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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 1922 NYC Christmas Bird Count (+ back home from Namibia/Botswana)
Results of NYC Christmas Bird Counts from 100 years ago (December 1922) + several photos from our recent trip to Namibia-Botswana
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Dec 16, 202211 min read
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The Amazing, yet common, Tufted Titmouse in NYC/LI 1840-2022
The Tufted Titmouse, with its elegant crest, has much to tell you about the history of birding in our area. We whisper its story herein.
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Oct 27, 202213 min read
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Rare Sparrows are Here! And Looking for Owls in Central Park
For the rest of October into November, expect sparrows, sparrows + more sparrows. Add an owl or two, nuthatches and finches as well.
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Oct 20, 202211 min read
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Warblers, Sparrows, Raptors: Mid-October Birding in Central Park
Bird Diversity is the game in October in Central Park. Migrants are small to large, warblers to hawks. Anything is possible on a bird walk.
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Oct 12, 202211 min read
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G’mar tov! Birds and People in Central Park, Early Oct 2022: Zan, Zendegi, Azadi!
The weather is changing markedly this early October from rain to dry and chilly. Birds will head south to Central Park in a big way.
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Oct 5, 20229 min read
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Autumn Bird Migration in Central Park Late September 2022
We've entered the time of the season when anything can turn up in Central Park from Warblers to Sparrows to Hawks and Owls.
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Sep 28, 202211 min read
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper: !!!New to Manhattan!!! 21 September 2022
The first occurrence of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper in NY County (Manhattan) including the history of this bird in our area 1842-present.
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Sep 22, 202213 min read
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Moving in One Direction: the Birds
The tempo of migration is picking up. The bird walks maintain a steady pace: Thursdays through Mondays and twice on Sat-Sun.
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Sep 14, 20228 min read
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Summer Heat Waves become Waves of Bird Migration: Sept. 2022 in Central Park
September is bird migration from warblers to flycatchers to the big raptors. After the summer heat, it's time for some cool birds.
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Sep 7, 20229 min read
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Reflections on South Africa 2021-2022
We discuss life in South Africa in 2021-2022 after our travels in that amazing country. In a word: People are optimistic, warm and wonderful
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Aug 26, 202211 min read
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