A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes
Sightings Fall 2026 – October 2026
October is a great month for birdwatching in New York City! Fall migration brings waves of colorful migrating birds, and the fall colors deepen with every passing week.
This page includes ongoing sightings of common and migratory birds for October 2026.
American Kestrel. October 6, 2026. Inwood Hill Park.
Birds expected this month in Inwood 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 should be present. Raptor activity should increase. The Great Blue Herons will likely continue at the Salt Marsh.
By the end of the month, look for wintering birds such as Tufted Titmouse and Black-capped Chickadees.
Cover: Immature female Northern Parula. October 1, 2026. 8:40 a.m.
October 2026 Gallery
Brown Creeper (FOS). October 20, 2025Dark-eyed Juncos. October 20, 2026Dark-eyed Juncos. October 20, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. October 20, 2026Zoom view of Palisades. October 20, 2026Palm Warbler. October 18, 2026Downy Woodpecker. October 18, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 18, 2026White-throated Sparrow. October 18, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 18, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 18, 2026Hermit Thrush (FOS). October 18, 2026Tennessee Warbler. October 15, 2026 Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 15, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 15, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 15, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 15, 2026American Robin. October 14, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 14, 2026Eastern Phoebe. October 14, 2026Tennessee Warbler. October 14, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 14, 2026Inwood Hill Park. October 13, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 13, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 13, 2026Palisades Park, NJ. October 13, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. October 13, 2026Red-breasted Nuthatch. October 13, 2026Chestnut-sided Warbler. October 13, 2026Chestnut-sided Warbler. October 13, 2026
World Migratory Bird Day is October 10, 2026
Black-throated Blue Warbler. October 10, 2026Inwood Hill Park. October 10, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 10, 2026Ruby-crowned Kinglet. October 10, 2026White-throated Sparrow. October 10, 2026House Finches. October 10, 2026Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. October 10, 2026Scarlet Tanager (fall plumage). October 10, 2026
White-throated Sparrow. October 7, 2026Downy Woodpecker. October 7, 2026Eastern Phoebe. October 7, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 7, 2026Mourning Doves. October 6, 2026Ruby-crowned Kinglet. October 6, 2026Blue-headed Vireo. October 5, 2026Blue Jay. October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Common Yellowthroat. October 5, 2026Eastern Phoebe. October 5, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. October 5, 2026Great Blue Heron (above) and Red-tailed Hawk (below). October 5, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 5, 2026Northern House Wren. October 5, 2026Female Common Yellowthroat. October 2, 2026Great Blue Heron. October 1, 2026Ruby-crowned Kinglet. October 1, 2026Immature Magnolia Warbler. October 1, 2026Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak. October 1, 2026Great Black-backed Gull. October 1, 2026Common Yellowthroat. October 1, 2026Eastern Phoebe. October 1, 2026
