An Old-time Naturalist in Central Park 1895-1915: Anne Crolius
We introduce the first citizen scientist of Central Park: Anne Crolius who recorded rare birds and others in the park 1895-1915
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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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Oct 27, 202213 min
The Amazing, yet common, Tufted Titmouse in NYC/LI 1840-2022
The Tufted Titmouse, with its elegant crest, has much to tell you about the history of birding in our area. We whisper its story herein.
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Oct 20, 202211 min
Rare Sparrows are Here! And Looking for Owls in Central Park
For the rest of October into November, expect sparrows, sparrows + more sparrows. Add an owl or two, nuthatches and finches as well.
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Oct 12, 202211 min
Warblers, Sparrows, Raptors: Mid-October Birding in Central Park
Bird Diversity is the game in October in Central Park. Migrants are small to large, warblers to hawks. Anything is possible on a bird walk.
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Oct 5, 20229 min
G’mar tov! Birds and People in Central Park, Early Oct 2022: Zan, Zendegi, Azadi!
The weather is changing markedly this early October from rain to dry and chilly. Birds will head south to Central Park in a big way.
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Sep 28, 202211 min
Autumn Bird Migration in Central Park Late September 2022
We've entered the time of the season when anything can turn up in Central Park from Warblers to Sparrows to Hawks and Owls.
Robert DeCandido PhD
May 2, 201812 min
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
Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 18, 201817 min
Anticipation: Migrants are Trickling in and a Central Park Bird Walk is the Place to See Them
Spring Migration is officially on with the arrival of five warbler species in Central Park last week, as well as some rare ones: Summer Tana
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
Apr 4, 201810 min
First Wave of Migrants Here and Gone - Many More on the Way
4 April 2018: Central Park is the place to see spring migrating birds. We list some we saw last week (American Bittern!
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 14, 20188 min
Sunday Bird Walk (Central Park) + Eastern Screech-owl walk at night (Inwood Hill Park) on 18 Februar
We are featuring Eastern Screech-owls (and possibly Great Horned Owls) on a night walk at Inwood Hill Park on Sunday, 18 February (6pm)
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 24, 201813 min
Gulls, Gulls, Gulls +++ a new leader of the bird walks!
Our Newsletter this weeks covers several gull species seen in NYC in the recent past including a rare Mew Gull, a visitor from the west.
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
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