Governors Island 2017 - Part 1

Governors Island opened to the public early this year, so I took advantage and have spent a great deal of time there over the last six months documenting the wildlife.  Below is a selection of birds found on the island during the month of May.

Bobolink (male):



Palm Warbler:



Song Sparrow:





Eastern Kingbird:



Tree Swallows:





Barn Swallows:





Rose-breasted Grosbeak:



Killdeer:



Common Grackle:



Red-tailed hawk and a crow:

 

This hawk spent the summer on the island and now has a full adult red tail.

Fish Crow:




More to come...