@Above96th
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Not the best birder. Definitely not the best photographer. Usually in Central Park, but will travel for Timberdoodles! If you follow and repost a photo, I'll see you and follow back.
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@Above96th
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· Nov 17
One year ago today, Flaco returned to Central Park after a few weeks exploring the east side. I was so happy to see him in his favorite Oak tree on a blustery, beautiful November morning. 🦉🦉🦉 #Flaco #CentralPark
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When I walked through Central Park's Loch on this frigid morning, I thought I heard a little kitten mewing. It turned out to be this gorgeous Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! I had never heard one before. ❤️💛🖤 #Sapsucker #CentralPark #birding
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
When I walked through Central Park's Loch on this frigid morning, I thought I heard a little kitten mewing. It turned out to be this gorgeous Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! I had never heard one before. ❤️💛🖤 #Sapsucker #CentralPark #birding
When I walked through Central Park's Loch on this frigid morning, I thought I heard a little kitten mewing. It turned out to be this gorgeous Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! I had never heard one before. ❤️💛🖤 #Sapsucker #CentralPark #birding
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
When I walked through Central Park's Loch on this frigid morning, I thought I heard a little kitten mewing. It turned out to be this gorgeous Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! I had never heard one before. ❤️💛🖤 #Sapsucker #CentralPark #birding
Quite cold in Central Park this morning, as you can tell from this puffed-up female Northern Cardinal! I love Cardinals all year-round, but especially in winter. 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Quite cold in Central Park this morning, as you can tell from this puffed-up female Northern Cardinal! I love Cardinals all year-round, but especially in winter. 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding
It's been weeks since I had a great day of birding in Central Park. But today I got several good looks, including my local favorite--the Northern Flicker! I was surprised to hear its inimitable cry and thrilled to capture it in the morning light! 😎😎😎 #CentralPark #birding #Flicker
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's been weeks since I had a great day of birding in Central Park. But today I got several good looks, including my local favorite--the Northern Flicker! I was surprised to hear its inimitable cry and thrilled to capture it in the morning light! 😎😎😎 #CentralPark #birding #Flicker
I couldn't resist--this squirrel was so cute! Spotted having a bite in Central Park on this gray morning. 😍😍😍 #Squirrel #CentralPark
December 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I couldn't resist--this squirrel was so cute! Spotted having a bite in Central Park on this gray morning. 😍😍😍 #Squirrel #CentralPark
Clear, cold, and blustery early today in Central Park (about 12°!). That didn't stop this Red-tailed Hawk from keeping an eye on the compost heap! 😎😎😎 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Clear, cold, and blustery early today in Central Park (about 12°!). That didn't stop this Red-tailed Hawk from keeping an eye on the compost heap! 😎😎😎 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
One amazing aspect of birding in Central Park is how close you can get to many birds. This Red-tailed Hawk was hunting so close to me, I could barely get it in frame! 🥰🥰🥰 #hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One amazing aspect of birding in Central Park is how close you can get to many birds. This Red-tailed Hawk was hunting so close to me, I could barely get it in frame! 🥰🥰🥰 #hawks #CentralPark #birding
I was thrilled to see a magnificent Great Blue Heron on the Harlem Meer this morning. What do you think of this gray on gray capture? 🩶🖤🩶 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I was thrilled to see a magnificent Great Blue Heron on the Harlem Meer this morning. What do you think of this gray on gray capture? 🩶🖤🩶 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
Northern Shovelers have arrived in Central Park. Their huge spoon-shaped bill always makes me laugh--but it's very effective for filtering tiny crustaceans out of the water. Just look at the size of that thing! 😍😍😍 #Shoveler #CentralPark #birding
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Northern Shovelers have arrived in Central Park. Their huge spoon-shaped bill always makes me laugh--but it's very effective for filtering tiny crustaceans out of the water. Just look at the size of that thing! 😍😍😍 #Shoveler #CentralPark #birding
I spotted a pair of Red-tailed Hawks in Central Park this morning and had a great time watching this one hunt a black squirrel. The squirrel was completely unperturbed and even appeared to be taunting the hawk at times! 😂😂😂 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I spotted a pair of Red-tailed Hawks in Central Park this morning and had a great time watching this one hunt a black squirrel. The squirrel was completely unperturbed and even appeared to be taunting the hawk at times! 😂😂😂 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
Close-up of a Stonechat snagging breakfast along England’s south coast. I’ve rarely captured a bird in flight where you can see the insect that it’s pursuing! 🥰🥰🥰 #stonechat #birding #birdsseenin2025
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Close-up of a Stonechat snagging breakfast along England’s south coast. I’ve rarely captured a bird in flight where you can see the insect that it’s pursuing! 🥰🥰🥰 #stonechat #birding #birdsseenin2025
Took a beautiful walk along England's south coast near Sidmouth today. One highlight was capturing a #lifer European Stonechat as it snagged a bug. Stonechats are named for their calls, which sound like two stones being banged together! 😍😍😍 #Stonechat #England #Birdsseenin2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Took a beautiful walk along England's south coast near Sidmouth today. One highlight was capturing a #lifer European Stonechat as it snagged a bug. Stonechats are named for their calls, which sound like two stones being banged together! 😍😍😍 #Stonechat #England #Birdsseenin2025
In London for Thanksgiving and spotted a #lifer Common Pochard in Hyde Park. This is a vulnerable species that is rarely seen during nesting season. What a beauty! ❤️❤️❤️ #Pochard #HydePark #Birdsseenin2025
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In London for Thanksgiving and spotted a #lifer Common Pochard in Hyde Park. This is a vulnerable species that is rarely seen during nesting season. What a beauty! ❤️❤️❤️ #Pochard #HydePark #Birdsseenin2025
Loved having this Barred Owl spend a few days in Central Park. We hoped it might stay longer, but it chose to move on. Farewell, friend! 🦉🦉🦉#Owls #centralpark #birding
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Loved having this Barred Owl spend a few days in Central Park. We hoped it might stay longer, but it chose to move on. Farewell, friend! 🦉🦉🦉#Owls #centralpark #birding
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I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
I don't feature House Finches often, but I really loved this photo I took in Central Park's Conservatory Garden! Hope you do too. ❤️❤️❤️ #Finch #CentralPark #birding
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I don't feature House Finches often, but I really loved this photo I took in Central Park's Conservatory Garden! Hope you do too. ❤️❤️❤️ #Finch #CentralPark #birding
It's always a celebration when all the ducks pass through Central Park during migration. One of my favorites is the Bufflehead--don't you love the name? And when the sun hits the male's feathers just right, the iridescence is ridiculous! 💙💚💜 #Bufflehead #CentralPark #birding
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's always a celebration when all the ducks pass through Central Park during migration. One of my favorites is the Bufflehead--don't you love the name? And when the sun hits the male's feathers just right, the iridescence is ridiculous! 💙💚💜 #Bufflehead #CentralPark #birding
🎉🎉🎉 Woohoo! I'm not much of a sparrow guy, but I do love Fox Sparrows! And I happened upon one this morning foraging near Central Park's Green Bench. Look how beautiful it is! ❤️🧡🤎 #Sparrows #CentralPark #birding
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🎉🎉🎉 Woohoo! I'm not much of a sparrow guy, but I do love Fox Sparrows! And I happened upon one this morning foraging near Central Park's Green Bench. Look how beautiful it is! ❤️🧡🤎 #Sparrows #CentralPark #birding
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒 #Robin #CentralPark #birding
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒 #Robin #CentralPark #birding
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒#Robin #CentralPark #birding
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒#Robin #CentralPark #birding
Two years ago today was the last time I photographed Flaco in Central Park. He would leave the park a day later and spend the next few months hunting pigeons on the Upper West Side. His incredible story is one I'll never forget. #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Two years ago today was the last time I photographed Flaco in Central Park. He would leave the park a day later and spend the next few months hunting pigeons on the Upper West Side. His incredible story is one I'll never forget. #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp