what frogs were they?
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> Short afternoon walk yielded 5 FOS Phoebe, 3 GC kinglets, a Sapucker and
> an amazing chorus of frogs at Decadon Pond
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what frogs were they?
> On March 26, 2021 at 5:12 PM "Jaklitsch, Mike" mailto:mjakl...@estee.com > wrote:
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> Short afternoon walk yielded 5 FOS Phoebe, 3 GC kinglets, a Sapucker and
> an amazing chorus of frogs at Decadon Pond
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Short afternoon walk yielded 5 FOS Phoebe, 3 GC kinglets, a Sapucker and an
amazing chorus of frogs at Decadon Pond
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Short afternoon walk yielded 5 FOS Phoebe, 3 GC kinglets, a Sapucker and an
amazing chorus of frogs at Decadon Pond
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A short walk this morning was fairly productive with 10 species of warblers
including a Blue Winged & Hooded. Other highlights included three species of
thrush and flyover Raven & C. Loon
Mike Jaklitsch
Douglaston, NY
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A short walk this morning was fairly productive with 10 species of warblers
including a Blue Winged & Hooded. Other highlights included three species of
thrush and flyover Raven & C. Loon
Mike Jaklitsch
Douglaston, NY
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Area around Decadon Pond had decent diversity this morning with three
highlights among about 12 species of warblers in 45 min: Chestnut-sided,
Blackburnian and Cape May. First heard, then seen in each case.
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Area around Decadon Pond had decent diversity this morning with three
highlights among about 12 species of warblers in 45 min: Chestnut-sided,
Blackburnian and Cape May. First heard, then seen in each case.
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The Black Vulture "assault" on Long Island continues. A group of three was
seen from the hawk observation post at APEC, but looking way to the south. I
heard that one BV, presumably part of that group was seen through the canopy
in the vicinity of where a Yellow-throated Warbler was found. That
The Black Vulture "assault" on Long Island continues. A group of three was
seen from the hawk observation post at APEC, but looking way to the south. I
heard that one BV, presumably part of that group was seen through the canopy
in the vicinity of where a Yellow-throated Warbler was found. That
Same individual from last week. By steps near Little Alley Pond.
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Alley {Pond Park 28 April
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the upper parking lot.
This was the first truly lovely spring day. Our first notable bird (ignoring
lots of Robins and House Sparrows) was a singing Yellow Warbler, the first of
10 warblers for the day; namely, 2
Alley {Pond Park 28 April
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the upper parking lot.
This was the first truly lovely spring day. Our first notable bird (ignoring
lots of Robins and House Sparrows) was a singing Yellow Warbler, the first of
10 warblers for the day; namely, 2
While not exactly hopping, there were clearly more migrants at Alley Pond park
today than on my 2 previous jaunts this fall season. I saw 8 species of warbler
including Canada, BT green and a remarkable 7 chestnut-sided warblers in
various locations within the park. But the highlight was a
While not exactly hopping, there were clearly more migrants at Alley Pond park
today than on my 2 previous jaunts this fall season. I saw 8 species of warbler
including Canada, BT green and a remarkable 7 chestnut-sided warblers in
various locations within the park. But the highlight was a
Alley pond park
Little alley pond
Blue-winged warbler,
American Redstart.
Yellow warbler
Rufous-sided Towhee
Cat birds in nuptial display.
Also the usual set of bird suspects and many families enjoying the week from
school and BBQing, diversity of food very impressive. Yum Yum
Rick & Linda
Alley pond park
Little alley pond
Blue-winged warbler,
American Redstart.
Yellow warbler
Rufous-sided Towhee
Cat birds in nuptial display.
Also the usual set of bird suspects and many families enjoying the week from
school and BBQing, diversity of food very impressive. Yum Yum
Rick & Linda
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Alley Pond Park in Queens
this morning under mixed clouds and sun. As we left the upper parking lot, a
TURKEY VULTURE soared over. .A good start, but birding thereafter was slow and
few birds were in evidence except for American Robins which
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Alley Pond Park in Queens
this morning under mixed clouds and sun. As we left the upper parking lot, a
TURKEY VULTURE soared over. .A good start, but birding thereafter was slow and
few birds were in evidence except for American Robins which
Alley Pond Park 11Sept
After the rain and, hopefully, an anticipating change in bird movements, Joe
Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent this morning looking for warblers and found a
disappointing total of 3, one each Blackpoll, Redstart and Black-and-white.
Migrants were also absent. Nice walk ad
Alley Pond Park 11Sept
After the rain and, hopefully, an anticipating change in bird movements, Joe
Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent this morning looking for warblers and found a
disappointing total of 3, one each Blackpoll, Redstart and Black-and-white.
Migrants were also absent. Nice walk ad
There was an uptick in the numbers and variety at Alley Pond this morning.
Highlights inluded two, possibly three PHILADELPIHA VIREOS, BLUE-HEADED VIREO,
a likely YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Warblers included TENNESSEE, BLACKPOLL and
BLACKBURNIAN and others.
The Phillies were in the trees
There was an uptick in the numbers and variety at Alley Pond this morning.
Highlights inluded two, possibly three PHILADELPIHA VIREOS, BLUE-HEADED VIREO,
a likely YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Warblers included TENNESSEE, BLACKPOLL and
BLACKBURNIAN and others.
The Phillies were in the trees
When I first entered Alley this morning it was relatively quiet, but as time
wore on activity picked up. I suppose the birds were falling out of the sky as
the weather got wetter.
at Alley I saw
3 Lincoln's Sparrows (1 by each of the two parking fields and one by where the
Kentucky was
Date: May 9, 2014
The NYC Audubon "Peak Day" migration walk recorded 89 species.Some members
of the group even saw more. We visited both Alley Pond Park in Queens and
Jamaica Bay. Some highlights were:
Warblers (15 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Yel-rump,
Date: May 9, 2014
The NYC Audubon Peak Day migration walk recorded 89 species.Some members
of the group even saw more. We visited both Alley Pond Park in Queens and
Jamaica Bay. Some highlights were:
Warblers (15 species) Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, BT Blue,
Yel-rump, BT
When I first entered Alley this morning it was relatively quiet, but as time
wore on activity picked up. I suppose the birds were falling out of the sky as
the weather got wetter.
at Alley I saw
3 Lincoln's Sparrows (1 by each of the two parking fields and one by where the
Kentucky was
This morning's activity deserves a proper write up. I began birding the tulip
tree trail which is an asphalt trail connecting Oakland lake to Alley Pond Park
forest. It was nice to hear woodthrush and blue-winged warbler. American
Redstarts were around also. I moved on to Alley Pond Park
This morning's activity deserves a proper write up. I began birding the tulip
tree trail which is an asphalt trail connecting Oakland lake to Alley Pond Park
forest. It was nice to hear woodthrush and blue-winged warbler. American
Redstarts were around also. I moved on to Alley Pond Park
Alley Pond Park 25 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) had an interesting day. It started with a singing
HOUSE WREN and ended with a singing YELLOW WARBLER. Both posed for pictures and
both were FOS birds for us. In between, a bit slow. A dozen RUSTY BLACKBIRDS
continue at several of the
Alley Pond Park 25 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) had an interesting day. It started with a singing
HOUSE WREN and ended with a singing YELLOW WARBLER. Both posed for pictures and
both were FOS birds for us. In between, a bit slow. A dozen RUSTY BLACKBIRDS
continue at several of the
Alley Pond Park 18 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for migrants this morning on an
overcast day, It was good to be out. What wasn't good was the birding. No
warblers, but a single BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER at Little Alley Pond. The only
other birds of interest were the continuing
Alley Pond Park 18 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for migrants this morning on an
overcast day, It was good to be out. What wasn't good was the birding. No
warblers, but a single BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER at Little Alley Pond. The only
other birds of interest were the continuing
Alley Pond Park 7 Apr
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for migrants this morning and found
Robins and Robins and more Robins everywhere. The few new arrivals we saw were
all in their finest plumage. A pair of CHIPPING SPARROWS and 3 EASTERN TOWHEES
appeared stunning against the drab
Alley Pond Park 7 Apr
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for migrants this morning and found
Robins and Robins and more Robins everywhere. The few new arrivals we saw were
all in their finest plumage. A pair of CHIPPING SPARROWS and 3 EASTERN TOWHEES
appeared stunning against the drab
Alley Pond Park 17 Sep
Joe Giunta Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Winchester Blvd
Parking Lot (entrance under the parkway). We walked towards the trees along the
far side of the ball field where we finding a PHILADELPHIA and RED-EYED VIREO
and a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. The few
Alley Pond Park 17 Sep
Joe Giunta Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Winchester Blvd
Parking Lot (entrance under the parkway). We walked towards the trees along the
far side of the ball field where we finding a PHILADELPHIA and RED-EYED VIREO
and a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. The few
Alley Pond Park was a good place to be this morning. I birded the park 8am
to 11am, with Ian Resnick and, at various times, Lisa, Steve Schellenger,
and Andrew Baksh. Though not super birdy, there were nice pockets of
warbler and other bird activity scattered throughout the park. The
highlight was
Given the cold front and reports of a good number of migrating birds on the
barrier beach, a group of birders with the same thoughts on their mind,
that it could be a good day for migrants, converged at Alley Pond Park, in
Queens this morning.
After several hours of birding that took us well into
Great South Bay Audubon's field trip this morning to Alley Pond was held under
damp conditions which became downright wet by late morning. But the spirits of
the nine participants were raised high and dry by the presence
of 17 species of warbler, highlighted by Bay-breasted (1), Tennessee (1),
Great South Bay Audubon's field trip this morning to Alley Pond was held under
damp conditions which became downright wet by late morning. But the spirits of
the nine participants were raised high and dry by the presence
of 17 species of warbler, highlighted by Bay-breasted (1), Tennessee (1),
Not a single warbler seen or heard despite a long walk through the woods
covering most of the Kaplan Trail and Kettle holes. Of note were several Hairy
Woodpeckers, American Goldfiches (some coming into nice color) and a flock of
15 Rusty Blackbirds.
Perhaps, the best sight towards the
Not a single warbler seen or heard despite a long walk through the woods
covering most of the Kaplan Trail and Kettle holes. Of note were several Hairy
Woodpeckers, American Goldfiches (some coming into nice color) and a flock of
15 Rusty Blackbirds.
Perhaps, the best sight towards the
It was tough digging out land birds today in the face of windy conditions
that did not let up all day. However, Eric Miller and I managed a few good
birds here and there. Our highlights from Alley Pond Park were: *NORTHERN
WATERTHRUSH* (NOWA), a rather reluctant bird that provided a very brief
It was tough digging out land birds today in the face of windy conditions
that did not let up all day. However, Eric Miller and I managed a few good
birds here and there. Our highlights from Alley Pond Park were: *NORTHERN
WATERTHRUSH* (NOWA), a rather reluctant bird that provided a very brief
After unsuccessfuly seeing the Virginia's Warbler I headed toward the upper
pond and rest station and saw a male Great Horned Owl fly in and land on a
tree over the path to the upper pond by the Grand Central. He was witnessed by
myself and Johan who was doing some macro work.
Owl can be
After unsuccessfuly seeing the Virginia's Warbler I headed toward the upper
pond and rest station and saw a male Great Horned Owl fly in and land on a
tree over the path to the upper pond by the Grand Central. He was witnessed by
myself and Johan who was doing some macro work.
Owl can be
Just some more detail on Eric Miller's sighting of the Virginia's Warbler
yesterday. At about 3:15 yesterday afternoon, Eric and I heard three soft chip
notes low in the understory near a tangle of downed tree limbs at the spot
Steve Walter describes below.
The chip notes sounded promising and
Just some more detail on Eric Miller's sighting of the Virginia's Warbler
yesterday. At about 3:15 yesterday afternoon, Eric and I heard three soft chip
notes low in the understory near a tangle of downed tree limbs at the spot
Steve Walter describes below.
The chip notes sounded promising and
The CONNECTICUT WARBLER found by Peter Reisfeld Saturday was refound by
myself and Ian Resnick this morning,8:00am, at the "Nutmeg Meadow", east of
the 76th Ave. parking lot. It put in a brief appearance on one of the
small trees in the "meadow" and then went down into the mugwort.
There were
I visited Alley Pond Park this morning between 6:45 Am and 9:00 Am. It was
relatively quite and the amount of leaf coverage made finding birds by eye
quite difficult. There were quite a few thrushes around (didn't get good
enough looks to determine which species) and the sounds of Ovenbirds,
Despite the dreary weather, a few hours in Alley Pond Park in Queens
this afternoon produced a nice variety of birds. The hot spot was the
area around Turtle, Decadon and Lilly Pad Ponds. Most of the
following were observed in that area of the park:
Pine Warbler (numerous)
Eastern Phoebe
Despite the dreary weather, a few hours in Alley Pond Park in Queens
this afternoon produced a nice variety of birds. The hot spot was the
area around Turtle, Decadon and Lilly Pad Ponds. Most of the
following were observed in that area of the park:
Pine Warbler (numerous)
Eastern Phoebe
Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I
spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue
heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that
leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The
old walkway was good.
Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I
spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue
heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that
leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The
old walkway was good.
We started our morning at Alley Pond Park (APP) where we quickly found a Hooded
Warbler, perhaps the same bird that has been there for the last week in the dry
gullies on the west side of the Park. A Worm-eating Warbler was singing in the
tops of the oaks just north of the athletic fields. We
We started our morning at Alley Pond Park (APP) where we quickly found a Hooded
Warbler, perhaps the same bird that has been there for the last week in the dry
gullies on the west side of the Park. A Worm-eating Warbler was singing in the
tops of the oaks just north of the athletic fields. We
A half-day bird trip by Alula Birding & Natural History Tours this morning to
Alley Pond Park produced some highlights with decent songbird diversity but low
overall numbers. Warbler highlights included hooded and blackburnian warbler
but also parula, black-and-white warbler, chestnut-sided,
A half-day bird trip by Alula Birding Natural History Tours this morning to
Alley Pond Park produced some highlights with decent songbird diversity but low
overall numbers. Warbler highlights included hooded and blackburnian warbler
but also parula, black-and-white warbler, chestnut-sided,
I spent a few hours birding Alley Pond Park this afternoon and had quite a few
yellow-rumped warblers, two yellow warblers, a black and white warbler, two
male parulas together (within four feet of the ground and within two feet of
each other just west of the green metal storage bins where they
I spent a few hours birding Alley Pond Park this afternoon and had quite a few
yellow-rumped warblers, two yellow warblers, a black and white warbler, two
male parulas together (within four feet of the ground and within two feet of
each other just west of the green metal storage bins where they
Alley Pond Park, Queens 18 April
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) met at Hempstead Lake SP and after
a short unproductive visit drove to Alley. We checked the progress of the 2
GREAT HORNED OWL chicks on the nest, now approaching full size The nest tree
is adjacent to a marked
Alley Pond Park, Queens 18 April
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) met at Hempstead Lake SP and after
a short unproductive visit drove to Alley. We checked the progress of the 2
GREAT HORNED OWL chicks on the nest, now approaching full size The nest tree
is adjacent to a marked
At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds
were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and
Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy,
gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my
first of the year
At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds
were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and
Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy,
gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my
first of the year
Many good birds at Alley Pond Park again this morning. Of note was Philadelphia
Vireo, seen well one early in the morning and two around noon in the trees
beyond the handball courts just east of the green canister.
Other highlights seen by various observers include Blackburnian, Worm-eating,
Many good birds at Alley Pond Park again this morning. Of note was Philadelphia
Vireo, seen well one early in the morning and two around noon in the trees
beyond the handball courts just east of the green canister.
Other highlights seen by various observers include Blackburnian, Worm-eating,
Eric Miller and I birded Alley Pond Park this morning and between us found
eighteen warbler and four vireo species. Eric had a brief look at a
Yellow-breasted Chat at the "Acadian" kettle hole while I got the first looks
in the early morning sun at Tennessee, Bay-breasted and Cape May Warblers
Alley Pond Park, Queens
Monday August 22, 2010
Observers: Eric Miller, Jean Loscalzo
A quick walk-about mid afternoon turned up several warblers and a raven. Eric
also had a R-B Grosbeak before I got there.
Highlights:
Eastern Wood PeeWee, COMMON RAVEN (seen and heard several
Alley Pond Park, Queens
Monday August 22, 2010
Observers: Eric Miller, Jean Loscalzo
A quick walk-about mid afternoon turned up several warblers and a raven. Eric
also had a R-B Grosbeak before I got there.
Highlights:
Eastern Wood PeeWee, COMMON RAVEN (seen and heard several
I had a fabulous time birding Alley Pond Park this morning. The park was alive
with songbirds. I tallied 18 species of warbler, however, from conversations
with two other birders there was actually 21 species, but I only recorded 18.
The best bird of the day for me was a terrific view of a
I had a fabulous time birding Alley Pond Park this morning. The park was alive
with songbirds. I tallied 18 species of warbler, however, from conversations
with two other birders there was actually 21 species, but I only recorded 18.
The best bird of the day for me was a terrific view of a
This morning at windy Alley Pond Park there was a decent variety of birds, and
unlike previous visits, a few species made there way down to the lower reaches
where they could be seen. Our best bird was a female Summer Tanager in the
Oaks just north of the handball courts, near the Mel Kaplan
This morning at windy Alley Pond Park there was a decent variety of birds, and
unlike previous visits, a few species made there way down to the lower reaches
where they could be seen. Our best bird was a female Summer Tanager in the
Oaks just north of the handball courts, near the Mel Kaplan
I got a good look at a singing Mourning Warbler early this morning. The bird
was just west of the Kaplan Trail near the junction with the Blue blazed trail
where it heads east to Lily Pad Pond. The Mourning was seen by others later in
the morning but was not heard or seen when a number of us
I got a good look at a singing Mourning Warbler early this morning. The bird
was just west of the Kaplan Trail near the junction with the Blue blazed trail
where it heads east to Lily Pad Pond. The Mourning was seen by others later in
the morning but was not heard or seen when a number of us
I was starting to write this report when I heard the tragic news of Matt
Bayer's passing. Long Island has lost not only an excellent birder but a first
class naturalist - he will be missed.
There was a good movement of bird's this morning at Alley. Unfortunately, they
were much easier to hear
I was starting to write this report when I heard the tragic news of Matt
Bayer's passing. Long Island has lost not only an excellent birder but a first
class naturalist - he will be missed.
There was a good movement of bird's this morning at Alley. Unfortunately, they
were much easier to hear
Date: March, 24,2010
Place: Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY
Sy Schiff and I (Joe Giunta) did some morning birding at Alley Pond. We saw
one Rusty Blackbird and five Eastern Phoebes. Also present were all the
regulars: Downey WP, Red-bellied WP, Flicker, Brown Creeper etc. The park
seems to
Date: March, 24,2010
Place: Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY
Sy Schiff and I (Joe Giunta) did some morning birding at Alley Pond. We saw
one Rusty Blackbird and five Eastern Phoebes. Also present were all the
regulars: Downey WP, Red-bellied WP, Flicker, Brown Creeper etc. The park
seems to
Alley Pond Park 14 Sep
Joe Giunta, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning amidst a dearth of
birds. Hopefully it is attributable to unfavorable weather patterns and
birding will improve.
But, of course there are always things of interest. Today was our first fall
WHITE-THROATED
Alley Pond Park 14 Sep
Joe Giunta, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning amidst a dearth of
birds. Hopefully it is attributable to unfavorable weather patterns and
birding will improve.
But, of course there are always things of interest. Today was our first fall
WHITE-THROATED
hi all-this is somewhat off topic. but i thought it is worth mentioning that the 'devil's walking stick', (a native to the appalachians) that the birds and birders love so much, is in fact not devil's walking stick', as i have come to find out some years ago. it is 'japanese angelica tree'. a
hi all-this is somewhat off topic. but i thought it is worth mentioning that the 'devil's walking stick', (a native to the appalachians) that the birds and birders love so much, is in fact not devil's walking stick', as i have come to find out some years ago. it is 'japanese angelica tree'. a
Alley Pond Park 31 August
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Alley Pond Park this morning for several
hours. We saw a mix of mostly breeding/resident birds (some of which, of
course, may be migrants). The most interesting was more than a dozen
RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS. The Spotted Jewelweed
Alley Pond Park 31 August
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Alley Pond Park this morning for several
hours. We saw a mix of mostly breeding/resident birds (some of which, of
course, may be migrants). The most interesting was more than a dozen
RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS. The Spotted Jewelweed
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