One evening, I returned to Central Park to observe our Barred Owl. It was quite active and, at one point, flew out of the Loch and across the roadway. It returned almost immediately with a Robin, which it promptly devoured! 😲😲😲 #Owls #CentralPark #birding

One evening, I returned to Central Park to observe our Barred Owl. It was quite active and, at one point, flew out of the Loch and across the roadway. It returned almost immediately with a Robin, which it promptly devoured! 😲😲😲 #Owls #CentralPark #birding

I was thrilled to spot a Great Blue Heron all puffed up on a chilly morning in Central Park. We're fortunate that these beautiful birds pay us visits all winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Herons #CentralPark #birding

Now that's what I call a RED-tailed Hawk! What a beauty! Seen zipping over Central Park's Harlem Meer. 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

Maybe it's just me, but there's something haunting about an owl staring straight at you. I took this shot of our guest Barred Owl flitting through Central Park's Loch late on Saturday. Owls are so magical! 🥰🥰🥰 #owls #CentralPark #birding

Wowza! I spotted a Red-tailed Hawk hunting on the Harlem Meer's Duck Island, and when it took off, I was able to capture it at eye level! Yes, it's still peak foliage here! 😍😍😍 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 Super-excited to see a Barred Owl in Central Park today! With luck, this one will book an extended stay in the park!🦉🦉🦉 #Owls #CentralPark #birding

This morning, I enjoyed one of my favorite November rituals: Cooper's Hawks vs Crows! Here, one of the two Cooper's Hawks was keeping an eye out for the next Crow attack! And, yes it's a little windy! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #Crows #CentralPark #birding

Oh, man! I was watching a couple of Red-tailed Hawks soaring over Central Park's Conservatory Garden, when a solitary Crow decided to harass them! An aerial duel ensued, and I managed to get this shot of the hawk turning on the crow! 🛩️🛩️🛩️ #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

I really enjoy head-on shots of birds, but especially ducks. Here's our Mallard-loving Wood Duck on Central Park's Reservoir this morning. 💚💙💜 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding

One of my favorites birds to photograph, especially in fall, is the Blue Jay! Most birders tend to ignore them, but I think they're beautiful! And smart! 💙🖤💙 #Bluejay #CentralPark #birding

The Starlings definitely approve of the new crabapple trees that were planted in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Every morning, the trees are filled with birds! 🍎🍎🍎 #Starling #CentralPark #birding

Why did the Wood Duck cross the road? I don't know, but he made me laugh! 😂😂😂 Seen this morning foraging along Central Park's Harlem Meer. 🍁🍁🍁 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding

Spotted at least ten Green-winged Teals on Central Park's Pool this morning, including two males. These small ducks begin courting now and choose mates by January or February (they select new mates every year). So, it's game on! 💚🧡💚 #Teals #CentralPark #birding

It's been overcast the last couple of days, but I did get a good look at a Wood Duck on Central Park's Pool. It was busy chasing Mallards away from his Wood Duck girlfriend! He gave me a quizzical look, too! ❤️💚💙 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding

Continuing my fall collection of birds in beautiful settings, I spotted a Northern Mockingbird perched in a Burning Bush in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Every day I walk past, I hope for a visitor--and there it was! ❤️🤍❤️ #Mockingbird #CentralPark #birding

Cool and gray morning in Central Park, but sometimes that offers the most vibrant colors--like this Northern Cardinal I spotted amidst the fall foliage. ❤️🧡💛 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

I was super-surprised to spot a White-eyed Vireo hopping along a fence in Central Park this morning! This may be my first photo of one--they're usually high in trees or in dense shrubbery. Check out the yellow spectacles and white iris! #Vireo #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 I was absolutely thrilled to spot a Black-throated Green Warbler flitting about Central Park's Reservoir. I hadn't had a good look at one all fall--until today! 🍁🍁🍁 #Warbler #CentralPark #birding

Fall migration is winding down but the settings are still stunning. Here, a Gray Catbird was singing in Central Park's Conservatory Garden! 🎵🎵🎵 #Catbird #CentralPark #birding

I was fortunate to get a few shots of a lightning-quick Ruby-crowned Kinglet in a lovely setting near Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. When I first started birding a few years ago, I had never even heard of kinglets! 🥰🥰🥰 #Kinglet #CentralPark #birding

I was fortunate to get a few shots of a lightning-quick Ruby-crowned Kinglet in a lovely setting near Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. When I first started birding a few years ago, I had never even heard of kinglets! 🥰🥰🥰 #Kinglet #CentralPark #birding

Yesterday, a filmmaker asked for several photos and videos I took of Flaco, so I had a chance to look back through them. This one melted my heart a little. I didn't often hear him hoot during the day! 💔💔💔 #Flaco #CentralPark #birding

Man, I miss that fella.

Yesterday, a filmmaker asked for several photos and videos I took of Flaco, so I had a chance to look back through them. This one melted my heart a little. I didn't often hear him hoot during the day! 💔💔💔 #Flaco #CentralPark #birding

Loads of ducks on Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning, including this marvelous Wood Duck! The markings on these ducks are just incredible! 💚🤎🧡 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding

This photo of the American Kestrel I spotted yesterday in Central Park was just too cute not to share! I don't usually post shots of the same bird, but I'm making an exception today! 🥰🥰🥰 #Kestrel #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 It's always a thrill to spot an American Kestrel in Central Park. Though it's still quite common, Kestrels are facin a steep decline--at least 50% since the 1970s. This beauty spent quite some time preening early this morning! 🧡🖤🧡 #Kestrel #CentralPark #birding

One of the fiercest-looking raptors--the Bald Eagle. Spotted fishing along the Deefield River in the Berkshires. Just after I took this shot, it flew off down the river. 🦅🦅🦅 #Eagle #Berkshires #birding

I spotted a Great Blue Heron on Central Park's Pool early in the morning. It was explaining something important to this Mallard and fully extended its six-foot wingspan! Wowza! 💙💜💙 #Herons #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 Yes, the Golden-crowned Kinglets have arrived! And this one posed on the perfect perch and patiently allowed me to adjust my camera settings to capture its full magnificence. Safe travels, little buddy! 💛💛💛 #kinglet #CentralPark #birding

Central Park was teeming with birds early today--maybe the chilly temperatures had something to do with it. At one point, a whole passel of Yellow-rumped Warblers surrounded me. I especially like this shot of one staring right at me! 💛💛💛 #Warbler #CentralPark #birding

Many find them annoying, but I'm a huge fan of Blue Jays--especially when I can capture their beauty in flight! 💙💙💙 #Bluejay #CentralPark #birding

Just a note of thanks to the cutest, friendliest Magnolia Warbler I've ever met. It entertained me for days in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow! 💕💕💕 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

Wowza! Spotted this Bald Eagle fishing on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts today. Such an impressive bird! 🦅🦅🦅 #Eagle #Berkshires #birding

No birding for me today, so I wanted to share another shot of a Northern Flicker in flight. It's so rare for a bird to fly right at me! 😍😍😍 #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

Yes! I've been hoping to see Golden-crowned Kinglets in Central Park, and today I got my wish! I really enjoy these tiny, plump, energetic birds. BTW, they're hardier than they look and can survive -40° temperatures! 🥶🥶🥶 #Kinglets #CentralPark #birding

I've been seeing Cooper's Hawks hunting throughout Central Park's North Woods. I spotted this one zipping over the Harlem Meer--a rare shot in flight from above! And, yes, the leaves are starting to turn.🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

I'm happy to report our Central Park Budgie is still hanging around and appears to be doing well! We have yet to have cold weather though... 💚💙💚 #Budgie #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 I love how birds shape themselves like torpedoes to gather speed. I captured this magnificent Red-bellied Woodpecker as it zoomed off its perch. 🥰🥰🥰 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

Cleared for landing! A Red-tailed Hawk reaching for a perch in Central Park on a recent morning. So happy to have these raptors in NYC! 😍😍😍 #hawks #CentralPark #birding

I was thrilled to get a rare good look at an Eastern Towhee this week in Central Park. Often heard, but rarely seen, these are very handsome indeed. 🤎🖤🩶 #Towhee #CentralPark #birding

Spotted a young Magnolia Warbler imitating a hummingbird in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow this morning! It beat its wings furiously while plucking insects off the Goldenrod. Made it fun for this photographer! 🥰🥰🥰 #Magnolia #CentralPark #birding

I realize this may be a shot that appeals more to me than to others, but I can't resist sharing it. I was watching a small menorah of Northern Flickers in Central Park, when one took flight right at me! That's a good-looking missile! ❤️🖤❤️ #Flickers #CentralPark #birding

Hanging out in a little plaza just steps from Broadway, this Yellow-breasted Chat looks ready for its stage debut! Welcome to the Big Apple, little friend! 💛💛💛 #Chat #Broadway #birding

It's been wonderful birding in Central Park the last few days, and one of the highlights was spending time with this fearless young Canada Warbler! Such a cutie and didn't mind my presence at all! 🍁🍁🍁 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

omg, I've never seen so many Scarlet Tanagers in Central Park! This Gray Catbird seemed to be saying much the same thing as they argued over the Pokeweed! 😂😂😂 #Tanagers #CentralPark #birding

I thought the Black and White Warblers had already headed further south, so I was very excited to spot this one about to nab breakfast in Central Park. One of my favorite warblers! ❤️❤️❤️ #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 I was keeping an eye on this Red-tailed Hawk in Central Park when a murder of Crows started harassing it. As it flitted from branch to branch, I got this shot. Has to be one of my all-time favorites of a hawk in flight! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

I was thrilled to watch this Cooper's Hawk chasing Crows in Central Park today (unsuccessfully). As it crossed over the Harlem Meer, I got this shot right at eye level! 🥰🥰🥰 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding