An Old-time Naturalist in Central Park 1895-1915: Anne Crolius
We introduce the first citizen scientist of Central Park: Anne Crolius who recorded rare birds and others in the park 1895-1915
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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
- Jan 12
- 14 min
The Long-eared Owls of Kikinda SERBIA
Kikinda, Serbia is the world capitol of wintering Long-eared Owls: up to 1500 have been counted. We take you there.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 29, 2022
- 18 min
Christmas Bird Counts of 1922: Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We look at NYC area Christmas Bird Counts from one hundred years ago - how numbers and species of birds have changed (often for the better).
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 22, 2022
- 11 min
Winter = OWLS in NYC (+ Historical Long Island Christmas Bird Counts - 1922)
"A flock of Scoters 1.5 miles long and often 400 yards wide, off Montauk Point, is the greatest flock of Ducks I ever saw in the northeast."
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 16, 2022
- 11 min
The 1922 NYC Christmas Bird Count (+ back home from Namibia/Botswana)
Results of NYC Christmas Bird Counts from 100 years ago (December 1922) + several photos from our recent trip to Namibia-Botswana
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 27, 2022
- 13 min
The Amazing, yet common, Tufted Titmouse in NYC/LI 1840-2022
The Tufted Titmouse, with its elegant crest, has much to tell you about the history of birding in our area. We whisper its story herein.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 20, 2022
- 11 min
Rare Sparrows are Here! And Looking for Owls in Central Park
For the rest of October into November, expect sparrows, sparrows + more sparrows. Add an owl or two, nuthatches and finches as well.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 12, 2022
- 11 min
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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 5, 2022
- 9 min
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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 28, 2022
- 11 min
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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