July 4th, 2025 UES view not the best but when life gives you lemons, make lemon-aid. Turns out it was a tough angle shot through the 59th St. bridge, but fun. P.S Thanks to the EMS crews seen here on the job. Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

I finally made it to the New York Historical Museum to see the Flaco exhibit! So touching to see these awesome testimonials. Most of us remember when Flaco appeared on 5th Ave to an admiring crowd. Beautiful 🧡 #birdcpp #birding #birdwatching #CentralParkNYC #Flaco #FlacoTheOwl

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis). Seen in Kilometro 18, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

Andean Cock-of-the Rock (rupicola peruvianus). Seen in Doña Dora, Valle del Cauco, Colombia. Background music, Cachao López, "Adelante" Latin Jazz. #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

A monarch butterfly at the Conservatory Garden! #birdcpp

Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea). Seen at the Pico de Águila, Valle del Cauca, Colombia #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

Congratulations, to a northern mockingbird couple. Fort Tryon Park, July 4, 2025 Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

This beautiful male ruby-throated hummingbird would appear briefly then disappear, making it tough to get a good picture. As Arnold would say: “I’ll be back..” #birds #birdwatching #birdcpp #hummingbird #nyc #mymorningwalk

The ruby-throated hummingbird was in the Heather Garden, Fort Tryon Park. July 4, 2025. Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

American Oystercatcher is feasting on mussels in Rockaway Beach🏖️🕶️👒☀️ 4th of july🇺🇸 #birdcpp #birdwatching

I HOPE YOU ARE EATING AS WELL AS THIS BLACK CAPPED CHICKADEE TODAY —DON’T SKIP OUT ON YOUR GREENS! #BIRDCPP #BIRDING #NATURE #BIRD

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana). Seen in Laguna de Sonso, Colombia. #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

Immature Black-crowned Night Heron at the Central Park Pool this morning. #heron #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdcpp

Common Potoos (Nyctibius griseus). These are amazing birds! In this photo, we have the mother and the baby Potoo, roosting during the day (these are nocturnal birds). The bay is awake. #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

Tropical Screech-Owls (Megascops choliba). Seen in Laguna de Sonso, Colombia.#wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

A blue jay fledgling was near the Linden Terrace in Fort Tryon Park. It was with one of its parents and siblings. They might be Willie's descendants. Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

The Baltimore oriole fledgling was in a tree on the Cafe Lawn, Fort Tryon Park. Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

Happy Fourth of July! -A bald eagle flying over Fort Tryon Park. Manhattan Bird Alert #birdcpp

Great Antshrike (Taraba major). Seen in Laguna de Sonso, Colombia.#wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp

Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis). Seen in Laguna de Sonso, Colombia.#wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdcpp