Mid-October birds - Part 1

This week looks to be good for bird migration along the East Coast. Over the last several days, there has been a big influx of sparrows across the NYC area, as well as thrushes and kinglets. Although most warblers are leaving the area, many can still be found as they head south for the winter.

Below are some highlights from the last few days.

Northern Parula: 

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet:

American Redstart:

Black-Throated Blue Warbler:

Magnolia Warbler:

Yellow-Rumped Warbler:

Swamp Sparrow:

Lincoln's Sparrow:

White-Throated Sparrow:

Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak:

Immature Red-Tailed Hawk:

Red-tails live in the city year-round, but this is the time of year we see many young hawks migrating through the area. Some may stay the winter.

 

 

More birds of fall

Here are some more fall birds seen around the city recently. I've taken loads of photos so far this season, so I hope to have more posted soon.

Blackpoll Warbler: 

Eastern Wood-Pewee:

Pine Warbler:

Palm Warbler eating a fly:

Palm Warbler scouting for prey:

Eastern Phoebe:

Yellow-Rumped Warbler:

Young Cedar Waxwing:

Northern Flicker:

Baltimore Oriole:

Black-Throated Green Warbler:

Late season Ruby-Throated Hummingbird:

These guys are here year-round, but I always enjoy the charismatic Northern Mockingbirds.

Savannah Sparrow:

Spotted Sandpiper taking a break:

Birds of Fall

I enjoy fall bird migration as it goes on for longer than it does in spring and I tend to see more birds overall. Many of the birds are youngsters embarking on their first journey after being born over the spring/summer.

 

Below are some recent highlights from around the city.

 

Black-Throated Blue Warbler (female):

Baltimore Oriole:

Young Brown-Headed Cowbird (male):

Semipalmated Sandpiper:

Lark Sparrow taking a bath:

Savannah Sparrow:

Northern Waterthrush:

Scarlet Tanager:

Dickcissel:

Chipping Sparrow:

Cape May Warbler:

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo:

Common Nighthawk: