were again present in Central Park.
> Pied-billed Grebe was also seen (again).
>
> With raptor migration picking up, there have been (at least) Ospreys, Bald
> Eagles, Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, Merlins and some [migrant]
> American Kestrels on the move over and through N.Y. County.  A late-day
> push also included some Broad-winged Hawks on the strong winds of
> Wednesday; also seen from some locations were Turkey Vultures.  In early
> mornings, some locations have had some blackbird flight, and even (at least
> a few) Common Grackles look to be moving a bit. More numerous, Red-winged
> Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, and still a fair number of Bobolink, with
> a small no. of Baltimore Orioles also moving.  Common Nighthawks have
> continued and have been seen from a number of locations, including from
> Randall’s Island, where at least 1 adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was
> continuing.
>
> On Wed., 9/14,