I’ve been birding on and off in the last two weeks, usually without a camera. It’s a quiet time with the first signs of fall migration just beginning. (I had two American Redstarts and a Northern Waterthrush yesterday.)

I have shot some snippets of what I’ve been seeing including:

• Central Park’s resident Barred Owl who has stayed longer than anyone expected, about 10 months at this point.
• The fledgling on Governor’s Island who is now a fantastic flier, exploring the island with ease.
• Laughing Gulls on Central Park’s Reservoir. While they aren’t rare in the NYC area, it was a fun surprise to see them in the park.
• One of the El Dorado Peregrine Hawks eating dinner.
• Pale Male looking a bit scruffy, as he is molting.