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.
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
- Sep 28
- 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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 22
- 13 min
Buff-breasted Sandpiper: !!!New to Manhattan!!! 21 September 2022
The first occurrence of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper in NY County (Manhattan) including the history of this bird in our area 1842-present.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 14
- 8 min
Moving in One Direction: the Birds
The tempo of migration is picking up. The bird walks maintain a steady pace: Thursdays through Mondays and twice on Sat-Sun.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 7
- 9 min
Summer Heat Waves become Waves of Bird Migration: Sept. 2022 in Central Park
September is bird migration from warblers to flycatchers to the big raptors. After the summer heat, it's time for some cool birds.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 26
- 11 min
Reflections on South Africa 2021-2022
We discuss life in South Africa in 2021-2022 after our travels in that amazing country. In a word: People are optimistic, warm and wonderful
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 17
- 10 min
Chop Chop: Bird Magicians of the Kruger, So Africa
We are back for more bird walks Thurs. through Mon. in August through early November. Herein we present photos from our recent Africa trip.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jun 28
- 25 min
Pelagic Birds and Island Endemics of Madeira, Eastern Atlantic, June 2022
We present pelagic seabirds common in the eastern/western Atlantic (and in NYC area waters). Why do some species die-off in great number?
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jun 8
- 21 min
The Nesting Virginia Rails and Eastern Meadowlarks of Manhattan (1900)
Amazing, rare marsh birds once nested right here in Manhattan. We tell the story of Virginia and Sora Rails in 1900.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- May 25
- 29 min
E.P. Bicknell and the Bird named for Him: Central Park Birds Late Spring 2022
An amazing bird discovered (perhaps) by the most amazing naturalist that NYC has ever produced: E.P. Bicknell.