Migration: Now is the Right Time for Central Park
For the next three weeks, migration frenzy will capture the minds and hearts of the birders of the NYC area. Most will be dashing around Cen
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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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Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 11, 201814 min
Special Issue: Spring Migration and the tiny Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher in the NYC area 1850-2015
We summarize early spring migration in Central Park so far this April, and give an historical perspective on the significant change in abund
Robert DeCandido PhD
Mar 28, 20188 min
Calling all Birders: Central Park spring bird walks +++ schedule starts 30 March
We ramp up the bird walks in Central Park this week starting 30 March (Friday) - looking for warblers and other migrants.
Robert DeCandido PhD
Mar 21, 20188 min
Snowstorm Birding in Central Park: March 24-25 with Jeff, Deborah and Bob
Despite the snow, there are still birds in the park, and people eager to find them...not only Robins beginning to nest but Woodcocks
Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 28, 201817 min
The Redhead: a Data Portrait (1880-2018) of a Formerly Rare Duck in the NYC area
Our weekly bird walk schedule in Central Park (Sunday 9:30am) and for Owls on Sunday evening 4 March (6pm) at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bron
Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 21, 201813 min
More NYC Owls: Bronx Great Horneds nesting (this Saturday 2/24) and Eastern Screech-owl update from
We have been with NYC owls a lot this winter: Eastern Screech-owls (and Flying Squirrels) at Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan this past Sunday
Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 8, 201818 min
Winter Birds in Central Park + gearing up for Manhattan Owls
We return from Utah to find there are still birds in Central Park. However, we may not find them this Sunday because of the forecast
Robert DeCandido PhD
Feb 1, 201811 min
UTAH birding, (and) we are back in Central Park 4 February (Sunday 9:30am) for the bird walk
After several days in southwest Utah at the St. George Birding Festival where we gave keynote talks (and bird walks)
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 17, 201821 min
A mild (50f!) night for more NYC Owls: Van Cortlandt Park (Bronx) for Screechers and Great Horneds..
Fun bird walks for everyone (anyone) including one at night for owls. No experience necessary - just an eye for birds and a keen interest
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 10, 20188 min
The Big Thaw: Bird Walks resume in Central Park by day, with Night Owls at Inwood Hill Park = 14 Jan
Now that global warming is back again, we are up to our old bird walks (since 1992) in Central Park on Sunday mornings. And we are adding an
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jan 2, 201810 min
Birds on Ice in Early January: Our Walks Resume on 13 January
A Great Horned Owl made a spectacular appearance on our night walk, but an Eastern Screech-owl was a bit shyer. Deborah Allen captures Horne
Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 27, 201714 min
Cold, Snow, Owls and those Winter Birds of Central Park
Bird Walks in Central Park + an owl walk in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. We also provide photos of birds in our area, as well as the his
Robert DeCandido PhD
Dec 20, 201715 min
Eastern Screech-Owls at Night and Christmas Birds by Day: More Manhattan Bird Walks
Bird Walks in Central Park including an owl walk on Saturday evening (Inwood Hill Park), and bird walks in Central Park by day. We send link
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