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@Above96th
@above96th.bsky.social
Not the best birder. Definitely not the best photographer. Usually in Central Park, but will travel for Timberdoodles! If you follow and repost a photo, I'll see you and follow back.
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One year ago today, Flaco returned to Central Park after a few weeks exploring the east side. I was so happy to see him in his favorite Oak tree on a blustery, beautiful November morning. 🦉🦉🦉 #Flaco #CentralPark
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Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This cardinal knows things.
Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Handsome.
Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
November 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Returned to my beloved Central Park this morning, and was warmly greeted by a stunning Northern Cardinal! I so appreciate some of these beautiful birds staying with us through the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Close-up of a Stonechat snagging breakfast along England’s south coast. I’ve rarely captured a bird in flight where you can see the insect that it’s pursuing! 🥰🥰🥰 #stonechat #birding #birdsseenin2025
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Thought I saw a hawk this morning…
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Close-up of a Stonechat snagging breakfast along England’s south coast. I’ve rarely captured a bird in flight where you can see the insect that it’s pursuing! 🥰🥰🥰 #stonechat #birding #birdsseenin2025
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Took a beautiful walk along England's south coast near Sidmouth today. One highlight was capturing a #lifer European Stonechat as it snagged a bug. Stonechats are named for their calls, which sound like two stones being banged together! 😍😍😍 #Stonechat #England #Birdsseenin2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Took a beautiful walk along England's south coast near Sidmouth today. One highlight was capturing a #lifer European Stonechat as it snagged a bug. Stonechats are named for their calls, which sound like two stones being banged together! 😍😍😍 #Stonechat #England #Birdsseenin2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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A Great Tit arching its back in pursuit of another insect in London's Hyde Park. All tits are cavity nesters and females lay around a dozen eggs--which she raises alone! ❤️💙❤️ #HydePark #London #Birding
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A Great Tit arching its back in pursuit of another insect in London's Hyde Park. All tits are cavity nesters and females lay around a dozen eggs--which she raises alone! ❤️💙❤️ #HydePark #London #Birding
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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In London for Thanksgiving and spotted a #lifer Common Pochard in Hyde Park. This is a vulnerable species that is rarely seen during nesting season. What a beauty! ❤️❤️❤️ #Pochard #HydePark #Birdsseenin2025
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Stunning! This bird is so beautiful it almost doesn’t look real. 🤩
In London for Thanksgiving and spotted a #lifer Common Pochard in Hyde Park. This is a vulnerable species that is rarely seen during nesting season. What a beauty! ❤️❤️❤️ #Pochard #HydePark #Birdsseenin2025
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In London for Thanksgiving and spotted a #lifer Common Pochard in Hyde Park. This is a vulnerable species that is rarely seen during nesting season. What a beauty! ❤️❤️❤️ #Pochard #HydePark #Birdsseenin2025
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Loved having this Barred Owl spend a few days in Central Park. We hoped it might stay longer, but it chose to move on. Farewell, friend! 🦉🦉🦉#Owls #centralpark #birding
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Awesome
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I had a fun time following this young Red-tailed Hawk as it was hunting in Central Park. Here it was hiding in an oak tree. #hawks #centralpark #birding
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I don't feature House Finches often, but I really loved this photo I took in Central Park's Conservatory Garden! Hope you do too. ❤️❤️❤️ #Finch #CentralPark #birding
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's always a celebration when all the ducks pass through Central Park during migration. One of my favorites is the Bufflehead--don't you love the name? And when the sun hits the male's feathers just right, the iridescence is ridiculous! 💙💚💜 #Bufflehead #CentralPark #birding
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🎉🎉🎉 Woohoo! I'm not much of a sparrow guy, but I do love Fox Sparrows! And I happened upon one this morning foraging near Central Park's Green Bench. Look how beautiful it is! ❤️🧡🤎 #Sparrows #CentralPark #birding
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒 #Robin #CentralPark #birding
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒#Robin #CentralPark #birding
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Two years ago today was the last time I photographed Flaco in Central Park. He would leave the park a day later and spend the next few months hunting pigeons on the Upper West Side. His incredible story is one I'll never forget. #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM