Friday, November 1, 2024

Fall Bird Migration 2024 - Part 4

It's the first day of November, but there are still migratory birds to be found across the city. Below are some recent highlights to take you through the weekend.

Golden-Crowned Kinglet:

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Golden-Crowned Kinglet


Hermit Thrush

Hermit Thrush

Hermit Thrush


Red-Breasted Nuthatch


Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird


Blue-Headed Vireo


Orange-Crowned Warbler


Cape May Warbler


Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler


Yellow-Rumped Warbler


Northern Parula

I had a complaint that I post too many Ruby-Crowned Kinglet photos. So, in honor of that person, here are a few more!

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Who could ever get tired of these little guys?


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Fall Bird Migration 2024 - Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of Fall Bird Migration. I've spent so much time out with the birds, I've fallen behind posting photos. Below are some recent highlights which were seen in Brooklyn and Governors Island.

Song Sparrow:

Song Sparrow


Swamp Sparrow

I usually say White-Throats are my favorite sparrow, but Swamps rank right up there. They're beautiful in the late afternoon sun.

Swamp Sparrow


Northern Parula

I've said many times that Parulas are my favorite warbler. I love their colors and the way they glean tiny insects from the undersides of leaves.

Northern Parula

And they're just cute.

Northern Parula


Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Speaking of cute, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets never disappoint, which is why I post so many photos of them.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet


Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Golden-Crowned Kinglets rank pretty high on the cuteness scale. And they're fast! This was the only decent photo I could get of this one who was furiously chasing no-see-ums.


Magnolia Warbler


Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler


Common Yellowthroat


Gray-Cheeked Thrush


Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Showing us how it got its name:

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

More to come...

Monday, October 28, 2024

Fall Bird Migration 2024 - Part 2

Below are some more highlights from Fall Bird Migration here in NYC. Birds included in this post were seen in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Governors Island.

Black-Throated Blue Warbler (male):

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

It's always a joy to see these royal blue birds.

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

The females have a much more muted bluish-greenish-yellowish look to them, which I find really elegant. And I like her dramatic white eyebrow.

Black-Throated Blue Warbler


Dickcissel

Dickcissel


House Wren


Lincoln Sparrow


Eastern Phoebe


Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat


Blue-Headed Vireo

Blue-Headed Vireo


Black-Throated Green Warbler


Magnolia Warbler


Prairie Warbler


Yellow-Throated Warbler

Yellow-Throated Warbers are not often seen in around here, and I never seem to have my camera when one pops up. I did have a camera with me this time, but it was only a small point-and-shoot. Even so, I'm happy to have captured it with just one shot.
 
More to follow.