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Latest Sightings

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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Last of the Migrants and the First Breeding Birds: Central Park in June

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jun 5, 2019
10 min

Last of the Migrants and the First Breeding Birds: Central Park in June

We made a few tweaks to this week's schedule (meeting locations) so do check our schedule page. Meanwhile, the migration continues: Mour

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The Epic Battle of the Mourning Warbler - Central Park

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 29, 2019
12 min

The Epic Battle of the Mourning Warbler - Central Park

The Mourning Warbler is perhaps the most difficult warbler to see on migration while in Central Park. We tell the tale of this bird: its his

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Wrapping Up May 2019 with Strong Migration - Central Park

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 22, 2019
17 min

Wrapping Up May 2019 with Strong Migration - Central Park

Hurry Hurry Hurry - this is the last good week to see many bird species in migration until August. It is a holiday weekend so crowds will be

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Spring Bird Migration and Weather Exceptional: Mid-May in Central Park

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 14, 2019
19 min

Spring Bird Migration and Weather Exceptional: Mid-May in Central Park

You've got one last week to score those 20 warblers species in one morning: join us for fun, birds and science.

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Robert DeCandido PhD

May 8, 2019
15 min

Peak Migration Now: Mid-May 2019

Mid-May is the time to see bird migration in Central Park. Days with 20-25 warbler species are possible...and 100+ bird species in a day not

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SPECIAL! Tuesday Morning Bird Walk - 7 May: 7:30am/9:30am = Dock on Turtle Pond $10

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 6, 2019
1 min

SPECIAL! Tuesday Morning Bird Walk - 7 May: 7:30am/9:30am = Dock on Turtle Pond $10

We are adding a 7 May (Tuesday) bird walk extravaganza: 7:30am and again at 9:30am -$10 - meet at the Dock on Turtle Pond.

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Warblers Calling: Central Park Early May

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 1, 2019
10 min

Warblers Calling: Central Park Early May

Early to mid-May is the best time to see migrants in Central Park...occasionally more than 20 warbler species in a morning

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Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 24, 2019
13 min

The Case of the Disappearing Phoebes

Besides the amazing spring bird migration, Central Park is also a place where birders muse about the deeper meaning of the birding life.

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WICKED: Late April Birding in Central Park

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 17, 2019
8 min

WICKED: Late April Birding in Central Park

It all comes down to the weather: Light rain knocks nocturnal migrants from the skies above NYC. The next few days, despite the forecast, sh

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Migration Migration Migration: Central Park!

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 10, 2019
12 min

Migration Migration Migration: Central Park!

Mid-April marks the start of the most favorite time of the year for birders: migrants are arriving daily to Central Park in their best breed

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Spring Birds are Here! Pine Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets -- More

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 3, 2019
9 min

Spring Birds are Here! Pine Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets -- More

Spring Migrant Birds are Here. We promise great bird walks. Need we say more? Warblers, Sparrows, Woodpeckers, Waterfowl - see the Newslette

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COYOTE! A brief NYC History of a Large Urban Predator 1994-2019

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 27, 2019
22 min

COYOTE! A brief NYC History of a Large Urban Predator 1994-2019

Coyotes in NYC may be the least often seen mammal. People report more whales, seals, groundhogs and even tiny voles and shrews in NYC than t

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TIMBER-DOODLE: The American Woodcock in NYC 1880-2019

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 20, 2019
11 min

TIMBER-DOODLE: The American Woodcock in NYC 1880-2019

20 March: The American Woodcock (Timber-Doodle) is a woodland shorebird (!) that often turns up on Manhattan streets in March on its spring

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Spring Birds Are Here: Migrating Woodcocks, Robins and Pine Warblers

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 13, 2019
8 min

Spring Birds Are Here: Migrating Woodcocks, Robins and Pine Warblers

After the very cold beginning of March, there will be a couple of very warm days this week. Migrants including American Woodcocks, Robins an

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Fox Sparrows, Skunk Cabbage and Frogs in NYC: Signs of Spring

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 6, 2019
5 min

Fox Sparrows, Skunk Cabbage and Frogs in NYC: Signs of Spring

We look at NYC's historical record to see if signs of spring can be found even if snow is still on the ground. How early did spring arri

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Latest Sightings

​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.

Sign up for our Newsletter to receive weekly updates in your inbox.

Last of the Migrants and the First Breeding Birds: Central Park in June

The Epic Battle of the Mourning Warbler - Central Park

Wrapping Up May 2019 with Strong Migration - Central Park

Spring Bird Migration and Weather Exceptional: Mid-May in Central Park

Peak Migration Now: Mid-May 2019

SPECIAL! Tuesday Morning Bird Walk - 7 May: 7:30am/9:30am = Dock on Turtle Pond $10

Warblers Calling: Central Park Early May

The Case of the Disappearing Phoebes

WICKED: Late April Birding in Central Park

Migration Migration Migration: Central Park!

Spring Birds are Here! Pine Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets -- More

COYOTE! A brief NYC History of a Large Urban Predator 1994-2019

TIMBER-DOODLE: The American Woodcock in NYC 1880-2019

Spring Birds Are Here: Migrating Woodcocks, Robins and Pine Warblers

Fox Sparrows, Skunk Cabbage and Frogs in NYC: Signs of Spring

What Might You See This Week?