This Red-tailed Hawk was happily hunting in Central Park's North Woods when it got too close to some nests. A Blue Jay and Robin teamed up to chase it off! Happily, the hawk flew right at me and I was able to get this shot. 🪺🪺🪺 #Hawks #CentralPark #birdsinflight

“Get off my lawn!” 🤣 What an amazing action shot with the robin right over the hawk’s shoulder. Teamwork is a wonderful thing! 👊

This Red-tailed Hawk was happily hunting in Central Park's North Woods when it got too close to some nests. A Blue Jay and Robin teamed up to chase it off! Happily, the hawk flew right at me and I was able to get this shot. 🪺🪺🪺 #Hawks #CentralPark #birdsinflight

Cedar Waxwings x Mulberry trees = Feeding Frenzy! I can't believe I went most of my life without seeing a Cedar Waxwing! One of my absolute favorites. ❤️💛❤️ #Waxwings #CentralPark #birding

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Cedar Waxwings x Mulberry trees = Feeding Frenzy! I can't believe I went most of my life without seeing a Cedar Waxwing! One of my absolute favorites. ❤️💛❤️ #Waxwings #CentralPark #birding

Had a blast trying to capture Eastern Kingbirds in flight at Central Park’s Pool! Several of these beauties are nesting in the Park. 🥰🥰🥰 #Kingbirds #CentralPark #birdsinflight

Had a blast trying to capture Eastern Kingbirds in flight at Central Park’s Pool! Several of these beauties are nesting in the Park. 🥰🥰🥰 #Kingbirds #CentralPark #birdsinflight

With spring migration winding down, attention turns to birds who stay for the summer. Happily, Northern Cardinals nest in Central Park and I spotted this stunningly handsome male in the Loch. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birdsinflight

With spring migration winding down, attention turns to birds who stay for the summer. Happily, Northern Cardinals nest in Central Park and I spotted this stunningly handsome male in the Loch. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birdsinflight

We're nearing the end of spring migration in Central Park, so this may be my last Yellow Warbler. If so, I'm very happy he was so spectacular! 😍😍😍 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

I was focused on a Baltimore Oriole when this handsome American Redstart popped down right in front of me! Similar colors to the oriole, too! 🧡🖤🧡 #Redstarts #CentralPark #birding

Question: Can you ever share too many pictures of Yellow Warblers? I think not, but others may disagree! 💛💛💛 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

I spied this Black-crowned Night Heron through the wildflowers lining Central Park's Harlem Meer. I just love all the colors! ❤️💛💚 #Herons #CentralPark #birding

omg, I forgot to tell you I spotted the ultra-rare two-headed Cedar Waxwing in Central Park this week! 😂😂😂 #Waxwings #CentralPark #birding

Overcast and rainy in Central Park this morning, so I almost didn't bring my camera. Happy I did because a Northern Flicker took her dust bath right in front of me! Dust baths prevent plumage from becoming matted and help deter parasites. 🥰🥰🥰 #Flickers #CentralPark #birding

I don't know if the rumors are true that @CentralParkNYC has hired Red-tailed Hawks to patrol the new Davis Center pool, but I'm all for it! Certainly will keep the rodents away! 😍😍😍 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

I wanted to share this image for a couple of reasons: 1. It's a nice shot of a Yellow Warbler! 2. It's perched in a physically impossible pose! 😂😂😂 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

Long-time visitors to this page will know that few images make me happier than a Northern Flicker in flight. Just look at those gold-shafted feathers! ❤️💛❤️ #Flicker #CentralPark #birding

It's been an amazing Spring for Scarlet Tanagers visiting Central Park. I'm seeing them almost every day--and occasionally I get a good look. Here's a recent one I really like! ❤️🖤❤️ #Tanagers #CentralPark #birding

I spotted a female Baltimore Oriole perched beautifully early in the morning in Central Park. She's definitely the loveliest female Oriole I've ever seen! 💛🧡💛 #Oriole #CentralPark #birding

Spotted an Ovenbird in beautiful light this week in Central Park. Ovenbirds are so-named because they build a nest on the ground that looks like a Dutch oven! (see image below). And how about that orange mohawk? 🧡🧡🧡 #Ovenbird #CentralPark #birding

omg, I've never seen so many Yellow Warblers in one morning! I got several good looks, but this was my favorite. Just a drop of sunshine (with wings)! 😍😍😍 #warblers #CentralPark #birding

I was disappointed to miss capturing two Indigo Buntings yesterday in Central Park. But the first bird I saw early this morning--an Indigo Bunting! 😂😂😂 #Bunting #CentralPark #birding

I spotted this Black-crowned Night Heron fishing on the edge of Central Park's Harlem Meer. Yes, that's its tongue flicking out. I'm always captivated by the red eyes! 😍😍😍 #Herons #CentralPark #birding

Some days the best shots you get are of one species. This morning in Central Park it was the lovable Magnolia Warbler. To think this little guy is on his way from Central America to Canada to breed! Good luck little fella! 💛🖤🤍 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

Photographing warblers can be endlessly frustrating as they flit about nonstop. But, occasionally one stops for a moment and makes all worthwhile! Behold a stunning Chestnut-sided Warbler singing in Central Park's Loch this morning! 💛🤎🖤 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 Yay! Got my first good look of the season at one of my favorites--the Black-throated Green Warbler! It was busy flitting about a row of River Birches in Central Park this morning. 💛🖤💚 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

Northern Parulas are often heard but rarely seen--and I got my first good look at one this morning. I missed the best shot, but this was a close second. I love when the bird is perched in a beautiful setting! 💙💛💜 #Parula #CentralPark #birding

A Great Egret swooped into Central Park's Harlem Meer and snagged some small fry. Right after I took this, it was chased off by the nesting Red-winged Blackbirds. 🐟🐟🐟 #Egret #CentralPark #birding

Common Yellowthroat singing in a Central Park Hawthorn tree on a stunning May morning. Can't you hear, "witchety, witchety, witchety"? 💛🖤💛 #Warbler #CentralPark #birding

This Rose-breasted Grosbeak looked quite contemplative to me--probably just thinking about where it's next snack was coming from. Or maybe that female Grosbeak nearby. ❤️🤍🖤 #Grosbeak #CentralPark #birding

Peek-a-boo, I see you! A stunning Scarlet Tanager peering down from the top of Central Park's 'magic' tulip tree. Birders call it magic because it attracts so many warblers, tanagers, orioles and grosbeaks every year. #Tanager #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉 Spotted one of my favorites--the Black-throated Blue Warbler in Central Park. It was directly overhead, which made the lighting nigh impossible, but I got one shot I liked! 💙🖤💙 #warblers #CentralPark #birding

It's Monday, but I'm calling it Rose-breasted Grosbeak day, as I saw more of these stunning birds in one morning than I do in entire seasons! ♥️🖤♥️ #Grosbeak #CentralPark #birding

I stopped to see our gothic avian family residing in NYC's great gothic cathedral, St John the Divine. I captured one parent heading back out after dropping off lunch. The youngsters are growing fast and will be fledging soon! 🖤⛪️🖤 #Ravens #birdsseenin2026 #birding

The first really good day of birding in Central Park today, and I was thrilled to spot a Scarlet Tanager high in the magic tulip tree near the Great Hill. 🥰🥰🥰 #Tanager #CentralPark #birding

I was lucky enough to spot this Northern Cardinal feeding in a cherry tree near the Green Bench in Central Park. ♥️🧡♥️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding

A dreary morning in Central Park was transformed by a stunning Great Egret lifting off at the Pool. Egrets were hunted to near extinction because of the fashion industry's demand for their delicate feathers. 💔💔💔 #Egrets #CentralPark #birding

Enjoyed the company of a beautiful Northern Cardinal for a bit this morning in Central Park. Isn't she lovely? ♥️🧡♥️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

Got my first good look of 2026 at a Black-crowned Night Heron which was perched on Duck Island in Central Park's Harlem Meer early this morning. Although plentiful compared to other herons, BCNHs are apparently in steep decline in NYC. ❤️🖤❤️ #Herons #CentralPark

Spotted the species that got me started on this journey several years -- the Black-and-white Warbler -- this morning in Central Park's North Woods. The zebra-striping seems so unlikely for a warbler! 🦓🦓🦓 #Warbler #CentralPark #birding

Gray and damp in Central Park early this morning -- perfect conditions for capturing two Great Egrets that were roosting in trees by the Pool! The breeding plumage is so elegant! ♥️♥️♥️ #Egrets #CentralPark #birding

Got just a glimpse of a furtive Eastern Towhee in Central Park's Loch as it rummaged through the underbrush. Strikingly handsome, these birds look like robins but are actually oversized sparrows. 🧡🖤🧡 #Towhee #CentralPark #birdcpp

🎉🎉🎉Got a shot of one of our Central Park Osprey just as it was about to nob its prey! I've seen photos like this, but never got one myself (we don't have Osprey regularly). 😍😍😍 #Osprey #CentralPark #birding

A glorious morning in NYC provided the perfect setting to capture this Yellow-rumped Warbler flitting into the light! I love how you can see the sky through its feathers! 🥰🥰🥰 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

🎉🎉🎉Woohoo! I was super-excited to get my first good look of the year at a Green Heron this morning. Overcast, rainy skies over Central Park set the mood. 🌧️🌧️🌧️ #Herons #CentralPark #birding

A family of Ravens is putting the goth back in gothic at NYC's largest cathedral--St John the Divine. There are five mouths to feed, so the parents are staying busy! ⛪️⛪️⛪️ #Ravens #Cathedral #birding

Spent quite some time watching a Great Egret and an Osprey circle Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. This was my favorite shot. Pure grace. 😍😍😍 #Egret #CentralPark #birding

I visited the NY Botanical Garden and the most beautiful male Northern Cardinal stopped in a shrub right in front of me. Here's looking at you, kid! 😍😍😍 #Cardinals #Bronx #birding