@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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Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
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In the face of everything that has happened in the past couple of days, I can still enjoy the beauty of birds. Especially when taken by a good photographer. Thank you above96th.
Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In the face of everything that has happened in the past couple of days, I can still enjoy the beauty of birds. Especially when taken by a good photographer. Thank you above96th.
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The news has been bleak.
Here, courtesy of the poster below, is a lovely palate cleanser - the bird equivalent of a frosty-pop ice lolly that turns your tongue red.
Here, courtesy of the poster below, is a lovely palate cleanser - the bird equivalent of a frosty-pop ice lolly that turns your tongue red.
Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The news has been bleak.
Here, courtesy of the poster below, is a lovely palate cleanser - the bird equivalent of a frosty-pop ice lolly that turns your tongue red.
Here, courtesy of the poster below, is a lovely palate cleanser - the bird equivalent of a frosty-pop ice lolly that turns your tongue red.
Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
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I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding
I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding
I spotted this Red-bellied Woodpecker at the base of an oak tree and captured it just as it departed. I just love the feather patterns! 😎😎😎 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding
December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I spotted this Red-bellied Woodpecker at the base of an oak tree and captured it just as it departed. I just love the feather patterns! 😎😎😎 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding
I encountered a magnificent Northern Cardinal on another frigid morning in Central Park. Definitely one of our most beautiful birds! ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
December 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I encountered a magnificent Northern Cardinal on another frigid morning in Central Park. Definitely one of our most beautiful birds! ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
A Hooded Merganser makes its way across an unusually calm Central Park Reservoir. This is definitely one of my favorite ducks among those that make a pitstop in NYC! 🥰🥰🥰 #Merganser #CentralPark #birding
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A Hooded Merganser makes its way across an unusually calm Central Park Reservoir. This is definitely one of my favorite ducks among those that make a pitstop in NYC! 🥰🥰🥰 #Merganser #CentralPark #birding
A Red-bellied Woodpecker turned into an avian missile in the early morning light. Such images are next to impossible to see with the naked eye, but are actually quite common behavior as birds seek to gather speed. 🚀🚀🚀 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding
December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A Red-bellied Woodpecker turned into an avian missile in the early morning light. Such images are next to impossible to see with the naked eye, but are actually quite common behavior as birds seek to gather speed. 🚀🚀🚀 #Woodpecker #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