I shared this thread with my friend Susan Hewitt, who is a snail expert of some
renown. She agrees with the ID:
“The snail is an introduced species of European land snail, Cepaea nemoralis.
That species is fairly common in some places, but it is not really considered
to be an invasive.”
Fascin
Following up on Jen’s (and Kestrel’s!) finds, I walked East a ways and found
nothing aside from a bunch of Sanderling and a few American Oystercatchers.
To the west, by the Silver Gull Club, I found 25 roosting Whimbrel but no
Golden-Plovers. A handful of Ruddy Turnstones and a Western Sandpiper
seen now (2pm) hawking insects from tops of trees.
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rule out Mourning with the glimpses I
had. Several experienced observers have said Connecticut based on the mediocre
photos I got. Last seen at 10:10am.
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Exactly! I was surprised to see how many introduced British species are in NZ...
> On Jan 4, 2020, at 11:28 AM, browncreep...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> It looks like someone in New Zealand may have entered coordinates of 42, -76
> instead of -42, 176.
>
> -- Bill Ostrander
>
> From: bounce-12
There is currently a cooperative Saltmarsh Sparrow in the SE corner of Union
Square, discovered earlier by Alex Tey. It’s on a grassy square, visible from
inside the park or sidewalk.
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Hooded Warbler flitting about
between the beehive area and the Biergarten at the SW corner of the park. He
was quite cooperative, hopping on the ground and chipping loudly.
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FOS White-throated
Sparrows. Also of interest were a family of recently-fledged Gray Catbirds (at
least 3 fledgelings); this is the second year I’ve observed them nesting in the
park.
There was also an Empidonax high in a planetree, likely a Least.
Good Fall Birding,
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other Warbler species (including multiple Blackburnian), Veery, Scarlet
Tanager, etc.
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Also, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues by the Lower Pool, viewing now.
> On Apr 19, 2019, at 10:05 AM, Rob Bate wrote:
>
> Now being seen on the Lower Lullwater below the Terrace bridge downstream
> from previous location near the Audubon Center.
>
> Rob Bate
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Someone sent me a photo of it this morning around 8am. Yesterday afternoon it
was hiding out in the enclosed dock area to the east at the end of the private
marina. It would disappear for ~20min at a time, perhaps sheltering underneath
the docks, and then pop back up, but was sometimes hard to
there somewhere...
Hopefully I’ll get luckier next time,
Gabriel Willow
> On Jan 17, 2019, at 4:28 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote:
>
> Wed. & Thursday. 16 - 17 January, 2019
>
> It may be noted to this list that the Varied Thrush on Staten Island was
> [re]-found on Wednesday, Jan
I led a bird walk in The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park), the
southernmost point in Manhattan, this morning. I think this park has a ton of
potential, even more so than other pocket parks in NYC: it's fairly large (at
25 acres, much larger than Bryant, Madison Square, or Washington Squa
ding
activity among the Grackles & Robins.
Happy Earth Day,
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> On Dec 14, 2017, at 8:16 PM, Joseph Wallace wrote:
>
> Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders!
>
> I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so
> I can get a sense of its ebb and flow.
>
>
Leading a bird walk on NYC's Governors Island (where NYC Audubon has a summer
residency) this afternoon, we encountered a surprising diversity of shorebirds
at some unprepossessing mud-puddles in a construction area. The spot is along
Enright Road (not labelled on all maps), to the SE of The Hil
There were also several deceased Great Shearwaters on the beach at Nickerson. I
considered grabbing some for you, but was taking public transit and decided
against traveling on the LIRR with a smelly shearwater corpse in a bag. Might
raise questions...
You should make little self-addressed bird
I just had a lovely male Mourning Warbler among dense brush & fallen logs on
slope below Breeze Hill (to south towards Lakeside) in Brooklyn's Prospect
Park. He sang briefly even. This was the rarest of 18 species of warblers I've
had in the past hour birding in the park!
I just wanted to chime in to agree with Tom's excellent point, and along those
lines, to heartily recommend Larkin's Deli in Tupper Lake. It looks like an
unprepossessing gas station/general store, but they have incredible food
(breakfast sandwiches and such) and make everything from scratch (a
,
Gabriel Willow
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> On Dec 9, 2016, at 1:50 PM, Joan Collins wrote:
>
> Shai - wonderful description of the squirrel spinning the drumstick like a
> pine cone! That is exactly how I describe what it looks like when a Red
> Squirrel eats a bird. I take photos and vi
hroated
Sparrow - ~ 50, huge influxSong Sparrow - 1Swamp Sparrow - 2, in NW corner of
park, near ping-pongEastern Towhee - 1 male in NW corner of park, near
ping-pongHouse Sparrow
Good fall urban birding!
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shrubs)
House Sparrow (many)
Fall is here!
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I led a trip for NYC Audubon today to Croton Point Park. It started out
moderate temps and overcast before becoming hot and sunny. Bird activity was
low but we saw a nice diversity nonetheless, including a few target species.
In addition to large flocks of Canada Geese, Brown-headed Cowbirds, an
... That or Yellow-throated Vireo would be my prediction for
bird species #122 found in the park.
Good midtown birding,
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or more now
in fact!
Happy Mother's Day Birding,
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there, but no
such luck this time...
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rodenticide?
Aside from that, a lovely morning.
Migration is officially underway!
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refuge where it
surely wouldn't survive the winter?
I hope someone can tempt it down with some bananas or something and send it to
a zoo or animal rescue.
You really never know what you'll see in NYC parks!
- Gabriel Willow
> On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:37 PM, Nadine Scarpa
> wrot
females?
Also of note on the island are large numbers of Barn & Northern Rough-winged
Swallows; I presume both are nesting there.
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Thanks for your thoughtful analysis Angus. I have been birding in Bryant Park
for years, and am myself at a loss for why birds often remain there for so
long. I think it makes sense that it's a migrant trap in the first place given
the dearth of other appropriate habitat nearby. I suspect oth
the same tone as breast. In a
Whip I believe the throat would be darker and the breast/belly grayer & paler.
Any other clinchers I'm missing?
Cheers,
Gabriel Willow
> On Apr 13, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Hugh McGuinness wrote:
>
> Nice technical info, but what species of Nigh
There is a sleeping nightjar, I think a Whippoorwill, on a horizontal branch on
the Eastern side of Bryant Park behind library, near NE corner of lawn.
Many other species present as well.
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eemed to end early... All
activity ceased within 45 minutes. But it was quite a frenzy for that short
while.
Happy spring,
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There was a female-type Rose-breasted Grosbeak reported from the Bronx Zoo on
Feb. 17. That's quite close to NYBG, I wonder if she is the same bird who
survived the past three weeks or so? Seems likely. And if so, I'd guess she
overwintered, rather than being an early arrival. There's a phot
Yesterday I led a daylong trip for NYC Audubon to Floyd Bennett Field, Fort
Tilden, and nearby locales.
The Rough-legs at FBF put on a great show. Just like Steve Walter, we only saw
2 at any given time, but identified them as 3 individuals by plumage. They
were hovering, perching on the groun
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, which seems like a lot for a cold
winter...
Good Cold Birding,
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rn Bluebird (flock of 5 at Grasslands parking lot)
American Tree Sparrow
Typical feeder birds (titmice, chickadees, juncos, song sparrow etc)
I hope others locate the falcon!
Good winter birding,
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Thanks for the heads-up Richard. FWIW, I just called to have my first printing
replaced, and the customer service guy on the phone sounded a bit overwhelmed.
He said they've been getting thousands of calls this morning since this news
was posted on the internet, but that there wasn't a wholesa
Hey all,
So although the kingbird has been hiding this far today, CBS News was here to
film a story on the bird, and they want photos for the piece. If anyone has
any good ones and wants to share their photos or video, email them to
mbaker(at)CBS.com ASAP.
Cheers,
Gabriel Willow
NYC Audubon
facade of the building which faces
West, ie is facing towards the park and towards Washington Street between Jane
and Horatio.
I heard the call briefly. It was sort of a single-pitch, short, fairly low
raucous squawk."
It's been quite a Fall/Winter for yellow-bellied kingbi
A beautiful fall day! Now I'm gonna go see if I can find that Dickcissel in
Inwood...
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all along the coast this AM?
- Gabriel Willow
> On Oct 25, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Mike wrote:
>
> Thousands if birds overhead and on the ground at Smiths Point park now. So
> far mainly sparrows- white throat predominating and lots of overhead Siskins.
>
> Mike Cooper
> Ridge NY
>
I led two tours for NYC Audubon in Central Park today, mostly around Strawberry
Fields and The Ramble. We saw 48 species of birds, not bad considering the
rain. Actually, there was quite a bit of activity! Towhees seemed to be
everywhere, along with Hermit Thrushes and of course White-throate
, Pine, and a
probable female Blackburnian high in a plane tree.
So plenty of activity here! Wish that Mourning had been a bit more cooperative
(poor form not showing itself for an Audubon group), but since I saw a
Connecticut last night, I guess I can't complain...
Onward,
Gabriel Willow
NYC Audu
There is currently a very cooperative immature CT Warbler in the lawn on the N
side of Strawberry Fields in Central Park, found by Nadir Souirgi, who joined
my weekly Central Park evening walk as a guest guide. Nice work!
Oh it just flew to rocks on S side...
Good birding!
Gabriel Willow
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thern Waterthrush (1)Common Yellowthroats (many)Swamp Sparrow (1, FOS
for me)White-throated Sparrow (1, FOS for me)
I'm sure many more species would have been present or more visible if the
weather was better...
Soggy birding,
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remiss in not writing, but saw Wilson's Warbler, Blue-winged
Warbler, and Veery in Central Park. Some nice stuff in spite of low overall
numbers...
Fall is in the air!
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> Marbled Godwit near the center of East Pond among various gulls. At West Pond
> spotted a flyover Royal Tern & 2 immature (still dark) Clapper Rails, among
> the usual suspects.
>
> Good birding,
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Marbled Godwit near the center of East Pond among various gulls. At West Pond
spotted a flyover Royal Tern & 2 immature (still dark) Clapper Rails, among the
usual suspects.
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know they frequented
fresh water away from beaches... They're an unusual sight even in the East
River.
Nocturnal perambulations reveal many wonders!
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ts. He was hopping around
feeding between bouts of song.
I wonder if the dense fog & rain grounded some late northbound migrants last
night? Worth a park run most likely...
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ts. He was hopping around
feeding between bouts of song.
I wonder if the dense fog & rain grounded some late northbound migrants last
night? Worth a park run most likely...
Good continued migration!
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isits).
A surprising number of Brant remain as well: I counted 190 in the inlet there.
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rall), and astonishing numbers of
Ovenbirds (at least 15 individuals). Numerous Common Yellowthroats & a few B&W
Warblers as well.
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ave one singing on a May morning in my Brooklyn backyard
several years ago, so I know they do pass through NYC in migration. I imagine
this bird will continue northward tonight, but I'm curious if anyone else
spotted it today, or has heard Bicknell's singing in the city before?
Ch
roat
Eastern Towhee
White-throated Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole (flyover)
House Sparrow
May the Birds Be With You,
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and a pair of
Warbling Vireos...
Nice evening!
Gabriel Willow
> On May 5, 2014, at 4:29 PM, Anders Peltomaa wrote:
>
> Still in class, but here you go
>
> nightjar NE corner maintenance meadow in top of chestnut tree. 4:25 Kevin
> Topping
>
t, not bad...
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On Saturday, May 3, 2014 6:54 PM, Gabriel Willow
wrote:
Turned out to be a pretty good day in some smaller parks too! I was in Madison
Sq Park, NYC (by the Flatiron Building), not birding per se, happened to glance
up and there was a male Prothonotary Warbler! Thanks to Matthew & An
sparrows: a Swamp & beautiful male Eastern
Towhee in the maintenance area, and flocks of Chipping & White-throated in the
treetops.
Happy Holi... It was a festival of colors today indeed!
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Not bad for 5 minutes of birding while passing through!
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t the sense
that many birds, like the birders, were laying low.
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> On Apr 29, 2014, at 9:01 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote:
>
> Tuesday, 29 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City
>
> A few additions to the spring arrivals - Veery & Wood Thru
ough-winged Swallows over the Lower Lobe and
Lake, where, the day before, I had seen a Silver-haired Bat, a "life bat" for
me.
Things seem to be picking up!
Gabriel Willow
NYC Audubon
On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:55 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote:
Wed., 23 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manha
g gang of Harbor Seals loafing on the rocks (at
least a dozen, including several small yearling pups).
Birds on & around Swinburne included a few Purple Sandpipers, a Ruddy
Turnstone, several sanderling, a flyby Common Goldeneye, and a Great Cormorant.
Not a bad day!
Cheers,
Gabriel Willow
. However, we had a great view of a Red-necked Grebe in the
water off of the sewage treatment plant, which is the first I recall seeing in
NY Harbor in some time. It took flight and headed west towards Staten Island.
A nice (if brisk) afternoon out on the water!
Stay warm,
Gabriel
led Hawk.
Other highlights included a large flock of Cedar Waxwings & a single
Yellow-rumped Warbler.
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itely need to
get up there more often!
On the drive back, we spotted a Common Raven flying just south of Coop City
(presumably one of the birds that breeds there, or their young).
Winter birding is coming,
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Looked for hummingbird around 5pm with Alan Drogin & a couple other birders,
but no sign of it. Did have some tasty holiday market snacks though...
Maybe it'll return in the AM?
Cheers,
Gabriel Willow
> On Nov 23, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Alice Deutsch wrote:
>
> Probable S
r highlight this evening was a flyover Common Nighthawk, spotted from
the Great Hill (t was headed southward); 3 Field Sparrows, several Swamp
Sparrows, and numerous Kinglets of both species.
Beautiful fall day in the park!
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rine Falcon (flyover)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Common Yellowthroat
Ovenbird
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
House Sparrow
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There is currently a male Hooded Warbler @ Strawberry Fields (on the right as
you walk down the path, in the bushes behind the lawn). Also spotted a
Blackpoll, B-t Blue, Redstarts, Magnolias, and a flyover Northern Harrier.
Ok back to the tour!
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We spotted several White-throated Sparrows as well, they seem to be moving in
real numbers now, compared with the individual early outliers that were around
last week.
It's officially Fall!
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ndpipers, and two Stilt Sandpipers in beautiful breeding
plumage.
Also both egrets, both night-herons, Great Blue Heron, and Glossy Ibis.
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Apologies for the belated notice, but on yesterday's (final for the season) NYC
Audubon Bryant Park Bird Walk, we had nice views of a Lincoln's Sparrow in the
plant bed in the NW corner with a square of boxwoods in the middle (just to the
east of the 'Wichcraft kiosks). In the same spot there w
y Catbird (many)
American Redstart (many)
Black-and-White Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Common Yellowthroat (many)
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Eastern Towhee
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
There's a lot of activity when & where the sun hits the treetops...
Good birding,
Gabriel Willow
NY
Had a lovely morning at Wave Hill, leading a Mother's Day bird walk.
Highlights were 2 very cooperative pairs of Baltimore Orioles, hopping about in
cherry trees at eye-level, 2 male Orchard Orioles, and about ten species of
warbler (many heard but not seen, all singing):
Northern ParulaYellow
Point.
Hermit, Swainson's, Wood Thrushes & Veery.
Also a lovely Green Heron at the Upper Lobe...
Woohoo!
Gabriel Willow
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My twice-weekly NYC Audubon walk in Bryant Park finally had some action
yesterday, as many birds seemed to be moving through the area.
We had:
Gray Catbird (3)Warbling Vireo (2)Northern Parula (2 males)Palm Warbler
(1)Common Yellowthroat (2 males)Prairie Warbler (1 female)and some lingering
Whit
I led my monthly walk at Wave Hill this morning, and although migratory
songbirds were sparse (perhaps due to NW winds), we had some nice sightings:
a third-year Bald Eagle, being dive-bombed by a Great Black-backed Gull, which
looked petite in comparisonA large V of Double-crested Cormorants, he
It was a quiet evening for the NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk from 5-6 PM.
The remaining American Woodcock was spotted by a birder, but not seen by our
group. Apparently it was poking around in the ivy on the northern edge of the
park, near the mid-block subway entrance.
Although we failed t
This morning I led the first of the season's series of walks in Bryant Park
with NYC Audubon.
It was a lovely morning, and the park had a nice diversity of birds, in spite
of the large numbers of humans and the relative lack of plant cover.
The highlights of the morning included two male Eastern
In spite of the cool and very windy conditions, I had a pretty productive day
in Prospect Park (I was outside in the park all day for work).
There were large numbers of Red-winged Blackbirds and American Robins
everywhere, including some big, dark individuals of the latter that I suspect
are hea
While working in Prospect Park, Brooklyn today, I took a quick jaunt outside
and was surprised by the amount of bird activity in spite of the wind and iffy
weather.
Up at the feeders by Breeze Hill there was a large flock of Red-winged
Blackbirds (about 30 birds); the males were "konk-a-ree"in
I led my weekly Winter Eco-Cruise for NYC Audubon yesterday, and we had a great
day. In addition to the ever-popular Harbor Seals, we spotted Great and
Double-crested Cormorants on Governor's Island; Red-throated Loon, Gadwall,
Black Duck, Bufflehead, and Red-breasted Merganser in Erie Basin; C
I led a seabirds and seals tour around NY Harbor for NYC Audubon yesterday
afternoon (1/27).
It was a relatively balmy and calm day, and low tide, which allowed for
excellent views of sunning seals on the rocks of Swinburne Island.
Bird highlights included large rafts of Greater Scaup, several
I led a winter birding excursion for NYC Audubon to Jones Beach yesterday. I
think the Snowy Owl has been widely-reported enough that I can mention him
without crossing any ethical bounds... and what a treat! It was actually my
first Snowy Owl... I've been chasing this bird all over the Northe
I have been remiss in not posting in a long time (various sightings of
crossbills and tree sparrows and such around the five boroughs), but a harbor
eco-cruise I led for NYC Audubon today yielded such a rich assortment of
species I feel compelled to finally post.
It was a two-hour trip out past
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Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West
Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection!
Good birding indeed,
Gabriel Willow
On Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett wrote:
> The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently o
I wandered around Bryant Park and Central Park yesterday with Derek Lovitch,
who was visiting from Maine to give a lecture for NYC Audubon about his book
"How To Be A Better Birder".
He had never birded in Bryant Park and was amazed by the diversity of species
there, and how close they allowed
Yesterday I led walks at Wave Hill in the AM and Central Park in the afternoon.
Although the sheer numbers were lower than Saturday, the diversity did not
disappoint.
It was a strange day weather-wise: raw, breezy, cloudy and cold in the morning,
and then warm clear and sunny in the afternoon.
Today I led an NYC Audubon tour around Randalls/Wards Island as Alan mentioned.
I always enjoy leading walks out to this under-birded area, with its recently
restored fresh-and-salt- wetlands, lawns, woods, and lovely views. Today
didn't disappoint.
The bright cold day with NW winds brought in a
This morning on my weekly Bryant Park/ NYC Audubon walk, we had some
interesting sightings.
Of note was a roving flock of Tufted Titmice in the tops of the London Plane
trees. Although a common species, they seem to stick to their territories in
Central Park or wherever, and I don't recall havi
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
(many)
Blackpoll Warbler (1)
Ovenbird (2)
White-throated Sparrow (many)
Swamp Sparrow (1)
Good Birding,
Gabriel Willow
NYC Audubon
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anyone else seen this unusual bird? I've named him "Cresty the Cardinal". I
wonder if he'll maintain the extra-long crest through future molts?
Good birding,
Gabriel Willow
NYC Audubon
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I believe there is overlap in size between Bell's and White-eyed Vireo (4
3/4"-5"/ 12-13 cm), the Bell's being at the smaller end of the spectrum and the
White-eyed at the larger, but there is broad overlap. The California
subspecies of the Bell's (the "Least Bell's" Vireo bellii pusillus) woul
Today's continued bright and relatively cool weather brought continued migrants
to Central Park (although it seems that many had moved on since yesterday).
I led a tour around the park from about 7:30 until 11 AM. We saw many
migrants, including about 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (one of which w
Yesterday morning I led an Audubon tour around Governor's Island is NY Harbor,
which was fairly productive for a hot summer day. We saw all four common gull
species, Double-crested Cormorants, and a few flyby Least Sandpipers.
The biggest surprise however was an apparently thriving breeding colo
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