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

Sightings Winter 2026 – January 2026

Regular sightings for the month of January 2026. Common sights this month include Red-tailed and Cooper’s Hawks, woodpecker varieties, Blue Jays, White-throated Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos, Tufted Titmice, Northern Cardinals, Northern Mockingbirds, kinglets, American Crows, and waterfowl. Great Blue Herons may be present at the Salt Marsh as long as there is open water.

After the Snowstorm – January 26, 2026

In a snow-covered Inwood Hill Park – January 19, 2026

First Bird of 2026 – Cooper’s Hawk

At first light, I saw a Cooper’s Hawk from my kitchen window. The first picture is with the window closed. For the second picture, I opened the window. It was cold today in NYC, with an early morning snow squall.

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