Current radar imagery as well as actual nocturnal listening and
observation all say that very strong and intensive migration is
occurring NOW, and almost anywhere might see almost anything that is
possible in mid-spring migration in the northeast, and just maybe a
few things that are more unexpected...
At least a 2nd Kentucky Warbler for N.Y. City was found in Prospect
Park (Brooklyn) late Saturday, in addition to Friday's (first report)
at Alley Pond Park in Queens, from Cesar Castillo. (the Prospect Pk.
bird was in the Midwood forested area & the Alley Pond bird further
confirmed Sat. a.m.)
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Saturday, 3 May, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City
An even more birdy day than Friday, which is saying quite a lot. At
least modest "fall-out" of some relatively common species, in some
areas of the park. There were great sightings all day long, from as
early as 5:30 a.m. to when the rain showers got heavier at about
sunset. Some sightings included a wonderful gathering of many birders
and other naturalists in tribute and memory of a great friend lost to
us too early, Nicholas Wagerik. It was lovely and touching to see so
many people having come out to remember Nick. This just a day after a
very special bird-walk on Friday honoring one of the great birders &
people of the park, also lost to us not long ago, Starr Saphir.
Between these 2 individuals, perhaps ten thousand others learned so
much of birds, especially with Starr, and of almost all things
natural, especially with Nick. Each certainly embodied a fine trait:
there is no end to what can be observed, understood, & appreciated in
nature and right outside our own doors.
The highlights today could go on & on... among the many:
Summer Tanager (male, seen by many, e. of Turtle Pond)
4 shorebird species, Solitary & Spotted as more-expected; Greater
Yellowlegs as uncommon (fly-over), and Least Sandpiper (reservoir) as
uncommonly-noted in the park, although actually a regular annual
migrant.
Black-billed Cuckoo, practically radar-tracked by some, seen by many.
Red-headed Woodpecker (full bright adult color), Loch / Ravine area -
not v. many observers; photographed.
5 Vireo species (the typical 5 spring-migrant spp. here: White-eyed,
Red-eyed, Warbling, Blue-headed and Yellow-throated Vireos.
4 Flycatcher species: E. Phoebe, E. Kingbird, Least Flycatcher (also
heard), & Great Crested Flycatcher (fairly numerous)
6 Thrush species: American Robin, Veery, Wood, Swainson's, Gray-
cheeked & (still good no's of) Hermit Thrush.
26 Warbler species: (& at least 27 for Manhattan island, thanks to G.
Willow's late addition of a Madison Square Park (23-26 Sts. Fifth-Mad.
Ave's) Prothonotary !)
Yellow-throated Warbler (lingering male, elm trees near West Drive of
park, approx. 64-65 Sts.)
Ovenbird (multiple)
Worm-eating Warbler (several)
Louisiana Waterthrush ("late")
Northern Waterthrush (multiple)
Blue-winged Warbler (multiple)
Black-and-white Warbler (many)
Nashville Warbler (multiple)
Common Yellowthroat (multiple)
Canada Warbler
Hooded Warbler (several)
American Redstart (multiple)
Northern Parula (multiple)
Magnolia Warbler
Cape May Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler (several)
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler (many)
Palm Warbler (still fairly common)
Pine Warbler
Yellow Warbler (multiple)
Yellow-rumped [Myrtle] Warbler (common)
Prairie Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Sparrows of at least 8 species: Lincoln's, White-crowned, White-
throated (in great numbers), Swamp, Chipping, Field, Song, Savannah,
plus E. Towhee & still a couple of Dark-eyed Junco, getting late for
that.
Orchard & Baltimore Orioles (multiples of each, the latter as usual
more common and widespread.)
and many other migrant and resident species.
Nice May.
Tom Fiore,
Manhattan
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