Birds

Piermont Pier

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A short walk on a long abandoned pier now used for recreation. Lamont Dohrety has a Hudson River Field Station | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at the end of the pier. Here’s some history about Piermont, New York – Wikipedia. I made a collage out of the many fish things on the poles.

A view of an abandoned pier extending into the Hudson River, surrounded by water and rocky shoreline, under a cloudy sky.
Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Informational display titled 'Major Events in the History of the Hudson Valley' featuring illustrations and text about the geological and ecological history of the Hudson Valley.
Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Signage featuring various fish species found in the Hudson River estuary, including bluefish, striped bass, and American eel, with illustrations and their scientific names.
Fish oif the Hudson River, Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Three small shorebirds standing on rocky shoreline near water.
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria), Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Colorful fish-shaped signs attached to wooden posts near the Hudson River, with a view of trees and the water in the background.
Fishy things, Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025

Central Park Birds

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After the annual Linnaean Society of NY picnic and get together in Central Park we went on a group birding walk. Here is a small sampling of birds that we saw.

A bird perched on a branch, amidst green leaves and red flowers, in a natural setting.
Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A bird perched among pink flowering plants, surrounded by lush green leaves.
Grey-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A bird perched on a flowering plant, surrounded by green leaves, in a natural setting.
Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A close-up image of a hummingbird perched on a branch among blurred foliage.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A hawk perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025

Old Pier 1

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Old Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park is a popular spot with photographers. I did a few long exposures. And I found a waterthrush there.

A sunset view over water with the Statue of Liberty on the left and a city skyline on the right, creating a picturesque scene popular among photographers.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A sunset view featuring a sailboat on the water with a backdrop of shipping cranes and a colorful sky.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A scenic view of a harbor with a ship sailing in the water, featuring the Statue of Liberty in the background and lush greenery in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A small bird standing on a rocky shore by a flowing water body, surrounded by seaweed.
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A city skyline at dusk featuring tall buildings illuminated by lights, with a waterfront view and remnants of old pier structures in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A view of a waterfront with weathered wooden pilings in the foreground and a skyline of modern buildings in the background, illuminated at dusk.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
City skyline at dusk with a sailboat navigating among old wooden pilings in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025

Mt Loretto Birds

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The first birds that I saw at Mt Loretto in Staten Island were two kingfishers whizzing by. I missed photographing them. Unfortunately, the camera didn’t focus on the Phoebe. The palm warbler was on paved path. So I created a nicer background for it.

A bird of prey flying against a clear blue sky, showcasing its outstretched wings and distinctive plumage.
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A woodpecker climbing a tree trunk, surrounded by green foliage.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A black bird perched on a green shrub, with blurred foliage in the background.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A small bird standing on a rock near a water body, surrounded by vibrant, colorful foliage and a soft, hazy background.
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Central Park August Birds

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Here are a few birds that I saw in Central Park. I wasn’t trying very hard.

A woodpecker perched on a rocky surface with green foliage in the foreground.
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), Central Park 8/31/2025
A bird sitting on a branch amid green leaves, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Central Park 8/31/2025
A bird perched on a branch with a blurred green background in Central Park.
Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens), Central Park 8/31/2025
A bird perched on a branch among green leaves, singing with its beak open.
Veery (Catharus fuscescens), Central Park 8/31/2025
A bird, possibly a woodpecker, perched on the trunk of a tree with visible bark and green foliage in the background.
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), Central Park 8/31/2025
A bird in flight, displaying its yellow underbelly and wings, surrounded by lush green grass.
American Redstart Warbler (Setophaga ruticilla), Central Park 9/9/2025
A yellow and gray bird partially hidden among green grass and foliage.
American Redstart Warbler (Setophaga ruticilla), Central Park 9/9/2025
A bird with a yellow belly and dark wings perched among green foliage in Central Park.
American Redstart Warbler (Setophaga ruticilla), Central Park 9/9/2025
Close-up of delicate yellow and orange feather-like leaves against a blurred green background.
Inland Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), Central Park 9/9/2025

Sandy Hook

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I didn’t plan it. However, Marc, Paula, and I ended up at what is tactfully described as a clothing optional beach. It is called Beach G (Gunnison Beach) (U.S. National Park Service) at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It was nice there. No noisy children. After lounging around on the beach for a while we had a walk in the woods at Fisherman’s Beach. Late in the afternoon we stopped for dinner at Bahrs Landing in Highlands, NJ.

A clothing optional beach scene with people lounging and various colorful umbrellas, along with seagulls scattered on the sandy shore.
Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
A sandy path leading through lush greenery, with trees and foliage on either side, suggesting a natural, serene environment.
Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
A peaceful, sunny path winding through a lush green forest, surrounded by trees and foliage.
Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
An osprey perched atop a tall, bare tree against a backdrop of cloudy skies and lush greenery.
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
A seagull standing on a sandy beach with a fish caught in its beak.
Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) eating a Sand Shark (Odontaspididae), Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
A tranquil beach scene with sandy shores, grass dunes, and a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds.
Manhattan from Sandy Hook 8/27/2025
View of a beach with tall grass in the foreground, overlooking a skyline of buildings under a cloudy sky.
Manhattan from Sandy Hook 8/27/2025

Jamaica Bay Birds

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An assortment of some of the birds we saw during the festival. It was nice to see some of my birding friends there.

A great blue heron flying over a calm body of water, with vibrant purple flowers and greenery in the background.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A small shorebird walking on wet sand, displaying brown and white plumage.
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A small shorebird walking on wet sand near water, with a mottled brown and white plumage.
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A small shorebird walking on sandy terrain with sparse grass.
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A small bird standing on a wet surface, surrounded by feathers and greenery, with a blurred background of water.
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A small shorebird with brown and white plumage, foraging on a sandy surface.
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A group of birds wading in shallow water, with a larger bird in the background and smaller birds in the foreground, reflecting in the water.
Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A group of birds flying above a wetland area, with a few larger geese standing in the background. In the foreground, a small animal is lying on the ground amidst scattered feathers.
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A group of Canada geese gathered near the water's edge on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and reflecting in the shallow water.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes), Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus), Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus), Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A shorebird wading through shallow water, pecking at the surface with its beak.
lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A close-up of a shorebird standing in shallow water, with one leg raised and its beak pointed towards the ground. Another shorebird is visible in the background.
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A dark-colored bird wading through a shallow body of water, surrounded by green reflections and vegetation.
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Three birds standing in shallow water, with one in the middle wading, surrounded by reeds in the background.
Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A group of shorebirds standing and bathing in shallow water, with feathers scattered on the ground.
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A group of birds in a wetland area, with one bird appearing to take off while the others are swimming.
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A flock of Canadian geese taking off from a calm water surface, with lush green reeds in the background.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025

Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival

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This was the 20th Shorebird Festival. Some information about it: Birding Dude: Jamaica Bay Annual Shorebird Festival… Bird pics next post.

A group of bird watchers standing along a trail at the Jamaica Bay Annual Shorebird Festival, some using binoculars and others taking pictures.
Shorebird Festival, Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Outdoor scene during the Jamaica Bay Annual Shorebird Festival, featuring tents for vendors and participants, with a building in the background and people interacting.
Shorebird Festival, Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A serene landscape featuring a calm water body surrounded by greenery, with several birds visible in the water and along the banks under a partly cloudy sky.
Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025