I led a trip for NYC Audubon today to Croton Point Park. It started out moderate temps and overcast before becoming hot and sunny. Bird activity was low but we saw a nice diversity nonetheless, including a few target species. In addition to large flocks of Canada Geese, Brown-headed Cowbirds, and other common species (many with fledged young), we spotted: a family of Red-tailed Hawks (two adults and two immatures)an Ospreyfour Bobolink (all in their warm yellowish-buff immature or non-breeding plumage)an Eastern Meadowlark (right on top of the former landfill)singing Yellow Warblermany American Goldfinches, including a female gathering tent caterpillar silk, presumably for a late nest A nice outing! Only wish we'd seen a Grasshopper Sparrow or some owls, then it would've been a home run... Good Summer birding, Gabriel WillowNYC AudubonWave Hilletc. --
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