Central Park December Birds

Sherry Felix

An eruptive species, the Red-breated Nuthatch, has been spotted in Central Park..I saw one one at the feeders in the Ramble, December 26, 2016.

Red-breased Nuthatch, Central Park 12/26/2016
Red-breased Nuthatch, Central Park 12/26/2016

For comparrison:

White-breased Nuthatch, Central Park 12/26/2016
White-breased Nuthatch, Central Park 12/26/2016

Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecekr and Tufted Timouse where a few of the other birds enjoying the peanut buttter mix:

Black-capped Chickedee 4, Central Park 12/26/2016
Black-capped Chickedee 5, Central Park 12/26/2016
Black-capped Chickedee 6, Central Park 12/26/2016
Black-capped Chickedee 7, Central Park 12/26/2016
Black-capped Chickedees 38, Central Park 12/26/2016
Downy Woodpecker, Central Park 12/26/2016
Tufted Titmouse 49, Central Park 12/26/2016
Tufted Titmouse 46, Central Park 12/26/2016

21 thoughts on “Central Park December Birds”

  1. Jet Eliot 2016-12-31 / 10:20 am

    I really loved seeing your Central Park visitors here, Sherry, and your clear and action-packed photos, especially because yesterday I just saw the very same birds (west coast equivalents). I do a Christmas Count for our local bird club and yesterday was the 24 hour period so I made more of an effort to walk around and count. I was delighted to find the red-breasted nuthatch, a downy w-p, several chestnut-backed chickadees, and a pair of oak titmice. They’re such a spritely bunch — fantastic friends to find as we move into a brand new year. Sending you my best wishes for a great new year; may it be filled with peanut butter pine cones.

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    • Sherry Felix 2016-12-31 / 2:59 pm

      Thank you so much Jet. You make my day and year bright.

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  2. BeckyB 2016-12-31 / 5:38 am

    What incredible photographs . . . .wishing you a very Happy New Year!

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    • Sherry Felix 2016-12-31 / 6:31 am

      Thanks Becky. Happy New Year to you too.

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  3. bythebriny 2016-12-30 / 7:28 pm

    Beautiful shots. Those are some happy birds!

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    • Sherry Felix 2016-12-29 / 12:18 pm

      Thanks. I can’t run around after birds yet so feeder birds beat a blank.

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  6. Rajiv 2016-12-27 / 11:00 pm

    Oh wow

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  7. Blanca 2016-12-27 / 8:46 pm

    Great job! Beautiful!

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  8. smackedpentax 2016-12-27 / 6:49 pm

    Lovely photoset Sherry. All the best for the New Year 🙂

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  9. pike 2016-12-27 / 4:54 pm

    Gorgeous!

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    • Sherry Felix 2016-12-27 / 1:19 pm

      Thanks 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

      Reply

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