Citybirder
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Bird & nature observations around Brooklyn & NYC. Nature news & resources. Dawn birding walks: https://www.green-wood.com/calendar/ My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thecitybirder Birding blog: https://citybirder.blogspot.com/
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Citybirder
@citybirder.bsky.social
· Nov 13
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Last Berlin posting for today. Great Cormorant over Palace Bridge. Same species as NA bird #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cormorant
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Last Berlin posting for today. Great Cormorant over Palace Bridge. Same species as NA bird #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cormorant
I have many in focus shots of the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), but actually like the abstract quality of this one better #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #heron
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have many in focus shots of the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), but actually like the abstract quality of this one better #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #heron
Great Tit fluffing up after a quick bath #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Great Tit fluffing up after a quick bath #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
Just back from a short Berlin trip. Gradually posting some bird pics over the next few days. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), different from the Common Gallinule here #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #rail
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Just back from a short Berlin trip. Gradually posting some bird pics over the next few days. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), different from the Common Gallinule here #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #rail
A zoo escaped Mandarin Duck in Central Park a few year ago made people lose their minds. While in Berlin recently I learned they are an established species there. Amazing bird #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A zoo escaped Mandarin Duck in Central Park a few year ago made people lose their minds. While in Berlin recently I learned they are an established species there. Amazing bird #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
White-breasted Nuthatch was foraging within a mixed flock of other winter birds. I just learned it is called a "foraging guild". Wonder if there's a membership fee #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nuthatch
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
White-breasted Nuthatch was foraging within a mixed flock of other winter birds. I just learned it is called a "foraging guild". Wonder if there's a membership fee #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nuthatch
Wood Duck trying to blend in with the local riffraff #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #waterfowl
December 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Wood Duck trying to blend in with the local riffraff #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #waterfowl
Blackbird party at the watering hole this morning #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #redwingedblackbird
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Blackbird party at the watering hole this morning #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #redwingedblackbird
A migration-averse Baltimore Oriole continues at Green-Wood. Seems to prefer the yew trees #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #oriole
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A migration-averse Baltimore Oriole continues at Green-Wood. Seems to prefer the yew trees #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #oriole
I think this Cooper's Hawk is following me. Maybe I should be scared. Check out the blood on its talons #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #coopershawk #hawk #raptor
December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I think this Cooper's Hawk is following me. Maybe I should be scared. Check out the blood on its talons #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #coopershawk #hawk #raptor
Sharing a link to a very interesting online discussion on "Celebrating City Nature". Some of my photos from Green-Wood will be included www.thehighline.org/events/celeb... #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #horticulture
Celebrating City Nature: Insights from NYC GreenspacesVirtual panel discussion
Margaret Roach, celebrated "New York Times" garden columnist and “A Way to Garden” podcast host, will guide a dynamic panel of NYC's green space visionaries.
www.thehighline.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Sharing a link to a very interesting online discussion on "Celebrating City Nature". Some of my photos from Green-Wood will be included www.thehighline.org/events/celeb... #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #horticulture
Here's a link to all the local birding/nature walks for Sat., Dec. 6th - Sun., Dec. 7th #birds #birding #nature : citybirder.blogspot.com/2025/12/upco...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Here's a link to all the local birding/nature walks for Sat., Dec. 6th - Sun., Dec. 7th #birds #birding #nature : citybirder.blogspot.com/2025/12/upco...
Check out the dinosaur legs & feet on this mockingbird 🦖 #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cretaceous
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Check out the dinosaur legs & feet on this mockingbird 🦖 #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cretaceous
Startled this Cooper's Hawk as it was preparing to take a bath. Actually, startled us both #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Startled this Cooper's Hawk as it was preparing to take a bath. Actually, startled us both #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor
Cooper's Hawk from this morning looking very well fed #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Cooper's Hawk from this morning looking very well fed #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor
Merlin admiring the sunset #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Merlin admiring the sunset #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
Merlin struggling to stay upright in today's very strong winds #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Merlin struggling to stay upright in today's very strong winds #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
House Finch ignoring the feeder 3' away & munching on Korean stewartia buds, instead #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #finch
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
House Finch ignoring the feeder 3' away & munching on Korean stewartia buds, instead #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #finch
Baltimore Oriole still hanging around Green-Wood, even during today's temperature drop & high winds. Chattering up a storm #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #oriole
November 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Baltimore Oriole still hanging around Green-Wood, even during today's temperature drop & high winds. Chattering up a storm #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #oriole
Bald Cypresses as the sun goes down in Green-Wood #landscape #nature #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #cemetery #cemeteryphotography
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bald Cypresses as the sun goes down in Green-Wood #landscape #nature #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #cemetery #cemeteryphotography
Kestrel dashing for the last hor d'oeuvre #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Kestrel dashing for the last hor d'oeuvre #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #falcon
On the lookout for Thanksgiving leftovers #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #redtailedhawk
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On the lookout for Thanksgiving leftovers #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #redtailedhawk
Looks more like Autumn. Standby for the snow shot #cemetery #cemeteryphotography #oldcemeteries #graveyard #headstones #historic #gothic
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Looks more like Autumn. Standby for the snow shot #cemetery #cemeteryphotography #oldcemeteries #graveyard #headstones #historic #gothic
Today I walked up on a major tiff between these 2 female Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Feathers were flying! #woodpeckerwednesday #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today I walked up on a major tiff between these 2 female Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Feathers were flying! #woodpeckerwednesday #birds #birding #bird #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
From time to time I'll be posting images other than nature & wildlife from historic Green-Wood Cemetery. I've been looking at this carving for a long time & finally took some shots #cemetery #cemeteryphotography #oldcemeteries #graveyard #headstones #historic #gothic
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
From time to time I'll be posting images other than nature & wildlife from historic Green-Wood Cemetery. I've been looking at this carving for a long time & finally took some shots #cemetery #cemeteryphotography #oldcemeteries #graveyard #headstones #historic #gothic