American Robin’s Nest
There are lots and lots of active American Robin’s nests in Central Park now. The challenge is to find one that can be easily photographed. I’ve known of one and saw some nice activity this evening.
310 West 72nd Street
The nest has only one eyass this year. The eyass is visible from the south side of 72nd Street between West End Avenue and Broadway, if you time things correctly. I ended up being very lucky and caught a feeding.
Terence Cardinal Cooke Feeding
The eyass on the Terence Cardinal Cooke nest got fed late in the afternoon when I visited. While I haven’t seen it yet, I understand the eyass is exploring the ledge often going as far as twenty feet from the nest. I can’t wait until this one fledges and explores Central Park.
Barred Owl and Mallard Ducklings
The Barred Owl continues in the park. This evening it was in a very high perch before flying out east. It was mobbed and chased by some American Robins. There nesting certainly has turned up the aggression level!
After we lost track of the owl, we got to see the Model Boat Pond ducklings got to sleep under their mother.
Clapper Rail
Bryant Park trapped yet another rare bird. Today, it had a Clapper Rail. It was a life bird for me! To whomever found it and reported it, thank you.
W0302 Central Park Nest
This nest had a mother sitting on eggs for Mother’s Day. The male brought her a branch as a gift while I was there. This pair didn’t have it’s eggs hatch last year, and are now second clutching after the problems they had on Fifth Avenue. So, I have limited expectations for them, but I’m hoping for the best.
