The Central Park Effect

I made my first ever birding trip to Central Park accompanied by filmaker Jeff Kimball who is responsible for a great documentary that has recently been released called Birders: The Central Park effect. You must check it out as it is incredible. www.centralparkbirdfilm.com

 American Robin

 Red-bellied Woodpecker -male

 Red-bellied Woodpecker - back view

 White-breasted Nuthatch

 Downy Woodpecker - male

 Downy Woodpecker - closer view

 A fuzzy pic of a Brown Creeper - tick!!

 White-throated Sparrow

 Tufted Tit

 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - juvenile. Tick!!

 Red-tailed Hawk - immature

 Northern Cardinal - female 

Common Grackle

I had two new birds today: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Brown Creeper. Was well pleased with those. We also dipped on Barred Owl, Saw-whet Owl, Iceland Gull and a wayward Black-headed Gull!

I'll tell you one thing though, it was bloody freezing out there today!!