Wed., 17 Feb., 2016 -
An update with the smaller (and presumed-probable-potential Cackling)
Goose, along with several hundred of its larger Canadian cousins,
present at the southwest part of the reservoir in Central Park
(Manhattan, N.Y. City) between 9-10 a.m. this morning. The (somewhat)
smaller-billed, (somewhat) smaller-in-size goose was at times as close
as could be to to the western bank and about 50 yards or so up from
the SW corner. I was able to take decent photos in the cloudy
conditions, & also helped a few other birders (of those who showed any
interest) to see this bird. There were still at least 300 Canada
Geese present on the reservoir, along with the smaller one.
Other than geese, a lot of other birds were greatly reduced in number,
particularly gulls; even with more gulls arriving as I moved on - I
saw no white-winged gull while scanning, but it's very possible that
an Iceland or other unusual-in-Central species could show again or a
new arrival come along. I may get over for a 2nd look later in the day.
good birding,
Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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