A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes
Sightings Fall 2024 – November 2024
Everyday sightings for the month of November 2024.
As of early November, many of the winter birds have returned including Tufted Titmice, Black-capped Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, White-breasted Nuthatches, and White-throated Sparrows. Look for the recent blog series on some of these winter birds.
Red-tailed Hawks, an American Kestrel, and a Merlin have been observed. Look for the Belted Kingfisher and Great Blue Herons at the marsh. Woodpeckers are abundant at this time of year.
Great Blue Heron fishing. Salt Marsh. Inwood Hill Park. November 19, 2024. 8:16 a.m.
Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 30, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 30, 2024Blue Jay. November 30, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 30, 2024Mallards. November 29, 2024Cooper’s Hawk. November 27, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 26, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 26, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 26, 2024White-throated Sparrow. November 26, 2024White-breasted NuthatchNovember 25, 2024Northern Flicker. November 25, 2024Great Blue Heron. November 24, 2024Dark-eyed Junco. November 24, 2024
Updates on Fire Conditions in Park
Burn ban in effect through November 30, 2024.
NYC issued a Drought Warning on November 18, 2024.
On the morning of November 14, 2024, the FDNY had put out the two fires in Inwood Hill Park from the afternoon of November 13, 2024, though hot spots were still present. Park access may be limited.
Great Blue Heron. November 20, 2024Great Blue Heron. November 20, 2024Cooper’s Hawk. November 20, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 20, 2024Northern Mockingbird. November 19, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 19, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 19, 2024Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 19, 2024Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 19, 2024Blue Jay. November 19, 2024American Robin. November 19, 2024Double-crested Cormorant. November 19, 2024Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 18, 2024White-breasted Nuthatch. November 18, 2024Double-crested Cormorant. November 18, 2024Great Blue Heron on the kayak launch, Salt Marsh. November 18, 2024Downy Woodpecker. November 16, 2024Great Blue Heron. November 16, 2024Red-tailed Hawk on fire escape. W. 207 and Seaman. November 15, 2024 7:55 a.m.Red-tailed Hawk in tree above Emerson Playground. November 15, 2024 7:53 a.m.Inwood Hill Park at the Salt Marsh. November 14, 2024. Before sunrise.Tufted Titmouse on east side of park. November 14, 2024Black-capped Chickadee in the Clove. November 14, 2024Burned area at top of W. 207th Street stairs. November 14, 2024Blue Jay. November 14, 2024. Before sunrise
Brush Fires in Park – November 13, 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, large brush fires broke out in Inwood Hill Park. I will provide updates on this situation as soon as possible.
FDNY responds to brush fires. A Red Flag Warning had been issued for the larger area.. November 13, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 13, 2024Hairy Woodpecker. November 13, 2024Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 13, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 13, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 14, 2024Mourning Dove. November 12, 2024White-breasted Nuthatch. November 12, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 12, 2024Dark-eyed Junco. November 12, 2024
Drought and Red Flag Warnings
In early November 2024, the tri-state area was suffering through a serious drought. Little rain and windy conditions enhanced fire weather conditions. Several fires broke out along the New Jersey Palisades and in NYC parks.
Smoke from fires in Palisades Park. View from Inwood Hill Park. November 8, 2024. 7:48 am.Downy Woodpecker. November 11, 2024White-breasted Nuthatch. November 11, 2024Blue Jay. November 9, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 9, 2024Northern Cardinal. November 9, 2024American Kestrel. November 8, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 8, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 7, 2024Red-tailed Haw. November 7, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 6, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 6, 2024Black-capped Chickadee November 5, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 5, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 5, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 5, 2024. Read more.Red-tailed Hawk. November 4, 2024Double-crested Cormorant with Mallards. November 4, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 4, 2024White-breasted Nuthatch. November 4, 2024Red-bellied Woodpecker. November 4, 2024Blue Jay. November 4, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 4, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 4, 2024Northern Cardinal. November 4, 2024Downy Woodpecker. November 4, 2024Red-tailed Hawk. November 4, 2024Black-capped Chickadee. November 1, 2024Tufted Titmouse. November 1, 2024
Birds of Inwood 