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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 8, 202221 min read
The Nesting Virginia Rails and Eastern Meadowlarks of Manhattan (1900)
Amazing, rare marsh birds once nested right here in Manhattan. We tell the story of Virginia and Sora Rails in 1900.
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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
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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
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Jun 6, 201816 min read
Last of the Spring Migrants - Breeding Birds in Full Swing
6 June 2018: spring bird migration is winding down in Central Park BUT nesting birds are active: Cedar Waxwings, Great Crested Flycatchers a
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Mar 13, 201818 min read
Spring Ahead with Central Park Bird Walks and the amazing Jeff Ward this weekend March 17-18
We report on results of last week's owl walks (great news!); provide the early history of the House Finch in our area 1940-1960;
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 14, 20188 min read
Sunday Bird Walk (Central Park) + Eastern Screech-owl walk at night (Inwood Hill Park) on 18 Februar
We are featuring Eastern Screech-owls (and possibly Great Horned Owls) on a night walk at Inwood Hill Park on Sunday, 18 February (6pm)
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 17, 201821 min read
A mild (50f!) night for more NYC Owls: Van Cortlandt Park (Bronx) for Screechers and Great Horneds..
Fun bird walks for everyone (anyone) including one at night for owls. No experience necessary - just an eye for birds and a keen interest
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 10, 20188 min read
The Big Thaw: Bird Walks resume in Central Park by day, with Night Owls at Inwood Hill Park = 14 Jan
Now that global warming is back again, we are up to our old bird walks (since 1992) in Central Park on Sunday mornings. And we are adding an
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 20, 201715 min read
Eastern Screech-Owls at Night and Christmas Birds by Day: More Manhattan Bird Walks
Bird Walks in Central Park including an owl walk on Saturday evening (Inwood Hill Park), and bird walks in Central Park by day. We send link
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Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 13, 20179 min read
Owl Walks + Christmas Birding in Central Park (not so ordinary bird walks to survive the cold).
Bird walks looking for owls and other birds for the Christmas Bird Count; everyone welcome who has an interest in nature in the city - and t
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