Spring migration

It's spring migration time and there are a lot of interesting birds to be found in Tompkins Square Park.  Below are a few highlights.

This spectacular Scarlet Tanager:





Catbird:



Male Common Yellowthroat:



Female Common Yellowthroat:



Female House Finch:



Ovenbird:





Male American Redstart:



Male Magnolia Warbler:



Black-and-White Warbler:



Veery:

 

Some of these birds, like the Tanager, have traveled all the way from South America. How wonderful they've decided to take a rest stop in our neighborhood.  Look closely at the leafy treetops or on the ground among the short bushes and you'll see these colorful visitors.