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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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Nesting Warblers of NYC 1870 - Present
At least 15 warbler species have bred in NYC since 1870 - we present their brief history herein.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
Jun 1, 202312 min read
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Late May Bird Migrants Coming Through: Beep-Beep Toot-Toot CENTRAL PARK!
Late May is the last good time to find migrant birds in Central Park such as Mourning Warbler and Olive-sided Flycatcher - see you there.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
May 24, 202311 min read
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Rare Migrants + Good People + Central Park in May: Win Win Win
As we begin the second half of May, rare migrants such as this Philadelphia Vireo, are most likely to be seen: join us for a bird walk.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
May 17, 20238 min read
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Peak Migration Mid-MAY Central Park
For three springs (1874-1876), W.E. Stevens compiled arrival dates of birds in NYC. We send his data; + Crime while birding in CP May 1983.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
May 10, 20239 min read
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Meet You There! BIRDS Central Park Bird Walks MAY 2023
From Thursday 4 May through early next week in Central Park, we will experience the best bird migration of spring 2023. See you there.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
May 3, 202312 min read
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Birds Birds Birds - Late April Central Park
NOW is the best time for seeing birds on migration in Central Park through May.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 27, 202312 min read
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Early Migration! The Cape May Warbler - Late April in Central Park 2023
We trace the history of the migrant Cape May Warbler in our area: its fondness for nectar and sap, often from non-native trees and shrubs.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 19, 20239 min read
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Birds + Mid-April + Central Park = GREAT
Hold your hats, raise your binoculars and enjoy the ride. Great birds are arriving every day here in Central Park.
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Apr 11, 202310 min read
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Migrants are Here: Central Park Birding Early April
Many bird species are heading north now. The special ones for us are Owls, Fox Sparrows and yes Brown-headed Cowbirds: We explain why herein
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Apr 6, 20239 min read
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BIRDALERO: Central Park Spring
We send info on birds in Central Park seen in March 1905 (Snow Buntings!) and March 1982, including hundreds of Northern Flickers.
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Mar 30, 202316 min read
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An Early Spring 2023: What do the Birds Tell Us? Looking Back to Spring 1923 and 1933
Spring 2023 is arriving ahead of schedule with some bird migrants already here for some time. How does this compare to spring 1923 and 1933?
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Mar 22, 202313 min read
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On the Road to Spring Birding 2023
We look back at significant birds of the NYC area during winter 1922-23 and 1932-33. Are the birds saying it is getting warmer in winter?
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Mar 15, 202313 min read
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