Nesting Warblers of NYC 1870 - Present
At least 15 warbler species have bred in NYC since 1870 - we present their brief history herein.
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What Might You See This Week?
Please have a look at Bob's weekly narrative report on what was seen on his Central Park walks in recent days and weeks. A good way to predict what birds you might possibly see on this week's walks.
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Jun 28, 202225 min read
Pelagic Birds and Island Endemics of Madeira, Eastern Atlantic, June 2022
We present pelagic seabirds common in the eastern/western Atlantic (and in NYC area waters). Why do some species die-off in great number?
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Jul 1, 202117 min read
See No Weevil: Central Park July 2021
If marsh hens dropped in to watch summer birders in Central Park, what would they find? Insects. We provide details herein.
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Jun 25, 20215 min read
Central Park: Connecticut and Mourning Warblers
Deborah Allen sends photos of breeding male Connecticut and Mourning Warblers; and we provide historical notes on these birds in Central Pk
Robert DeCandido PhD
Sep 11, 201923 min read
Autumn Migration Peaking: Mid-September in Central Park
September-October is prime season for bird migration. If you want to see warblers, now through mid-October is your season. No other group fi
Robert DeCandido PhD
Sep 4, 201916 min read
Night Migration of Birds in New York City
We briefly trace the history of the study of the night migration of birds here in NYC. First at the Statue of Liberty after lights were inst
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 28, 201915 min read
Migration, Migration, Migration
As we head into late August migration is intensifying - let's hope for overnite winds from the northwest. Expect a good diversity of war
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 21, 201913 min read
Warbler Migration NOW + One More Night of the Owl
The weather will change significantly come Thursday night, and with the cooler air, many migrants will come south into Central Park. Join us
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 14, 201918 min read
Owls, Early Autumn Migrants and a Manhattan Seal
Our late summer bird walk schedule is expanding: an Owl walk Thursday Night at Inwood Hill Park (7:30pm); and another on Tuesday night 20 Au
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 7, 201920 min read
More Warblers, More Owls - in Manhattan No Less: Aug 10 and 11 + 13.
Warbler migration is in full swing in August. This weekend the weather will be cool - and we are expecting much. On Tuesday (13 August) we h
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 31, 201911 min read
Migrant Warblers by Day (Central Park) and Owls by Night (Inwood/Manhattan)
August is the month for serious migration. Most of our warbler species will be seen this month - up to 14 warbler species in a day toward 20
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 24, 201913 min read
Birding on the Dark Side of the Moon 7:30/9:30 (Sunday 28 July)
Southbound migration is beginning slowly in our area. Already the first shorebirds are heading south, and just this past week the first warb
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 17, 201913 min read
Sunday Birding in Central Park in Summer at 7:30am/9:30am for $10
Hot weather brings out the best birds, butterflies and birders. We are off to find a specialty of Central Park: the Snout Butterfly...and di
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 10, 201911 min read
Sunday Bird Walks at 7:30am/9:30am Featuring Early Fall Migrants (CP!!)
Our reduced summer schedule of bird walks on Sundays only in July packs a lot of punch. Swooping woodpeckers; cardinals on display - and the
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 3, 201911 min read
July: Sunday Bird Walks in Central Park at 7:30am/9:30am
July is slow down time for birds and a chance to catch one's breath after the craziness of spring...and the fast approaching fall (south
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