Sunday, April 9, 2017

Central Park Bird Report 4/3-4/8

2 Ring-Necked Ducks on Turtle Pond Wednesday
RED-NECKED GREBE continues on Reservoir
2 Common Loons continue on Reservoir
Red-Headed Woodpecker continues at the Dene
ORCHARD ORIOLE male (very early!) observed in east part of Ramble on Friday

Warbler species observed this week are Pine, Palm, Yellow-Rumped (few), and Louisiana Waterthrush (few), the latter of which is new for the season. There have been several sightings of Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers since early this week. Eastern Phoebes, Golden-Crowned Kinglets are still common, along with Chipping Sparrows as well. Smaller numbers of Ruby-Crowned Kinglets are also in the park. The first Field Sparrow of the spring was found on Friday near the MET museum.

Extralimital: INDIGO BUNTING male (very early!) observed in Fort Tryon Park on Saturday
PILEATED WOODPECKER observed in Fort Tryon Park on Saturday

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