Migration was evident this morning in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. A
Clay-colored Sparrow was feeding on the grass just south of the LeFrak
Skating Rink with Chipping and Song Sparrows.
Other highlights included:
White-crowned Sparrow (Lookout Hill and Sparrow Bowl)
Lincoln's Sparrow
Field Sparrow
The park was quite active mid to late morning with the highlight being a
very bright Connecticut Warbler on the peninsula. Other highlights included
two Philadelphia Vireos and 16 species of warbler (without seeing a
Golden-winged Warbler reported by others).
A complete list with some photos can b
Although the overnight winds were not from a favorable direction the
diminished wind speed allowed for some new arrivals in the park. Most
notable were the increased numbers of Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers. A
few Pine Warblers are still around and a bright male Black & White Warbler
was feeding
Ive been away from home from Brooklyn for the xmas holiday but seeing holiday
treats in Prospect park does warm any birder's heart.
The following good birds reported in prospect over the xmas weekend : PAINTED
BUNTING,BLACKHEADED GULL,ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER and now new rarities for the
park ICE
Rare warblers reported at 10:20 Prothonotary on the Peninsula cove,
Yellow throated south of the Audubon boathouse center.
Pending more details
Peter
Brooklyn Bird club
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The Clapper Rail continues in the same location across from the Wellhouse.
At roughly 8:15am a Yellow-throated Warbler was heard singing on the top of
Lookout Hill (and subsequently photographed. It was last seen near the
Maryland Monument.
The park was quieting down as the clouds rolled in, but
DATE: April 14, 2011
SITE: Prospect Park
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
The Yellow-throated Warbler was reported early this morning, but I missed it.
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
American Co