Bird Walks in Central Park

Latest Sightings

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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Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD

Jun 1, 202312 min read

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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Oct 12, 202211 min read

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 5, 20229 min read

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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Sep 28, 202211 min read

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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Mar 17, 20228 min read

A Baedeker of NYC Wildlife - March 2022

No to winter; Yes to Spring. Here we are in mid-March 2022 for the arrival of warblers, woodcocks and singing sparrows: Central Park.

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Mar 3, 20228 min read

Spring Solidarity: the Birds are Coming

Historical info on Am. Robins including atrocities committed against them (1913); and 2021: one of the wettest/warmest years ever in NYC

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Jan 27, 202212 min read

NYC Big Three: Snowy Owls, Peregrines and Bald Eagles + a warm December 2021

The big three raptors all put in major appearances in Central Park/NYC this January 2022. We give details with photos in this Newsletter.

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Dec 22, 202113 min read

The 1921 and 1971 Christmas Counts of the NYC Area: A Century of Change

We examine Christmas Bird Counts from 100 years ago, and from 50 years ago: what changes in the birds of the NYC area!

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Dec 16, 202111 min read

Birding NYC: Christmas Bird Counts 1921 + Central Park Bird Walks 2021

What was a Christmas Bird Count like in NYC in 1921? We send bird lists from several counts that December. And some South Africa photos 2021

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Mar 31, 20218 min read

Beyond Good or Bad: Becoming an EVIL BIRDER

Being a bad birder is no longer good enough. In this Newsletter we give "slights" on how to be a truly evil birder.

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Mar 17, 202112 min read

Cry, the Beloved Park

A brief history of the American Robin and American Woodcock in Manhattan in the mid- to late 19th century.

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Mar 4, 202111 min read

The New York City REDHEAD

REDHEAD! We trace the history of this rare NYC visitor from the late 19th century to the present.

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Nov 12, 202030 min read

Part II: EVENING GROSBEAK. Records from NYC and Environs 1905-2020

Evening Grosbeaks will take over NYC soon - be prepared with our historical info. Owl Walks going great! See everyone soon on our bird walks

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Oct 28, 202022 min read

More NYC Pine Siskins: Irruptive, Nomadic Seed-eaters [Part 2 - 1989-2020]

Are flocks of Pine Siskins we see now harbingers of more finches to come? And why are these seed eaters here in amazing number this autumn?

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Oct 7, 202016 min read

Rarest of the Rare? Henslow's Sparrow + October Bird Migrants in Central Park

Rare Birds! The History of Henslow's Sparrow in Central Park and the region...plus October migrants = good times.

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Latest Sightings

​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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What Might You See This Week?