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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 23h

No birding for me today, so I wanted to share another shot of a Northern Flicker in flight. It's so rare for a bird to fly right at me! 😍😍😍 #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 23h

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 23h

No birding for me today, so I wanted to share another shot of a Northern Flicker in flight. It's so rare for a bird to fly right at me! 😍😍😍 #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! I've been hoping to see Golden-crowned Kinglets in Central Park, and today I got my wish! I really enjoy these tiny, plump, energetic birds. BTW, they're hardier than they look and can survive -40° temperatures! 🥶🥶🥶 #Kinglets #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 1d

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! I've been hoping to see Golden-crowned Kinglets in Central Park, and today I got my wish! I really enjoy these tiny, plump, energetic birds. BTW, they're hardier than they look and can survive -40° temperatures! 🥶🥶🥶 #Kinglets #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 2d

I've been seeing Cooper's Hawks hunting throughout Central Park's North Woods. I spotted this one zipping over the Harlem Meer--a rare shot in flight from above! And, yes, the leaves are starting to turn.🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 2d

I've been seeing Cooper's Hawks hunting throughout Central Park's North Woods. I spotted this one zipping over the Harlem Meer--a rare shot in flight from above! And, yes, the leaves are starting to turn.🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 4d

I'm happy to report our Central Park Budgie is still hanging around and appears to be doing well! We have yet to have cold weather though... 💚💙💚 #Budgie #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 4d

I'm happy to report our Central Park Budgie is still hanging around and appears to be doing well! We have yet to have cold weather though... 💚💙💚 #Budgie #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 4d

🎉🎉🎉 I love how birds shape themselves like torpedoes to gather speed. I captured this magnificent Red-bellied Woodpecker as it zoomed off its perch. 🥰🥰🥰 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 6d

Cleared for landing! A Red-tailed Hawk reaching for a perch in Central Park on a recent morning. So happy to have these raptors in NYC! 😍😍😍 #hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 6d

Cleared for landing! A Red-tailed Hawk reaching for a perch in Central Park on a recent morning. So happy to have these raptors in NYC! 😍😍😍 #hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 7d

I was thrilled to get a rare good look at an Eastern Towhee this week in Central Park. Often heard, but rarely seen, these are very handsome indeed. 🤎🖤🩶 #Towhee #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 8d

Spotted a young Magnolia Warbler imitating a hummingbird in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow this morning! It beat its wings furiously while plucking insects off the Goldenrod. Made it fun for this photographer! 🥰🥰🥰 #Magnolia #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 8d

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 8d

I realize this may be a shot that appeals more to me than to others, but I can't resist sharing it. I was watching a small menorah of Northern Flickers in Central Park, when one took flight right at me! That's a good-looking missile! ❤️🖤❤️ #Flickers #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 10d

Hanging out in a little plaza just steps from Broadway, this Yellow-breasted Chat looks ready for its stage debut! Welcome to the Big Apple, little friend! 💛💛💛 #Chat #Broadway #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 10d

It's been wonderful birding in Central Park the last few days, and one of the highlights was spending time with this fearless young Canada Warbler! Such a cutie and didn't mind my presence at all! 🍁🍁🍁 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 11d

omg, I've never seen so many Scarlet Tanagers in Central Park! This Gray Catbird seemed to be saying much the same thing as they argued over the Pokeweed! 😂😂😂 #Tanagers #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 12d

I thought the Black and White Warblers had already headed further south, so I was very excited to spot this one about to nab breakfast in Central Park. One of my favorite warblers! ❤️❤️❤️ #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 13d

🎉🎉🎉 I was keeping an eye on this Red-tailed Hawk in Central Park when a murder of Crows started harassing it. As it flitted from branch to branch, I got this shot. Has to be one of my all-time favorites of a hawk in flight! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 14d

I was thrilled to watch this Cooper's Hawk chasing Crows in Central Park today (unsuccessfully). As it crossed over the Harlem Meer, I got this shot right at eye level! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 16d

Usually, I just look for birds, but sometimes settings are so beautiful that I wait near them, hoping a bird appears. That's exactly what happened when this Ruby-throated Hummingbird came to feed on Cardinal flowers in Central Park! ❤️❤️❤️ #Hummingbird #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 17d

They're called Oven Birds because they build nests that look like Dutch ovens! (not my photo)

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