This evening (12May25), a vibrant yellow warbler(Setophaga petechia)was taking a refreshing dip at the bathing rock by the pool in Central Park. These tiny songbirds use water not just for drinking but also to keep their feathers in top condition.#birdcpp #Nikonz8 #birdnerd

Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) in the River Birch trees on the south shore of the pool this evening (16may25) in Central Park — their chestnut plumage intensifies after feeding on spruce budworms during outbreaks.#birdcpp #nikonphotography #birdnerd

Female migrants in Central Park:Common Yellowthroat(Geothlypis trichas),Black-throated Blue Warbler(Setophaga caerulescens),Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia),and Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea).Subtle but striking, they’re vital yet often overlooked. #birdcpp #Nikon

More of this evening’s (16may25) bay breasted warbler (Setophaga castanea) by the pool in Central Park. #birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonphotography

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) today (17may25)from the overlook at Shakespeare Garden in Central Park. Known for its erratic flight and “peent” call, this twilight insect hunter is vital for pest control but faces steep declines.#birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonphotography

Spotted 7!! Blackburnian Warblers (Setophaga fusca) throughout Central Park today 17may26) including one very cooperative bird on the south shore of the Pool in the river birch trees.Their fiery orange throat makes them hard to miss during migration. #birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonz8

More blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca) goodness from today (17may25) on the south shore of the pool on the busy river birch trees in Central Park.#birdcpp #birdnerd #Nikonphotography

Tennessee Warbler(Leiothlypis peregrina) today(18May25) at The Loch in Central Park. This tiny songbird, aptly named “wanderer,”migrates from Central America to Canada’s boreal forests. It thrives on spruce budworms and is a spring migration gem in NYC.#birdcpp #birdnerd #NikonZ8

White eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) today 18May25)at The Pool in Central Park.This small songbird is known for its distinctive white eyes.Breeds in the eastern U.S. and winters in the southeast U.S., Mexico,and Central America. #birdcpp #birdnerd #Nikonphotography

Juvenile black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) on Saturday (17May25) morning at the pool in Central Park.Brown with white spots, yellow eyes, and a yellow-black bill — these young night hunters blend in by day and forage at dusk. #birdnerd #birdcpp #nikonphotography

White-eyed vs. Red-eyed Vireo: White-eyed: sharp,snappy song—“chip-a-wheeo-chip!”—often irregular and emphatic.Red-eyed: smooth, steady phrases—“here I am, where are you?”—repeats all day from the canopy. One’s punchy,one’s chatty, both in Central Park during migration. #birdcpp

Front light -even exposure but can look flat. Try -0.3 EV to keep highlights in check.Backlight -moody but tricky. Auto mode darkens your subject;use +1 to +2 EV to fix it. Light direction changes everything.Adjust accordingly. #PhotoTip #nikonz8 #prothonotarywarbler #centralpark

Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) was seen today (22May25) in the rain at Randall’s Island Golf Range. Native to South America, it’s a long-distance migrant. This marks the first known sighting in Manhattan—an exceptionally rare spring record.#birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonz8

Mourning warbler(Geothlypis philadelphia)this afternoon (30May25) at the pool in Central Park.They rely on dense, insect-rich stopover habitats to refuel during their 5,000 km migration. Habitat loss at stopover sites threatens this delicate journey. #birdcpp #birdnerd #NikonZ8

Yellow bellied flycatcher(Empidonax flaviventris),Canada warbler (Cardellina canadensis), Acadian Flycatcher(Empidonax virescens) and female black throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)at the pool in Central Park this afternoon(30May25) #birdcpp #birdnerd #NikonZ8

Great egret (Ardea alba) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) spotted together at the pool in Central Park today(1jun25) Grace and mystery in one frame. The heron’s red eyes help it hunt at night.#birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonphotography

Wilson’s warbler(Cardellina pusilla), blackpoll warbler(Setophaga striata), Canada warbler(Cardellina canadensis), and an American robin(Turdus migratorius)feeding its brood today (1june25) at the pool and leak in Central Park.Migration magic + family moments.#birdcpp #nikonz8

Green heron (Butorides virescens) stalking the Loch, cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) and yellow-bellied flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris) at the Pool, and a northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) at the bathing rock in Central Park today (1jun25).#birdcpp #birdnerd #NikonZ8

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) today (11jul25) at the Seep, Central Park. Migrates up to 2,000 km, including nonstop Gulf crossings. Wings beat ~53/sec; heart rate can exceed 1,200 bpm. #birdcpp #birdnerd #nikonphotography

Ruby-throated Hummingbird(Archilochus colubris)at the ‘Seep’in Central Park again,Sunday(13july25). The only hummingbird species that breeds east of the Mississippi;males have emerald backs and ruby-red throats. Barely 3 inches long, about the size of a ping pong ball.#birdcpp