It took some effort but I finally caught up with all of the recent highlighted
birds from Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.
The continuing Richardson Cackling Geese were observed feeding near the lake
amongst a flock of 368 Canada Geese.
Following up on the reports of Lark, Clay-colored Sparrow and Pine Warbler. I
went in search of the location they were seen. It turns out that while the
location is indeed north of the LIE, it is instead named "Garden of
Meditation." I had to put in a lengthy search for the mixed flock (mostly made
up of Juncos) and I ended up finding them near the Queens Museum.
In working over the flock, I found an additional 2 Pine Warblers for a total of
3. The plumages ranged from bright to intermediate males to drab female type.
All three were actively moving with the Junco flock.
The Sparrows were a little harder and I did not find them at first with the
Junco flock that had the Pine Warblers but ran into them after tracking down a
HOSP (House Sparrow) flock to see what was moving with them.
Both Sparrows were with a smaller Junco flock, which I suspect were all part of
the earlier flock that contained the Pine Warblers. As I watched the Lark and
Clay-colored Sparrow, other Juncos flew in with the Pine Warblers.
My congratulations to the CBC party or individual that found them. These are
very good birds for Queens this late.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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> The Lark Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, and Pine Warbler continue just north
> of the Serenity Garden, a grove of pines just north of the LIE. They are
> associating with a flock of juncos. The Bald Eagle was perched by Willow Lake
> - seen from the Van Wyck. Haven't found the Cackled yet but haven't really
> looked yet either.
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> Good birding,
> Corey Finger
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