Category: birdwatching
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Catching Flies with a Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Earlier this week, the locals experienced two full days and nights of over 300,000 birds flying through New York County. Many flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks landed in Inwood Hill Park during these days, especially at the top of the forest. The birds found plenty of seeds and insects to replenish their diets. Many…
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The Big-Eyed Killdeer at Sherman Creek Park
The Killdeer is easy to spot with its two dark breast bands, long wings, slender tail, and large eyes. The shorebird is often running and seemingly skittish.View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.
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The Curious Belted Kingfisher
Why do Belted Kingfishers look unbalanced?View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.
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A Barn Swallow Summer
Barn Swallows took over the park this summer because it was too sticky and humid for other creatures.View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.
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It’s Time to Go Birding in Sherman Creek Park
You may have visited Sherman Creek Park for birding a long time ago and didn’t care for it. You need to go again.View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.
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Black-crowned Night Herons of All Ages Arrive at the Salt Marsh
Both juvenile and immature Black-crowned Night Herons are doing just fine at the Salt Marsh at Inwood Hill Park. The sightings underscore a concern as the NYC Bird Alliance warns of their potential extinction by 2035 due to habitat loss and declining numbers in New York Harbor. Restore marshes.View post to subscribe to the site’s…
Birds of Inwood 