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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… Read more
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The Osprey Labor Day Tradition and Notes on Early Fall Migration
In 2023 and 2024, I took pictures of an Osprey perched in the tree on September 1, so this year’s landing makes it three years in a row for that exact date. View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter. Read more
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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. Read more
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The Curious Belted Kingfisher
Why do Belted Kingfishers look unbalanced?View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
Birds of Inwood 