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I've photographed many, many Northern Flickers, but I've never taken one quite like this. It swooped down and foraged no more than fifteen from me! 🥰🥰🥰 #Flickers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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I've photographed many, many Northern Flickers, but I've never taken one quite like this. It swooped down and foraged no more than fifteen from me! 🥰🥰🥰 #Flickers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ran into a little gaggle of Palm Warblers in Central Park this morning and caught this one dancing along a fence. This little one is on its way from Canada to the Caribbean or even Central America! 🌴🌴🌴 #Warblers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yes, autumn is on its way. Another beautiful October morning highlighted by a young Red-tailed Hawk perched atop a street light. Just a few trees are beginning to flaunt fall colors. 🍁🍁🍁 #Hawks #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was just about to leave Central Park's Grassy Knoll this morning, when I heard a Northern Flicker calling to me. Of course, I turned around and there he was! 🥰🥰🥰 #Flicker #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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The Ghost of Mr Hand @theghostofmrhand.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Beautiful birds, fun to watch, but I really wish they'd stop beating holes in the side of my house.

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’m not very good at it either. Have you used the Merlin app?

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Veronica McDonald @veronicamcdonald.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

He’s a very distinguished bird!

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earth-girl123.bsky.social @earth-girl123.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The beauty of life on Earth always leaves me in awe and makes my heart joyful. My heart breaks every time a new road is paved, a forest cut down to build sky rises or make someone rich from the lumber. As a species we have failed to recognize the most valuable asset we can own is a healthy planet.

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I've seen some beautiful Common Yellowthroats this fall, but none more striking than this handsome male on the edge of Central Park's Harlem Meer! 💛🖤💛 #Yellowthroat #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Very happy to see more Red-bellied Woodpeckers coming through Central Park. With any luck, some will stay for the winter! 🥰🥰🥰 #Woodpeckers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Central Park's Barred Owl hasn't been seen in the last couple of days. I hope it hasn't left--I'd love to watch it hunting again! 🦉🦉🦉 #Owls #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I happened upon a Solitary Sandpiper on the edge of the Central Park Pool. Often people tell me my photos look like a painting--this time I agree! This may be one of my favorite all-time photos. 🥰🥰🥰 #Sandpiper #CentralPark #birdcpp

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird completely ignored me in Central Park's Conservatory Garden as it pushed deep into a purple salvia blossom. I was able to get a nice series as it pulled out and then stared me down! 😂😂😂 #Hummingbird #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Caught our young Great Blue Heron hopping around the Harlem Meer this week. I was happy to hear another birder saw it catching a fish! 🐟🐟🐟 #Herons #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I kept a close eye on this Common Yellowthroat in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow, hoping it would light on a patch of goldenrod. Happily, it obliged! 💛🖤💛 #Yellowthroat #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After a weekend of rain I was determined to spend time in Central Park this morning, despite the continuing drizzle. I was rewarded with several Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the Conservatory Garden. This was my favorite shot! ❤️❤️❤️ #Hummingbirds #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I spotted a lovely little Palm Warbler perching on a Nutter's Battery branch this week. Stopped by Central Park on its way south from Canada to Florida/Caribbean. Safe travels! 🥰🥰🥰 #Warblers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This Great Blue Heron was describing how big the fish he nearly caught in Central Park's Loch! 😂 But, seriously, that wingspan! 🩶💙🩶 #Herons #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Have you seen a Red-headed Woodpecker?

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I realized when I saw this stunning Red-bellied Woodpecker that I hadn't seen many recently. Curious what other Central Park birders have experienced. 🥰🥰🥰 #Woodpeckers #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's been in the North Woods recently.

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I captured Central Park's Barred Owl hunting in the Ramble last week. In this shot it was blinking (definitely not sleeping). While this image is dark, it was considerably harder to see with the naked eye! #Owls #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Often my photographs in Central Park make it easy to forget it's in the middle of Manhattan. This series of a young Red-tailed Hawk shows a different side as the hawk launches off a light pole, strafes a garbage truck and zips across the road. 🌆🌆🌆 #Hawks #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It continues to amaze me how hummingbirds can just fly in place! This Ruby-throated Hummingbird seemed to be sizing up its approach to the purple salvia in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. 🥰🥰🥰 #Hummingbirds #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm happy to report I'm seeing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds more often in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. This one was deep into some purple Salvia! 💜💜💜 #Hummingbird #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I spotted this young Red-tailed Hawk swerving off the top of Nutter's Battery in Central Park this week. Grateful to see so many passing through the park as they head south! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Central Park Conservancy has done a wonderful job planting native species and wildflowers throughout the park. The Monarch Butteflies definitely appreciate it! 🦋🦋🦋 #Monarch #CentralPark #butterflies

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

With our Barred Owl extending its stay in Central Park, I ventured down at dusk and was thrilled to watch it hunting along a stream. I also saw loads of rats scurrying around, so there's ample food! ❤️🦉❤️ #BarredOwl #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026

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