[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan, NYC - Clapper Rail: Monday, 5/10

A *new species* for Bryant Park in mid-town Manhattan (N.Y. City), a Clapper Rail is also most unusual for N.Y. County as well, despite the fact the species breeds & is regular in other counties within N.Y. City. Discovered by N. Butterini Monday May 10th, & then with help from G. Willow, leading

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan, NYC - Clapper Rail: Monday, 5/10

A *new species* for Bryant Park in mid-town Manhattan (N.Y. City), a Clapper Rail is also most unusual for N.Y. County as well, despite the fact the species breeds & is regular in other counties within N.Y. City. Discovered by N. Butterini Monday May 10th, & then with help from G. Willow, leading

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Veery: Brooklyn Greenie + Gulling Goodies...

 Yesterday found me in the city running errands and I dropped into Bryant Park because why not and I just so happened (ahem) to have my bins with me. I happened upon another birder, Maha Katnani, and together we birdied the park. The highlights included: a couple of Catharus’; one was a slam

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Veery: Brooklyn Greenie + Gulling Goodies...

 Yesterday found me in the city running errands and I dropped into Bryant Park because why not and I just so happened (ahem) to have my bins with me. I happened upon another birder, Maha Katnani, and together we birdied the park. The highlights included: a couple of Catharus’; one was a slam

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan: Lincoln's Sparrow, 23-24 Sep

A Lincoln's Sparrow has been seen over the past two days in the begonia garden surrounding the bird bath at the northeast corner of the park. This is on the west side of the New York Public library just south of the restrooms. It was discovered on Monday evening and spotted again today during

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan: Lincoln's Sparrow, 23-24 Sep

A Lincoln's Sparrow has been seen over the past two days in the begonia garden surrounding the bird bath at the northeast corner of the park. This is on the west side of the New York Public library just south of the restrooms. It was discovered on Monday evening and spotted again today during

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC

I led the first of my fall twice-weekly NYC Audubon bird walks in Bryant Park this morning. We had fairly low diversity but good numbers of several Warbler species: about a dozen Common Yellowthroat, 5 Northern Waterthrush, several Ovenbirds and American Redstarts, a B Warbler, and my FOS

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC

I led the first of my fall twice-weekly NYC Audubon bird walks in Bryant Park this morning. We had fairly low diversity but good numbers of several Warbler species: about a dozen Common Yellowthroat, 5 Northern Waterthrush, several Ovenbirds and American Redstarts, a B Warbler, and my FOS

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Yellowthroat "study"

An hour in Bryant Park at midday (we miss you, Alan D!) was quieter than many other urban parks, but did reveal three Ovenbirds, Swainson's and Hermit Thrush, abundant Catbirds, Song, White-throated, and Chipping Sparrow, and (including the plantings around the library) at least nine Common

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Yellowthroat "study"

An hour in Bryant Park at midday (we miss you, Alan D!) was quieter than many other urban parks, but did reveal three Ovenbirds, Swainson's and Hermit Thrush, abundant Catbirds, Song, White-throated, and Chipping Sparrow, and (including the plantings around the library) at least nine Common

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock

Last winter we had a woodcock sighting almost every week from November through March, sometimes three after a snowstorm. This winter was quiet. We did have some overwintering hearties - 2-3 Gray Catbirds, one Song Sparrow that clung to the southwest corner. A small group of European

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park CBC

All 35 pigeons waited out the rain sitting still evenly spaced along a ledge under the library roof overhang. The House Sparrows looked miserable, the males almost unrecognizable. Most wouldn’t even venture into the park but formed a hidden chorus in the building scaffolding across the street

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park CBC

All 35 pigeons waited out the rain sitting still evenly spaced along a ledge under the library roof overhang. The House Sparrows looked miserable, the males almost unrecognizable. Most wouldn’t even venture into the park but formed a hidden chorus in the building scaffolding across the street

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

We saw the bird late this afternoon (around 4:30-5PM) and around 6:30pm it went into a pine tree (next to the area where it was hiding) probably for night roosting. Felipe Pimentel On Sep 14, 2018, at 6:34 PM, David Barrett mailto:mil...@gmail.com>> wrote: The SORA has been seen

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

We saw the bird late this afternoon (around 4:30-5PM) and around 6:30pm it went into a pine tree (next to the area where it was hiding) probably for night roosting. Felipe Pimentel On Sep 14, 2018, at 6:34 PM, David Barrett mailto:mil...@gmail.com>> wrote: The SORA has been seen

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

The SORA has been seen occasionally since 2 p.m. today, in the fern garden just outside the southeast corner of the Bryant Park lawn. It has been seen by many in the last ten minutes. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter (for more updates on this bird) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

The SORA has been seen occasionally since 2 p.m. today, in the fern garden just outside the southeast corner of the Bryant Park lawn. It has been seen by many in the last ten minutes. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter (for more updates on this bird) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park migration--no Sora or CT Warbler

Some pretty diligent searching between about 11:30 and 2:00 today failed to turn up either prize species, but it was an interesting harbinger of fall/winter in this little park and nearby library plantings. Along with perhaps half a dozen Yellowthroats (only one mature male), three Ovenbirds, and

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park migration--no Sora or CT Warbler

Some pretty diligent searching between about 11:30 and 2:00 today failed to turn up either prize species, but it was an interesting harbinger of fall/winter in this little park and nearby library plantings. Along with perhaps half a dozen Yellowthroats (only one mature male), three Ovenbirds, and

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Sora

Spent yesterday evening and this morning looking for Connecticut Warbler with no luck. Plenty of Common Yellowthroats and Ovenbirds and N Waterthrushes but never the betwixt. However in the farthest southeast of the lawn I got a couple of glimpses of what I believe is a Sora. Poor light and

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Sora

Spent yesterday evening and this morning looking for Connecticut Warbler with no luck. Plenty of Common Yellowthroats and Ovenbirds and N Waterthrushes but never the betwixt. However in the farthest southeast of the lawn I got a couple of glimpses of what I believe is a Sora. Poor light and

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC. possible Connecticut Warbler

looked like CT Warbler from brief look, can't confirm have to go to work. southeast corner by lawn, between large hydrangeas and pine bushes/ trees Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC. possible Connecticut Warbler

looked like CT Warbler from brief look, can't confirm have to go to work. southeast corner by lawn, between large hydrangeas and pine bushes/ trees Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park welcomes fall

Inspired by Alan D.--and by the cool weather--I ventured into misty/drizzly Bryant Park. As is so often the case for about nine months a year, the dominant migrant was Common Yellowthroat, with at least five seen feasting on the bug-rich plantings. One was a male in full plumage, another a young

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park welcomes fall

Inspired by Alan D.--and by the cool weather--I ventured into misty/drizzly Bryant Park. As is so often the case for about nine months a year, the dominant migrant was Common Yellowthroat, with at least five seen feasting on the bug-rich plantings. One was a male in full plumage, another a young

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Returning

With the recent front bringing cooler and drier air - it was time to return to Bryant Park. The waxy leaved begonias are all in full bloom. In the sunshine they glisten like water. An American Redstart has been in the southeast corner for the past two days zip-lining between the London

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Returning

With the recent front bringing cooler and drier air - it was time to return to Bryant Park. The waxy leaved begonias are all in full bloom. In the sunshine they glisten like water. An American Redstart has been in the southeast corner for the past two days zip-lining between the London

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

Thanks, Angus...I find this discussion very interesting. I agree about the "trap" qualities of Bryant Park, though I do hope that many of the birds eventually move on. (A pair of park workers once told me that they call in animal rehab often for disoriented Woodcocks, so at least those birds

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

Thanks, Angus...I find this discussion very interesting. I agree about the "trap" qualities of Bryant Park, though I do hope that many of the birds eventually move on. (A pair of park workers once told me that they call in animal rehab often for disoriented Woodcocks, so at least those birds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

Joe, As you know from your regular visits, Bryant Park seems to have an unusual ability to hold migrants (including some scarce species e.g. Sora, Chuck-wills-widow, Prothonotary Warbler and numerous Woodcock) for long periods. I would wager, but can't prove, many of these waifs eventually die

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

Joe, As you know from your regular visits, Bryant Park seems to have an unusual ability to hold migrants (including some scarce species e.g. Sora, Chuck-wills-widow, Prothonotary Warbler and numerous Woodcock) for long periods. I would wager, but can't prove, many of these waifs eventually die

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

A check of the park between 11AM and noon revealed the skittish Northern Waterthrush in the same location as before (southwest corner around the shack), as well as a scattering of other lingering species amid the nesting Catbirds: a single Ovenbird, Swainson's Thrush, and Swamp Sparrow, a handful

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Northern Waterthrush etc continue

A check of the park between 11AM and noon revealed the skittish Northern Waterthrush in the same location as before (southwest corner around the shack), as well as a scattering of other lingering species amid the nesting Catbirds: a single Ovenbird, Swainson's Thrush, and Swamp Sparrow, a handful

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Waterthrush

A quick circuit in the hot midday of the crowded park revealed an unexpected Waterthrush in the southwest corner, where the plantings are deeper and hiding places easier to find. I'm nearly certain it was a Northern, but though it was active, moving back and forth and around the shack there, it

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Waterthrush

A quick circuit in the hot midday of the crowded park revealed an unexpected Waterthrush in the southwest corner, where the plantings are deeper and hiding places easier to find. I'm nearly certain it was a Northern, but though it was active, moving back and forth and around the shack there, it

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Thrushes, Swamp Sparrow

A 10:15-11:15 exploration of the park revealed one briefly glimpsed (presumably) Gray-Cheeked Thrush (in the SW corner); at least three Swainson's Thrushes in the plantings on the park's edges; two or three Swamp Sparrows; six Yellowthroats (all but one male); about as many Ovenbirds; a plethora

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Thrushes, Swamp Sparrow

A 10:15-11:15 exploration of the park revealed one briefly glimpsed (presumably) Gray-Cheeked Thrush (in the SW corner); at least three Swainson's Thrushes in the plantings on the park's edges; two or three Swamp Sparrows; six Yellowthroats (all but one male); about as many Ovenbirds; a plethora

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (no mourning) and croton point (cattle egret)

No luck for me anyway w Mourning between 745 and 815. Quite windy so not very birdy in the London Planes although there are oodles of common yellowthroats, ovenbirds, catbirds and white throats skulking. Caretaker found and buried this morning a dead magnolia warbler (had pic). Same no luck

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (no mourning) and croton point (cattle egret)

No luck for me anyway w Mourning between 745 and 815. Quite windy so not very birdy in the London Planes although there are oodles of common yellowthroats, ovenbirds, catbirds and white throats skulking. Caretaker found and buried this morning a dead magnolia warbler (had pic). Same no luck

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Yellowthroat Horde, Swainson's Thrush plus

Inspired by the spectacle at Madison Square Park (where I can add Black-and-White and Northern Parula Warblers to Ethan's terrific list from a great day there), I splashed through the rain at around 3:00 for a lap or two around Bryant Park. Feeding on the lawn were *at least* 10 male and 6 female

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Yellowthroat Horde, Swainson's Thrush plus

Inspired by the spectacle at Madison Square Park (where I can add Black-and-White and Northern Parula Warblers to Ethan's terrific list from a great day there), I splashed through the rain at around 3:00 for a lap or two around Bryant Park. Feeding on the lawn were *at least* 10 male and 6 female

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick check of Bryant Park at around 5:30 this evening (maximum human-biomass time) revealed no spillover from the spectacle to the north, save three Ovenbirds and a plethora (well, at least six) Northern Catbirds (paired up--I wonder how many nest here). Also: one still-sticking-around Hermit

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick check of Bryant Park at around 5:30 this evening (maximum human-biomass time) revealed no spillover from the spectacle to the north, save three Ovenbirds and a plethora (well, at least six) Northern Catbirds (paired up--I wonder how many nest here). Also: one still-sticking-around Hermit

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - American Woodcock

It’s a thing now. Like a wanted sign, a placard in the park promotes with photos finding two early Spring suspects - a Robin and a Woodcock. Even the security guard in the sentinel booth in the southwest corner will kindly provide you with his last sightings. I haven’t had much luck in the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - American Woodcock

It’s a thing now. Like a wanted sign, a placard in the park promotes with photos finding two early Spring suspects - a Robin and a Woodcock. Even the security guard in the sentinel booth in the southwest corner will kindly provide you with his last sightings. I haven’t had much luck in the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Up to three have been observed since Friday. I hadn’t seen any since the latest storm but just encountered one on the way home at the northwest corner behind the Wafels $ Dinges Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Up to three have been observed since Friday. I hadn’t seen any since the latest storm but just encountered one on the way home at the northwest corner behind the Wafels $ Dinges Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - American Woodcock

Last year a Lincoln Sparrow overwintered and we had a major irruption of American Woodcocks following the snow storm of March 14th 2017 and the fellows kept showing up into the Christmas Bird Count. Last week an errant lone cluster of daffodils bloomed by the central western entrance while

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - American Woodcock

Last year a Lincoln Sparrow overwintered and we had a major irruption of American Woodcocks following the snow storm of March 14th 2017 and the fellows kept showing up into the Christmas Bird Count. Last week an errant lone cluster of daffodils bloomed by the central western entrance while

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Spotted same place early this morning Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 3:14 PM, Home wrote: > > Couldn’t find it in yesterday’s CBC with Gabriel Willow but it re-emerged- > actively foraging in the open along the southeast edge allowing passersby on > 40th

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Spotted same place early this morning Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 3:14 PM, Home wrote: > > Couldn’t find it in yesterday’s CBC with Gabriel Willow but it re-emerged- > actively foraging in the open along the southeast edge allowing passersby on > 40th Street to take photos

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Couldn’t find it in yesterday’s CBC with Gabriel Willow but it re-emerged- actively foraging in the open along the southeast edge allowing passersby on 40th Street to take photos inches away. At one point it appeared to have its beak stuck for almost a minute until it pulled out a fat 8 inch

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

Couldn’t find it in yesterday’s CBC with Gabriel Willow but it re-emerged- actively foraging in the open along the southeast edge allowing passersby on 40th Street to take photos inches away. At one point it appeared to have its beak stuck for almost a minute until it pulled out a fat 8 inch

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park this week

First reported last week, an American Woodcock re-emerged this afternoon in Bryant Park, actively foraging in the hedging of the northwest corner of the iceskating rink. Because of the popular outdoor winter food stands and dining - Bryant Park has become a particular winter oasis for winter

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park this week

First reported last week, an American Woodcock re-emerged this afternoon in Bryant Park, actively foraging in the hedging of the northwest corner of the iceskating rink. Because of the popular outdoor winter food stands and dining - Bryant Park has become a particular winter oasis for winter

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Joseph et al, If anyone is free Sunday afternoon & so inclined, I’ll be doing a little Christmas Bird Count in Bryant Park from 2:30-4pm. We sometimes get a few saves for NY County (Ovenbird, Woodcock). Meet me in the NW corner by the Waffles & Dinges stand if you want to join! Cheers,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Joseph et al, If anyone is free Sunday afternoon & so inclined, I’ll be doing a little Christmas Bird Count in Bryant Park from 2:30-4pm. We sometimes get a few saves for NY County (Ovenbird, Woodcock). Meet me in the NW corner by the Waffles & Dinges stand if you want to join! Cheers,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders! I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so I can get a sense of its ebb and flow. On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > Hi Joseph, > This paper by Jacob

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders! I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so I can get a sense of its ebb and flow. On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > Hi Joseph, > This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. >

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

I am planning a report of this week later tonight but wanted to respond to a post about last week’s American Woodcock not being refound. I could not find it all this week either however today at 2pm I did find a Woodcock actively feeding near the evergreen at the very northwest corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

I am planning a report of this week later tonight but wanted to respond to a post about last week’s American Woodcock not being refound. I could not find it all this week either however today at 2pm I did find a Woodcock actively feeding near the evergreen at the very northwest corner of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Hi Joseph, This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. The Mysteries of Micro-Parks http://linnaeannewyork.org/birding-resources-rba/bird-micro-parks.html Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM Joseph Wallace wrote: > A check-in at the park today found

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Hi Joseph, This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. The Mysteries of Micro-Parks http://linnaeannewyork.org/birding-resources-rba/bird-micro-parks.html Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM Joseph Wallace wrote: > A check-in at the park today found a pair of intrepid

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A check-in at the park today found a pair of intrepid Hermit Thrushes and a lone male Yellowthroat still hanging in amid the White-throats, but no sign of last week's Woodcock, Orange-Crowned Warbler, or Catbird (which may have been a holdover from those I was told nested in the park over the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A check-in at the park today found a pair of intrepid Hermit Thrushes and a lone male Yellowthroat still hanging in amid the White-throats, but no sign of last week's Woodcock, Orange-Crowned Warbler, or Catbird (which may have been a holdover from those I was told nested in the park over the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

On Tuesday, an 11:30-12:00 walk along all four edges of the park and the plantings around the library uncovered at least one (and probably two) Common Yellowthroats, five Hermit Thrushes (four amid the library plantings), a Catbird (in the park's southwest corner) and a Winter Wren (in the scrubby

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

On Tuesday, an 11:30-12:00 walk along all four edges of the park and the plantings around the library uncovered at least one (and probably two) Common Yellowthroats, five Hermit Thrushes (four amid the library plantings), a Catbird (in the park's southwest corner) and a Winter Wren (in the scrubby

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick walk around the periphery from about 1:30 to 2:00 revealed, amid the hordes of tourists at the food and other booths, at least two male Yellowthroats (one on the western edge and one amid the ivy opposite the rest rooms) and one Hermit Thrush (also on the western periphery.) None seemed

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick walk around the periphery from about 1:30 to 2:00 revealed, amid the hordes of tourists at the food and other booths, at least two male Yellowthroats (one on the western edge and one amid the ivy opposite the rest rooms) and one Hermit Thrush (also on the western periphery.) None seemed

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

One more woodcock during Gabriel Willow's walk Thursday evening hiding in daffodil patch in the southeast corner perpendicular to garden shed and Gertrude Stein statue. Also the FOS warblers- yellow rumps high in the London Plane trees on the south side. Happy city birding. Alan Drogin Sent

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

One more woodcock during Gabriel Willow's walk Thursday evening hiding in daffodil patch in the southeast corner perpendicular to garden shed and Gertrude Stein statue. Also the FOS warblers- yellow rumps high in the London Plane trees on the south side. Happy city birding. Alan Drogin Sent

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - EVEN more woodcocks!

This may be getting redundant, but the fact that Bryant Park is so small and there is no thick foliage makes it easier than finding them hiding in the bigger Central Park. Nevertheless, this is the most American Woodcocks I’ve ever seen in one season in nearly 20 years working across from

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - more woodcocks!

Two more American Woodcocks at Bryant Park. One located again just west of the Petanque court and the other in the flowerbed around the lawn, just west of the north central entrance. The empty lawn was hopping with Song Sparrows and Juncos and the first Hermit Thrush. Alan -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - more woodcocks!

Two more American Woodcocks at Bryant Park. One located again just west of the Petanque court and the other in the flowerbed around the lawn, just west of the north central entrance. The empty lawn was hopping with Song Sparrows and Juncos and the first Hermit Thrush. Alan -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

At least 2 more American Woodcocks arrived at Bryant Park today (the third one I saw may have been the first flying to a new location). They were at the garden house in the southeast corner, the northwest corner side across from the Patenque court, and the center ivy plot west of the birdbath.

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

At least 2 more American Woodcocks arrived at Bryant Park today (the third one I saw may have been the first flying to a new location). They were at the garden house in the southeast corner, the northwest corner side across from the Patenque court, and the center ivy plot west of the birdbath.

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

Co-worker Bill on his way home alerted me to multiple American Woodcock sightings in Central Park (probably meant Prospect). So I resumed my daily watch just before dusk today. All the daffodils, which were days away from blooming on Monday, were covered in snow so that only a few green tips

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks

Co-worker Bill on his way home alerted me to multiple American Woodcock sightings in Central Park (probably meant Prospect). So I resumed my daily watch just before dusk today. All the daffodils, which were days away from blooming on Monday, were covered in snow so that only a few green tips

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

In the past couple of weeks the number of Common White-throated Sparrows has declined precipitously. No sign of Grey Catbirds. House Sparrows now rule. The flower beds have been cleared and the daffodil stalks are just days away from bursting. A lone European Starling struts around the bird

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

In the past couple of weeks the number of Common White-throated Sparrows has declined precipitously. No sign of Grey Catbirds. House Sparrows now rule. The flower beds have been cleared and the daffodil stalks are just days away from bursting. A lone European Starling struts around the bird

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Lincoln Sparrow

I did some more birding on Friday with co-worker and bird photographer Bill Reynolds. We could not find the Lincoln Sparrow again however we got some pictures of a Swamp Sparrow hiding near the garden shed in the southeast corner. Also had at least another 4 Grey Catbirds. > On Jan 26,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Lincoln Sparrow

I did some more birding on Friday with co-worker and bird photographer Bill Reynolds. We could not find the Lincoln Sparrow again however we got some pictures of a Swamp Sparrow hiding near the garden shed in the southeast corner. Also had at least another 4 Grey Catbirds. > On Jan 26,

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Lincoln Sparrow

More food stands remain open post-holiday season in Bryant Park than have in past winters. So on this unusually balmy day I was curious to see what birds have hung around after the first major snows and all the underbrush has been cleared for fresh dark mulching. The sparrow population has

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park - Lincoln Sparrow

More food stands remain open post-holiday season in Bryant Park than have in past winters. So on this unusually balmy day I was curious to see what birds have hung around after the first major snows and all the underbrush has been cleared for fresh dark mulching. The sparrow population has

re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

w, modest, arrival of them from points north, however. Thank you for your reporting, good to hear what's doing in that so-busy park that gets so many interesting birds thru a year. Lincoln's Sparrow is a darned-good December find in NY. - Date: 12/2/16 11:26 pm From: Alan Dr

re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

w, modest, arrival of them from points north, however. Thank you for your reporting, good to hear what's doing in that so-busy park that gets so many interesting birds thru a year. Lincoln's Sparrow is a darned-good December find in NY. - Date: 12/2/16 11:26 pm From: Alan Dr

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

This week I checked the birding action of Bryant Park for signs of scavenging among the food vendors in Bryant Park this winter. Unfortunately, the increase in booths, expanded ice rink deck eating area, and view-blocking two-story lounges, along with the larger crowds, have walled in/off many

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

This week I checked the birding action of Bryant Park for signs of scavenging among the food vendors in Bryant Park this winter. Unfortunately, the increase in booths, expanded ice rink deck eating area, and view-blocking two-story lounges, along with the larger crowds, have walled in/off many

[nysbirds-l] Bryant park

Many more concession stands are opening this holiday season around the skating rink. Interesting to see the effects on wintering birds in the park with more food to scavenge or less habitat to forage. Currently the population of common white throats is in full swing today with also a half

[nysbirds-l] Bryant park

Many more concession stands are opening this holiday season around the skating rink. Interesting to see the effects on wintering birds in the park with more food to scavenge or less habitat to forage. Currently the population of common white throats is in full swing today with also a half

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC: 14+ species

Good movement overnight, with an influx of later-season migrants this morning. On my twice-weekly Bryant Park walk (free, Mondays 8-9am & Thursdays 5-6pm) we spotted some nice diversity in an hour, mostly around the central lawn area. I suspect there were many birds we missed, especially in the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC: 14+ species

Good movement overnight, with an influx of later-season migrants this morning. On my twice-weekly Bryant Park walk (free, Mondays 8-9am & Thursdays 5-6pm) we spotted some nice diversity in an hour, mostly around the central lawn area. I suspect there were many birds we missed, especially in the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park 20 species

On my penultimate NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk this morning, we spotted 17 species and I added three more after the walk (2.5 hours birding total). Most of the activity was high in the plane trees on the S side of the park, except for Ovenbirds and Gray Catbirds, which are everywhere! Of

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park 20 species

On my penultimate NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk this morning, we spotted 17 species and I added three more after the walk (2.5 hours birding total). Most of the activity was high in the plane trees on the S side of the park, except for Ovenbirds and Gray Catbirds, which are everywhere! Of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park woodcock NYC

2 woodcock a present. 1 at the south end near the blue metal things and 1 north, near the bathrooms Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2016, at 8:37 AM, Dale Dancis wrote: > > American woodcock continues in Bryant Park -NYC- enter 40th/6th Ave > Now near plantings directly

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park woodcock NYC

2 woodcock a present. 1 at the south end near the blue metal things and 1 north, near the bathrooms Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2016, at 8:37 AM, Dale Dancis wrote: > > American woodcock continues in Bryant Park -NYC- enter 40th/6th Ave > Now near plantings directly across from Coffeed-

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park woodcock NYC

American woodcock continues in Bryant Park -NYC- enter 40th/6th Ave Now near plantings directly across from Coffeed- lots of blue generators also close. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock

Have limited access so apologize if someone else already posted. Just saw a FOY woodcock hiding in the southeast corner of Bryant Park- in the shadow of the stone garden shed. Also others noted Swamp Sparrow had not left a couple of weeks ago as I had reported. I found it this afternoon in

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock

Have limited access so apologize if someone else already posted. Just saw a FOY woodcock hiding in the southeast corner of Bryant Park- in the shadow of the stone garden shed. Also others noted Swamp Sparrow had not left a couple of weeks ago as I had reported. I found it this afternoon in

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Sparrows

18 White-throated, 4 Swamp, 1 Song in the various planted plots. Also 3 yellowthroats and a catbird. Fewer House Sparrows and pigeons than usual. 4:40-5:20 PM. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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