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 in the Devil's Walking Stick just north of Little Alley Pond.
There were not only warblers in the trees. A Great Blue Heron perched for a couple of minutes above me in a tree on the path near Little Alley Pond. A little later, Eric and I saw the immature Bay-breasted in the Devil's Walking Stick and were able to get very good views this morning to confirm the i.d. In addition Eric and I got great views of Cape May, Tennessee and Blackburnian. Later, in another area of the park we got an excellent look at an immature Blackpoll, nice to compare with the Bay-breasted. A walk along the asphalt path on the east side of the park near the Cross Island Parkway (and some sphishing) produced looks at two Canada Warblers, a second male Cape May and a Philadelphia Vireo. The Philadelphia was a drab bird without much yellow. The small bill, and tail and compact shape made the bird made for a clear i.d. Warbling Vireo and a single Yellow-throated Vireo were singing. Northern Parula was easily the most abundant warbler species. Did not get a chance to post yesterday, but many of the same species were present. Yesterday, Eric also got on a Mourning Warbler which I also had a brief unsatisfying look. Here's the list of notable species: Warblers: Blackburnian Cape May Bay-breasted Tennessee Black-throated Blue Black-throated Green Ovenbird Northern Parula Chestnut-sided American Redstart Magnolia Black and White Nashville Canada Blackpoll Common Yellowthroat Northern Waterthrush Yellow-breasted Chat Vireos: Red-eyed Warbling Yellow-throated Philadelphia Thrushes: Wood Veery Herons: Little Blue Great Blue Green Others: Ruby-throated Hummingbird Rose-breasted Grosbeak Empid. Flycatcher (perhaps Least) Eastern Wood Pewee Jeff Ritter Little Neck, NY ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any retention, disclosure, reproduction or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission, or the taking of any action in reliance thereon or pursuant thereto, is strictly prohibited. No warranty is given by NYSIF that this e-mail is free of viruses, interception or interference. NYSIF disclaims liability for any unauthorized opinion, representation, statement, offer or contract made by the sender on behalf of NYSIF. NYSIF's delegation of authorities, setting out who may make representations or contract on behalf of NYSIF, is available by contacting NYSIF at [email protected]. Jurisdiction for all actions arising out of dealings with NYSIF shall lie only in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
