Latest Sightings

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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Peak Migration Now: Mid-May 2019

Mid-May is the time to see bird migration in Central Park. Days with 20-25 warbler species are possible...and 100+ bird species in a day not

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 8, 201915 min read

SPECIAL! Tuesday Morning Bird Walk - 7 May: 7:30am/9:30am = Dock on Turtle Pond $10

We are adding a 7 May (Tuesday) bird walk extravaganza: 7:30am and again at 9:30am -$10 - meet at the Dock on Turtle Pond.

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 6, 20191 min read

Warblers Calling: Central Park Early May

Early to mid-May is the best time to see migrants in Central Park...occasionally more than 20 warbler species in a morning

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 1, 201910 min read

The Case of the Disappearing Phoebes

Besides the amazing spring bird migration, Central Park is also a place where birders muse about the deeper meaning of the birding life.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 24, 201913 min read

WICKED: Late April Birding in Central Park

It all comes down to the weather: Light rain knocks nocturnal migrants from the skies above NYC. The next few days, despite the forecast, sh

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 17, 20198 min read

Migration Migration Migration: Central Park!

Mid-April marks the start of the most favorite time of the year for birders: migrants are arriving daily to Central Park in their best breed

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 10, 201912 min read

Spring Birds are Here! Pine Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets -- More

Spring Migrant Birds are Here. We promise great bird walks. Need we say more? Warblers, Sparrows, Woodpeckers, Waterfowl - see the Newslette

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 3, 20199 min read

COYOTE! A brief NYC History of a Large Urban Predator 1994-2019

Coyotes in NYC may be the least often seen mammal. People report more whales, seals, groundhogs and even tiny voles and shrews in NYC than t

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 27, 201922 min read

TIMBER-DOODLE: The American Woodcock in NYC 1880-2019

20 March: The American Woodcock (Timber-Doodle) is a woodland shorebird (!) that often turns up on Manhattan streets in March on its spring

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 20, 201911 min read

Spring Birds Are Here: Migrating Woodcocks, Robins and Pine Warblers

After the very cold beginning of March, there will be a couple of very warm days this week. Migrants including American Woodcocks, Robins an

Robert DeCandido PhD

Mar 13, 20198 min read

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