Morningside

Morningside Park is a jewel in the rough. Forming an emereld sliver in the greenbelt that extends north from St. Nicholas Park to Jackie Robinson Park, then onto Highbridge Park and finally Inwood Hill, these stop-overs are vital links in the North Atlantic Flyway. As a result, many migrants can be seen making their way Uptown and Down during the migratory seasons. Here are some highlights I've encountered while the sometimes long pauses between hawks.