Fall bird migration is underway, so we're starting to see a lot of new birds around the city. Below are some recent highlights from my outings.
This Mourning Warbler was just hanging out with the lunch crowd in Bryant Park in Midtown:
And this male Hooded Warbler attracted a lot of attention as he hunted insects in front of the NY Public Library on 5th Avenue.
For a tiny little guy, he really stood out with his bright yellow and black plumage.
I somehow managed to catch this Eastern Kingbird in flight as it chased flying insects.
A Northern Parula, one of my favorite warblers:
A Magnolia Warbler showing us its streaky flank:
A little Lincoln's Sparrow foraging in some grass:
This was my first sighting of an American Avocet in New York. This one was hanging out at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens.
This little Semipalmated Plover was hopping around on just one leg, but seemed to be managing.
Greater Yellowlegs at Jamaica Bay:
And, believe it or not, my first Whimbrel:
I've seen more American Oystercatchers in the last couple of weeks than ever before. I love their calls - they always sound so excited.
This is my first Merlin of the fall season, who caught a bird (house sparrow?) and posed with its prey before taking off with it.
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