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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 14h

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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ZephDrouhin @zephtx.bsky.social · 1d

Me, headed to my first cup of coffee.

@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 1d

🎉🎉🎉 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 · 1d

🎉🎉🎉 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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

🎉🎉🎉 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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 13d

A damp and somewhat dreary morning in Central Park, but I was happy I brought my camera when I happened upon this cute little Ovenbird hopping along the path. Do you know why they're called Oven Birds? Answer below! 🥰🥰🥰 #fallmigration #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 14d

One thing I love about fall migration is that occasionally, you run across a youngster who is completely unafraid of humans. This little Magnolia Warbler was feeding on insects on Central Park's goldenrod, less than six feet away from me! 💛❤️💛 #Magnolia #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 15d

Usually Brown Thrashers are furtive, elusive creatures and very difficult to photograph. But today, I got the best look at one I've ever had in Central Park. Beautiful bird that's capable of singing over 1,000 songs! 🎵🎵🎵 #Thrasher #CentralPark #birding

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roy1955.bsky.social @roy1955.bsky.social · 16d

Look up in the sky, its Superbird

@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 16d

🎉🎉🎉 omg, I may never get a better shot of a Northern Flicker in flight! I spotted this beauty on a Central Park tree trunk this morning, and it was kind enough to fly right at me! ❤️💛🖤 #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 16d

🎉🎉🎉 omg, I may never get a better shot of a Northern Flicker in flight! I spotted this beauty on a Central Park tree trunk this morning, and it was kind enough to fly right at me! ❤️💛🖤 #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 17d

I just love Black and White Warblers--they're strikingly beautiful and they don't try to hide! I spotted this one nabbing insects in Central Park on its long journey south. 🖤🤍🖤 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 18d

Thrilled to get an excellent look at a beautiful Prairie Warbler this week. This Central Park visitor is getting refueled for its long journey to the Caribbean! Safe travels, little one. 🥰💛🥰 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

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