It had been a long time since I birded Central Park. It had been a long time since I’d seen any warblers besides Yellow...

Barred Owl is not a species that most birders expect to find in New York City, much less Central Park. When reports of not...

The feeders in the Ramble in Central Park are fully stocked and going strong again this winter. In addition to the expected species, both...

Rik Davis was a legend. And he touched and inspired more people than many of us will ever meet. I did not know Rik...

It’s that time of year again and birds are flying north in anticipation of summer romance. Not everybody will find love this season so 10,000...

First of all: SWALLOWS. I have been watching for their arrival all week. Yesterday, there were none. Today, Tree Swallows are here, flashing light...

I have never in my life been more glad not to be a bug. … If you liked this post and want to see...

Central Park, Manhattan, April 2010 I have spent many of my lunch hours over the last several months in Central Park.  As spring has...