Just a little pondering, BA have got return flights to New York for £189 incl taxes throughout April, so was wondering anybody been out there birding for a weekend at that time? Central Park must be full of New World warblers, etc, no?
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Spring weekend in New York (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Jos Stratford
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StuartReeves
Local rarity
BF's official Iceland correspondent was there in May and he seemed to have coincided with the peak warbler migration then - see http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=61407 so April might be a little on the arly side, but hopefully someone who has actually been there may be able to shed some light.
Stuart
Stuart
The best time for warblers in NYC is early May, though you will see many by about the last week in April. Check www.nycbirdreport.com.
Pinewood
New York correspondent
Jos,
Look at post 177 to 199 in the following thread:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=18171&page=8&pp=25
Those posts detail my sightings, last year. Of course, each year is a little different.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur
Look at post 177 to 199 in the following thread:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=18171&page=8&pp=25
Those posts detail my sightings, last year. Of course, each year is a little different.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur
birderbf
Wild, Wild West ................... ern Spindalis
Ah, but the hawks have not produced offspring the last two years.
Yes Central park is great for warblers and all sorts of migrants, but also good for migrants is Jamaica Bay in Queens. From NYC, Jones Beach can be a very good spot, as can some places nearby on the mainland (watch NY listserves before you go, or ask locals for exact locations).
Yes Central park is great for warblers and all sorts of migrants, but also good for migrants is Jamaica Bay in Queens. From NYC, Jones Beach can be a very good spot, as can some places nearby on the mainland (watch NY listserves before you go, or ask locals for exact locations).
New York
Hi Jos
Went last year for a few days at the end of April and first two days in May.
It was my first trip to the US and most birds were new. Central Park was one of the best places I have ever been with warblers everywhere, I was also impressed by the assistance and hospitality of what seems to be a great fraternity of Central Park Birders. I also went to the New York Botanical gardens, again the birds and people were great. Jamaica Bay is a must and the train journey is an education for us non-Americans. Apparently we were just a little early for the Humming Birds, (however been back to the US since and seen them.)
regards
Merlin
Hi Jos
Went last year for a few days at the end of April and first two days in May.
It was my first trip to the US and most birds were new. Central Park was one of the best places I have ever been with warblers everywhere, I was also impressed by the assistance and hospitality of what seems to be a great fraternity of Central Park Birders. I also went to the New York Botanical gardens, again the birds and people were great. Jamaica Bay is a must and the train journey is an education for us non-Americans. Apparently we were just a little early for the Humming Birds, (however been back to the US since and seen them.)
regards
Merlin
Jos Stratford said:
Many thanks for responses. As said, was just thinking at this stage, but looks good.
Edward
Umimmak
Hi Jos
As Stuart said I was there in May 2006 (15-22) and it was superb. I was told that around 10 May was the peak time, some very common birds such as Palm Warbler had already gone through when I was there but I saw 19 species of warbler in one morning before breakfast in Central Park, including Blackburnian and Cape May side by side. There are also one or two things to do in New York when you are not birding! I'd definitely go back again (and again).
E
As Stuart said I was there in May 2006 (15-22) and it was superb. I was told that around 10 May was the peak time, some very common birds such as Palm Warbler had already gone through when I was there but I saw 19 species of warbler in one morning before breakfast in Central Park, including Blackburnian and Cape May side by side. There are also one or two things to do in New York when you are not birding! I'd definitely go back again (and again).
E
Hi
just to confirm what others have said. Around about the 5th May is peak for species variety and numbers in Central Park. I went in mid April which was just pre the main influx (although nonetheless, the birding was very good). Also, agree with scfmerlin in that 'Central Parkers' are very accommodating and obliging of birders and there are a number of early morning (first light) guided (but not 'regimented') walks specifically aimed at birding. I went round with Marie Winn, author of 'Red Tails in love', but there are others, if that's your thing.
I expect you've tried out www.centralpark.com/pages/sports/bird-watching.html, but if not it's good background info.
Regards
just to confirm what others have said. Around about the 5th May is peak for species variety and numbers in Central Park. I went in mid April which was just pre the main influx (although nonetheless, the birding was very good). Also, agree with scfmerlin in that 'Central Parkers' are very accommodating and obliging of birders and there are a number of early morning (first light) guided (but not 'regimented') walks specifically aimed at birding. I went round with Marie Winn, author of 'Red Tails in love', but there are others, if that's your thing.
I expect you've tried out www.centralpark.com/pages/sports/bird-watching.html, but if not it's good background info.
Regards
