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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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The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC - February 2023
You can't keep NYC people away from owls in our parks. We discuss why this is good for you to go see them - and ultimately good for owls.
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Feb 16, 202316 min read
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The Long-eared Owls of Kikinda SERBIA
Kikinda, Serbia is the world capitol of wintering Long-eared Owls: up to 1500 have been counted. We take you there.
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Jan 12, 202314 min read
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Christmas Bird Counts of 1922: Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We look at NYC area Christmas Bird Counts from one hundred years ago - how numbers and species of birds have changed (often for the better).
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Dec 29, 202218 min read
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Winter = OWLS in NYC (+ Historical Long Island Christmas Bird Counts - 1922)
"A flock of Scoters 1.5 miles long and often 400 yards wide, off Montauk Point, is the greatest flock of Ducks I ever saw in the northeast."
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Dec 22, 202211 min read
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The Invisible Connection: Migrant Owls, Pine Siskins, Red-breasted Nuthatches - the Invasion Continu
Long-eared Owls, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Barred Owls - these are just three of the eight owl species that have been found in NYC.
Robert DeCandido PhD
Nov 14, 201815 min read
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More NYC Owls: Bronx Great Horneds nesting (this Saturday 2/24) and Eastern Screech-owl update from
We have been with NYC owls a lot this winter: Eastern Screech-owls (and Flying Squirrels) at Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan this past Sunday
Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 21, 201813 min read
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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
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 17, 201821 min read
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Cold, Snow, Owls and those Winter Birds of Central Park
Bird Walks in Central Park + an owl walk in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. We also provide photos of birds in our area, as well as the his
Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 27, 201714 min read
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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
Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 20, 201715 min read
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