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Observing Warblers in Migration Through Moments of Chaos and Clarity
Small migratory birds such as warblers move through the landscape so swiftly and unpredictably that observing them can feel at times chaotic and overwhelming. Since the beginning of September, a few nights of high nocturnal migration have brought a flurry of new or returning birds to Inwood Hill Park. Experienced birdwatchers have gathered in the… Read more
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Ospreys on Bridge Watch, and Fall Migration Season Begins
The Ospreys took command of the Henry Hudson Bridge this past week. Developed in the 1930s by New York City Parks Commissioner Robert Moses to link Manhattan and the Bronx for motorists, the bridge served as the strategic launching perch for Ospreys fishing in the waters of Spuyten Duyvil Creek below. Near the times of… Read more
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Herons From On High, and a Juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron Goes Fishing
The past week I’ve hiked up the high trail in Inwood Hill Park that leads up and under the Henry Hudson Bridge. From this high vantage point, observers can get great views of Spuyten Duyvil, the Hudson River, and the New Jersey Palisades. The high trail also affords good views of herons and raptors. I… Read more
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A Heavenly Host of Egrets and a Bald Eagle Strikes a Pose
News from Birds of Inwood includes stories of Great Egrets and a Bald Eagle. Egrets Let’s start with the egrets. A multitude of Great Egrets appeared on August 8 for two years in a row. Circle August 8 on the calendar for next year. Park regulars in Inwood are so accustomed to seeing just one… Read more
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A Hot Heron Summer at the Salt Marsh
The summer of 2024 has been hot in New York City, with successive heat waves and uncomfortable levels of humidity. Still, the early hours of the summer mornings have been mostly tolerable for rewarding outdoor excursions in Inwood Hill Park. Low tide at the Salt Marsh is the best time to watch herons fishing, but… Read more
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Early Morning Birdwatching in the Heat of Summer
Birdwatching during the early morning hours is often a favorite time for birders in general, but during a summer heatwave, the earlier the better. The month of July is frequently hot in New York City, but in the past few days the heat has been amplified by high humidity and poor air quality. Still, an… Read more
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