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May 16, 2014

Fanning Report: Bicknell’s Thrush +

Rob writes:
 
The Gray-cheeked type thrush first found and photographed at the CF (near Brotherton's Bridge) on Tues. by Julie McCall and Jim Kuehlke has been "confirmed" as a BICKNELL'S THRUSH–a first for the preserve and the 2nd known record for Bergen Co. 
 
Jim got a recording of the soft song on Wednesday, and a number of experts agree that it sounds good for Bicknell's. It also shows the plumage characteristics of Bick–(slight reddish tone to tail/rump) area and a good amount of yellow on lower mandible.
 
The bird has proven to be elusive at times but Fred Weber re-found it Thursday [but not yet today].
 
Also at the CF Thursday–a calling YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Greenway — Fred Weber also saw it today), Canada and Wilson's Warblers, and a singing Alder Fly heard by others.
 
Thanks, Rob, and Fred, and great job by Jim K. (and Julie)!

 

3 comments

  • Shoe
    12 years ago Reply

    I’m not sure where to post this up, but hopefully I can get some advice from the experts here. I was there today with a brand new toy I bought for myself, which is a pair of camera binoculars. They’re terrible. I could have taken better pictures with the first camera cell phone ever made. Every picture I took today, you would think I was either in a tunnel, or bouncing on a trampoline. I’ve been birding for a few decades, though, I’ve been able to get out this year more so than ever. I’ve been hanging at Celery Farm quite a bit this past month. I’m sure some of you have seen me…I look more like I’m up to no good than there to watch birds :). So anyway, in all these years, I’ve never cared to take pictures of what I look at until now. I want more credibility to my sightings, and also a chance to positively identify the birds after the moment passes. I thought camera binoculars would be great, though I should have done my research beforehand. Bottomline is I’m looking for a great way to take pictures, but I’m far from wealthy and can’t dump too much money on something I do recreationally. Any suggestions? With something worthy in my hands, I could have had a great picture of the mink (as he stared at me from 5 feet away), as well as the Bicknells thrush today (as I was 5 feet away from him as well today and the dozen pictures I took all went to naught. So if someone can suggest something nice to own, it’d be very much appreciated. Thank You and sorry for the long post here.
    – Shoe

  • julie mccall
    12 years ago Reply

    Seen again today (Saturday May 17th) around lunchtime in the same area – the woods between Brotherton Bridge and Blue Heron Pond. Very cooperative. I expected it to be gone today.

  • Deedee Burnside
    12 years ago Reply

    Bicknell’s seen today by Fred about 4 PM. Visitors from Somerset came up to see it!!

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3 comments

  • Shoe
    12 years ago Reply

    I’m not sure where to post this up, but hopefully I can get some advice from the experts here. I was there today with a brand new toy I bought for myself, which is a pair of camera binoculars. They’re terrible. I could have taken better pictures with the first camera cell phone ever made. Every picture I took today, you would think I was either in a tunnel, or bouncing on a trampoline. I’ve been birding for a few decades, though, I’ve been able to get out this year more so than ever. I’ve been hanging at Celery Farm quite a bit this past month. I’m sure some of you have seen me…I look more like I’m up to no good than there to watch birds :). So anyway, in all these years, I’ve never cared to take pictures of what I look at until now. I want more credibility to my sightings, and also a chance to positively identify the birds after the moment passes. I thought camera binoculars would be great, though I should have done my research beforehand. Bottomline is I’m looking for a great way to take pictures, but I’m far from wealthy and can’t dump too much money on something I do recreationally. Any suggestions? With something worthy in my hands, I could have had a great picture of the mink (as he stared at me from 5 feet away), as well as the Bicknells thrush today (as I was 5 feet away from him as well today and the dozen pictures I took all went to naught. So if someone can suggest something nice to own, it’d be very much appreciated. Thank You and sorry for the long post here.
    – Shoe

  • julie mccall
    12 years ago Reply

    Seen again today (Saturday May 17th) around lunchtime in the same area – the woods between Brotherton Bridge and Blue Heron Pond. Very cooperative. I expected it to be gone today.

  • Deedee Burnside
    12 years ago Reply

    Bicknell’s seen today by Fred about 4 PM. Visitors from Somerset came up to see it!!

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