It's finally looking like spring around the city as the flowering trees begin to bloom and tulips and daffodils pop up all over the place.
In Tompkins Square, all seems well with Amelia and M2. Below, Amelia enjoys some sun as she takes a break from brooding.
Doing a little stretching:
M2 seems to have taken to one of Christo's former favorite perches: the ladder atop the Christodora roof. I imagine the view from up there is spectacular and he can keep an eye on their entire territory.
Meanwhile, the nest tree is beginning to hide the view of the hawk nest. This was expected, and I doubt we'll be able to see anything once the leaves are fully grown. In the photo below, you can barely see Amelia's head peeking over the top of the nest.
This photo shows M2 on the left and Amelia hunkered down on the right.
As it's kind of a dull time for hawk watching, I've been doing a lot of other birding and traveling. Below are some spring bird highlights.
Northern Parula:
Worm-Eating Warbler:
Bryant Park really is the best place to see American Woodcocks. If you've never seen one, and are in NYC, I highly recommend visiting the park and looking around in the flower beds. There are usually several other people looking as well. It's one of those unique city experiences.
Sanderlings at Coney Island:
Downy Woodpecker:
This is a male Painted Bunting seen down south. These are rare visitors to NYC, and usually draw a lot of observers. The last time I saw one here was in Brooklyn in 2015, and that little guy made the New York Times.
Gray Catbird:
Summer Tanager in Florida:
Red-Eyed Vireo:
Yellow-Throated Warbler:
A Northern Harrier at sunset:
I've been doing so much birding, I'm overwhelmed with photos, so watch this space...
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