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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Central Park: Southbound Migration in Full Swing - August 2023

Bird Walks start full-time on 10 August. Herein we send photos of Chilean birds by Deborah Allen from our recent trip to northern Chile.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Aug 9, 202314 min read

Nesting Warblers of NYC 1870 - Present

At least 15 warbler species have bred in NYC since 1870 - we present their brief history herein.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Jun 1, 202312 min read

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.

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 24, 202311 min read

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.

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 17, 20238 min read

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.

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 10, 20239 min read

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.

Robert DeCandido PhD

May 3, 202312 min read

Birds Birds Birds - Late April Central Park

NOW is the best time for seeing birds on migration in Central Park through May.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 27, 202312 min read

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.

Robert DeCandido PhD

Apr 19, 20239 min read

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.

Apr 11, 202310 min read

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

Apr 6, 20239 min read

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