Somewhat status-quo, for birds; but maybe more swallows...
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Wednesday, 16 April, 2014
A Red-necked Grebe in near-full breeding plumage continues at the
reservoir. A bright male Pine Warbler was around the n. slope at
Strawberry Fields quite early (& thanks to that other early-bird who
alerted me to it). The feeders attracted both of the overwintered
Baltimore Orioles, & other recent regulars (in the Ramble). At the
Meer, a selection of Swallows included at least 6 N. Rough-winged,
several Tree, and a few Barn, & the drake Wood Duck maintained its
spot on the east shore there; 8 Ruddy Ducks are gaining some spring
plumage. I had a tough time finding any other insectivorous birds
aside from those mentioned & a few Ruby-crowned & Golden-crowned
Kinglets. Eastern Towhees & Brown Thrashers again in locations as they
had been thru the winter... look for the arrivals of those & many
other species within the coming week.
Good "what was that cold wet white stuff on the lawns this morning?"
birding,
Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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