Highbridge

Got a great view of the Highbridge nest before its totally blocked. After this week, Im not sure where you'll be able to see the nest from, as the trail and hill are almost completely leafed out.

Only saw one chick though. Also wear some bug repellent!

Perfectly Pleasant Pallisades

Migration is in full swing on both side of the Hudson. Soon after entering Pallisades Park, I noticed a drab tanager flitting about. It got quite close as it moved through the woods.


I followed her for a short time till I heard a familiar call. I didnt have to search long before I found a gorgeous male yellow warbler.

It was impossible to get a clear shot, but I had great fun listening to its sweet trilling and watching it hunt for bugs.

As I moved through the woods, bird song was all around. The gentle flutes of orioles and tanagers carried on the clear air through the canopy below me. Up on the bluffs I heard this chestnut sided as it picked through catkins.

At certain points there were flycatchers of all sorts joining the chorus. That's how I found this gorgeous but shy Great Crested Flycatcher

and this kingbird.

Scanning the rocky bluffs, I did not see any peregrines, but shockingly quite a few geese were nesting up there.


I also found this gorgeous redtail patrolling the cliffs where starling were nesting.

There was also a pair of nesting Ravens. I watched them for some time and what struck me most is how raptor-like their wings and tail can appear.

and from a distance I mistook them for turkey vultures.

Great birding in a serene and grand location that is accessible by walking.

Morningside Nesters

Both the hawks and kestrels are progressing well. Anyday now we should see some chicks!
Norman leaving the nest.


Isolde to it.


Just down the steps and around the pond, the female kestrel was being harassed by a robin.


The male leaving...notice he checks for hawks before flying out!


Trying not to get my hopes up, but its looking like a promising summer!

Birdpocalypse

Tons of birds making their way through Central Park this year. The North End has yielded an incredible bounty for our wayward guests.
Blue Winged Warbler

Northern Parula

Black and White Warbler

Common Yellow throated Warbler

Cape May Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Palm Warbler Bathing

Yellow Warbler after bath

Yellow Rumped Warbler coming down for a drink.

Kestrel hovering over High Meadow

Lots of birds were drawn to a hatch out.

like this American Redstart.

and this Scarlet Tanager.

Also heard and then located were this Carolina Wren

and last but not least, this Least Flycatcher.

Incredible Inwood

Broadway Peregrines


Inwood Redtails




Running off last year's juvy.


A feeding!


Also a kingbird and oriole coming down for a drink.


and last but not least, one of a handful of Turkey Vultures.