Moving in One Direction: the Birds
The tempo of migration is picking up. The bird walks maintain a steady pace: Thursdays through Mondays and twice on Sat-Sun.
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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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Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 7, 2022
- 9 min
Summer Heat Waves become Waves of Bird Migration: Sept. 2022 in Central Park
September is bird migration from warblers to flycatchers to the big raptors. After the summer heat, it's time for some cool birds.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 27, 2021
- 20 min
Those Damn Sparrows: late October in Central Park
Sparrows: vexing identification problems! But...why are some that once bred here in 1900 only casual migrants through NYC in 2021?
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 7, 2021
- 30 min
Central Park Birding mid-October 2021: DIVERSITY (+ an Owl)
The first autumn migrant owl was discovered on 3 Oct. Seeing that owl and stopping pesticide use in Central Park: YES that's important!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 30, 2021
- 15 min
Mega Bird Migration Now Now Now - Central Park October 2021
October is the best time to see migrants as they stop to refuel in Central Park.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 23, 2021
- 13 min
A Brief History of the Night Migration of Birds in NYC 1887 - 2021
Besides the bird walks (join us!), we do research on birds in NYC/internationally. Herein historical info on nocturnal bird migration in NYC
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 16, 2021
- 12 min
Bird Migrants Arriving in Number: mid-September in Central Park
Mid-September and migration is strong. We are seeing 9-14 warbler species each day plus hummingbirds, grosbeaks, thrushes, kinglets = lots!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 9, 2021
- 11 min
11 September 2001: Birding Central Park
What was it like to be on a bird walk on 11 September 2001? We provide details herein from what we saw and experienced.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 1, 2021
- 14 min
The Birding Floodgates are Open: Central Park September 2021
Ready for migrants in Central Park? Ready for the rains to end? September 2021 is the time, and Central Park the place.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 26, 2021
- 9 min
Late August Bird Migration, Central Park
We continue to track Warblers (10+ species this past Saturday)...but August is also the season of Shorebirds. We send photos herein.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 19, 2021
- 9 min
Southbound Bird Migration in Full Swing: Late August in Central Park
Can't stop this! Warbler waves are moving through and our walks find more of them than anyone! See you in Central Park
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 11, 2021
- 10 min
Thoughts on Barry Barred Owl of Central Park: Deceased August 2021
We lost the star owl of Central Park last week. In this Newsletter we provide ideas how to establish nesting Barred Owls in the park again.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 4, 2021
- 8 min
Central Park: August-September Bird Walk Schedule
Southbound Migration is in full-swing - yes in August! Expect 15-20 warbler species this month. See you on our kumbaya bird walks.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jul 23, 2021
- 11 min
What's Goin On, Central Park? Fungi and Birds late July 2021
Heavy rains of July have produced an abundance of mushrooms. Small numbers of southbound migrants are beginning to arrive as well.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jul 14, 2021
- 12 min
Inner City Nature: NYC 07/2021
Some record worthy birds in Central Park: we found the earliest ever southbound Louisiana Waterthrush and Swamp Sparrow - details herein
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
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jun 2, 2021
- 13 min
Sound Ethical Birding: Comments from Scientists
Using sound to bring in birds is educational, ethical, fun - all good. We provide comments from the Experts.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- May 26, 2021
- 12 min
Philadelphia Vireo: Always Rare on Migration in Central Park (1900-2021)
We provide the history of a rare migrant in our area: the Philadelphia Vireo.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- May 19, 2021
- 11 min
Prothonotary Warbler: Central Park
The arrival of a Prothonotary Warbler anywhere in our area is a big event. We send historical notes on this bird in NYC, and breeding on LI.
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