Yesterday (Monday) I led a series of walks at Wave Hill in Riverdale (The Bronx) for their Raptor Day celebration. Fittingly, immediately upon setting out on the first walk, a juvenile Bald Eagle soared into view over the Hudson, and circled its way over the Wave Hill grounds. It was joined by an immature Red-tailed Hawk that didn't take kindly to this giant invader; it began to dive-bomb the eagle, making some really close passes at its head. The young eagle seemed unconcerned, and circled over the area for over an hour. There was also an Osprey and a Cooper's Hawk. A big flock of approximately 25-35 Northern Flickers were hopping on the lawn in search of ants. Numerous Blue Jays were streaming overhead as well, and crossing the Hudson headed west. A large mixed flock of small songbirds passed through as well, including a couple of Red-breasted Nuthatches, Tufted Titmice, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Northern Parula, Nashville, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green, and Black-and-White Warblers, Chipping Sparrows, and American Goldfinches (no Siskins spotted in this flock). Good Birding, Gabriel WillowWave HillNYC AudubonThe WildLab --
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