Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird are migrating through NYC and are easily found in late September anywhere the park has Jewelweed growing. Here’s a short video of one.
Category: Other Birds
Slow Motion 944 Fifth Avenue Chimney Swifts
I recorded the 944 Fifth Avenue Chimney Swifts going to roost at 1/4 speed last night. It’s fascinating to see how the drop into the chimney or abort the pass at the last minute.
2021 944 Fifth Avenue Chimney Swifts
Chimney Swifts are continuing to use the 944 Fifth Avenue chimney to roost this year. I caught up with them last night from the “hawk bench” at the model boat pond. The video doesn’t do justice to the experience of watching them go to roost in person. It’s amazing to watch them make multiple passes of the chimney and then finally dive right in.
Late July, Early August
I’ve been birding on and off in the last two weeks, usually without a camera. It’s a quiet time with the first signs of fall migration just beginning. (I had two American Redstarts and a Northern Waterthrush yesterday.)
I have shot some snippets of what I’ve been seeing including:
- Central Park’s resident Barred Owl who has stayed longer than anyone expected, about 10 months at this point.
- The fledgling on Governor’s Island who is now a fantastic flier, exploring the island with ease.
- Laughing Gulls on Central Park’s Reservoir. While they aren’t rare in the NYC area, it was a fun surprise to see them in the park.
- One of the El Dorado Peregrine Hawks eating dinner.
- Pale Male looking a bit scruffy, as he is molting.
Tree Swallow Nestling
Out on Governors Island for a walk with Annie Barry and NYC Audubon a week or two ago, Annie showed us a Tree Swallow nest box with a nestling just about ready to fledge. It stayed in the opening the whole time we were there.
American Robin’s Nest
There are lots and lots of active American Robin’s nests in Central Park now. The challenge is to find one that can be easily photographed. I’ve known of one and saw some nice activity this evening.
