Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds love Central Park’s Jewelweed. There are large patches in various places, but the easiest to get to is in Strawberry Fields on the east side of the lawn.
American BIttern
An American Bittern has been on Turtle Pond since Wednesday. It was a life bird for me, so I was glad it stuck around.
Bleecker Street Peregrine Falcon
I went looking for the Washington Square Red-tailed Hawks on Wednesday and came up empty. However, I did find the Peregrine Falcon that hangs out at the top of 100 Bleecker Street. I sure hope we have a Peregrine Falcon scrape next year in the Village.
Pale Male, North of the Met
Pale Male was on a security camera late on Sunday afternoon when I caught up to him. He caught a rodent and ate it in front of a crowd of admirers. After over twenty years, he continues to draw an audience.
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Up by Green’s Bench in the North Woods on Saturday, there was a delightful Red-Breasted Nuthatch. I usually see them lower down in the park and later in the year, so this little bird was a pleasent surprise.
Odds and Ends
Fall migration has started and here are some random images from last Saturday…
