Summer

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.

Pelagic Birds and Island Endemics of Madeira, Eastern Atlantic, June 2022

Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD

6 hours ago
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?

0 comments

Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 1, 2021
17 min

See No Weevil: Central Park July 2021

If marsh hens dropped in to watch summer birders in Central Park, what would they find? Insects. We provide details herein.

0 comments

Central Park: Connecticut and Mourning Warblers

Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD

Jun 25, 2021
5 min

Central Park: Connecticut and Mourning Warblers

Deborah Allen sends photos of breeding male Connecticut and Mourning Warblers; and we provide historical notes on these birds in Central Pk

0 comments

Autumn Migration Peaking: Mid-September in Central Park

Robert DeCandido PhD

Sep 11, 2019
23 min

Autumn Migration Peaking: Mid-September in Central Park

September-October is prime season for bird migration. If you want to see warblers, now through mid-October is your season. No other group fi

0 comments

Night Migration of Birds in New York City

Robert DeCandido PhD

Sep 4, 2019
16 min

Night Migration of Birds in New York City

We briefly trace the history of the study of the night migration of birds here in NYC. First at the Statue of Liberty after lights were inst

0 comments

Robert DeCandido PhD

Aug 28, 2019
15 min

Migration, Migration, Migration

As we head into late August migration is intensifying - let's hope for overnite winds from the northwest. Expect a good diversity of war

0 comments

Warbler Migration NOW + One More Night of the Owl

Robert DeCandido PhD

Aug 21, 2019
13 min

Warbler Migration NOW + One More Night of the Owl

The weather will change significantly come Thursday night, and with the cooler air, many migrants will come south into Central Park. Join us

0 comments

Owls, Early Autumn Migrants and a Manhattan Seal

Robert DeCandido PhD

Aug 14, 2019
18 min

Owls, Early Autumn Migrants and a Manhattan Seal

Our late summer bird walk schedule is expanding: an Owl walk Thursday Night at Inwood Hill Park (7:30pm); and another on Tuesday night 20 Au

0 comments

More Warblers, More Owls - in Manhattan No Less: Aug 10 and 11 + 13.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Aug 7, 2019
20 min

More Warblers, More Owls - in Manhattan No Less: Aug 10 and 11 + 13.

Warbler migration is in full swing in August. This weekend the weather will be cool - and we are expecting much. On Tuesday (13 August) we h

0 comments

Migrant Warblers by Day (Central Park) and Owls by Night (Inwood/Manhattan)

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 31, 2019
11 min

Migrant Warblers by Day (Central Park) and Owls by Night (Inwood/Manhattan)

August is the month for serious migration. Most of our warbler species will be seen this month - up to 14 warbler species in a day toward 20

0 comments

Birding on the Dark Side of the Moon 7:30/9:30 (Sunday 28 July)

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 24, 2019
13 min

Birding on the Dark Side of the Moon 7:30/9:30 (Sunday 28 July)

Southbound migration is beginning slowly in our area. Already the first shorebirds are heading south, and just this past week the first warb

0 comments

Sunday Birding in Central Park in Summer at 7:30am/9:30am for $10

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 17, 2019
13 min

Sunday Birding in Central Park in Summer at 7:30am/9:30am for $10

Hot weather brings out the best birds, butterflies and birders. We are off to find a specialty of Central Park: the Snout Butterfly...and di

0 comments

Sunday Bird Walks at 7:30am/9:30am Featuring Early Fall Migrants (CP!!)

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 10, 2019
11 min

Sunday Bird Walks at 7:30am/9:30am Featuring Early Fall Migrants (CP!!)

Our reduced summer schedule of bird walks on Sundays only in July packs a lot of punch. Swooping woodpeckers; cardinals on display - and the

0 comments

July: Sunday Bird Walks in Central Park at 7:30am/9:30am

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jul 3, 2019
11 min

July: Sunday Bird Walks in Central Park at 7:30am/9:30am

July is slow down time for birds and a chance to catch one's breath after the craziness of spring...and the fast approaching fall (south

0 comments

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.

Pelagic Birds and Island Endemics of Madeira, Eastern Atlantic, June 2022

See No Weevil: Central Park July 2021

Central Park: Connecticut and Mourning Warblers

Autumn Migration Peaking: Mid-September in Central Park

Night Migration of Birds in New York City

Migration, Migration, Migration

Warbler Migration NOW + One More Night of the Owl

Owls, Early Autumn Migrants and a Manhattan Seal

More Warblers, More Owls - in Manhattan No Less: Aug 10 and 11 + 13.

Migrant Warblers by Day (Central Park) and Owls by Night (Inwood/Manhattan)

Birding on the Dark Side of the Moon 7:30/9:30 (Sunday 28 July)

Sunday Birding in Central Park in Summer at 7:30am/9:30am for $10

Sunday Bird Walks at 7:30am/9:30am Featuring Early Fall Migrants (CP!!)

July: Sunday Bird Walks in Central Park at 7:30am/9:30am

What Might You See This Week?