A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes
Sightings Spring 2026 – March 2026
Regular sightings for March 2026.
March is the month where everything changes. Expect life at the Salt Marsh to pick up with arrivals of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, Fish Crows, and Double-crested Cormorants. A Great Egret often arrives in March. Early migrants often include Eastern Phoebe and Golden-crowned Kinglets. The American Robin population will also grow.
Winter forest life will continue with continuing hawks and owls. Woodpeckers will thrive in the seasonal change. Dark-eyed Juncos will prepare for departure.
Cover: Blue Jay. March 2, 2026. Inwood Hill Park, NYC.
Dark-eyed Junco. March 31, 2026American Goldfinch. March 31, 2026American Goldfinch. March 31, 2026American Goldfinch. March 31, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 30, 2026Downy Woodpecker. March 30, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. March 30, 2026Northern Cardinal. March 30, 2026Brown Creeper. March 30, 2026Eastern Phoebe. March 27, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 27, 2026American Robin. March 26, 2026. Inwood Hill Park.Red-winged Blackbird. March 26, 2026. Sherman Creek ParkDouble-crested Cormorant. March 24, 2026Mourning Doves. March 24, 2026Downy Woodpecker. March 24, 2026American Robin. March 24, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. March 24, 2026White-breasted Nuthatch. March 24, 2026White-breasted Nuthatch.March 24, 2026
The First Full Day of Spring – March 21, 2026
The Salt Marsh in Inwood Hill Park was draped in low clouds and fog on the morning of March 21, 2026. The misty atmosphere was perfect for an arrival of a Great Blue Heron.
Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park. March 21, 2026Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park. March 21, 2026Great Black-backed Gull. March 21, 2026Song Sparrow. March 21, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 21, 2026Great Blue Heron. March 21, 2026Great Blue Heron. March 21, 2026Great Blue Heron. March 21, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 20, 2026Inwood Hill Park. March 20, 2026Song Sparrow. March 20, 2026Downy Woodpecker. March 20, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 20, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 20, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 20, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 20, 2026Song Sparrow. March 19, 2026Downy Woodpecker. March 19, 2026Northern Cardinal (f). March 17, 2026Eastern Screech-Owl. March 17, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 17, 2026Canada Geese. March 17, 2026Common Grackle. March 17, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 16, 2026. AfternoonNorthern Mockingbird. March 16, 2026. AfternoonNorthern Cardinal (f). March 16, 2026. AfternoonRing-billed Gulls. March 16, 2026. AfternoonRing-billed Gulls. March 16, 2026. Afternoon
Dense Fog – Morning of Monday, March 16
A dense fog enshrouded the Salt Marsh in Inwood Hill Park on the morning of March 16, 2026.
Inwood Nature Center. March 16, 2026Salt Marsh. March 16, 2026Cherry tree. March 16, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. March 16, 2026Blue Jay. March 16, 2026Red-winged Blackbird. March 14, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 14, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 14, 2026Song Sparrow. March 14, 2026Northern Cardinal. March 14, 2026American Kestrel. March 14, 2026Female Red-breasted Merganser. March 14, 2026Female Red-breasted Merganser and female Greater Scaup?. March 14, 2026Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park. March 13, 2026American Robin. March 13, 2026American Kestrel. March 13, 2026American Kestrel. March 13, 2026
A Burst of Spring on the Mornings of March 9 – March 11, 2026
Unseasonably warm days in the NYC area brought out a variety of birds, including the arrival of Red-winged Blackbirds and an American Kestrel. Additional signs of springtime are noted below. All sightings near the Salt Marsh in Inwood Hill Park.
Northern Cardinal 1/3. March 11, 2026Northern Cardinal 2/3. March 11, 2026Northern Cardinal 3/3. March 11, 2026Downy Woodpecker. March 11, 2026Fish Crow. March 11, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 10, 2026Red-tailed Hawk. March 10, 2026American Kestrel. March 10, 2026American Kestrel. March 10, 2026American Kestrel. March 10, 2026American Robin. March 10, 2026Chevron of geese. March 10, 2026Chipmunk. March 10, 2026Crocus. March 10, 2026American Robin. March 10, 2026Geese in flight. March 9, 2026 American Goldfinches. March 9, 2026American Goldfinch. March 9, 2026 Tufted Titmouse. March 9, 2026American Robin. March 9, 2026Northern Cardinal. March 9, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 9, 2026 Song Sparrow. March 9, 2026Mourning Dove. March 9, 2026 Red-winged Blackbird. March 9, 2026Red-winged Blackbird. March 9, 2026 Northern Mockingbird. March 7, 2026Northern Cardinal. March 7, 2026Ring-billed Gull. March 7, 2026Blue Jay. March 7, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. March 7, 2026Cooper’s Hawk. Cooper Street. March 7, 2026Northern Cardinal. March 4, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 4, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 4, 2026American Robin. March 4, 2026Mallards. March 4, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. March 4, 2026Spuyten Duyvil. March 4, 2026Dark-eyed Junco. March 2, 2026Northern Mockingbird. March 2, 2026Blue Jay. March 2, 2026Young Cooper’s Hawk. Cooper Street, Inwood, NYC. March 2, 2026. 2:11 p.m.
Birds of Inwood 