[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (in NYC), Sat.-Sun., 11/6 & 11/7 - Bonaparte's Gulls, Dickcissel, E. Meadowlark & Bluebirds, B.g. Gnatcatcher, & more

[Tom Fiore]

Saturday, Nov. 6th -

Bonaparte’s Gull was found (again, & two -together- also photo’d. again) along 
Inwood Hill Park (working the area west and northwest of Dyckman Street) on the 
Hudson River, while a Lincoln’s Sparrow was photo’d. at that same park, but by 
the two marsh-regeneration project just south of the main lagoon area.

A Dickcissel was found & photographed (M. Waldron) at the Dyckman Fields 
section, that just barely-north of the western terminus of Dyckman St., and 
likely a lingering individual (as has been noted at almost the exact location 
in years past).  Here’s a fresh photo of that 100%-observed Dickcissel from the 
Dyckman Fields, and seen by a number of obs. now, since the day[s] from when D. 
Karlson found this one - https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/385794141 
 

Eastern Meadowlark as well as E. Bluebird (3, at the same area) were on 
Governors Island, and American Tree Sparrows were showing up, as could and 
should be expected now. The 2 likeliest locations (of all) in N.Y. County to 
see that latter species are the 2 outlying islands, although Manhattan island 
also does receive the species as well in most recent winters; there may also be 
more of these in some parts of the county than is realized as not all of the 
brushy habitats are much-watched. 

A N. Parula found at City Hall Park in lower Manhattan was poss. the 
least-regularly seen (for early Nov. in the county) species of American warbler 
on the day in the county, with some other warbler species also having been 
found, particularly in the lower (southern) half of Manhattan and some also on 
Governors Island for the day.  Some of the other warblers still being noted 
included Black-throated Blue (which has been seen in the C.B.C. period and in 
count-days, in late December, in Manhattan), Nashville Warblers (which have 
been seen multiple times over the years, and sometimes even in the multiple, in 
December, and on CBC’s, in the county; these latest Nashville also lingering in 
the same general areas where they'd been recently, plus somewhat 
"more-expected” sightings of lingering Pine Warblers, Ovenbirds, Common 
Yellowthroats (in the many-multiple), Palm Warbler, and Myrtle / Yellow-rumped 
Warblers; also noted was a late Blackpoll Warbler with some details, and a 
very-late Yellow Warbler with few real details. At least 8 warbler spp. still 
lingering and a chance that a few more species could be yet uncovered lurking 
or very late to move.

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Sunday, (50th running of the)-NYC Marathon-day, Nov. 7th -

A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is continuing at the north end of Central Park, lately 
around the compost area, where it’s been seen in prior days; this is virtually 
certain the same individual seen in that sector of the park over now at least 
ten full days.  Blue-headed Vireos are cropping up in a number of locations, 
with some of the latest at Governors Island, but at least some others could be 
lingering, as well.   Eastern Bluebirds were again seen (in lesser numbers than 
in prior recent days) at several locations, including on Governors Island, 
Riverside Park (northern area), & also at Saint Nicholas Park in Manhattan’s 
Harlem district.  A Lincoln’s Sparrow was reported with good details at Battery 
Park, and a at least a few White-crowned Sparrows also were still around the 
county.  A number of ‘regular observers’ for the county may have taken time-off 
and instead gone elsewhere or done less of county-birding, with closures here & 
there due to the large crowds on hand for marathon day in some areas. It also 
looked to be a moderately ‘quiet’ day for migration, with diurnal flight 
perhaps quite limited as well as the nocturnal.

more to be reported in coming days.

good birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan









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[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (in NYC), Sat.-Sun., 11/6 & 11/7 - Bonaparte's Gulls, Dickcissel, E. Meadowlark & Bluebirds, B.g. Gnatcatcher, & more

[Tom Fiore]

Saturday, Nov. 6th -

Bonaparte’s Gull was found (again, & two -together- also photo’d. again) along 
Inwood Hill Park (working the area west and northwest of Dyckman Street) on the 
Hudson River, while a Lincoln’s Sparrow was photo’d. at that same park, but by 
the two marsh-regeneration project just south of the main lagoon area.

A Dickcissel was found & photographed (M. Waldron) at the Dyckman Fields 
section, that just barely-north of the western terminus of Dyckman St., and 
likely a lingering individual (as has been noted at almost the exact location 
in years past).  Here’s a fresh photo of that 100%-observed Dickcissel from the 
Dyckman Fields, and seen by a number of obs. now, since the day[s] from when D. 
Karlson found this one - https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/385794141 
 

Eastern Meadowlark as well as E. Bluebird (3, at the same area) were on 
Governors Island, and American Tree Sparrows were showing up, as could and 
should be expected now. The 2 likeliest locations (of all) in N.Y. County to 
see that latter species are the 2 outlying islands, although Manhattan island 
also does receive the species as well in most recent winters; there may also be 
more of these in some parts of the county than is realized as not all of the 
brushy habitats are much-watched. 

A N. Parula found at City Hall Park in lower Manhattan was poss. the 
least-regularly seen (for early Nov. in the county) species of American warbler 
on the day in the county, with some other warbler species also having been 
found, particularly in the lower (southern) half of Manhattan and some also on 
Governors Island for the day.  Some of the other warblers still being noted 
included Black-throated Blue (which has been seen in the C.B.C. period and in 
count-days, in late December, in Manhattan), Nashville Warblers (which have 
been seen multiple times over the years, and sometimes even in the multiple, in 
December, and on CBC’s, in the county; these latest Nashville also lingering in 
the same general areas where they'd been recently, plus somewhat 
"more-expected” sightings of lingering Pine Warblers, Ovenbirds, Common 
Yellowthroats (in the many-multiple), Palm Warbler, and Myrtle / Yellow-rumped 
Warblers; also noted was a late Blackpoll Warbler with some details, and a 
very-late Yellow Warbler with few real details. At least 8 warbler spp. still 
lingering and a chance that a few more species could be yet uncovered lurking 
or very late to move.

. .
Sunday, (50th running of the)-NYC Marathon-day, Nov. 7th -

A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is continuing at the north end of Central Park, lately 
around the compost area, where it’s been seen in prior days; this is virtually 
certain the same individual seen in that sector of the park over now at least 
ten full days.  Blue-headed Vireos are cropping up in a number of locations, 
with some of the latest at Governors Island, but at least some others could be 
lingering, as well.   Eastern Bluebirds were again seen (in lesser numbers than 
in prior recent days) at several locations, including on Governors Island, 
Riverside Park (northern area), & also at Saint Nicholas Park in Manhattan’s 
Harlem district.  A Lincoln’s Sparrow was reported with good details at Battery 
Park, and a at least a few White-crowned Sparrows also were still around the 
county.  A number of ‘regular observers’ for the county may have taken time-off 
and instead gone elsewhere or done less of county-birding, with closures here & 
there due to the large crowds on hand for marathon day in some areas. It also 
looked to be a moderately ‘quiet’ day for migration, with diurnal flight 
perhaps quite limited as well as the nocturnal.

more to be reported in coming days.

good birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan









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