A Baedeker of NYC Wildlife - March 2022
No to winter; Yes to Spring. Here we are in mid-March 2022 for the arrival of warblers, woodcocks and singing sparrows: Central Park.
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
- Mar 3
- 8 min
Spring Solidarity: the Birds are Coming
Historical info on Am. Robins including atrocities committed against them (1913); and 2021: one of the wettest/warmest years ever in NYC
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 27
- 12 min
NYC Big Three: Snowy Owls, Peregrines and Bald Eagles + a warm December 2021
The big three raptors all put in major appearances in Central Park/NYC this January 2022. We give details with photos in this Newsletter.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 22, 2021
- 13 min
The 1921 and 1971 Christmas Counts of the NYC Area: A Century of Change
We examine Christmas Bird Counts from 100 years ago, and from 50 years ago: what changes in the birds of the NYC area!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 16, 2021
- 11 min
Birding NYC: Christmas Bird Counts 1921 + Central Park Bird Walks 2021
What was a Christmas Bird Count like in NYC in 1921? We send bird lists from several counts that December. And some South Africa photos 2021
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Mar 31, 2021
- 8 min
Beyond Good or Bad: Becoming an EVIL BIRDER
Being a bad birder is no longer good enough. In this Newsletter we give "slights" on how to be a truly evil birder.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Mar 17, 2021
- 12 min
Cry, the Beloved Park
A brief history of the American Robin and American Woodcock in Manhattan in the mid- to late 19th century.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Mar 4, 2021
- 11 min
The New York City REDHEAD
REDHEAD! We trace the history of this rare NYC visitor from the late 19th century to the present.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Nov 12, 2020
- 30 min
Part II: EVENING GROSBEAK. Records from NYC and Environs 1905-2020
Evening Grosbeaks will take over NYC soon - be prepared with our historical info. Owl Walks going great! See everyone soon on our bird walks
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Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 28, 2020
- 22 min
More NYC Pine Siskins: Irruptive, Nomadic Seed-eaters [Part 2 - 1989-2020]
Are flocks of Pine Siskins we see now harbingers of more finches to come? And why are these seed eaters here in amazing number this autumn?
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 7, 2020
- 16 min
Rarest of the Rare? Henslow's Sparrow + October Bird Migrants in Central Park
Rare Birds! The History of Henslow's Sparrow in Central Park and the region...plus October migrants = good times.