Wildlife

NYBG January Scenes

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Members day at the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. Edited in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Reflection of trees and colorful foliage in a shallow pond with some algae on the surface.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Close-up of a weathered tree stump surrounded by sparse vegetation, showcasing its textured bark and intricate details in natural light.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Two large, moss-covered rocks on dry grass, with colorful abstract light reflections in the background.
NYBG 1/9/2026
A natural landscape featuring tall grasses and dried vegetation under a clear sky.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Song Sparrow walking through dry grass and fallen leaves.
Song Sparrow,
NYBG 1/9/2026
A rocky landscape featuring large gray boulders surrounded by patches of purple heather and green shrubs, set against a moody sky.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Close-up of dried hydrangea flowers with a warm orange hue against a background of bare stems.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Close-up of dried, brown plant pods against a blurred background, highlighting their textured surfaces and delicate shapes.
NYBG 1/9/2026
A close-up of dried hydrangea flowers, showcasing their intricate brown petals and natural textures.
NYBG 1/9/2026
Dried flowers in the foreground with a blurred glass dome structure in the background on a cloudy day.
NYBG 1/9/2026

Socrates Park Birds

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I was surprised to find a wren and some winter ducks in the little Socrates Sculpture Park.

A wren partially hidden among branches and dry leaves.
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Socrates Sculpture Park 1/6/2026
A group of winter ducks swimming in a body of water, with a few ducks facing different directions among gentle waves.
Gadwall (Anas strepera), Socrates Sculpture Park 1/6/2026
A close-up of a duck swimming in clear turquoise water, featuring a distinctive black and white plumage with a vibrant orange beak.
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser), Socrates Sculpture Park 1/6/2026

Greenwich Vilage in the Snow

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I managed to catch this white-throated sparrow in flight.

After visiting Hudson River Park we walked to Abingdon Square. There are tiny lights in the tree there. I added falling snow to that background.

Happy New Year everyone.

A small bird with a yellow crown flying among bare branches with snowflakes falling in the background.
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), Snow in Hudson River Park 12/27/2025
A snow-covered bush with bare branches surrounded by a snowy landscape in black and white.
Snow in Hudson River Park 12/27/2025
Close-up of snow-covered pine tree branches, highlighting the snowy texture against a muted background.
Snow in Hudson River Park 12/27/2025
A snow-covered evergreen tree stands in a park surrounded by bare trees and residential buildings, with a snowy ground and soft falling snow creating a winter wonderland atmosphere.
Snow at Abingdon Sqare 12/27/2025

Central Park Reservoir Birds

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After visiting the Ramble we stopped by the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir – Wikipedia in Central Park. I wanted to see what winter ducks were there. We didn’t stay long. Here’s a link to a Birding Guide | Central Park Conservancy

A duck resting on the water's surface, with its back to the viewer, showcasing its distinctive plumage and the surrounding rippling water.
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), Central Park 12/18/2025
A group of winter ducks swimming in the blue waters of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park.
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), Central Park 12/18/2025
A female common merganser swimming in the blue water of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, showcasing its distinctive tufted brown head and gray body.
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator), Central Park 12/18/2025

Central Park Wren

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Carolina wrens – Wikipedia (see habitat en disgtribution section) have been slowly moving north. Years ago I rarely saw one. Now they are common. I love their cheerful “teakettle” song: Carolina Wren Song. In the last photograph the wren’s nictitating membrane – Wikipedia is visible.

A Carolina wren perched among twigs and dried leaves, showcasing its brown plumage and distinctive tail.
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Central Park 12/18/2025
A Carolina wren perches on a branch, showcasing its distinctive brown plumage and cheerful demeanor.
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Central Park 12/18/2025
A Carolina wren perched on a branch, showing its distinctive brown plumage and small size.
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Central Park 12/18/2025

Central Park Birds of Winter

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The ball of feathers in the first photograph is a great blue heron. I edited the backgrounds in the last three.

A great blue heron standing on a rock near the water's edge, surrounded by bare branches and shrubs.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Central Park 12/18/2025
A close-up of a small bird perched among branches, with a blurred background showing natural foliage.
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), Central Park 12/18/2025
A dark-colored bird standing on the snow-covered ground among dried leaves.
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Central Park 12/18/2025
A close-up of a small bird perched on a branch, featuring a reddish-brown plumage and a slightly blurred blue background.
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), Central Park 12/18/2025
A bird with reddish plumage perched on a tree trunk, with its wings slightly spread.
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), Central Park 12/18/2025
Close-up of a bird perched on a branch with a blurred background. The bird has a round body and a subtle color palette.
Central Park 12/18/2025
A hawk perched on a branch against a bright blue sky, surrounded by bare tree branches.
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Central Park 12/18/2025

Pelham Buffle and Tufty

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I saw other winter birds at Pelham Bay Park : NYC Parks besides these two that I did not photograph.

A male Bufflehead duck swimming on calm water, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage and unique round head.
Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), Pelham Bay Park 12/10/2025
Three ducks swimming on a calm water surface, with tall grass in the background.
Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), Pelham Bay Park 12/10/2025
A small gray bird perched on a stick near water, surrounded by dried leaves.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), Pelham Bay Park 12/10/2025
A close-up of a small bird perched on a stick, partially submerged in water with dark, reflective surface and scattered leaves.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), Pelham Bay Park 12/10/2025
A bird standing on a branch near still water, surrounded by fallen leaves and reeds.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), Pelham Bay Park 12/10/2025

Two Birds at Greenbrook

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These two birds were at the feeders. I changed the backgrounds.

A downy woodpecker clings to a tree trunk, showcasing its black and white feathers with a small red patch on its head.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Greenbrook 11/15/2025
A dark-colored bird standing on green moss, with a blurred natural background.
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Greenbrook 11/15/2025