A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes

Sightings Fall 2024 – October 2024

Sightings of common and migratory birds in October 2024.

Birds expected at Inwood Hill Park in October include kinglets, Carolina Wrens, Hermit Thrushes, migrating warblers, White-throated Sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos.

Park regulars such as Northern Cardinals, American Robins, Blue Jays, and woodpeckers will likely be present.

Raptor activity will likely increase. An American Kestrel has been visiting the fields and marsh areas.

Red-tailed Hawk near the W. 207th St. stairs. October 30, 2024. 8:48 a.m.

At the Salt Marsh, look for the continuing Great Blue Heron, a Green Heron, and Belted Kingfishers in addition to the ducks and gulls.

Cover: Yellow-rumped Warbler migrating through Inwood Hill Park. Observed next to the Salt Marsh. October 1, 2024.

The morning of October 21, 2024 brought an abundance of migrating birds to Inwood Hill Park.

Sightings 2024