Central Park

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

Central Park in December

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Wintry scenes of the first snow fall of 2025. A surprise was the pretzel bush.

A snowy landscape featuring tall evergreen trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Central Park 12/18/2025
A pretzel-like object hanging from a thin branch with fallen leaves and snow visible on the ground.
Pretzel bush, Central Park 12/18/2025
A tranquil winter scene showing a calm pond surrounded by bare trees and patches of snow, reflecting the landscape above.
Central Park 12/18/2025

Green Flowers

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Mostly from the New York Botanical Garden.

Close-up view of green leaves with round, yellow buds at the center, showcasing intricate leaf patterns.
NYBG 10/11/2025
A cluster of colorful carnivorous pitcher plants growing near a rocky area with a body of water in the background.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of green moss with delicate hair-like structures and star-shaped growths in natural light.
Central Park 10/15/2025
Close-up of green leaves with small buds at the center, displaying a natural texture and vibrant colors.
NYBG 10/11/2025

Flowers

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October flowers from the New York Botanical Gardens and Central Park in New York City.

Close-up of delicate pink flowers with green leaves, adorned with droplets of water.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of a white flower with yellow stamen and leaves. A small insect is visible on the flower.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of vibrant red and green leaves with small pink flowers, set against a blurred natural background.
NYBG 10/11/2025
Close-up of white daisies with yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage in natural light.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), Central Park 10/15/2025
A close-up of a purple flower with delicate petals and a green background.
Bloody Crane’s-bill (Geranium sanguineum), Central Park 10/15/2025
Close-up of delicate pink and purple flowers on a green leafy plant.
Roseleaf Sage (Salvia involucrata), Central Park 10/15/2025

Toad Lilly and Begonia

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At the Shakespeare Garden, Central Park.

Close-up of vibrant pink and green leaves with delicate purple flowers featuring intricate patterns.
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis formosana) and begonia, Central Park 10/15/2025
Vibrant foliage with orange and red leaves, featuring clusters of yellow and red flowers against a green background.
Begonia, Central Park 10/15/2025
A close-up of vibrant purple flowers with intricate patterns, surrounded by green leaves.
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis formosana), Central Park 10/15/2025