Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Mar 16, 2025 12:10 by Jennifer Kalb - Prospect Park, Kings, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6602841,-73.9689534&ll=40.6602841,-73.9689534 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S218943608 - Comments: "Continuing F West of Three Sisters. Gray body, Red mop head With distinct line between red head and white neck" Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Mar 16, 2025 13:00 by Anonymous eBirder - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York - Map: http://maps.goog ..read more

https://ebird.org/checklist/S218924899 Note the goose.... "Sunshine and spring bring out the best in everyone."   -- Kenny Chesney ,country singer ..read more

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1) - Reported Mar 16, 2025 10:30 by KZ F - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6523083,-73.9904281&ll=40.6523083,-73.9904281 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S218922744 - Comments: "**rare overwinter but very early for a spring migrant, seems reasonable to presume this bird overwintered nearby (perhaps in the cemetery) - which would make it one of a couple CCSP that spent this winter in the northeast. First reported on 3/9, associating with highly mobile chipping spa ..read more

Seen this morning at Prospect Lake Duck Island before flying out Eastward,  the GWFG wound up in the cemetery where my family is buried. ( From 1880's on..). Now that's pretty cool! Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) - Reported Mar 16, 2025 11:22 by Peter Paul - Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.647158,-73.9380945&ll=40.647158,-73.9380945 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S218891061 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "At the suggestion of Prospect Park birders who said the GWFG flew in th ..read more

- Red-headed Woodpecker (2 reports) - Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.  The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County.  View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35645 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your ..read more

No reports of greater white fronted goose today on prospect lake though two common mergansers and a solitary red throated loon persists. Red headed woodpecker continues at hemlock Ave by Battle and mulberry Ave in greenwood cemetery. Winter is not a season, it's a celebration. --Anamika Mishra     ..read more

https://ebird.org/checklist/S218550463 Note photos of wf goose and comerg Winter is not a season, it's a celebration. --Anamika Mishra     ..read more

https://americanprincesscruises.com/events/2025-6-hour-pelagic-bird-and-marine-wildlife-trip-3-29-25/ Winter is not a season, it's a celebration. --Anamika Mishra     ..read more

Seen by West Island in that cove, seen best from gazebo, or West Island benches half moon area. "Sunshine and spring bring out the best in everyone."   -- Kenny Chesney ,country singer ..read more

Greater White-fronted Goose returns to Prospect Park! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <ebird-alert@birds.cornell.edu> Date: Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM Subject: [eBird Alert] Kings County Rare Bird Alert <hourly> To: <prosbird@gmail.com> *** Species Summary: - Greater White-fronted Goose (3 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <hourly> Kings County Rare Bird Alert.  The report below shows observations of rare birds in Kings County.  View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/ale ..read more