Category: Great Egret
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An Evening Walk with a Great Egret, and Spring Migration Report

On an early evening walk on May 11, I came across a Great Egret foraging near high tide at the Salt Marsh in Inwood Hill Park. I usually take my walks in the early morning, and the egret usually forages near times of low tide, so this was new for both of us. The Great…
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A Flurry of Yellow-rumped Warblers, Northern Flickers Flickering, and a Great Egret Returns

Today, April 22, 2026, is Earth Day, a time to learn more about and advocate for the health of our home planet. The birds depend on us. A great thing about being out in nature in the morning is that a memorable morning with birds can last all day. Whatever I’m doing, whatever happens during…
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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.
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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.
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Birds of Inwood in a Golden Light on the Last Full Day of Winter

Cover: A Great Egret arrives on a rock in the Salt Marsh as a goose flies overhead. March 19, 2025. 7:31 a.m. Inwood Hill Park, NYC. A bright sunrise at 7:01 a.m. brought a golden hue to Inwood Hill Park. The last full day of winter is a good time to observe the birds of…

