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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​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
- Oct 20, 2022
- 11 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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 12, 2022
- 11 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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 5, 2022
- 9 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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 28, 2022
- 11 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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 22, 2022
- 13 min
Buff-breasted Sandpiper: !!!New to Manhattan!!! 21 September 2022
The first occurrence of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper in NY County (Manhattan) including the history of this bird in our area 1842-present.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Sep 14, 2022
- 8 min
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.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 17, 2022
- 10 min
Chop Chop: Bird Magicians of the Kruger, So Africa
We are back for more bird walks Thurs. through Mon. in August through early November. Herein we present photos from our recent Africa trip.
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 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.
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