# ![@Above96th Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::3079851807.png) @Above96th Above_96th

Above_96th posts on X about central park, in the, peru, zoo the most. They currently have [------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [countries](/list/countries)  [nba](/list/nba)  [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  [nfl](/list/nfl)  [mlb](/list/mlb)  [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 

**Social topic influence**
[central park](/topic/central-park) #99, [in the](/topic/in-the), [peru](/topic/peru), [zoo](/topic/zoo), [canada](/topic/canada), [duck](/topic/duck), [guatemala](/topic/guatemala), [mexico](/topic/mexico), [hawk](/topic/hawk), [birds](/topic/birds)

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**Top assets mentioned**
[HAWK (HAWK)](/topic/hawk) [Goldfinch (GFI)](/topic/goldfinch)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Well hummingbird fans I've got a treat for you -- this beauty keeps feasting on our Latansas right outside our kitchen window. And have you ever seen an American Goldfinch snacking on Black-eyed Susans #BirdTwitter #NorthCarolina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1279872079144378368)  2020-07-05T20:17Z 12.2K followers, [--] engagements


"One think I love about walks in Central Park is you almost always see something you've never seen before. Like this Great Egret sitting atop a tree near the Harlem Meer. #birdcp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1285576770524151811)  2020-07-21T14:06Z 12.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Sleepy morning in Central Park today so I was thrilled to run into a pair of Northern Flickers on the Grassy Knoll. I think they're just incredibly handsome. #birdcp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1286662728451588099)  2020-07-24T14:01Z 12.2K followers, [--] engagements


"It was a special day for me in Central Park as I got to watch two male Northern Flickers doing a little posturing dance over who ruled the Green Bench. This guy put on an amazing display of his yellow-shafted wing and tail feathers #birdcpp #BirdTwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1397553122617274378)  2021-05-26T14:00Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"On the left a nest built by Baltimore Orioles in Central Park in May. On the right that same nest in early December. Amazing #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1467100627239153668)  2021-12-04T11:57Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A Red-tailed Hawk patiently hunting in Central Park's Loch this morning. I always wonder what are they seeing Hawks have the best vision on the planet with visual acuity 8x sharper than humans #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1494684042989654020)  2022-02-18T14:43Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"How long is a Great Egret's neck fully extended Pretty freaking long (Recommend clicking on photo. Captured on this steamy morning at Central Park's Pool.📏📏📏#birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1528377339293351937)  2022-05-22T14:08Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Yesss Baltimore Orioles have established residence at Central Park's Pool 🧡🖤🧡having these guys raise their young in NYC And look how intricate their nest is. ✨✨✨#birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1531634886322315266)  2022-05-31T13:53Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Spotted my first Eastern Bluebird nest in an actual tree this morning at @MaineAudubon's Gilsland Farm Dad was feeding the youngsters as we watched. 💙💙💙#MaineBirds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1544313823200436225)  2022-07-05T13:34Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Woohoo I ran into our Lady of the Loch this morning This lovely Northern Cardinal was banded in Maryland in [----] and is at least [--] years old. She returns to the same area of Central Park every spring❤❤❤#birdcpp #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1638530385255579648)  2023-03-22T13:17Z 11.7K followers, 27.7K engagements


"And the really exciting news is that she's building another nest Credit to @VenusNabs for getting her banding certificate last year. 🙏🙏🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1638531673959677953)  2023-03-22T13:22Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@jonest624 Seems unlikely. The reservoir is surrounded by a fence and has very steep sides heading down to the water. And it's surrounded by a running track. We have loads of raccoons in the North Woods but I've never seen one at the reservoir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1661744753791344645)  2023-05-25T14:43Z 11.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Overcast and still in Central Park this morning which enabled me to capture this Great Egret (and its reflection) on the Reservoir I never tire of photographing these elegant herons❤❤❤#birdcpp #BirdTwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1673672169094610948)  2023-06-27T12:38Z 12.6K followers, 169.1K engagements


"🥰🥰🥰You can just see a slight blush on this young Red-bellied Woodpecker's head. There are actually two nestlings--and they should be fledging any day now Spotted in Central Park's Loch this morning. #birdcpp #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1674399454886080517)  2023-06-30T00:25Z 11.2K followers, 11.8K engagements


"@NorthwoodsLstnr 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1674522937397837827)  2023-06-29T20:59Z 11.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@deekevin56_m It's been hot all week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1678075536948469760)  2023-07-09T16:54Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements


"I confess to having a soft spot for female Northern Cardinals so I was thrilled to have this lovely lady pause for a moment this morning near Central Park's Shakespeare Garden❤❤❤#birdcpp #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1678389942290923520)  2023-07-17T20:43Z 11.3K followers, 32K engagements


"I've been seeing this elegant Wood Thrush for a few weeks in Central Park's Ramble and today I finally got a decent shot of it. Kind of cool to think that this bird flew to NYC from Central America🥰🥰🥰#birdcpp #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1678754581780545536)  2023-07-11T20:06Z 11.3K followers, 18.6K engagements


"🥵🥵🥵Here's Flaco's favorite pose in the heat and humidity of a NYC summer--wings spread wide to allow air to circulate and cool his body. Isn't it incredible that he can sleep standing like this❤🦉❤#birdcpp #Flaco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1679825322991124480)  2023-07-14T12:09Z 12.6K followers, 257.1K engagements


"@lionel_trolling And heres Flaco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1679888074350768135)  2023-07-17T01:07Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"⚡⚡⚡Storms rolling through Manhattan today but I checked on our favorite Eurasian Eagle-owl this morning. He's a little soggy but snoozing just the same. And check out those murder mitts💀🐀💀#birdcpp #Flaco #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1680563450987048960)  2023-07-16T17:50Z 11.3K followers, 33.3K engagements


"I rarely get the chance to capture a flying bird from above in Central Park so I was thrilled to see this Great Egret take off underneath me at the Reservoir. I can't get over how elegant this bird is❤❤❤#birdcpp #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1681692352606339072)  2023-07-19T18:12Z 11K followers, 18.7K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Celebrating six months of freedom for Flaco today Thank you for demonstrating nature's remarkable resilience for bringing us so much joy and for catching all those rats There's no looking back now❤🦉❤#birdcpp #Flaco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1686702418548101120)  2023-08-02T11:36Z 12.6K followers, 74.1K engagements


"Look at this absolutely stunning work of art: A red-shafted Northern Flicker in flight The Valles Caldera in northern New Mexico was filled with flickers but they mostly eluded me. But not this one🥰🥰🥰#Flicker #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1687074395045654528)  2023-08-03T12:14Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🌅🌅🌅Good morning from this Broad-tailed Hummingbird feeding on a gorgeous Yucca plant just after sunrise in Galisteo NM There are so many hummingbirds here as they make their way back to Mexico and Central America. 🥰🥰🥰#hummingbird"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1687435662105214977)  2023-08-04T12:09Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"😂😂😂It's hilarious to see these tiny Rufous Hummingbirds boss everyone around. Here one splays his spiky tail feathers to appear as threatening as possible. These guys intimidate other birds on their entire [----] mile journey to their winter grounds in Central America 🧡🧡🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1688166135022354433)  2023-08-06T12:32Z 11.3K followers, 13.5K engagements


"I'm loving all the hummingbirds in New Mexico They're in every garden forest and canyon. Here's a Broad-tailed Hummingbird hovering in the Grasshopper Canyon near Santa Fe as he makes his way down to Central America. 💜💜💜#hummingbirds #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1688527696978976768)  2023-08-07T12:29Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"I 🧡to catch hummingbirds' iridescent throat patch--especially in flight Here a Rufous Hummingbird is flashing an intruder as he vigorously defends his territory.💥💥💥 #hummingbirds #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1688866274280116224)  2023-08-08T10:54Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Is there any better way to capture nature's beauty than a hawk in flight Every feather perfect and in it's place And to imagine this Swainson's Hawk will soon migrate [-----] miles south to the tip of Argentina Incredible. 🪶🪶🪶#Swainson #BirdTwitter #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1689245404020584449)  2023-08-09T12:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Visited Georgia O'Keefe's home in Abiquiu this week and stopped by Abiquiu lake where this Barn Swallow proved remarkably cooperative I've never been able to get one to sit still before. 💜🧡💙#birdtwitter #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1689619568485179392)  2023-08-10T12:47Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"An American Kestrel banking high over the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico. The Kestrel population had dropped by half in the last [--] years in part because farmers are cutting down dead trees that serve as nesting sites. One of the rare times I captured one in flight 🧡🧡🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1689951135996514304)  2023-08-11T10:45Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Burrowing Owls have been in sharp decline with the loss of habitat so I was thrilled to see maybe three dozen at the Maxwell NWR in northeastern New Mexico. Most were standing on their burrows but I spotted this one on a fence post. 🥰🥰🥰#Owls #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1690345147563683841)  2023-08-12T12:51Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Burrowing owls are threatened by farmers' eradication of prairie dogs. Owls depend on prairie dogs' burrows and warnings about common predators--hawks coyotes and bobcats. And we saw them living side-by-side in New Mexico--though it seems they sometimes argue😂😂😂 #owls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1690684282543517696)  2023-08-13T11:18Z 11.2K followers, 12.7K engagements


"One of nature's fashionistas a Snowy Egret shows off his/her brilliant high-heeled yellow feet in a reflection on the Rio Grande near Albuquerque NM. 🥰🥰🥰 #Egret #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1691081218954260480)  2023-08-14T13:35Z 11.2K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Trees are so few and far between on the grasslands predators rely on telephone poles to scan for prey--which is great for birding. Getting a clear shot of a Bald Eagle is always a thrill for me❤❤❤#baldeagle #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1691819883271712874)  2023-08-16T14:31Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"We were startled when a Great Horned Owl flew out of one of the few trees at the Maxwell NWR in New Mexico. It didn't linger long but I did manage to capture a Western Kingbird (lifer) 'encouraging' it to move along😂🦉😂#owls #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1692174074183868891)  2023-08-17T13:58Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Most of the time Burrowing Owls stayed on the ground near their burrows (no surprise) at Maxwell NWR but I did catch one in flight (those are the Rocky Mountains in the background) #Owls #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1692566922112500115)  2023-08-18T15:59Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A Rufous Hummingbird zooming in tail feathers splayed at his most intimidating Spotted on the banks of the Rio Grande near Albuquerque.🧡🧡🧡#hummingbirds #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1692903388806049922)  2023-08-19T14:16Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"In addition to all the hummingbirds in New Mexico there are loads of hummingbird moths. Here's my first photo of what I believe is a White-lined Sphinx Moth Hovering at Santa Fe's Randall Davey Audubon Center. #hummingbirdmoth #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1693312415784641001)  2023-08-20T17:21Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"You say you 💙blue Here's a Mountain Bluebird we spotted New Mexico's magnificent Valles Caldera using an old corral to hunt for lunch #BirdTwitter #NewMexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1693666025462788581)  2023-08-21T16:47Z 11.3K followers, 11K engagements


"Ventured down to the Hayward salt marshes in the East Bay yesterday where thousands of shorebirds were feeding. I was a little stunned to see a young Red-tailed Hawk hunting ground squirrels (without success) But I appreciated the photo op❤❤❤#birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1693985952899936426)  2023-08-22T13:58Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Finally I was happily taking shots of Anna's Hummingbirds here in Berkeley when my first Allen's Hummingbird flew in and perched right in front of me❤❤❤ Sadly their population has fallen by 80% in the last [--] years. #birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1694350970854236330)  2023-08-23T14:08Z 12.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Anna's Hummingbirds 💜💜💜 Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) an invasive species from South Africa. Spotted in someone's front yard in the Oakland hills.🥰🥰🥰#hummingbirds #BirdTwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1695420487516729650)  2023-08-26T12:58Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Captured a Spotted Sandpiper plying the waters near Oakland's Jack London Square early this morning. I was very happy to see it stroll over this lush moss-covered rock💚💚💚#Oakland #BirdTwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1695821932451725449)  2023-08-27T15:33Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Woohoo Spotted a Ridgway's Rail yesterday in the Arrowhead Marsh which borders Oakland's airport. One of our most endangered species there are just [-----] Ridgway's remaining. 😢😢😢#birdtwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1696492241081241842)  2023-08-29T11:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🥰🥰🥰My first morning back in Central Park and what do I see Yep Flaco in his favorite Elm tree casually dining on a freshly-caught rat So great to be back in the park AND to spend time with my favorite Eurasian Eagle-owl❤🦉❤#Flaco #Owls #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1696859583493382601)  2023-08-30T12:17Z 10.1K followers, 27.2K engagements


"Flaco NYC's poorly-paid rat czar getting ready to move his latest catch. Dispatching as many as four rodents every night New Yorkers cannot thank him enough👏🦉🐀🦉👏#Flaco #owls #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1697249910972878891)  2023-08-31T14:08Z 11.3K followers, 45.7K engagements


"Got out early in Central Park today and captured this Cedar Waxwing basking in the early morning sun. They❤❤❤fruit trees #Waxwing #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1697592064538501376)  2023-09-01T12:47Z 11.3K followers, 20.8K engagements


"Today Flaco begins his 8th month of freedom having chosen to leave his Central Park Zoo cage. Most doubted he would survive after [--] years in captivity but he has proven them wrong I can't tell you how much I admire and adore this owl❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1697954090788032572)  2023-09-02T12:46Z 12.6K followers, 137.9K engagements


"For years people streamed past his enclosure in the Central Park Zoo. Today on the 8th anniversary of his first morning as a free bird Flaco chose to roost where he could watch thousands of New Yorkers walk run and bike right beneath him. ❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1698332249211445399)  2023-09-03T13:48Z 12.6K followers, 182.4K engagements


"We've seen Flaco in the winter spring and summer. This morning I realized how wonderful it will be to see him in the fall 🍁🍁🍁#birdcpp #Flaco #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1698689550904614922)  2023-09-04T13:28Z 11.3K followers, 29.2K engagements


"It was sultry early this morning in Central Park which may have made it hard for Flaco to get his usual shuteye as he was wide awake I know NYC rats may disagree but isn't he adorable❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1699057918551978048)  2023-09-05T13:52Z 11.2K followers, 22.5K engagements


"😳😳😳omg I witnessed an epic aerial battle with an American Kestrel hunting Northern Flickers and Blue Jays in Central Park this morning No luck happily but I got a few cool shots A short 🧵 starting with the Kestrel. #Kestrel #Flicker #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1699789255227416797)  2023-09-07T14:18Z 11.3K followers, 18.2K engagements


"👏👏👏TFW you totally stick the landing Flaco demonstrating his superb skills on the balance beam (and his six-foot wingspan) Definitely merits a perfect score. Spotted this week in Central Park. 🥰🎉🥰#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1700132308596969911)  2023-09-08T13:01Z 11.3K followers, 25.2K engagements


"PSA: If you're considering releasing 'doves' at a funeral or wedding you should know that you're likely handing these birds a death sentence. I saw two in Central Park today by themselves in open areas--perfect prey for our many hawks and kestrels. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1700169948415283225)  2023-09-08T15:31Z 10.8K followers, 38.7K engagements


"This Coneflower might look spent to us but to an American Goldfinch it's just reaching its prime Spotted in Central Park's Butterfly Garden yesterday morning. Off to the Bronx to look for Green Herons which I haven't seen all year #birdcpp #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1700469709609558050)  2023-09-09T11:22Z 11K followers, 10.1K engagements


"🥰🥰🥰Got a great look at a Black and White warbler this morning This was one of the birds that piqued my interest in birding when I saw one in Central Park's Loch a few years ago. Lookin' good little buddy❤❤❤#Warbler #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1701223197679452406)  2023-09-11T13:16Z 11.2K followers, 20.5K engagements


"I spotted Flaco NYC's favorite 🐀🐀🐀czar early this morning in Central Park as he proudly displayed some of his overnight work. If @CentralParkNYC paid him by the rat he'd be a very wealthy owl💰💰💰#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1701596608583151691)  2023-09-12T14:00Z 11.2K followers, 25.1K engagements


"🏙🏙🏙Sometimes urban birding results in unusual images. Here a Green Heron landed on a pole at Crotona Park in the Bronx creating an odd reflection. (There was a running event taking place.) Did I mention I ❤❤❤Green Herons #Bronx #GreenHeron #CrotonaPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1701988961118208081)  2023-09-13T15:59Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"What's the last thing the rat saw Yep it's Flaco I've waited months for a chance to capture him in flight since he does most of his flying at night.❤🦉😂#RatCzar #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1702305533732983018)  2023-09-14T12:57Z 11.2K followers, 29.2K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Woohoo Migrating warblers arrived en masse in Central Park last night I saw lots of my favorites this morning including this Black-throated Green warbler. Can you believe he's going to fly to Central or South America ❤💚❤#CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1702743700604879222)  2023-09-15T17:58Z 11.2K followers, 11.5K engagements


"OK I wasn't expecting to see this in Central Park today--a fledgling Northern Cardinal begging dad for some grub Pops doesn't look to happy about it especially when I'm photographing him while he's molting😂😂😂#CentralPark #Cardinal #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1702803659468251454)  2023-09-15T21:56Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Finally For weeks I had been hoping to spot a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in @CentralParkNYC's Conservatory Garden with no luck--until today This little guy was nice enough to feed on Blue Anise Sage flowers in front of a Canna Lily leaf 🥰🥰🥰#birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1703078175989784611)  2023-09-16T16:07Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Spotted an American Kestrel hunting (unsuccessfully) other birds early this morning in Central Park. Here it's about to launch into another attack 😯😯😯#CentralPark #Kestrel #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1703417914206847258)  2023-09-17T14:37Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🌧🌧🌧Pouring rain this morning in Manhattan and though I still took my usual walk I didn't take any photos. But a Ruby-throated Hummingbird paid a visit over the weekend to the wonderful plantings in @CentralParkNYC's Conservatory Garden 🌷🪻🥀#CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1703747903603228850)  2023-09-18T12:28Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Learned something new today--Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have rose-colored underwings (which you can only see when they fly) Captured in Central Park on this beautiful September morning.🥰🥰🥰#Grosbeak #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704136473203617983)  2023-09-19T14:12Z 11.3K followers, 14.1K engagements


"You rarely see Central Park birders post photographs of Northern Mockingbirds. But the early morning light was so beautiful here I couldn't resist. 😍😍😍#birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704216826194837667)  2023-09-19T19:32Z 11.2K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Hey if you're worried about Elon charging a monthly fee I'm launching an Insta account @ above_96th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704217327791665444)  2023-09-19T19:34Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Woohoo Spotted my FOS Cape May warbler this morning in Central Park. This little bird is making its way from Canada down to Cuba and the Caribbean Safe travels and hope to see you next spring🥰🥰🥰#Warblers #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704501309875904527)  2023-09-20T14:22Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"😂😂😂"You can't be serious" Or so I imagined that's what Flaco said to this brazen NYC squirrel this afternoon. I've seen squirrels approach Flaco but never this close❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704608273456898404)  2023-09-20T21:27Z 11.6K followers, 56.9K engagements


"I❤to capture Northern Flickers in flight as that's the only way you can see their yellow-shafted feathers. And on a beautiful morning like today in Central Park they really capture the light🥰🥰🥰#Flicker #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1704872711653118085)  2023-09-21T14:58Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🦉🦉🦉Flaco and the Central Park squirrel (cont). After a lengthy stare down the squirrel decided to take the lower branch and Flaco chose to let it pass Flaco then went back to sleep and they both lived happily ever after 😊😊😊#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1704949994762142084)  2023-09-21T20:05Z 12.6K followers, 106.1K engagements


"Another stunning September day yesterday so I went to Central Park again in the afternoon. I was photographing Monarch butterflies when all of a sudden a gorgeous Prairie Warbler popped up next to me Did I say gorgeous already 😍😍😍#CentralPark #warbler #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1705225915473539075)  2023-09-22T14:21Z 11.3K followers, 12.6K engagements


"PSA: If you don't want to pay Elon to be on Twitter I post some of my best photos on Insta: @ above_96th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1705230078362153408)  2023-09-22T14:38Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Here's a shot of one of the Monarchs. I really haven't seen many this summer which is a little worrisome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1705232108698878015)  2023-09-22T14:46Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"With 🌧🌧🌧soaking NYC all weekend I returned to Central Park late yesterday and spent considerable time chasing this lovely Yellow Warbler around the Butterfly Garden. I finally got one shot that made me happy😊😊😊#CentralPark #Warbler #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1705558207580504146)  2023-09-23T12:22Z 10.8K followers, 18.7K engagements


"For [--] years Flaco had no choice as people paraded past his enclosure. Its so fascinating that now he often chooses perches where he can watch people streaming past. 🦉😎🦉#birdcpp #flaco #centralpark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705931612330819701)  2023-09-24T13:06Z 12.6K followers, 72.4K engagements


"@PRSyl I braved the tropical storm this afternoon and found Flaco happily riding it out. Literally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706054809848045964)  2023-09-24T21:15Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"So a few weeks ago I met a woman in Central Park who asked if she could create a drawing of Flaco based on one of my photographs. I said sure and completely forgot about it until I ran into her yesterday. It's stunning 🥰🥰🥰 #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706296062611243479)  2023-09-25T13:14Z 11.2K followers, 28K engagements


"I didn't see Flaco today but I did spot him yesterday weathering tropical storm Ophelia (it has been raining steadily for three days). He was a little damp but seemed in good spirits. I'm sure someone will see him soon ❤🦉❤ #Flaco #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706404431267336298)  2023-09-25T20:24Z 11.3K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Not sure whether to call Central Park a rain forest or swamp as we enter our fourth day of rain. But there's alway beauty even on the gloomiest day--take the stunning iridescence of this Common Grackle for example💜💙💜#CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706653605124530465)  2023-09-26T12:55Z 11.3K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Flaco tucking into a little breakfast on a recent morning. Don't you think Brooklyn-born Maurice Sendak would have loved Flaco ❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706683085113233588)  2023-09-26T14:52Z [----] followers, 12.5K engagements


"PSA: I did see Flaco today on my morning walk in Central Park. He's absolutely fine and like the rest of us hoping the rain stops soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1706683682054963408)  2023-09-26T14:54Z 11.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Close followers of this page will know that I ❤❤❤ to capture Northern Flickers in flight. The skies finally cleared over Central Park this morning and I was fortunate to spot this absolute beauty Check out its yellow-shafted feathers🪶🪶🪶#Flicker #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707032540609986749)  2023-09-27T14:00Z 10.8K followers, 15.9K engagements


"I generally post one photo a day. But this one couldn't wait After four days of rain everyone is enjoying sunshine in Central Park--including Flaco I captured him doing a little stretching this morning. ❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707052597994029370)  2023-09-27T15:20Z 11.3K followers, 30.8K engagements


"Gray and gloomy in Central Park this morning (again) but that offered the perfect light to capture a Great Egret lifting off at the Pool Possibly the most elegant bird on the planet 🥰🥰🥰#CentralPark #Egret #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707395934475145580)  2023-09-28T14:04Z 11.2K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Absolutely pouring in NYC this morning but here's my favorite bird to capture in flight--the Northern Flicker Flickers in the east have yellow-shafted feathers while those in the west have red-shafted feathers (see below).❤💛❤ #Flicker #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707739767054414121)  2023-09-29T12:51Z 11.3K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Here's a Flicker with red-shafted feathers I spotted this summer in Valles Caldera in Northern New Mexico. A work of art"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707740664362872840)  2023-09-29T12:54Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"NYC facing an extreme weather event. [---] inches has fallen and we're just getting started. First time I haven't ventured out in years. This is in Brooklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707754804250910842)  2023-09-29T13:50Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements


"After record-setting rainfall for most of the day I ventured out to check on our favorite Eurasian Eagle-owl. He's fine though I must say he looked a little soggy and forlorn And check out his talons ❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707856902695047279)  2023-09-29T20:36Z 12.6K followers, 69.4K engagements


"And if you're concerned about Elon charging for Twitter you can always follow my Insta account (@ above_96th) I've been posting some of my best shots there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1707857417101365623)  2023-09-29T20:38Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"How much did it rain in Central Park you ask Enough so that some of the Zoo's sea lions were able to leave their enclosure and swim around the zoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707860442859647326)  2023-09-29T20:50Z 12.6K followers, 215.7K engagements


"STILL 🌧🌧🌧 this Saturday morning in Central Park but my spirits were lifted by this very very busy Black-throated Green Warbler loading up on fuel for its trip south. Soon it will continue on to the Yucatan or South America💚🖤💚#CentralPark #Warbler #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1708189520724660670)  2023-09-30T18:38Z 11.3K followers, 11.3K engagements


".@CentralParkNYC has been doing a great job letting many natural areas grow to nurture the fall migrants coming through including this Palm Warbler Imagine being so light you barely bend a blade of grass💛💛💛#CentralPark #fallmigration #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1708494794459136279)  2023-10-01T14:51Z 11.3K followers, 11K engagements


"So I'm not the best birder right I'm birding today in Central Park at a famous Revolutionary War site Nutter's Battery. A homeless woman Samantha who is often there says "Sir sir" and points to a nearby tree. Bang--this Red-tailed Hawk Thx Samantha ❤❤❤#birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1708504616084684970)  2023-10-01T15:30Z 11.2K followers, 19.5K engagements


"I know some were worried when Flaco went MIA for [--] hours but rest easy--I saw him this morning. He's keeping a careful watch over Central Park joggers and cyclists❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1708516024683753888)  2023-10-01T16:15Z 11.2K followers, 34K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Woohoo I got super-lucky today on a beautiful morning in Central Park. I haven't gotten a decent pic of a Northern Parula in months but this shot made up for it--in flight 🥰🥰🥰#CentralPark #Parula #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1708841102629826651)  2023-10-02T13:47Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉This morning Flaco begins his ninth month of freedom after [--] years in a small enclosure in the Central Park Zoo. He's had to teach himself to fly hunt and ward off hawks and jays--defying the experts who said he wouldn't survive. And he has done it in style❤🦉❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1709140302605234471)  2023-10-03T09:36Z 12.6K followers, 90K engagements


"I chose the photo above because it echoes this one taken by @PRSyl's son in the zoo a couple of years ago. Flaco's transformation is stunning And it's such a gift that he has chosen to call Central Park's [---] acres home🙏🙏🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709141015678906682)  2023-10-03T09:39Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@MariC1827 No idea. Flaco was born in captivity in North Carolina and transferred to the Central Park Zoo at two months--where he spent the next [--] years in an enclosure the size of a bus shelter. It was too small to fly in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709148266447638815)  2023-10-03T10:07Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Birds are beautiful--especially in flight I've been enjoying observing American Kestrels hunting in Central Park over the last few days. I never realized how spectacular they are until I captured one airborne 😍😍😍 #Kestrel #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709216594864357527)  2023-10-03T14:39Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Sadly unlike most other North American raptors Kestrels are in rapid decline. No one's sure why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709216885475037397)  2023-10-03T14:40Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Yes I witnessed a rare occurrence late yesterday when I saw several Common Nighthawks swooping after flying insects over Central Park. Nighthawks generally hunt around dusk. They are super-hard to capture but I got one decent shot🥰🥰🥰#CentralPark #Nighthawk #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709515481256804591)  2023-10-04T10:27Z 11.3K followers, 21.1K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Early today I spotted NYC's favorite #RatCzar finishing up after a hard night's work in Central Park. May seem hard to swallow but he polished this off whole❤🦉❤ #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709561978316869925)  2023-10-04T13:31Z 11.3K followers, 50K engagements


"For those who are interested I'll be posting the entire video of this later today on my Insta: @ above_96th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709562383616594398)  2023-10-04T13:33Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Down the hatch We've seen Flaco catch four rats in a night but let's say he's averaging two per night over the [---] nights he has been free. That's [---] rats Not counting their offspring #RatCzar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709565235718217784)  2023-10-04T13:44Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Spotted one of my favorite tiny birds in Central Park--the Golden-crowned Kinglet. Quick and elusive they have frustrated many a photographer But they are super super-cute 🥰🥰🥰#CentralPark #Kinglet #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1709931674438627738)  2023-10-05T14:00Z 11.3K followers, 26K engagements


"Another gray drizzly morning in Central Park but I did spot a Great Egret hunting on the Harlem Meer--and he gave me a peek at his catch of the day I don't know how they spot them under that duckweed🧐🧐🧐#CentralPark #Egret #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1710288637215064462)  2023-10-06T13:39Z 11.2K followers, 11.3K engagements


"For the Flaco followers I did catch up with our boy late yesterday afternoon when he was sleeping soundly in preparation for the nightly hunt. The fading sunlight made his feathers appear to glow✨✨✨#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1710364557988737179)  2023-10-06T18:41Z 11.2K followers, 26.3K engagements


"A gorgeous crisp Fall day in Central Park. I spotted one of the few Yellow-rumped Warblers (aka Butter Butts) I've seen swooping down after some unsuspecting insect ❤💛❤#CentralPark #FallMigration #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1711029399913414922)  2023-10-08T14:42Z 11.3K followers, 16.8K engagements


"So the birding is so slow this morning in Central Park I'm literally taking photos of Robins eating crabapples. When all of a sudden out pops a Scarlet Tanager It's refueling for its epic trip across the Gulf of Mexico to the Andes 💛💛💛#Tanager #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1711377846675902958)  2023-10-09T13:47Z 11.2K followers, 25.1K engagements


"😂😂😂Another Central Park squirrel tested Flaco's resolve this morning to stick to his strict rat diet Flaco did keep an eye on him as he scurried away. ❤🦉❤#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1711753098669040055)  2023-10-10T14:38Z 11.2K followers, 31.5K engagements


"So theres a dog walker/whisperer who I often see in Central Park. He loves to arrange his dogs for photographs. Somehow they are cool with it 😎😎😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1712208317051728370)  2023-10-11T20:47Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements


"While we're discussing dogs and their dog walkers of Central Park I did spy this fashionable pair the other day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1712214498331828726)  2023-10-11T21:12Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Spotted a tiny masked bandit in Central Park this morning--aka a Common Yellowthroat One of my absolute favorite warblers this little guy is refueling on his way south to Central America. 💛🖤💛 #CentralPark #warbler #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1712467160814289376)  2023-10-12T13:56Z 11.2K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Wowza Looks like we had the highest migration of the season in the New York area last night and we have beautiful weather See you out there #Fallmigration #birdcpp #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1712782095993495587)  2023-10-13T10:47Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"omg I never realized how exquisite Palm Warblers are until I captured one in flight this morning in Central Park. This little guy was super-busy feeding on insects so it can continue its journey from Canada to the Caribbean 💛🤎💛#PalmWarbler #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1712846230508748919)  2023-10-13T15:02Z 11.3K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Saving Monarch butterflies in New York City: These women persuaded @NYC_DOT to stop cutting down milkweed. Brilliant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1713146121499865319)  2023-10-14T10:53Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"That moment a Red-tailed Hawk launches itself at an unsuspecting prey Hawks' visual acuity is 8x humans Captured on a beautiful morning in Central Park. ❤🤎❤#hawks #birdsinflight #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1713562274491703307)  2023-10-15T14:27Z 11.3K followers, 24.1K engagements


"OK I've become a little obsessed with Palm Warblers in flight I captured this beauty swerving to snag an insect in Central Park's North Meadow 😍😍😍1/3 #CentralPark #PalmWarbler #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1714638642256224547)  2023-10-18T13:44Z [----] followers, 16K engagements


"Not many would say the Common Grackle is their favorite bird but I love the iridescence when the light hits just right. I captured one in flight in Central Park this morning and saw for the first time the purple in its wing💜💜💜 #Grackle #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1714996688501280935)  2023-10-19T13:27Z [----] followers, 15K engagements


"🔪🔪🔪Like a chef sharpening his knives Flaco was meticulously tending to his talons before last night's hunt. Those murder mitts are something else ❌🐀❌ #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1715355231628804469)  2023-10-20T13:12Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements


"Another rainy Saturday but we do see the sun in Central Park--which allowed me to capture this Kestrel in flight Kestrels may be in steep decline but I've been seeing more of them hunting this fall than I can remember. Let's hope they're on the way back #Kestrel #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1715738183600578563)  2023-10-21T14:33Z 11.2K followers, 20.8K engagements


"I've seen loads of Turkey Vultures but this was the first time I captured one over Central Park. It was mingling with a couple of Red-tailed Hawks soaring over the Harlem Meer. Vultures use their strong sense of smell to find fresh carcasses 😲😲😲#vulture #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1716108763164271010)  2023-10-22T15:06Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements


"Caught up with Flaco late in the day as he gazed into the setting sun over Central Park. I'm happy to say his left eye looks fine Flaco is nothing if not resilient🌇🌇🌇 #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1716193282315682105)  2023-10-22T20:42Z [----] followers, 41.1K engagements


"Central Park was teeming with Yellow-rumped Warblers this morning and the sunny crisp October weather allowed me to capture this one in flight. I love their nickname--Butterbutt--which you can see in this shot🧈🧈🧈 #butterbutt #Birdsinflight #CentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1716450774681616634)  2023-10-23T13:45Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements


"Encountered a dynasty of Kinglets flitting about Central Park's Pool in the dying light late yesterday. Miraculously one I captured had a ruby crown That's a first for me. ❤👑❤ #kinglet #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1716818126887940335)  2023-10-24T14:05Z [----] followers, 15K engagements


"Yellow-breasted Chats are rare visitors to NYC but when they visit they tend to stay for several days. This stunning songbird will soon be on its way thousands of miles south to Central America #Chat #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1717181930800594993)  2023-10-25T14:10Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"I'm telling you the rat was about thiiiiiis big Or so I imagined Flaco describing last night's hunt in Central Park 😂😂😂 #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1717531855266673007)  2023-10-26T13:21Z [----] followers, 34.2K engagements


"Captured an American Kestrel looking for a chipmunk dinner late yesterday in Central Park. Unsuccessful while I was there but exciting to witness 🐿🐿🐿 #Kestrel #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1717900685906247953)  2023-10-27T13:46Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements


"Fall is such a wonderful time -- and it's terrific for photography I just ❤🧡💚 all the colors surrounding this Blue Jay Central Park is absolutely gorgeous right now. 🍁🍁🍁 #BlueJay #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1718235774481522952)  2023-10-28T11:58Z 10K followers, 30.3K engagements


"Shortly after sunset last night Flaco flew out of his usual roost and into a neighboring Central Park oak. For a few moments he glanced back at his admirers before beginning his nightly rat hunt 🦉🦉🦉 #RatCzar #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1718611593355751518)  2023-10-29T12:51Z 10K followers, 19.6K engagements


"One of you asked to see the colors of Central Park. I took these this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1718612620289122791)  2023-10-29T12:55Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements


"On dark gloomy days like today one of my favorite birds to photograph is the Northern Cardinal. Elegant in every way ❤🐦❤#CentralPark #Cardinal #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1718984670803525887)  2023-10-30T13:34Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements


"@P87794158 A few species live in Central Park year round such as starlings and some sparrows. Blue jays cardinals robins and hawks may winter here but most fly further south. Most other birds are simply refueling here for a few days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1719290425649885681)  2023-10-31T09:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I asked Flaco to give me his best impression of a pumpkin. Pretty good don't you think 🎃🎃🎃 #HappyHalloween #Flaco #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1719302040369680407)  2023-10-31T10:35Z [----] followers, 39.5K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Yes some of my absolute favorite ducks the Hooded Mergansers have arrived in Central Park. Had a wonderful time watching [--] or [--] cavorting on the reservoir this morning ❤❤❤ #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1719358121124987233)  2023-10-31T14:18Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements


"One thing I've learned since I started birding is that I really❤❤❤ducks I never knew how varied and stunning they are. Take for example this Wood Duck spotted today on Central Park's Reservoir. I mean it's hard to believe this duck is real 🎉🎉🎉#CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719712627557904511)  2023-11-01T13:46Z 12.6K followers, 86.9K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Today marks nine months since Flaco began his life in Central Park as a free bird. Doubted from day one he has proved his determination and resilience over and over. Every day I see him brings me joy. 🙏🦉🙏 #Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1720020593708327359)  2023-11-02T10:10Z 12.6K followers, 63.1K engagements


"@flaco_theowl I NEVER gave you permission to use my photo. I'm reporting you to Twitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1720102996690768142)  2023-11-02T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@sirensongs1 @Brooklyn__Girl Flaco was named by the owners of the reserve in North Carolina where he was born. The Central Park zoo chose to keep the name. It means skinny in Spanish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1720104462511972471)  2023-11-02T15:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@76_jen @caroleraphaelle Thanks Jen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1720115015313719522)  2023-11-02T16:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"😂😂😂Young Red-tailed Hawks can be absolutely hilarious. This one was jumping up and down in Central Park's Compost Heap this morning trying to scare up some breakfast. He did capture and decimate a rag ❤❤❤ #hawk #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1720795236715155869)  2023-11-04T13:28Z 10.1K followers, 15.8K engagements


"🧡💚❤This stunning male Green-winged Teal was surrounded by four females this morning on Central Park's Pool. No surprise; this rare visitor is a very very handsome duck 🥰🥰🥰 #greenwingedteal #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1721200313359548563)  2023-11-05T16:18Z 11.3K followers, 17.8K engagements


"One of the last Ruby-crowned Kinglets stopped to refuel in Central Park on her way south. This tiny effervescent bird rarely sits still--but she paused momentarily for me 🥰🥰🥰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1721533275523445167)  2023-11-06T14:21Z 10.1K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Flaco has been spotted in a small community park on the Lower East Side. My guess is that he won't be returning to Central Park any time soon. He's free now and can make his own choices. This is one of my last photos of him and it's how I'll remember him saying goodbye. ❤🦉❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1721649431244685447)  2023-11-06T22:03Z 12.6K followers, 366.3K engagements


"Folks may be disappointed but it was actually surprising he stayed in Central Park for so long--nearly nine months Let's be thankful we got to enjoy him for all that time and that he seemed to prefer being near people I don't think I'll ever forget him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1721652958247477488)  2023-11-06T22:17Z 10.1K followers, 10.7K engagements


"If Flaco's doesn't soon return to Central Park I hope he leaves NYC--a lot of rat poison is being used throughout the city"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1721660205228757014)  2023-11-06T22:45Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements


"🧡💚🧡I caught the very very handsome Green-winged Teal doing some grooming early this morning on Central Park's Pool. He's still dabbling with the four female teals who no doubt are also impressed with his good looks 💕💕💕#Teal #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1721898116826518005)  2023-11-07T14:31Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements


"I found someone who's happy Flaco left Central Park Mr. Squirrel is sorry he didn't get to say goodbye but he's thrilled to have his tree back. 😂😂😂#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1722285523534754117)  2023-11-08T16:10Z 10.2K followers, 32.1K engagements


"Overcast and still in Central Park which gave me a great opportunity to capture this spectacular Wood Duck on the very still Reservoir. And I love getting shots head-on ❤💜💚 #WoodDuck #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1722613729689546778)  2023-11-09T13:54Z 10.2K followers, 20.8K engagements


"I'm a huge woodpecker fan so of course I was thrilled when this Red-bellied Woodpecker paused in front of a bank of oak trees near Central Park's Green Bench 🥰🥰🥰 #woodpecker #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1722976181320818774)  2023-11-10T13:55Z 10.2K followers, 25.9K engagements


"I always look forward to the return of Bufflehead ducks to Central Park. So named because of their large head (buffle refers to buffalo) the males' faces are wonderfully iridescent in sunlight. 💜💚💜 #Bufflehead #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1723344695734960603)  2023-11-11T14:19Z 11.3K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Amazing photo of Flaco taken this afternoon on the Lower East Side. Talk about an urban owl--look at all the lights behind him Stay safe Flaco❤🦉❤ @birdcentralpark Flacco the owl lower east side @evgrieve for photo https://t.co/h3BHd7fk2I @birdcentralpark Flacco the owl lower east side @evgrieve for photo https://t.co/h3BHd7fk2I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1723466329817047463)  2023-11-11T22:22Z 12.6K followers, 117K engagements


"💕💕💕Love is in the air as our favorite odd duck couple returns to Central Park. This beautiful Wood Duck and Mallard have been dating for quite a while and even tried to start a family last year Great to see them back 🥰🥰🥰 #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1723736509306597780)  2023-11-12T16:16Z 10.5K followers, 25.5K engagements


"Just as I was about to head home without taking a single photo I noticed a small flock of Cedar Waxwings besieging a crabapple tree. I got one quick shot before they all flew off 🍎🍎🍎 #waxwing #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1724078352548380882)  2023-11-13T14:54Z 10.2K followers, 19.2K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉An immense museum of Cedar Waxwings descended on a pair of Central Park's crabapple trees this morning. For most of my life I never knew these birds existed much less ever saw one. Now they're one of my absolute favorites ❤❤❤ #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1724437371830096139)  2023-11-14T14:41Z 11.3K followers, 47K engagements


"@EduardoEInigoE Olympus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1724488196048797706)  2023-11-14T18:03Z 10.1K followers, [--] engagements


"🥰🥰🥰Each crabapple is carefully selected based on the strictest criteria as this Cedar Waxwing demonstrates this morning in Central Park First good view I've ever gotten of a Waxwing tongue.👅👅👅#Waxwing #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1724791383264002419)  2023-11-15T14:08Z 10.7K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Guys Flaco has moved back uptown and was spotted on Fifth Avenue earlier today Keep an eye out for him. Flaco continued to enjoy his sunny life on Fifth Avenue earlier today just across the street from Central Park where perhaps he will go hunting later. Thanks to Sarah Bramwell for sharing this photo. 🦉 ♥ https://t.co/r4DT2DqbGC Flaco continued to enjoy his sunny life on Fifth Avenue earlier today just across the street from Central Park where perhaps he will go hunting later. Thanks to Sarah Bramwell for sharing this photo. 🦉 ♥ https://t.co/r4DT2DqbGC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1724890773936882160)  2023-11-15T20:43Z 12.6K followers, 61.5K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Well I'm happy to say I was wrong. Flaco reportedly returned to Central Park this evening Flaco has been spotted in a small community park on the Lower East Side. My guess is that he won't be returning to Central Park any time soon. He's free now and can make his own choices. This is one of my last photos of him and it's how I'll remember him saying goodbye. ❤🦉❤ https://t.co/8DIFWx6vLV Flaco has been spotted in a small community park on the Lower East Side. My guess is that he won't be returning to Central Park any time soon. He's free now and can make his own choices. This is one of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1724949695766679561)  2023-11-16T00:37Z 12.6K followers, 82.1K engagements


"🚀🚀🚀I've long wanted to capture a bird when it's shaped like a missile and today I came pretty close with this Cedar Waxwing as it accelerated toward a Central Park crabapple tree 🥰🥰🥰 #CentralPark #Waxwings #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1725160150036541814)  2023-11-16T14:33Z 10.8K followers, 23.6K engagements


"Apparently Flaco is looking for a Fifth Avenue coop or condo overlooking Central Park. High floor preferred. He's tired of being harassed by crows and blue jays all day long 😂😂😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1725194376630952255)  2023-11-16T16:49Z 10.9K followers, 41.4K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Huge news Flaco has returned to Central Park He looks great despite being harassed by crows Welcome back ❤🦉❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1725496921819672768)  2023-11-17T12:51Z 12.6K followers, 91.7K engagements


"🥰🥰🥰When Flaco left Central Park in late October I never thought I would see him again. But as people saw him on Fifth Ave I hoped he might return to the park. So I was beyond elated when I saw him back on a familiar perch early this morning ❤🦉❤ #Flaco #centralpark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1725527016223465661)  2023-11-17T14:51Z 12.6K followers, 113.5K engagements


"😂😂😂Hey you lookin' at me Cedar Waxwing to me this morning in Central Park as it was feasting on crabapples. Such a thrill to have these beautiful birds visiting again 💕💕💕 #Waxwings #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1725885223190065475)  2023-11-18T14:34Z 10.9K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Drama in Central Park Another squirrel decided to try his luck with Flaco this afternoon. Tune in tomorrow to see what happened next ⚡⚡⚡#Flaco #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1725997091153908100)  2023-11-18T21:59Z 12.6K followers, 139.5K engagements


"Drama in Central Park -- the prequel: The squirrel asked "Excuse me but are you Flaco the Ruthless or Flaco the Merciful" Flaco responded "I'm sorry squirrel I can't answer that. The only way to find out is to cross that branch." To be continued"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726289575255933395)  2023-11-19T17:21Z 12.6K followers, 129.1K engagements


"Youve stolen my photo without permission. Please delete this tweet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1726362424302002648)  2023-11-19T22:10Z 10.2K followers, 20.5K engagements


"@support this account has stolen my photograph taken yesterday in Central Park. I have asked them to delete it but no response. Thanks for your help (Friends please retweet.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1726374964058832916)  2023-11-19T23:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements


"⚡⚡⚡Drama in Central Park (p. 3): Mr. Squirrel was terribly frightened it would be eaten by Flaco the Ruthless. But it was eager to reach the acorns on the other side and slowly began inching across the branch. Flaco looked on with great interest and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726607306908205238)  2023-11-20T14:23Z 12.6K followers, 180.6K engagements


"@ flaco_theowl has stolen yet another of my photos. I trust you don't follow or retweet this jerk. I've blocked them but they use another account to take them. Happily they're getting very little attention with this tweet. 🥰🥰🥰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1726631477105029541)  2023-11-20T15:59Z 10.8K followers, 16.7K engagements


"⚡⚡⚡Drama in Central Park (p. 4): But then Mr. Squirrel grew fearful and turned back. "If that's Flaco the Ruthless what chance do I have I better go around" Flaco watched him descend bemused like the Cheshire Cat. 🐿😻🐿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726933214944747803)  2023-11-21T11:58Z 12.6K followers, 65.3K engagements


"Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion 🦉🐿🦉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1726933934980895054)  2023-11-21T12:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Mr. Squirrel was right to fear Flaco. He had heard tales of Flaco dispatching other Central Park residents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1727053543473811595)  2023-11-21T19:57Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"⚡⚡⚡Drama in Central Park (the finale): Despite his great fear of being devoured Mr. Squirrel made one last dash across the branch. Flaco calmly watched him pass and even wished him and his family a #HappyThanksgiving The End. 🦃🦃🦃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1727296057770422558)  2023-11-22T12:00Z 12.6K followers, 85.4K engagements


"Of course @ flacothe_owl has stolen yet another of my photos. I've blocked him but he continues to do it. Fine with me if you tell him he's a jerk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1727363465776705546)  2023-11-22T16:28Z 11.2K followers, 13K engagements


"Drama in Central Park (epilogue): After Mr. Squirrel had been allowed to pass Flaco the Merciful gave us his best impression of a Thanksgiving turkey Not bad huh ❤🦉❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1727425197953921235)  2023-11-22T20:33Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Among the many things I have to be thankful for seeing Flaco in Central Park for the last ten months ranks pretty high. Wherever you are Flaco stay safe and I hope to see you again soon #HappyThanksgiving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1727646855167619101)  2023-11-23T11:14Z 12.6K followers, 82.8K engagements


"Priced out of Fifth Avenue Flaco is now checking out places along Central Park West 🏡🏡🏡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1728065740215927087)  2023-11-24T14:59Z 10.9K followers, 34.8K engagements


"We've been blessed with a rare visitor to Central Park -- a stunningly handsome Green-winged Teal NYC is just on the northern edge of the Teal's wintering area. You're welcome any time little guy 💚🤎💚 #Teal #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1728403040208626037)  2023-11-25T13:19Z 12.6K followers, 46K engagements


"@52Variables My Olympus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1728452436933632479)  2023-11-25T16:35Z 10.9K followers, [---] engagements


"💥💥💥Battle on the Reservoir But instead of one chasing the other our favorite Wood Duck engaged a Mallard in some kind of race Caught me completely by surprise but I did get a couple of shots. 😂🦆❤ #ducks #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1728780015125303415)  2023-11-26T14:17Z 12.1K followers, 24.8K engagements


"For some reason Central Park has been attracting numerous Green-winged Teals in the last couple of years. I spotted four females on the Pool today including these two performing their morning ablutions So impossibly cute 😍😍😍 #ducks #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1729140664393474097)  2023-11-27T14:10Z 11K followers, 20.2K engagements


"Welcome to the Upper West Side Flaco Spotted today in the West 80s ❤🦉❤ Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl continues to enjoy life on the Upper West Side resting on a fire escape in the West 80s today a well-hidden private location with no view from the street and no birds to bother him. https://t.co/uNazFkANUC Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl continues to enjoy life on the Upper West Side resting on a fire escape in the West 80s today a well-hidden private location with no view from the street and no birds to bother him. https://t.co/uNazFkANUC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1729228576732627378)  2023-11-27T19:59Z 12.6K followers, 55.2K engagements


"A Hooded Merganser resting on the Central Park Reservoir. Don't you just love ducks 🥰🥰🥰 #ducks #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1729502634262798464)  2023-11-28T14:08Z 12.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


"@skitsysays @CentralParkNYC Looks like an oil painting to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1729510704904827059)  2023-11-28T14:40Z 10.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Male Wood Ducks usually get all the attention but females are really really beautiful too. I was lucky to spot this lovely lady in Central Park the other day. Just spectacular 💕💕💕 #ducks #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1729863542663254188)  2023-11-29T14:03Z 12.1K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Like every cool NYer Flaco loves to sit on fire escapes before heading out for the evening. 🔥🦉🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1729892861632561610)  2023-11-29T15:59Z 11K followers, 22.4K engagements


"I've loved spending time with this drop-dead gorgeous Green-winged Teal He seems completely unafraid and swims right up to me--this morning he was no more than six feet away ❤💚❤ #Ducks #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1730230605206487325)  2023-11-30T14:21Z 12.1K followers, 12.8K engagements


"omg just as I was leaving Central Park empty-handed I noticed a large flock of Cedar Waxwings flying overhead. I retraced my steps and found them at one of their favorite crabapple trees Did I mention I absolutely love Waxwings 🥰🥰🥰 #waxwings #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730610239672611051)  2023-12-01T15:30Z 12.6K followers, 42K engagements


"Ten months ago #Flaco made his famous escape from the Central Park Zoo. For nine months he lived in the park eating rats and enthralling passersby. He is now on the move and has been sleeping in UWS courtyards. Here is the last time I saw him in his favorite oak tree. ❤🦉❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730926786232320099)  2023-12-02T12:27Z 12.6K followers, 42.4K engagements


"Forget Batman. Flaco is keeping Gotham safe now ❤🦉❤ Its officialthe UWS has a new undisputed king .welcome Flaco to my hood #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark https://t.co/yzD9bl3M6A Its officialthe UWS has a new undisputed king .welcome Flaco to my hood #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark https://t.co/yzD9bl3M6A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731274850465976384)  2023-12-03T11:31Z 12.6K followers, 97.8K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉Got my best look ever of a Green-winged Teal in Central Park this week Captured at the Pool as the sun was setting. One of the great joys of birding has been observing the wonderful variety of ducks ❤🦆❤ #ducks #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1731330808214868332)  2023-12-03T15:13Z 12.1K followers, 12.9K engagements


"🎉🎉🎉 Today is my birthday and my daughter made a donation to the @wildbirdfund for my present Please retweet and if you make a donation (link below) tell them @Above96th sent you Ill do a little Timberdoodle dance 🎁🎁🎁"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1731643400133169592)  2023-12-04T11:55Z 11K followers, 36.8K engagements


"So Hooded Mergansers ❤❤❤crayfish. They are expert divers (ducklings can dive at one day old) and have specially adapted eyes to help them see underwater. Hard to imagine swallowing this whole but she did Spotted today on Central Park's Reservoir. #CentralPark #birdecpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1732043099185332482)  2023-12-05T14:23Z 11K followers, 21.3K engagements


".@wildbirdfund tells me the contributions totaled $955 Thank you so much ❤❤❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1732057953522298977)  2023-12-05T15:22Z 11K followers, [----] engagements


"Some days it's better to be lucky than good I was taking photos of this Northern Cardinal when a Blue Jay suddenly swooped in startling us both Happily I kept the shutter pressed down. 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinal #Bluejay #CentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1732407747671703821)  2023-12-06T14:32Z 12.6K followers, 65K engagements


"@bjbaseball93 Olympus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1732421401779593685)  2023-12-06T15:27Z 11K followers, [---] engagements


"Whos the fairest duck of all This Green-winged Teal has to be a very strong contender 🥰🥰🥰 #ducks #centralpark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Above96th/status/1732714797261562083)  2023-12-07T10:52Z 12.1K followers, 14K engagements

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