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?
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
- 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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