In the fall, winter birds return to Central Park and drab adults or juveniles confuse birders used to watching brightly colored spring migrants.  On Sunday, my winter bird was a cute Tufted Titmouse.  My confusing birds were a flock of Cedar Waxings, which had only one adult among a number of drap juveniles who were sharing a tree with a number of Mourning Doves.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds love Central Park’s Jewelweed.  There are large patches in various places, but the easiest to get to is in Strawberry Fields on the east side of the lawn.

An American Bittern has been on Turtle Pond since Wednesday.  It was a life bird for me, so I was glad it stuck around.

Up by Green’s Bench in the North Woods on Saturday, there was a delightful Red-Breasted Nuthatch.  I usually see them lower down in the park and later in the year, so this little bird was a pleasent surprise.

Fall migration has started and here are some random images from last Saturday…