[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/3 - Sunday, & warblers

[Thomas Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City
Sunday, 3rd December, 2017

In addition to the lingering celebrity Empidonax flycatcher being seen again in 
the Ramble this day, (a minimum of) ten species of warblers were already being 
found as of the noon hour, and of these (that I am aware of) the least-common 
for Deember is the lingering 1st-fall Magnolia Warbler, which was again 
photographed in the Hallett Sanctuary (& has now been seen & photographed by 
others there as well).  Also of potential interest (as a report) is that for a 
possible Canada Warbler recently reported, but the report lacking in details as 
to location within the park or for the bird’s markings that may have been noted 
(or any photos); this latter warbler species would be far more uncommon so late 
in the year than even a Magnolia in December.  Of the (at least) ten warbler 
species in the park, 8 of them have been found in the areas south of 72nd 
Street, or roughly, the southern 1/3 of Central. However the greater habitat in 
parts of the northern portion of the park could yet yield some additional 
species &/or numbers to this remarkable movement and pile-up of December 
warblers.

Additional notable species of Sunday & Saturday include[d] a female Boat-tailed 
Grackle again seen in the roving grackle flock in the park’s southern third, 
and (on at least Saturday) a Pine Siskin seen by a dozen or more observers 
around & at the Evodia Field (Ramble) feeders and vicinity.

Much more to be added, the above are just a few highlights. Good ongoing luck 
in flycatcher-observing,

Tom Fiore
manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/3 - Sunday, & warblers

[Thomas Fiore]

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City
Sunday, 3rd December, 2017

In addition to the lingering celebrity Empidonax flycatcher being seen again in 
the Ramble this day, (a minimum of) ten species of warblers were already being 
found as of the noon hour, and of these (that I am aware of) the least-common 
for Deember is the lingering 1st-fall Magnolia Warbler, which was again 
photographed in the Hallett Sanctuary (& has now been seen & photographed by 
others there as well).  Also of potential interest (as a report) is that for a 
possible Canada Warbler recently reported, but the report lacking in details as 
to location within the park or for the bird’s markings that may have been noted 
(or any photos); this latter warbler species would be far more uncommon so late 
in the year than even a Magnolia in December.  Of the (at least) ten warbler 
species in the park, 8 of them have been found in the areas south of 72nd 
Street, or roughly, the southern 1/3 of Central. However the greater habitat in 
parts of the northern portion of the park could yet yield some additional 
species &/or numbers to this remarkable movement and pile-up of December 
warblers.

Additional notable species of Sunday & Saturday include[d] a female Boat-tailed 
Grackle again seen in the roving grackle flock in the park’s southern third, 
and (on at least Saturday) a Pine Siskin seen by a dozen or more observers 
around & at the Evodia Field (Ramble) feeders and vicinity.

Much more to be added, the above are just a few highlights. Good ongoing luck 
in flycatcher-observing,

Tom Fiore
manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] “Rarity Round Up” - Personal Results and Musings

[Timothy Healy]

Inspired by Shai’s Friday post about doing a rarity round up, I covered a lot 
of ground along the south shore this weekend. Though I failed to locate any 
Hammond’s-tier vagrants, there were some nice seasonal irregularities and 
uncommon species to be found these past few days. I’m not going to steal anyone 
else’s highlights for this write-up, just posting notes as potential CBC intel 
or for the sake of county/year/month(?) listers. Apologies for length and 
formatting. 

-single Northern Parulas at JFK Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary and Cow Meadow Park
-drake Blue-winged Teal also at JFK, associating with Green-wings and other 
ducks
-American Bittern in the marshes north of Gilgo Beach
-Parasitic Jaeger, young Common Tern, Iceland Gull, and close, sizable 
congregations of Bonaparte’s Gulls at the Jones West End jetty. No sign of 
rarer associates in several hours of searching
-at least one continuing Cackling Goose at Hendrickson Park

The parulas represent the only Nassau records past the first week of November 
according to eBird, though I wonder if other archival data to the contrary 
exists. Along with a few additional individuals between Brooklyn and Montauk, 
and a smattering of other lingering wood-warblers from Prothonotary to 
Wilson’s, we have a number of potential new late regional records in progress 
or approaching. 

One hopes that the conspicuous presence of Bonaparte’s Gulls will continue 
after too many years of near absence in our area, potentially sticking for the 
count and drawing in some goodies in the process. In the more immediate future, 
strong winds with a southeasterly component on Tuesday could produce 
interesting sightings for those who can watch.

As an aside, early predictions about a certain irruption seem to be on very 
much point. This is an event worth documenting and admiring respectfully, even 
if the specific details are not to be shared here. It’s always a spectacle, at 
any rate. 

Cheers!
-Tim H
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[nysbirds-l] “Rarity Round Up” - Personal Results and Musings

[Timothy Healy]

Inspired by Shai’s Friday post about doing a rarity round up, I covered a lot 
of ground along the south shore this weekend. Though I failed to locate any 
Hammond’s-tier vagrants, there were some nice seasonal irregularities and 
uncommon species to be found these past few days. I’m not going to steal anyone 
else’s highlights for this write-up, just posting notes as potential CBC intel 
or for the sake of county/year/month(?) listers. Apologies for length and 
formatting. 

-single Northern Parulas at JFK Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary and Cow Meadow Park
-drake Blue-winged Teal also at JFK, associating with Green-wings and other 
ducks
-American Bittern in the marshes north of Gilgo Beach
-Parasitic Jaeger, young Common Tern, Iceland Gull, and close, sizable 
congregations of Bonaparte’s Gulls at the Jones West End jetty. No sign of 
rarer associates in several hours of searching
-at least one continuing Cackling Goose at Hendrickson Park

The parulas represent the only Nassau records past the first week of November 
according to eBird, though I wonder if other archival data to the contrary 
exists. Along with a few additional individuals between Brooklyn and Montauk, 
and a smattering of other lingering wood-warblers from Prothonotary to 
Wilson’s, we have a number of potential new late regional records in progress 
or approaching. 

One hopes that the conspicuous presence of Bonaparte’s Gulls will continue 
after too many years of near absence in our area, potentially sticking for the 
count and drawing in some goodies in the process. In the more immediate future, 
strong winds with a southeasterly component on Tuesday could produce 
interesting sightings for those who can watch.

As an aside, early predictions about a certain irruption seem to be on very 
much point. This is an event worth documenting and admiring respectfully, even 
if the specific details are not to be shared here. It’s always a spectacle, at 
any rate. 

Cheers!
-Tim H
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Re:[nysbirds-l] HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER - YES

[Anders Peltomaa]

HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER  South of Humming Tombstone #birdcp via @NYNYbirder

Sunday, today. Now!

Anders Peltomaa
Mannen

On Dec 2, 2017 10:14 AM, "Anders Peltomaa" 
wrote:

> The Flycatcher was found again at 9:45 and seen will by many for about 20
> minutes. Now MIA again.
>
> Anders Peltomaa
> Manhattan
>

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Re:[nysbirds-l] HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER - YES

[Anders Peltomaa]

HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER  South of Humming Tombstone #birdcp via @NYNYbirder

Sunday, today. Now!

Anders Peltomaa
Mannen

On Dec 2, 2017 10:14 AM, "Anders Peltomaa" 
wrote:

> The Flycatcher was found again at 9:45 and seen will by many for about 20
> minutes. Now MIA again.
>
> Anders Peltomaa
> Manhattan
>

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[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

[Debbie Becker]

On my Free Saturday morning birdwalk @NYBG we observed/heard the following:

Empidonax - Late Emp is rarely Least yet this bird does have some 
characteristic field markings of Least with the exception of a pinkish lower 
mandible and rather short primaries.  No evidence of downward tail flick nor 
vocalization heard. Bird is in the Native Plant Garden by the water feature. 
Those interested in viewing a photo please contact me off the lists. 
Hairy woodpecker 
Downy woodpecker 
Yellow bellied sapsucker 
Chipping sparrows 
White throated sparrows
Song sparrow
House finch
A Goldfinch
Hermit Thrush
Mallards
Wood ducks
Red tailed hawk
White breasted nuthatch
American Crow
Juncos
American Robins
Tufted titmouse
Chickadee
Great blue heron
Gray Catbird- Late
Blue jay
Mourning doves
Cardinal
Mockingbird

Good Birding,
Debbie Becker
NYBG Bird Guide
BirdingAroundNYC.com





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[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

[Debbie Becker]

On my Free Saturday morning birdwalk @NYBG we observed/heard the following:

Empidonax - Late Emp is rarely Least yet this bird does have some 
characteristic field markings of Least with the exception of a pinkish lower 
mandible and rather short primaries.  No evidence of downward tail flick nor 
vocalization heard. Bird is in the Native Plant Garden by the water feature. 
Those interested in viewing a photo please contact me off the lists. 
Hairy woodpecker 
Downy woodpecker 
Yellow bellied sapsucker 
Chipping sparrows 
White throated sparrows
Song sparrow
House finch
A Goldfinch
Hermit Thrush
Mallards
Wood ducks
Red tailed hawk
White breasted nuthatch
American Crow
Juncos
American Robins
Tufted titmouse
Chickadee
Great blue heron
Gray Catbird- Late
Blue jay
Mourning doves
Cardinal
Mockingbird

Good Birding,
Debbie Becker
NYBG Bird Guide
BirdingAroundNYC.com





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