Sunday, 20 March, 2016 - vernal equinox -
At Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx (N.Y.C.), at the north end of the
lake proper, were 22 Rusty Blackbirds, most in near-alternate
(breeding) plumage, and some singing as well as calling a bit. They
were very shy, & did not associate with the other icterids in the
nearby vicinity which included Red-winged Blackbirds (not that many),
Common Grackles, & Brown-headed Cowbirds (large flock on the Parade
Ground ball-field). Also seen were Wood Duck, E. Phoebe, red Fox
Sparrow, and a modest variety of winter/resident birds. The outing was
relatively brief with far less than 1/4 of the park explored.
enjoy spring,
Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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