... speaking of -American- Flamingoes, there were still 5 of that species being seen and confirmed in Wisconsin, northwest of Milwaukee, thru Oct. 1st and also ongoing was a single flamingo in Kansas, with more flamingoes scattered in locations they are not at all expected and driven far-north from rather farther-south than was initially understood. _____
There were excellent migration sightings at several of the islands of New York County and of course all around the city of New York as well on Sunday. Some of the rest of the N.Y. County sightings may be detailed at a later time. Just a few highlights include Dickcissel and Saltmarsh Sparrow, at Randalls Island on Sunday - as well as many, many other migrants. Governors Island also had many, many migrants and highlights, which included Boat-tailed Grackles, late Orchard Oriole, Philadelphia Vireo, Orange-crowned Warbler, 16 Forsters Terns -the latter lingering from likely recent storm-driven concentrations which had also been noted around the city- and 9 American Pipits, as well as many more species found on Sunday. ... Manhattan, with Central Park - Sunday, October 1st - One species enjoyed by many birders were the multiple Common Nighthawks, in particular those seen by dozens of observers, some photographed nicely, over Central Park at various times on Sunday. Of the 24 or more species of warblers found on Sunday in Manhattan at least 23 of those were also noted within Central Park. That variety of course included a few species running a bit late for expected dates there. Palm Warbler was among the species being seen in high numbers - according to where observers were looking, and in what habitats. Also notable were the arrivals of many more sparrows, both in numbers and higher diversity, from just the day prior. Central Park enjoyed at least 8 sparrow species by that name -not including House- plus Slate-colored Juncos and also Eastern Towhees. Multiple thrush species were seen and photographed, including rather-late Veerys, as well as Gray-cheeked Thrushes, and Wood, Swainsons and Hermit Thrushes. Both species of Kinglet were seen, with a higher number of Ruby-crowned, as expected. Red-breasted Nuthatch and Purple Finch each were seen in Central Park. A long-long-lingering Solitary Sandpiper was still at the Pool in the parks north end. Also around again and seen by many was the escaped Eurasian Eagle-owl, which has been resident in Central Park. There were nearly 100 species of birds seen in and over Central Park alone, and more than that number for all of Manhattan. Along with ongoing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in multiple areas holding flowers, Monarch butterflies continue to appear on their migrations south towards central Mexico. There were a very few Broad-winged Hawks seen Sunday in Manhattan, also flying south, headed to TX, Mexico and far-beyond. A good general raptor migration was seen by some from multiple locations. As just one indication of the great migration arrivals, tiny Canal Park in lower Manhattan had at least fivespecies of warblers on Sunday. Multiple other -some larger- parks held ten, twelve and more spp. of warblers the same day. Some parks or areas within Manhattan saw the action mainly in the morning hours, but in others, migrants were found all thru the day. Many hundreds of observers were out and about in the mild weather. Thanks to the multiple guides from not-for-profit orgs out leading bird-walks with many participants, and also to the many independent observers and photographers who all contributed reports, and photos to the days impressive sightings. Good October birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
