A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes
Sightings Spring 2026 – April 2026
Regular sightings for April 2026.
April brings spring migratory birds to Inwood, making this month one of the most active times of year for birdwatching. Many warblers arrive in April including often-seen Yellow-rumped Warblers, Pine Warblers, Palm Warblers, and Black-and-white Warblers. Look for kinglets, vireos, Northern Parulas, and thrushes. Baltimore Orioles typically arrive later in the month. Many types of sparrows arriving now make identification a challenge.
Palm Warbler. April 14, 2026. Inwood Hill Park.
Salt Marsh birds in April typically include Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Ospreys, and Black-crowned Night Herons. Look for Double-crested Cormorants in the water. Hawks will continue roaming the area, and it’s still possible to observe an owl or two. Many species will begin or continue nest activity. By the end of the month, Inwood Hill Park will be full of song.
Cover: Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026. 8:03 a.m., Inwood Hill Park, NYC.
FOS= First of season (my first personal sighting)
Gray Catbird. April 30, 2026Gray Catbird. April 30, 2026Northern Cardinal. April 29, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 29, 2026American Robin. April 29, 2026Palm Warbler ?. April 29, 2026Baltimore Oriole. April 29, 2026Tree Swallow. April 29, 2026Tree Swallow. April 29, 2026Gray Catbird. FOS. April 28, 2026Northern Flicker. April 28, 2026Turkey Vulture. April 28, 2026Turkey Vultures. April 28, 2026Turkey Vultures. April 28, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 27, 2026Palm Warbler. April 27, 2026Blue-headed Vireo. FOS. April 27, 2026American Robin. April 26, 2026Forest, Inwood Hill Park, April 26, 2026Northern Cardinal. April 25, 2026Hermit Thrush. April 24, 2026Brown Thrasher. Lifer! April 24, 2026Black-and-white Warbler. FOS. April 23, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. April 23, 2026Northern Cardinal. April 23, 2026Eastern Towhee. FOS. April 23, 2026Hermit Thrush. April 23, 2026Great Egret. April 23, 2026Great Egret. April 23, 2026
A Great Egret Returns to the Salt Marsh
Great Egret. April 21, 2026Great Egret. April 21, 2026Great Egret. April 21, 2026Great Egret. April 21, 2026Great Egret. April 21, 2026Double-crested Cormorant. April 18, 2026American Robin. April 18, 2026Great Blue Heron in flight. Sunrise. April 17, 2026Common Grackle over the Harlem River. April 17, 2026Ruby-crowned Kinglet. April 16, 2026Palm Warbler. April 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. April 16, 2026Northern Cardinal. April 15, 2026Hermit Thrush. April 15, 2026Downy Woodpecker. April 15, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. April 15, 2026American Robin. April 14, 2026Palm Warbler. April 14, 2026Palm Warbler. April 14, 2026Blue Jay. April 14, 2026Red-winged Blackbird. April 14, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. April 14, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. April 14, 2026Northern Flickers. April 14, 2026Carolina Wren. April 13, 2026American Robin. April 13, 2026Downy Woodpecker. April 13, 2026Pileated Woodpecker. Out of focus, alas. April 11, 2026Blue Jay. April 11, 2026Northern Cardinal. April 11, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. April 11, 2026Tufted Titmouse. April 11, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. April 11, 2026Northern Flicker. April 10, 2026Blue Jay. April 10, 2026American Robin. April 9, 2026Blue Jay. April 9, 2026Northern Cardinal (f). April 9, 2026Hermit Thrush. April 9, 2026Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. April 9, 2026Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. April 9, 2026Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. April 9, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. April 7, 2026Blue Jay. April 7, 2026Eastern Phoebe. April 7, 2026Ruby-crowned Kinglet. April 7, 2026Golden-crowned Kinglet. April 7, 2026Tufted Titmouse. April 6, 2026Northern Flicker. April 6, 2026Eastern Phoebe. April 6, 2026American Robin. April 6, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. April 6, 2026White-breasted Nuthatch. April 6, 2026Turkey Vultures. April 6, 2026Turkey Vultures. April 6, 2026American Robin. April 4, 2026Northern Mockingbird. April 4, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. April 4, 2026Northern Cardinal (f). April 4, 2026American Goldfinch (m). April 4, 2026Northern Cardinal (m). April 4, 2026Song Sparrow. April 4, 2026Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park. April 3, 3036Mallard. April 3, 3036Mallard. April 3, 3036American Robin. April 3, 3036Cherry tree, Inwood Hill Park. April 3, 3036Red-winged Blackbird. April 1, 2026Palm Warbler. First of season. April 1, 2026White-throated Sparrow. April 1, 2026Song Sparrow. April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Northern Mockingbird. April 1, 2026Inwood Hill Park. April 1, 2026. 6:57 a.m.
Birds of Inwood 