Central Park Birds
These works represent some of my favorite photos from photographing wildlife in New York City, mostly Central Park.
The Park is an amazing place for birding. Over 200 species of birds call Central Park home during the year. Some of these species live here year round while others come and go during the spring and fall migrations. Every season is exciting.
I hope you enjoy these photos.
Blue Jay Juvenile
A juvenile Blue Jay with frost on its beak in The Ramble, Central Park.
Double-crested Cormorant
This Double-crested Cormorant takes a break from diving for fish on Turtle Pond, Central Park.
Hermit Thrush
One of the cutest birds in Central Park, this Hermit Thrush enjoys the sunshine and fresh snow while foraging for food in The Ramble.
Cooper’s Hawk
Majestic in every way, this Cooper’s Hawk looks for breakfast at dawn in The Ramble, Central Park.
Carolina Wren
A Carolina Wren in the early fall light of The Ramble, Central Park.
Mourning Dove
A Mourning Dove in the early morning light, The Ramble, Central Park.
Green Heron
A Green Heron looking mighty serious in The Loch, The North Woods, Central Park.
Double-crested Cormorant – Reservoir at Sunrise
A Double-crested Cormorant zooms across the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir at sunrise, Central Park.
Peregrine Falcon
A Peregrine Falcon, the most deadly hunter in the skies of Central Park, overlooks the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir from a tree near the North Pump House.
Tree Swallow
The beautiful Tree Swallow, a spring visitor to the New York City-metro area.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
My favorite woodpecker in Central Park, the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker has a glorious red head and yellow breast, making it unmistakable to birders.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
A male Red-bellied Woodpecker foraging for breakfast along the banks of The Loch in The North Woods, Central Park.
Cooper’s Hawk – Juvenile with Personality
Even as a juvenile, Cooper’s Hawks have a lot of personality and expression. This one is on full display in The Ramble, Central Park.
Red-winged Blackbird
Unmistakable in appearance and with its scratchy vocalization, the Red-winged Blackbird is a frequent visitor all over Central Park. This one was photographed along The Loch in The North Woods.
Cooper’s Hawk – Juvenile at Dawn
A juvenile Cooper’s Hawk in the early morning light of The Ramble, Central Park.
Chestnut-sided Warbler
This joyous Chestnut-sided Warbler sang its little heart out in front of a big crowd in The Ramble, Central Park.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
One of the earliest arrivals during the Spring Migration, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet is constantly moving and gives photographers fits. I was lucky to get this one pausing for just a moment. The North Woods, Central Park.
Mute Swan
A Mute Swan gently swims on the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Central Park.
European Starling – February Hideout
A European Starling peers from its hideout on a cold February morning in The Ramble, Central Park.
Robin
This Robin struts its stuff, likely seeking a mate in The Ramble, Central Park.