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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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Christmas Bird Count Season Begins, December 2020
Excerpts from the 1920 Christmas Bird Count - and more good owl walks
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Dec 10, 202014 min read
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The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC
Owls! Always exciting to find, and controversial to watch here in NYC. We provide mucho info on why watching owls is GOOD for you, and owls.
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Dec 2, 202015 min read
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Howliday: more Owl walks, more howls and more fun
More Owl Walks - don't miss 'em.
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Nov 25, 202010 min read
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OWL UP! The Barred Owl in NYC 1900-2020 (a brief history)
An Owl for your thoughts: Our Central Park Barred Owl has caused quite a stir - as owls always do. We've got the Inside Story!
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Nov 18, 202023 min read
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Part II: EVENING GROSBEAK. Records from NYC and Environs 1905-2020
Evening Grosbeaks will take over NYC soon - be prepared with our historical info. Owl Walks going great! See everyone soon on our bird walks
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Nov 12, 202030 min read
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EVENING GROSBEAK: Extraordinary Finch from the Far North
Two Owl Walks in Central Park! See details in this Newsletter. We also profile the stunning Evening Grosbeak.
Robert DeCandido PhD
Nov 4, 202018 min read
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![More NYC Pine Siskins: Irruptive, Nomadic Seed-eaters [Part 2 - 1989-2020]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_e644f297aa4345c4b181819c96d4ad11~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_e644f297aa4345c4b181819c96d4ad11~mv2.jpg)
![More NYC Pine Siskins: Irruptive, Nomadic Seed-eaters [Part 2 - 1989-2020]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_e644f297aa4345c4b181819c96d4ad11~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_e644f297aa4345c4b181819c96d4ad11~mv2.jpg)
More NYC Pine Siskins: Irruptive, Nomadic Seed-eaters [Part 2 - 1989-2020]
Are flocks of Pine Siskins we see now harbingers of more finches to come? And why are these seed eaters here in amazing number this autumn?
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Oct 28, 202022 min read
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![Pine Siskins! Screaming Banshees from the North [Part 1 - Historical Info] - Oct 2020](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_c3b51e3366aa4be095af8fbc4e628d92~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_c3b51e3366aa4be095af8fbc4e628d92~mv2.jpg)
![Pine Siskins! Screaming Banshees from the North [Part 1 - Historical Info] - Oct 2020](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_c3b51e3366aa4be095af8fbc4e628d92~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_c3b51e3366aa4be095af8fbc4e628d92~mv2.jpg)
Pine Siskins! Screaming Banshees from the North [Part 1 - Historical Info] - Oct 2020
Pine Siskins are amazing birds: they readily respond to recorded calls; come in close; and remain a long time. Come see them with us.
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Oct 21, 202013 min read
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![American Golden Plover - First Time Seen in Manhattan [Special Issue] - Oct 2020](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_a07ae5fa6fcf4264b89d31f4a5e459ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_a07ae5fa6fcf4264b89d31f4a5e459ce~mv2.jpg)
![American Golden Plover - First Time Seen in Manhattan [Special Issue] - Oct 2020](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6bfaf_a07ae5fa6fcf4264b89d31f4a5e459ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_472,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d6bfaf_a07ae5fa6fcf4264b89d31f4a5e459ce~mv2.jpg)
American Golden Plover - First Time Seen in Manhattan [Special Issue] - Oct 2020
Owls, Pine Siskins and warblers: Mid-October Birds of Central Park. And we devote this issue to the American Golden Plover.
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Oct 14, 202019 min read
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Rarest of the Rare? Henslow's Sparrow + October Bird Migrants in Central Park
Rare Birds! The History of Henslow's Sparrow in Central Park and the region...plus October migrants = good times.
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Oct 7, 202016 min read
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Central Park at Its Best: The Autumn Migration of Birds
Central Park migrants calling: see the best ones now on our bird walks.
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Sep 30, 202010 min read
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Good Trouble: Bird Migrants in an Urban World (Central Park)
Bird Walks on Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon...We win a major award! And hunting migrating Passenger Pigeons in Manhattan in the 19th century
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Sep 23, 20208 min read
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More Bird Migrants Headed Our Way
Bird Migration is still hot: join us and get in good trouble while finding birds in Central Park - just $10! That's not much trouble either.
Robert DeCandido PhD
Sep 10, 202011 min read
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