Doug Gochfeld and some others are now tentatively calling the Prospect Park Lake Martin a Gray-breasted Martin, a species found in South and Central Americas. eBird hasn't any sightings in the US listed for this species even in southernmost Texas.
The Q train stop at Parkside is the closest station to the east side of the lake where the bird has been seen a lot in the last day or so. It also has been over on the west side of the lake where the F train to Ft Hamilton Parkway exit gets you a few blocks away. Parking shouldn't be too prohibitive if you are driving in. Look for the cameras and scopes if you go and let's hope it sticks overnight for those who'd love to see this ultra rarity. I know NYSARC (NYState Area Records Committee) must be having a joyous time pouring over photos and recordings. Rob Bate Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
