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In a Different Forest: Fall Birdwatching in the West Point Foundry Preserve
The West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring, NY, was quiet when I arrived there on Tuesday morning. Stepping off the train, the background noises disappeared, something a New Yorker would notice. As soon as I began my walk along the forested trail, I heard crows loudly calling overhead in the trees. I heard herons…
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Catching Flies with a Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Earlier this week, the locals experienced two full days and nights of over 300,000 birds flying through New York County. Many flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks landed in Inwood Hill Park during these days, especially at the top of the forest. The birds found plenty of seeds and insects to replenish their diets. Many…
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The Big-Eyed Killdeer at Sherman Creek Park
The Killdeer is easy to spot with its two dark breast bands, long wings, slender tail, and large eyes. The shorebird is often running and seemingly skittish.
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The Curious Belted Kingfisher
Why do Belted Kingfishers look unbalanced?
Birds of Inwood 