After each of my recent visits to the Fort Tilden hawkwatch platform I have paid a visit to the very busy butterfly bush near...

September is ending and with it pass the most plentiful waves of fall migrants. What awesome autumn birds have you seen? What super spring...

That’s right, there are creatures to see at the famous skyscraper other than a giant ape.  What’s it like birding at one of New...

Blackpoll Warblers are one of the species for which the term “confusing fall warbler” was made.  Their namesake black cap is entirely lacking by...

Several times over the last couple of years I have had non-birder acquaintances ask me about the “bird with polka dots,” “a bird on...

The coast of Queens is a great place to bird, especially in the fall on a day with north winds after a night with...

Fall is fully upon the Northern Hemisphere, which means that birds are well and truly on the move. How about you? How are you going...

Those who read this blog regularly might recall how this past December I was fortunate enough to have a close encounter with an overly...