Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Matthew Wills
The bird is band-less. It was on shore this afternoon, and numerous photos of its legs taken by photographers present.-Original Message-
From: Gabriel Willow 
Sent: Oct 24, 2012 3:11 PM
To: Shane Blodgett 
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

I am currently looking at the Barnacle Goose as well, it's sort of by itself near some Canada Geese by the boat moored in the Lake. Looks like a nice crisp adult bird.I assume some discussion of its provenance will ensue... Does anyone know how many waterfowl collections there are around the northeast? It seems possible to me, given that migratory populations of Canada Geese are moving through right now, that a Barnacle Goose from Greenland could've met up with a flock and wandered this way. I guess we should look for bands if it hops out of the water to graze... I assume most captive waterfowl would be banded?Also saw a few Shoveler & Ruddy Duck on the Lake, and a Field Sparrow and very late Veery on the nearby lawn of the Peninsula, and I'm hearing Siskins calling right now.Oh and yesterday in Central Park, spotted an American Tree Sparrow and 4 Field Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection!Good birding indeed,Gabriel WillowOn Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett <shaneblodg...@yahoo.com> wrote:The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters Islands with ~50 Canadas.Shane B.On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett <citybir...@earthlink.net> wrote:I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.Good birding,Rob
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Elizabeth D Poole

 The Barnacle Goose was still present in a flock of about 20 Canada Geese in 
the vicinity of West Island up until about 4:00 PM. At exactly 4:02 PM the 
entire flock took off slowly, turned over the Vanderbilt Playground and headed 
in the direction of Greenwood Cemetery.

Bob Gochfeld

 

 

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From: Shane Blodgett 
To: NYSBIRDS-L 
Sent: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 2:52 pm
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park


The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters 
Islands with ~50 Canadas.


Shane B.

On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett  wrote:



I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's 
Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake 
by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.


Good birding,


Rob




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Gabriel Willow
I am currently looking at the Barnacle Goose as well, it's sort of by itself 
near some Canada Geese by the boat moored in the Lake. 

Looks like a nice crisp adult bird.

I assume some discussion of its provenance will ensue... Does anyone know how 
many waterfowl collections there are around the northeast? It seems possible to 
me, given that migratory populations of Canada Geese are moving through right 
now, that a Barnacle Goose from Greenland could've met up with a flock and 
wandered this way. 

I guess we should look for bands if it hops out of the water to graze... I 
assume most captive waterfowl would be banded?

Also saw a few Shoveler & Ruddy Duck on the Lake, and a Field Sparrow and very 
late Veery on the nearby lawn of the Peninsula, and I'm hearing Siskins calling 
right now.

Oh and yesterday in Central Park, spotted an American Tree Sparrow and 4 Field 
Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West 
Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection!

Good birding indeed,

Gabriel Willow

On Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett  wrote:

> The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters 
> Islands with ~50 Canadas.
> 
> Shane B.
> 
> On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett  wrote:
> 
>> I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in 
>> Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance 
>> to the lake by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.
>> 
>> Good birding,
>> 
>> Rob
>> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Shane Blodgett
The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters 
Islands with ~50 Canadas.

Shane B.

On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett  wrote:

> I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's 
> Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake 
> by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Rob
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Rob Jett
I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's 
Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake 
by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Rob Jett
I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's 
Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake 
by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.

Good birding,

Rob

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Gabriel Willow
I am currently looking at the Barnacle Goose as well, it's sort of by itself 
near some Canada Geese by the boat moored in the Lake. 

Looks like a nice crisp adult bird.

I assume some discussion of its provenance will ensue... Does anyone know how 
many waterfowl collections there are around the northeast? It seems possible to 
me, given that migratory populations of Canada Geese are moving through right 
now, that a Barnacle Goose from Greenland could've met up with a flock and 
wandered this way. 

I guess we should look for bands if it hops out of the water to graze... I 
assume most captive waterfowl would be banded?

Also saw a few Shoveler  Ruddy Duck on the Lake, and a Field Sparrow and very 
late Veery on the nearby lawn of the Peninsula, and I'm hearing Siskins calling 
right now.

Oh and yesterday in Central Park, spotted an American Tree Sparrow and 4 Field 
Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West 
Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection!

Good birding indeed,

Gabriel Willow

On Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett shaneblodg...@yahoo.com wrote:

 The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters 
 Islands with ~50 Canadas.
 
 Shane B.
 
 On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote:
 
 I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in 
 Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance 
 to the lake by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.
 
 Good birding,
 
 Rob
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

2012-10-24 Thread Matthew Wills
The bird is band-less. It was on shore this afternoon, and numerous photos of its legs taken by photographers present.-Original Message-
From: Gabriel Willow <gabrielwil...@yahoo.com>
Sent: Oct 24, 2012 3:11 PM
To: Shane Blodgett <shaneblodg...@yahoo.com>
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L <nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

I am currently looking at the Barnacle Goose as well, it's sort of by itself near some Canada Geese by the boat moored in the Lake.Looks like a nice crisp adult bird.I assume some discussion of its provenance will ensue... Does anyone know how many waterfowl collections there are around the northeast? It seems possible to me, given that migratory populations of Canada Geese are moving through right now, that a Barnacle Goose from Greenland could've met up with a flock and wandered this way.I guess we should look for bands if it hops out of the water to graze... I assume most captive waterfowl would be banded?Also saw a few Shoveler  Ruddy Duck on the Lake, and a Field Sparrow and very late Veery on the nearby lawn of the Peninsula, and I'm hearing Siskins calling right now.Oh and yesterday in Central Park, spotted an American Tree Sparrow and 4 Field Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection!Good birding indeed,Gabriel WillowOn Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett shaneblodg...@yahoo.com wrote:The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently on Prospect Lake near 3 Sisters Islands with ~50 Canadas.Shane B.On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote:I received a report that Alex Wilson has found a Barnacle Goose in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The bird is on Prospect Lake. The closest entrance to the lake by car is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbuilt Street.Good birding,Rob
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