April 4 - Central Park

The first Thursday morning AMNH Central Park walk had beautiful weather with crystal blue skies, though it was still a bit on the cool side. We found 31 species, but no warblers (though Pine, Palm, and Black-and-white have all been reported). For us the highlight was probably the Belted Kingfisher seen briefly on the west side of the lake north of Hernshead. A Hermit Thrush was also the first I have seen this year.

Canada Goose - 6
Northern Shoveler - 20 (the Lake and Turtle Pond)
Mallard - 8 (the Lake and Turtle Pond)
Ruddy Duck - 2 (pair on the Lake)
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) - 6
Mourning Dove - 14 (many at the feeders)
Herring Gull - 1 (flyover)
Great Egret - 1 (west side of the Lake)
Red-tailed Hawk - 1
Belted Kingfisher - 1 (west side of the Lake)
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 6
Downy Woodpecker - 2
Northern Flicker - 3
Blue Jay - 10
Black-capped Chickadee - 2 (the feeders)
Tufted Titmouse - 20 (all over)

Tufted Titmouse 0 04/04/2019 - Central Park

White-breasted Nuthatch - 3
Hermit Thrush - 1 (along the lower Gill)
American Robin - 25
European Starling  -10
American Goldfinch - 8 (mainly at the feeders)
Chipping Sparrow - 1 (the feeders)
Fox Sparrow - 1 (northeast of the Upper Lobe)
Dark-eyed Junco - 6 (the feeders)
White-throated Sparrow - 40 (everywhere)
Song Sparrow - 2 (Tupelo Meadow)
Swamp Sparrow - 1 (Laupot Bridge)
Red-winged Blackbird - 2
Common Grackle - 20
Northern Cardinal - 6
House Sparrow - 10