Day 1 – Central Park
American Robin
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near entrance on south side). Numerous throughout
Blue Jay – 21st
May – Central Park (Near West Drive).
Numerous throughout
Northern Cardinal
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near Umpire Rock). Numerous throughout
Baltimore Oriole
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near Umpire Rock). Plentiful
Chipping Sparrow
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near Umpire Rock). A handful seen
Swainson’s Thrush
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near Umpire Rock). Plentiful
Cedar Waxwing
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near the terrace). Numerous throughout
House Finch –
21st May – Central Park (On
the path towards Bethesda fountain). Male showing well and gathering nesting
material. 5 seen in total – all males.
Chimney Swift
– 21st May – Central Park
(Flying overhead). Numerous throughout
Cape May Warbler
– 21st May – Central Park
(In pines near East Drive). Female feeding in pines. Only one of the trip.
Magnolia Warbler
– 21st May – Central Park
(In pines near East Drive). Male feeding in pines. All males seen – plentiful.
Warbling Vireo
– 21st May – Central Park
(In trees near East Drive). Two singing in trees behind the path. Several
individuals seen throughout.
Common Grackle
– 21st May – Central Park
(On field near East Drive). Numerous throughout
Mourning Dove
– 21st May – Central Park
(In trees near East Drive). Numerous throughout
Downy Woodpecker
– 21st May – Central Park
(In tree next to the lake). Several seen throughout
Blackpoll Warbler
– 21st May – Central Park
(In trees at front of lake path). Males and females seen – plentiful.
Gray Catbird –
21st May – Central Park (In
flight near the lake). Numerous throughout
Song Sparrow –
21st May – Central Park (On
grassy patch by the lake). A few seen throughout.
Red-winged
Blackbird – 21st May – Central
Park (Flying near the lake). Numerous throughout
Common
Yellowthroat – 21st May – Central Park (Under trees near Robert Wagner Cove). Males and females
seen – numerous.
White-throated
Sparrow – 21st May – Central
Park (Near lakeside edge of Robert Wagner Cove). One of two seen on the trip.
Swamp Sparrow
– 21st May – Central Park
(Near lakeside edge of Robert Wagner Cove). One of two seen on the trip.
Canada Warbler
– 21st May – Central Park
(In trees at edge of lake near the ladies pavilion). One of three seen on the
trip.
Chestnut-sided
Warbler – 21st May – Central
Park (In trees at edge of lake near the ladies pavilion). One of three seen on
the trip – males and female seen.
Northern Flicker
– 21st May – Central Park
(The Ramble). One of several seen throughout.
Ovenbird – 21st
May – Central Park (The Ramble). One
of four seen on the trip.
Red-tailed Hawk
– 21st May – Central Park
(The Ramble). One of several seen throughout.
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Canada Goose, Feral Pigeon
Day 2 – Central Park
Red-eyed Vireo
– 22nd May – Central Park
(In trees by Artisans Gate). Plentiful throughout.
American Redstart
– 22nd May – Central Park
(Cherry Hill). Males and females seen – most numerous warbler.
Black-throated
Blue Warbler – 22nd May – Central Park (Cherry Hill). Female in shrubs below. One of a handful of
females seen – only 1 male on the trip.
Red-bellied
Woodpecker – 22nd May – Central
Park (In garden area at Robert Wagner Cove). One of a handful seen on the trip.
Olive-sided
Flycatcher – 22nd May – Central
Park (Strawberry Fields by West Drive). One of 3 seen on the trip.
Black-capped
Chickadee – 22nd May – Central
Park (The Ramble). Only one of the trip.
Black and White
Warbler – 22nd May – Central
Park (Captains Bench at The Ramble). Male and females seen – one of four seen
on the trip.
Northern Parula–
22nd May – Central Park (Captains
Bench at The Ramble). Males seen – plentiful and several seen throughout.
Gray-cheeked
Thrush – 22nd May – Central
Park (The Ramble). Plentiful throughout
Blackburnian
Warbler – 22nd May – Central
Park (In trees above the feeding station in The Ramble). One of three males
seen on the trip.
Wood Thrush –
22nd May – Central Park (On
path near the Source of the Gill). One of three seen on the trip.
Yellow-bellied
Flycatcher – 22nd May – Central
Park (In trees above the feeding station in The Ramble). Only one of the trip.
Double-crested
Cormorant – 22nd May – Central
Park (On the reservoir). Numerous throughout.
Eastern Towhee–
22nd May – Central Park (near
the feeding station in The Ramble). One of six of the trip.
Northern
Waterthrush – 22nd May – Central
Park (Bank Rock Bay). One of a handful seen on the trip.
Hermit Thrush
– 22nd May – Central Park
(Strawberry Fields). Only one of the trip – very late record.
Other birds:
Canada Warbler, American Robin, Chimney Swift, Common Yellowthroat, Cedar
Waxwing, Magnolia Warbler, Gray Catbird, Mourning Dove, Red-winged Blackbird,
Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Cardinal, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Warbling Vireo,
White-throated Sparrow, Blue Jay, Northern Flicker, Swainson’s Thrush,
Baltimore Oriole, Common Grackle, Ovenbird,
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Canada Goose, Feral Pigeon, Great Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Barn
Swallow, Black-crowned Night Heron
Day 3 – Prospect Park
House Wren –
23rd May – Prospect Park (Mid-wood).
One of five seen on the trip.
Bay-breasted
Warbler – 23rd May – Prospect
Park (Mid-wood). Female, and one of three seen. Males and females observed.
Great Crested Flycatcher
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Mid-wood). One of two seen on the trip.
Lincoln’s Sparrow
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Mid-wood). On the path. One of two seen.
Black-throated
Green Warbler – 23rd May – Prospect Park (Mid-wood). Near the stream. Males and females seen, but
only in that location. Around 4 present.
Scarlet Tanager
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Mid-wood). Near the stream. Male.
Tennessee Warbler
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Mid-wood). Near the stream. Male and the only one of the trip.
Nashville Warbler
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Mid-wood). Near the stream. Female seen twice – one of two on the trip.
Green Heron –
23rd May – Prospect Park (Near
Lullwater bridge from the Audobon Centre Boathouse). One of two seen on the
trip.
Tree Swallow –
23rd May – Prospect Park (The
Lake). Several seen at waterside locations.
Eastern Kingbird
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Wellhouse Drive). One of several seen throughout.
Yellow Warbler
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Falkill Bridge). One of several seen throughout. Makes and females seen.
Wood Duck – 23rd
May – Prospect Park (Upper Pool). 3
males seen. 7 individuals seen on the trip, with both males and one female
observed.
White-breasted
Nuthatch – 23rd May – Prospect
Park (Mid-wood near East Drive). Pair with possible nest. One of three seen on
the trip.
American Goldfinch
– 23rd May – Prospect Park
(Vale of Cashmere). Only one of the trip.
Other birds:
Northern Parula, American Redstart, Red-eyed Vireo, Ovenbird, Red-bellied
Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Baltimore Oriole, Wood Thrush, American Robin,
Blackburnian Warbler, Red-tailed Hawk, Blackpoll Warbler, Northern Flicker,
Red-winged Blackbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Cedar Waxwing, Swainson’s Thrush,
Magnolia Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Black-throated Blue Warbler,
Black-and-white Warbler, Downy Woodpecker, Swamp Sparrow
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Canada Goose, Feral Pigeon, Great Black-backed Gull, Mallard, Barn
Swallow, Mute Swan, Bank Swallow, Laughing Gull
Day 4 – Doodletown & Plumb Beach
Black Vulture
– 24th May – Doodletown (Seen
from the road – Palisades Interstate Parkway). Several seen throughout the day.
Northern
Mockingbird – 24th May – Doodletown
(North Route 9W). Seen from the road parking. One of several seen throughout.
Indigo Bunting
– 24th May – Doodletown (North
Route 9W). Seen from the road parking. One of four seen.
Turkey Vulture
– 24th May – Doodletown (Seen
by the entrance). One of several seen.
Great Blue Heron
– 24th May – Doodletown (Seen
near the brook by the parking area). One of three seen on the trip.
Cerulean Warbler
– 24th May – Doodletown (Seen
from the main trail). Two males seen in total.
Blue-winged
Warbler – 24th May – Doodletown
(Seen from the main trail). Male - only one of the trip.
Yellow-throated
Vireo – 24th May – Doodletown
(Seen in trees lining the main trail). Only one of the trip.
Hooded Warbler –
24th May – Doodletown (Seen
from the main trail). Three males seen in total.
Blue-grey
Gnatcatcher – 24th May – Doodletown
(Seen from the main trail. Only two of the trip.
Pileated
Woodpecker – 24th May – Doodletown
(Seen from the main trail). Flew overhead at close range on the trail – only
one of the trip.
Eastern Phoebe
– 24th May – Doodletown (Near
the small bridge over the brook). Two, possible nest.
Kentucky Warbler
– 24th May – Doodletown
(Seen in trees just past the small bridge over the brook). Male singing – only
one of the trip.
Eastern Wood
Peewee – 24th May – Doodletown
(In trees just past the small bridge and brook). Calling from a branch.
Worm-eating
Warbler – 24th May – Doodletown
(In trees up the hillside path just past the small bridge and brook). Calling
and showing on the branch above. Only one of the trip.
Eastern Bluebird –
24th May – Doodletown (On
the high up trail). Landed in the tree before flying off. Only one of the trip.
Yellow-billed
Cuckoo– 24th May – Doodletown
(In trees by the reservoir). Feeding in the trees above. Only one of the trip.
Brown-headed
Cowbird – 24th May – Doodletown
(In shrubs by the reservoir). Nesting. One of several seen on the trip – both
males and females seen.
American Crow –
24th May – Doodletown (Flying
near the reservoir). Calling. One of two birds – the only ones of the trip.
Ruby-throated
Hummingbird– 24th May – Doodletown
(In trees by the reservoir). Male, also seen at Jamaica Bay!
Least Tern –
24th May – Plumb Beach
(West end). 9 seen fishing in the shallows.
American
Oystercatcher – 24th May – Plumb Beach (West end) One of a handful on the trip.
Black Skimmer –
24th May – Plumb Beach
(East end) Flock of 30+ individuals resting on a sandbank. Also in flight.
American Herring
Gull – 24th May – Plumb
Beach (East end). Flock on the sand. Several throughout the trip.
Other birds:
Common Grackle, Red-tailed Hawk, American Redstart, Cedar Waxwing, Red-eyed
Vireo, Blackpoll Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Chipping Sparrow,
Song Sparrow, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Nashville Warbler. Mockingbird,
Double-crested Cormorant.
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Mallard. Great Black-backed Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Laughing Gull,
Common Tern, Sanderling, Peregrine
Black Skimmers |
Day 6 – Niagara Falls
Northern
Rough-winged Swallow – 26th May – Niagara Falls (Over the American Falls). Several showing well during
the day.
Bald Eagle –
26th May – Niagara Falls (Robert
Mores Parkway). Flying overhead low down as seen from inside the taxi.
Other birds:
Tree Swallow, House Finch, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-winged Blackbird,
Great Blue Heron, Common Grackle, Turkey Vulture, Warbling Vireo, Chipping
Sparrow, American Robin, Blue Jay
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Mallard, Great Egret, Barn Swallow, Ring-billed Gull,
Northern Rough-winged Swallow |
Day 8 – Inwood Hill Park
Hairy Woodpecker
– 28th May – Inwood Hill
Park (In dead tree off the main path from the Isham Street entrance. Showing
well and calling – the only one of the trip.
Tufted Titmouse
– 28th May – Inwood Hill
Park (In ivy tree, off the main path from the Isham Street entrance showing
briefly). 2 others previously though not seen well enough.
Rose-breasted
Grosbeak – 28th May –
Inwood Hill Park (In trees above ridge off the main path from the Isham Street
entrance). Male singing, only one of the trip.
American Kestrel –
28th May – Inwood Hill
Park (Flying on Isham Street). One of 4 seen – two previously not seen well
enough.
Other birds:
Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch, Brown-headed Cowbird, American
Herring Gull, Great Crested Flycatcher, House Finch, Blackpoll Warbler, Common
Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Towhee, Wood Thrush,
Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Flicker, Red-winged Blackbird,
Grey Catbird, American Robin, Mourning Dove, Common Grackle, Warbling Vireo,
Chimney Swift, Cedar Waxwing, Northern Cardinal, Chipping Sparrow, Baltimore
Oriole, Blue Jay
Day 9 – Jamaica Bay
Snowy Egret –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond – Black Wall Marsh). Several seen throughout the day.
Boat-tailed
Grackle – 29th May –
Jamaica Bay (West Pond – Black Wall Marsh). Several seen throughout the day.
Semi-palmated
Sandpiper – 29th May –
Jamaica Bay (West Pond). Small flock at close quarters at the Hurricane Sandy
breach.
Brown Thrasher
– 29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond trail). One of three birds showing well and singing.
Forster’s Tern –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond). One of several birds seen well throughout the day.
Northern Harrier
– 29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond Trail by the North Garden). Ringtail flying overhead. Only bird of the
trip.
White-eyed Vireo –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond Trail by the North Garden). Showing well in the trees low down. Only one
of the trip.
Fish Crow – 29th
May – Jamaica Bay (West Pond Trail).
Calling – one of several flying over during the day.
Black Duck –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond). Up to four birds seen during the day.
Willet – 29th
May – Jamaica Bay (West Pond). 3
birds showing well on the pool.
Tricoloured Heron –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond). Flying then landed at the water’s edge. Only bird of the trip.
Little Blue Heron –
29th May – Jamaica Bay (West
Pond). Flying and circling over West Pond. Only bird of the trip.
Semi-palmated
Plover – 29th May –
Jamaica Bay (West Pond). Showing at the edge of the pond.
Only bird of the trip.
Other birds:
Tree Swallow, Grey Catbird, American Robin, Yellow Warbler, American Redstart,
Common Yellowthroat, Northern Cardinal, House Wren, Eastern Wood Peewee,
Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle, Ruby-throated
Hummingbird, American Oystercatcher, Double-crested Cormorant, American Herring
Gull, Blackpoll Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Song Sparrow, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern
Towhee, Mourning Dove, Northern Mockingbird
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Canada Goose, Barn Swallow, Osprey, Turnstone, Great Egret, Glossy
Ibis, Ruddy Duck, Mute Swan, Shoveler, Black-crowned Night Heron, Laughing
Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Black Brant
Brown Thrasher |
Days with no lifers
Day 5 – Prospect Park and Greenwood
Hill Cemetery
Other birds:
American Robin, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Grey Catbird, Cedar Waxwing,
Chimney Swift, Tree Swallow, Common Grackle, Mourning Dove, Blackpoll Warbler,
Chestnut-sided Warbler, Song Sparrow, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart,
Wood Duck, Red-winged Blackbird. Chipping Sparrow, Swainson’s Thrush, House
Finch, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Mockingbird, Grey-cheeked Thrush, Turkey
Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, Bay-breasted Warbler, House Wren
Also: House Sparrow,
Starling, Barn Swallow
Day 10 – Central Park
Other birds:
American Kestrel, Wood Duck, Common Grackle, American Robin, Red-tailed Hawk,
Baltimore Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Chimney Swift, Mourning Dove, Grey Catbird,
Eastern Kingbird
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