A visual journal exploring the birds of Inwood and Northern Manhattan by Teri Tynes
Sightings Spring 2026 – May 2026
Regular sightings for the month of May 2026. May is one of the most exciting months for birdwatching here.
The month of May brings more arrivals of warblers, vireos, and other spring migratory birds. Nesting activity brings hatchlings. Watch for juvenile Bald Eagles and increasing activity at the Salt Marsh. Members of the swallow family will be fun to watch around the marsh.
Common Yellowthroat. May 14, 2026. 7:18 a.m.
Be on the lookout for Great Crested Flycatchers and Scarlet Tanagers. Baltimore Orioles will be active and loud. Listen for the comforting sounds of the Wood Thrush deep into the Clove.
Early morning light on a Red-bellied Woodpecker. May 17, 2026. 6:27 a.m.
World Migratory Bird Day takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2025.
Cover: Red-winged Blackbird. May 1, 2026. 6:37 a.m. Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park, NYC.
Red-tailed Hawk. May 22, 2026Tree Swallow. May 22, 2026Northern Cardinal. May 21, 2026Wood Thrush. May 21, 2026Carolina Wren. May 21, 2026Carolina Wren. May 21, 2026Tree Swallow. May 20, 2026Tree Swallows. May 20, 2026Northern Flicker. May 20, 2026Eastern Kingbird with nesting material. May 20, 2026Eastern Kingbird with nesting material. May 20, 2026Tree Swallow. May 19, 2026Great Egret. May 19, 2026Northern Yellow Warbler. May 19, 2026Black-and-white Warbler at the natural springs. May 19, 2026Black-throated Green Warbler at the natural springs. May 19, 2026Northern Cardinal. May 17, 2026Female Baltimore Oriole. May 17, 2026Northern Cardinal. May 16, 2026Veery. May 16, 2026Swainson’s Thrush. May 16, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 16, 2026Gray Catbird. May 15, 2026Ovenbird. May 15, 2026Common Yellowthroat. May 14, 2026Common Yellowthroat. May 14, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. May 14, 2026Baltimore Oriole. May 14, 2026.Baltimore Oriole. May 14, 2026.American Robin. May 13, 2026Gray Catbird. May 13, 2026Common Yellowthroat. May 13, 2026Northern House Wren. May 13, 2026Black-throated Blue Warbler. May 13, 2026Swainson’s Thrush. May 12, 2026Veery. May 12, 2026American Redstart (f). May 12, 2026Red-bellied Woodpecker. May 12, 2026Black-throated Blue Warbler (f). May 12, 2026Black-throated Blue Warbler (f). May 12, 2026Magnolia Warbler. May 12, 2026Magnolia Warbler. May 12, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 11, 2026Worm-eating Warbler. May 11, 2026Worm-eating Warbler. May 11, 2026Gray Catbird. May 11, 2026Veery. May 11, 2026Baltimore Oriole building nest. May 11, 2026Swainson’s Thrush. May 11, 2026
World Migratory Bird Day – May 9, 2026
Intermittent rain fell during the morning with rain showers developing in the afternoon. The highlight of the day came late morning at the Salt Marsh with sightings of the Great Egret, a Great Blue Heron, and a tiny Least Sandpiper.
Gray Catbird. May 9, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 9, 2026Turkey Vulture. May 9, 2026Northern Flicker.May 9, 2026Least Sandpiper. May 9, 2026Great Egret. May 9, 2026Great Blue Heron. May 9, 2026Great Blue Heron. May 9, 2026Great Blue Heron. May 9, 2026Great Blue Heron and Great Egret. May 9, 2026Wood Thrush. May 8, 2026Blue Jay. May 7, 2026Black-throated Blue Warbler. May 7, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 7, 2026Cedar Waxwing. May 7, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 6, 2026Gray Catbird. May 6, 2026American Robin. May 6, 2026Least Sandpipers. May 6, 2026Least Sandpiper. May 6, 2026Least Sandpiper. May 6, 2026Common Yellowthroat. May 6, 2026Veery. May 5, 2026Veery. May 5, 2026Landscape with Great Egret. May 6, 2026Ovenbird. May 5, 2026Baltimore Oriole (f). May 4, 2026Winter Wren. May 4, 2026Northern Flicker. May 4, 2026Northern Flicker. May 4, 2026Northern Mockingbird. May 2, 2026Winter Wren. May 2, 2026Veery. May 2, 2026Veery. May 2, 2026Northern Cardinal. May 2, 2026Blue Jay. May 2, 2026Ovenbird. May 2, 2026Ovenbird. May 2, 2026American Robin. May 1, 2026Red-winged Blackbird. May 1, 2026Baltimore Oriole. May 1, 2026Yellow-rumped Warbler. May 1, 2026
Birds of Inwood 