@Above96th
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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.
I couldn't resist--this squirrel was so cute! Spotted having a bite in Central Park on this gray morning. 😍😍😍 #Squirrel #CentralPark
December 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I couldn't resist--this squirrel was so cute! Spotted having a bite in Central Park on this gray morning. 😍😍😍 #Squirrel #CentralPark
Clear, cold, and blustery early today in Central Park (about 12°!). That didn't stop this Red-tailed Hawk from keeping an eye on the compost heap! 😎😎😎 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Clear, cold, and blustery early today in Central Park (about 12°!). That didn't stop this Red-tailed Hawk from keeping an eye on the compost heap! 😎😎😎 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
One amazing aspect of birding in Central Park is how close you can get to many birds. This Red-tailed Hawk was hunting so close to me, I could barely get it in frame! 🥰🥰🥰 #hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One amazing aspect of birding in Central Park is how close you can get to many birds. This Red-tailed Hawk was hunting so close to me, I could barely get it in frame! 🥰🥰🥰 #hawks #CentralPark #birding
I was thrilled to see a magnificent Great Blue Heron on the Harlem Meer this morning. What do you think of this gray on gray capture? 🩶🖤🩶 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I was thrilled to see a magnificent Great Blue Heron on the Harlem Meer this morning. What do you think of this gray on gray capture? 🩶🖤🩶 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
Northern Shovelers have arrived in Central Park. Their huge spoon-shaped bill always makes me laugh--but it's very effective for filtering tiny crustaceans out of the water. Just look at the size of that thing! 😍😍😍 #Shoveler #CentralPark #birding
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Northern Shovelers have arrived in Central Park. Their huge spoon-shaped bill always makes me laugh--but it's very effective for filtering tiny crustaceans out of the water. Just look at the size of that thing! 😍😍😍 #Shoveler #CentralPark #birding
I spotted a pair of Red-tailed Hawks in Central Park this morning and had a great time watching this one hunt a black squirrel. The squirrel was completely unperturbed and even appeared to be taunting the hawk at times! 😂😂😂 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I spotted a pair of Red-tailed Hawks in Central Park this morning and had a great time watching this one hunt a black squirrel. The squirrel was completely unperturbed and even appeared to be taunting the hawk at times! 😂😂😂 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
🎉🎉🎉 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
🎉🎉🎉 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
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
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
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
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
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
Female Northern Cardinals are among my favorite subjects--but I just haven't been getting good looks at them. This morning, I spotted this beauty in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Isn't she gorgeous? ❤️🤎❤️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Female Northern Cardinals are among my favorite subjects--but I just haven't been getting good looks at them. This morning, I spotted this beauty in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Isn't she gorgeous? ❤️🤎❤️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding
I was very happy to see a lovely Wood Duck couple noodling around on Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. The Wood Duck is the only North American duck that regularly produces two broods per year. Good luck with that, guys! 💚💙🧡 #ducks #CentralPark #birding
November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I was very happy to see a lovely Wood Duck couple noodling around on Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. The Wood Duck is the only North American duck that regularly produces two broods per year. Good luck with that, guys! 💚💙🧡 #ducks #CentralPark #birding
I spotted a Great Blue Heron circling Central Park's Harlem Meer early this morning. In this silhouette, you can just see the morning sunshine illuminating its face! 🥰🥰🥰 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I spotted a Great Blue Heron circling Central Park's Harlem Meer early this morning. In this silhouette, you can just see the morning sunshine illuminating its face! 🥰🥰🥰 #Herons #CentralPark #birding
Man, I love when migrating ducks arrive in Central Park! I spotted this stunning Hooded Merganser lazily floating toward me on the Harlem Meer early this morning. Just incredible! ❤️🧡🖤 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Man, I love when migrating ducks arrive in Central Park! I spotted this stunning Hooded Merganser lazily floating toward me on the Harlem Meer early this morning. Just incredible! ❤️🧡🖤 #Ducks #CentralPark #birding
A very handsome Blue Jay wanted to make sure I didn't see where it was going to hide this acorn! It buries acorns individually and consumes them over the winter. This helps propagate oak trees, too! 💙🖤💙 #Bluejay #CentralPark #birding
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A very handsome Blue Jay wanted to make sure I didn't see where it was going to hide this acorn! It buries acorns individually and consumes them over the winter. This helps propagate oak trees, too! 💙🖤💙 #Bluejay #CentralPark #birding
One evening, I returned to Central Park to observe our Barred Owl. It was quite active and, at one point, flew out of the Loch and across the roadway. It returned almost immediately with a Robin, which it promptly devoured! 😲😲😲 #Owls #CentralPark #birding
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
One evening, I returned to Central Park to observe our Barred Owl. It was quite active and, at one point, flew out of the Loch and across the roadway. It returned almost immediately with a Robin, which it promptly devoured! 😲😲😲 #Owls #CentralPark #birding