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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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Feb 16, 202316 min read
The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC - February 2023
You can't keep NYC people away from owls in our parks. We discuss why this is good for you to go see them - and ultimately good for owls.
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Jan 12, 202314 min read
The Long-eared Owls of Kikinda SERBIA
Kikinda, Serbia is the world capitol of wintering Long-eared Owls: up to 1500 have been counted. We take you there.
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Dec 22, 202211 min read
Winter = OWLS in NYC (+ Historical Long Island Christmas Bird Counts - 1922)
"A flock of Scoters 1.5 miles long and often 400 yards wide, off Montauk Point, is the greatest flock of Ducks I ever saw in the northeast."
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Feb 10, 202214 min read
Who Discovered the Slaty-backed Gull in Central Park? The Spanish Inquisition.
We set the record straight about how a rare bird was "discovered" in Central Park: by CHANCE (and error)! This is not the first time...
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Jan 27, 202212 min read
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.
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Oct 7, 202130 min read
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!
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Aug 11, 202110 min read
Thoughts on Barry Barred Owl of Central Park: Deceased August 2021
We lost the star owl of Central Park last week. In this Newsletter we provide ideas how to establish nesting Barred Owls in the park again.
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Feb 17, 202111 min read
Remembering Tom Ahlf (1947-2021) + + the Snowy Owl in Queens 1964-1989
Tom Ahlf stood as tall as anyone who has birded Central Park. We commemorate his life. And, 25 years of Snowy Owl data from Queens.
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Feb 5, 202113 min read
The Snowy Owl in NYC, mostly pre-1900
Th early history of the Snowy Owl in NYC and environs. They've always come into cities (for the food) - and fascinated even non-birders
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Jan 14, 202120 min read
City of Great Horned Owls (Part 2)
Where and when do Great Horned Owls nest in NYC? When do young leave the nest? Info and photo documentation in this Newsletter.
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Dec 2, 202015 min read
The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC
Owls! Always exciting to find, and controversial to watch here in NYC. We provide mucho info on why watching owls is GOOD for you, and owls.
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