ALBATROSS! via Cape Town South Africa
The day an Albatross came to Long Island, and the war that almost broke out among the birders; ++ D. Allen's pelagic bird photos from S.A.
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
- Oct 27
- 20 min
Those Damn Sparrows: late October in Central Park
Sparrows: vexing identification problems! But...why are some that once bred here in 1900 only casual migrants through NYC in 2021?
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 7
- 30 min
Central Park Birding mid-October 2021: DIVERSITY (+ an Owl)
The first autumn migrant owl was discovered on 3 Oct. Seeing that owl and stopping pesticide use in Central Park: YES that's important!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 30
- 15 min
Mega Bird Migration Now Now Now - Central Park October 2021
October is the best time to see migrants as they stop to refuel in Central Park.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 23
- 13 min
A Brief History of the Night Migration of Birds in NYC 1887 - 2021
Besides the bird walks (join us!), we do research on birds in NYC/internationally. Herein historical info on nocturnal bird migration in NYC
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 16
- 12 min
Bird Migrants Arriving in Number: mid-September in Central Park
Mid-September and migration is strong. We are seeing 9-14 warbler species each day plus hummingbirds, grosbeaks, thrushes, kinglets = lots!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 9
- 11 min
11 September 2001: Birding Central Park
What was it like to be on a bird walk on 11 September 2001? We provide details herein from what we saw and experienced.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 1
- 14 min
The Birding Floodgates are Open: Central Park September 2021
Ready for migrants in Central Park? Ready for the rains to end? September 2021 is the time, and Central Park the place.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 26
- 9 min
Late August Bird Migration, Central Park
We continue to track Warblers (10+ species this past Saturday)...but August is also the season of Shorebirds. We send photos herein.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 19
- 9 min
Southbound Bird Migration in Full Swing: Late August in Central Park
Can't stop this! Warbler waves are moving through and our walks find more of them than anyone! See you in Central Park