# ![@Richard36971987 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::954889262264135680.png) @Richard36971987 Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson posts on X about central park, waldorf astoria, sunlight, moses the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Grasshopper Sparrow Friday Oct. 18th @ Oven Central Park"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1187580640612491264)  2019-10-25T04:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Grasshopper sparrows [----] vs. [----] 1) Friday 04/24/20 @ Sparrow Rock CP 2) Friday 10/18/19 @ The Oven CP (lifer) Will the GHS still be here Saturday @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1253911724513734656)  2020-04-25T05:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"JBWR South end of East Pond (way back on Thursday Oct. 8th) Finally caught the Wilson's Phalarope who after giving me a hard time rewarded my patience (or obstinance) with a close up visit. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1316238315713171457)  2020-10-14T04:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park Snowy Owl (1st in [---] years ) Sequence from same Coopers & Red Tail Hawk intimidation fly-bye's as others saw otherwise Snowy unperturbed by nuisance of loud Crows. Thanks MBA for the excuse to cut out from work :) @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1354560538349613057)  2021-01-27T22:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park Blue Sky Sunday 02/21/21 (slipping on ice) Coot but kept his chin up (laughing) Iceland gull looked on & thought it funny (vibrant) Red Belly WP 97th & West Drive (iridescent) Wood Duck at Pool - from low warm sunlight @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1363729325913178115)  2021-02-22T05:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park Loch 04/24/21 Kentucky Warbler Frustrating [---] hours with Red Wings Robin Squirrels and Grackle invading the KW's personal space until he jumped to slope adjacent to Huddlestone Arch and gifted me with stellar views for a few minutes. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1386111092988944385)  2021-04-25T00:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park Maintenance area 05/28/23 Red Tail hawk got the attention of Baltimore Orioles and birders. RTH left eye & head sustained injuries but he doesn't miss any meals. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1663034398071980034)  2023-05-29T04:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@OurActivate @MPanda73 @RootedCosmopol4 @BirdQueens @lotuswinnielee The Spoonbill at Cold Spring Harbor required a [--] mile walk on narrow roads and no shoulder or even a bike lane. Small towns seem to make air polluting vehicles mandatory :( Will try Saturday. Thanks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1700225125793091790)  2023-09-08T19:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@CinnamonKejaro @BirdQueens The weird thing is I realized later that given his position and angle he was actually pointing in the direction of the station. Birds really are smarter than we give them credit for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1711614702445318616)  2023-10-10T05:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Randall's Island 11/27/23 Black Chinned Hummer The one where the bird lands in a small tree [--] ft above you and lets you walk out to get an open angle & light + 6:40 of video (3 min. of preening) Morning light was exceptional as was BCH. Note foot in #2 @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1729304806144061547)  2023-11-28T01:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@AlexiaRFishwick @BirdCentralPark Yes I heard from a friend who did a photo gig over there but too many vagrants a concern and climate change the culprit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1729318201291366474)  2023-11-28T01:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@willgermain1 @BirdCentralPark To survive cold nights this bird cools down to [--] Celsius putting itself in a state of suspended animation. Its the coldest body temperature ever recorded for a bird or non-hibernating mammal. This hummingbird survives cold nights by nearly freezing itself solid📷"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1729325575234326676)  2023-11-28T02:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Randall's Island Black Chinned Hummingbird on a recent sunny day @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1730809911053816112)  2023-12-02T04:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Randall's Island Black Chinned Hummingbird Week In review series Focus a challenge for all as light depth & background constantly changing with active BCH movements. I found the colors here outweighed the flaws. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1731386082774663316)  2023-12-03T18:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark Lots more :) FYI - I tried to post [--] short videos together (33 sec. & [--] sec.) so under the limit yet I could not upload the 2nd video which I've seen posted by others. What's the trick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1731427932785054055)  2023-12-03T21:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Bank St. NYC 12/09/23 Dickcissel Arrived late so light low by the time I caught him in the open. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1733653734121427338)  2023-12-10T01:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Bank St. NYC 12/09/23 Dickcissel Even less light than prior video but more open and something to enjoy on this not so sunny day. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1733935179675185659)  2023-12-10T19:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park North Woods A "No Blink" challenge from the reigning champion Rules: you blink you lose Smiling or laughter results in disqualification. 1st [--] seconds shaky due to opponent intimidation Good Luck @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1734985053187293498)  2023-12-13T17:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@NYCountybirders How can we assess the damage of wildfires on last Spring's mating nest building and successful offspring How many of the birds we seen were juvenile /1st year and how does that # compare to prior years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1738609217815073203)  2023-12-23T17:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@MPanda73 @BirdBronx @BirdCentralPark Will try again Monday if he's still around then off to Yonkers for Christmas dinner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1739086007088087543)  2023-12-25T00:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"MacGillivray's Warbler 12/25/23 (cont.) Christmas Eve visit followed up today: Incremental improvement in light = Incremental improvement in video. Forecast is fog & rain for few days so hope he hangs around. Black cat seen patrolling deep brush. @BirdBronx @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1739488482722971855)  2023-12-26T03:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@DAllenNYC @BirdBronx @BirdingBobNYC Townsends from Teaneck Jan [----] ID'd as female. Tried to find a shot closest to your angle. Not sure if this helps or just muddies the waters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1743449376255545555)  2024-01-06T01:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@GretaSantagata There were also Bank and Barn Swallows nesting under the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn plus Banks at Plumb Beach in sand banks east of the bathrooms. I'll need to review my sloppy filing system on those :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1747379958693900457)  2024-01-16T22:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park No birds in this picture but mystified as to the substance covering the objects and trees. Any ideas @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747461404481798336)  2024-01-17T03:30Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool (w. 103rd St.) 01/17/24 Green Wing Teals #1 (Cruising) #2 (Butt-Out) Advisory - tall buildings & trees block sunlight early here so go sooner than I did (2:15). Male agreed to more female screen time in exchange for opening and closing scenes. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1748047132274073848)  2024-01-18T18:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool (w. 103rd St.) 01/17/24 Green Wing Teals #1 (Cruising) #2 (Butt-Out) Advisory - tall buildings & trees block sunlight early here so go sooner than I did (2:15). @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748048842820325880)  2024-01-18T18:24Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Jackie Kennedy Onasis Reservoir Male Wood Duck gettin' "spiffy" for his Lady Mallard @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1749876235172282815)  2024-01-23T19:26Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Reservoir 01/26/24 Common Golden Eye Drake #1 of [--] which was disrupted by someone banging against the railing causing tripod to vibrate :( I stopped and restarted but light very low. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1751060549536792862)  2024-01-27T01:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park JKO reservoir 01/27/24 Common Golden Eye continues Late east side views meant backlight so a few still shots only - Is there a Sun God we can make (vegan) sacrifices to @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1751414426777841840)  2024-01-28T01:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Reservoir Northern Shovelers Unlike humans they work together to make sure everyone gets fed. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1752774707630268828)  2024-01-31T19:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Reservoir Common Golden Eye continues. I thought I finally got the dive and resurfacing in one take but on further review. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1752776211615326281)  2024-01-31T19:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@dancingdiva @BirdCentralPark First time I've see a male Golden Eye in Central Park. We had a female a few years ago but that's it. We aren't on their migration radar I guess. Crazy weather wildfires and rain/floods is affecting migration as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1753154079377830178)  2024-02-01T20:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park west of Lake (during our 36-hour winter) I have lived and/or went to school near CP for [--] years yet never saw a Black Pigeon before. Easy to walk past a flock without looking though. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1753516359353352564)  2024-02-02T20:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park Reservoir 02/03/24 Common Goldeneye continues. We went from no light to glaring light and it still took me an hour + to locate him. He was never close from 3:48 sunset. No feeding or diving on my watch just sleeping & preening. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1753979513862565996)  2024-02-04T03:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Reservoir Saturday 02/03/24 1) Common Golden Eye very late at the NE end 2) When sun went behind buildings a ray squeezed through and created a mesmerizing few moments of light on the geyser (open for full pic) I didn't see the GE today. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1754297763578130701)  2024-02-05T00:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"PATRICIA POLLOCK birding [--] years now in Amsterdam Nursing Home due to age-related conditions will be [--] this coming Mon. Feb. 19th. She's alone misses visits & letters from friends. PLEASE - send a card (w/birds) to: Pat Pollock ANH [----] Amsterdam Ave. Room [---] NYC NY 10025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1758258366130905168)  2024-02-15T22:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park intermittent winter fest continues. We are now up to [--] hours of winter :) @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1759094260488347963)  2024-02-18T05:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark I never knew that I'll mention it to her Monday when I see her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1759344745329971293)  2024-02-18T22:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Birder Pat Pollock's 93rd Birthday (follow up) Thanks to all who sent cards (with birds) flowers and treats as well as visitors who stayed to chat a bit. Pat stated several times that she had a wonderful and happy birthday. Well Done one and all :) Thank You"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1760116787729879103)  2024-02-21T01:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Prospect Park 03/01/24 Rufous Hummer (cont.) Fewer visits yet still a showman when he's there. Breeze Hill wind made scratching his armpit with one foot while hanging on with the other a challenge. Thanks to the guy who changed the feeder for him. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1763726270083317831)  2024-03-02T00:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Prospect Park Roufus Hummer (cont.) Went to get flower feeding shots but he showed up for a few seconds at the feeder. Tongue visible 1st pic tail fan pic taken 2/19 Pat Pollock's birthday. Tried 2000/sec. but too dark so 1000/sec. only even with bump up in ISO. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1768712739428376647)  2024-03-15T18:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park 03/23/24 Mr. & Mrs. Cardinal just hangin' out on rainy day @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1771639016607129714)  2024-03-23T20:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@ajohnson0109 @BirdBrklyn Nice profile with wings up on the Hummer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1772040823405752339)  2024-03-24T23:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Plum(b) Beach Sat. 03/30/24 As listed on prior post I left Prospect for Plumb Beach The Black Headed gull was a 2-day no-show but came across this scruffian / juv. delinquent looking Common Loon. [--] N. Gannet seen in same waters but distant tough and [--] min. before sunset"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1774980678716678329)  2024-04-02T02:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Bryant Park 04/05/24 Virginia Rail [--] posts - 1st video 2nd still shots Arrived at 8:15 a.m. on [--] hrs sleep & no breakfast. Took [--] minutes to locate but early light was stellar & the VR came out to sunbath. Made up for Thurs. [---] hrs for a [--] sec video. @BirdCentralPark "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1776437372575457642)  2024-04-06T02:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Bryant Park 04/05/24 Virginia Rail [--] posts - 1st video 2nd still shots Arrived at 8:15 a.m. on [--] hrs sleep & no breakfast. Took [--] minutes to locate but early light was stellar & the VR came out to sunbath. Made up for Thurs. [---] hrs for a [--] sec video. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1776440632451506511)  2024-04-06T02:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Prospect Park 04/06/24 Blue Wing Teal Dog Beach Pool area Light an issue: either bright & backlit or cloudy and low gray light. As such blue in the wings is seen but grayish. I believe there were [--] in total. Euro Goldfinches & Rufous Hummer not seen. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1776757986880258519)  2024-04-06T23:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Archive: Central Park Loch 05/06/23 - [--] videos: For those who have never seen missed or had only glimpses of the Virginia Rail in Bryant Park last week here he is in a more natural environment. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1778856314828992736)  2024-04-12T18:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Archive: Central Park Loch 05/06/23 - [--] videos: For those who have never seen missed or had only glimpses of the Virginia Rail in Bryant Park last week here he is in a more natural environment. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1778858807596085653)  2024-04-12T18:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Brooklyn Bridge Park 04/25/24 Swainson's warbler (cont.) Bushes near restrooms. Still focused on the rarity that I may not see again for several years. Video shows alert mode due to a small dog making a very odd and concerning whine. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1783694535777771861)  2024-04-26T03:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Brooklyn Bridge Park 04/25/24 Swainson's warbler (cont.) Bushes near restrooms. Still focused on the rarity that I may not see again for several years. Perched for a New York minute with usual backlight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1783695127346643297)  2024-04-26T03:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Evodia 04/29/24 While viewing the BT Blue at Maintenance I was given word of Wood Thrush @ Evodia which led to seeing a Flicker but Birder Rita spotted another. The face-off ensued for [--] minutes until [--] abruptly flew out. No harm no foul. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1785095778144285117)  2024-04-29T23:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Greenwood Cemetery - last week. Went for the Blue Grosbeak & Yellow Throated warbler but saw neither. A treat on leaving (yards from the entrance) was having a group of Monk Parakeets land in front of several exiting birders at [--] p.m. Light was perfect. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1785418937603141969)  2024-04-30T21:20Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool Mon/ 04/29/24 Gadwal's & GW Teals: I caught this unfortunate event that reoccurred several more times after recording. Gadwal's left leg seemed injured & WBF states it could be injury & Avian Flu. Trying to get status updates from CP Rangers. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1786193836055613585)  2024-05-03T00:39Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Hammonassett Beach St. Park 05/07/24 Both Upland S.P & White-Faced Ibis eluded me and many others so I did my first "wander" around the park. [--] posts of various inhabitants I came across. #7 Goldfinch [--] second bath"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1788305382982435200)  2024-05-08T20:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Seems we have a cat in a tree and a Turkey on a sidewalk. Does this signal the "End of Days" @BirdBrklyn @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1789005042374090902)  2024-05-10T18:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@piaba66 @BirdBrklyn And off a leash but laws are only words on paper there is NO enforcement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1789005583388918206)  2024-05-10T18:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@DistractnDelite @BirdCentralPark Let's include the orphans created by the efficiency of modern warfare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1789703862959362208)  2024-05-12T17:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"05/21/24 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Reserve Park Ranger John & I circled West Pond but never found the Red Throated Phalarope. On the way back via path alongside the Cross Bay Pkwy we stumbled upon this wonderful 6-minute surprise. He is no doubt "King of the Road" @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1793120558068244628)  2024-05-22T03:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"5/21/24 RE-POST Jamaica Bay Wildlife Reserve Park Ranger John & I circled West Pond but never found the Red Necked Phalarope. On the way back via path alongside the Cross Bay Pkwy we stumbled upon this wonderful 6-minute surprise. He is no doubt "King of the Road" @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1793292696708100440)  2024-05-22T14:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park 05/22/24 Bathing Rock On an increasingly steamy day these nervous & skittish Cedar Wax Wings (aka Space Cadets) were in & out but finally caught one for [--] seconds. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1793488201593897094)  2024-05-23T03:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Red Tail Hawk NYAC nest 05/27/24 See "Rain" video to better understand the conditions the Eyas RTH was playing in. Much like an exuberant kid finding a pool in his backyard. "Singin' in the rain" Blackouts due to wind blowing my umbrella down. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1795235861233115297)  2024-05-27T23:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Red Tail Hawk NYAC nest 05/28/24 Fledge day for the "Singing in the Rain" RTH. After it spent several hours preening and hopping from branch to branch we all noticed a profound and visceral change in this RTH as the "Spirit of the Hunter" emerged. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1795661612793344418)  2024-05-29T03:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Red Tail Hawk NYAC nest & area 05/30/24 Dad stays far from the fray atop the Hampshire House @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1796361501256867904)  2024-05-31T02:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Hammonasset Beach Park CT 06/07/24 Lifer Black Necked Stilt @ "Boulder Pond" Appeared out of hedges for good looks but in dark skies flew off to return [---] hrs later. I was leaving when sun dipped below cloud-line and.(1 of 3) Pedestrian bridge was a bouncy tripod challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1799519178585444649)  2024-06-08T19:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Hammonasset Beach Park CT 06/07/24 Lifer Black Necked Stilt @ "Boulder Pond" [--] of 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1799520922501599331)  2024-06-08T19:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Hammonasset Beach Park CT 06/07/24 Lifer Black Necked Stilt @ "Boulder Pond" Peaceful send-off to a hot humid day with a long wait for best opportunities. [--] videos of varied distances light and quality yet a day to remember which ended with a "rainbow on my parade" :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1799522945179500744)  2024-06-08T19:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Hammonasset Beach Park CT 06/07/24 Lifer Black Necked Stilt @ "Boulder Pond" No reported sightings Saturday (06/08/24) so posting [--] still shots which were tougher than video due to tripod vibration issues. 2nd pic pure luck in warm but low light"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1799665628053418109)  2024-06-09T04:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park UWS 06/10/24 Found [--] RTH in same tree which Susan K. said were the 93rd St. fledglings. Not sure which one this is just that he made it clear he did NOT order salad. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1800368030964191241)  2024-06-11T03:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark Hope the July 4th fireworks don't chase him off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1804228500066328951)  2024-06-21T19:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"JBWR Big John's Pond 06/21/24 2nd attempt after prior no-show & [--] mosquito bites. Arrived 8:30 a.m. on NO sleep and I was rewarded. Earlier videos distant but at 10:30 he came in closer and was very active flying to [--] different sections. [--] Pics now videos later. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1804260315841876430)  2024-06-21T21:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"JBWR Big John's Pond 06/21/24 Least Bittern 2nd attempt after prior no-show & [--] mosquito bites (does that make me a "most bitten" [--] videos showing his dexterity and balance oh and that neck @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1804291392774017244)  2024-06-21T23:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"This is being built in-between the Sabine & Cameron Parish Nature Reserves. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/flouting-biden-pause-agency-approves-largest-lng-terminal-in-us/ar-BB1p7571ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=67737e53026f4e50ad1b1569f44aaec5&ei=40 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/flouting-biden-pause-agency-approves-largest-lng-terminal-in-us/ar-BB1p7571ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=67737e53026f4e50ad1b1569f44aaec5&ei=40"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1807204010027372699)  2024-06-30T00:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Ruby Throated Hummer - Prospect Park 07/21/24 Only [--] left. I was told 2nd fledged 07/20 between [--] a.m. & [--] p.m. I don't see feeding issues that prior post seemed to indicate. This one fluctuates from lethargic to (briefly) revving up the engine. Should fledge soon. @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1815249540234063946)  2024-07-22T04:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Ruby Throated Hummer - Prospect Park 07/21/24 Witnessed several feedings over [--] hours followed by energetic wing flapping or lazy napping :) @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1815250871732633898)  2024-07-22T05:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@VenusNabs @BirdBrklyn No late afternoon 4-6 p.m for the Hummer and the Black Belly's as well. Hummer nest position favors west light same as the pond for the BBWD's in CT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1815396334393860246)  2024-07-22T14:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park UWS water body but not the same location each year (too exposed for more detail). Gray light tough but necessary to keep mud wet enough to retrieve eggs found by odor. Queen's eggs saved; workers eggs destroyed. Not birds but they do have wings :) @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1815803414581809621)  2024-07-23T17:37Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@theaterlover1 Yes a challenge as they are quick stop on a dime then burst out in another direction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1816293373952528472)  2024-07-25T02:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park Evodia area 08-20-24 Late arrival meant low light. Very active Hooded Warbler led us on a chase that ended where it started naturally. Brief Worm Eating counts as ID video:) @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1826078384348434802)  2024-08-21T02:06Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark @Hanabi_NYC Hope that's not the only source of drinking water"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1829584116934660098)  2024-08-30T18:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Bryant Park 09-06-24 Mourning warbler (cont.) NE corner of library In the hedges and on the ledges @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1832278295162863841)  2024-09-07T04:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@hubbnyc IS the Lincoln still gagging or is he OK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1836869024191303837)  2024-09-19T20:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Nighthawk 09/20/24 Central Park In tree between 79th St transverse and path along south side of Turtle Pond. If I told you this video was a big yawn - would you watch it @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1837312948026462523)  2024-09-21T02:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Still trying to salvage [---] terra-bites on external HD CT warbler (vid from email I sent out Sept. 2023) in Maintenance after standing in place for [---] hrs. When CT walked in front me EJ said "Rich you're in the way" :) @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp @Richard36971987"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1839810036534497499)  2024-09-27T23:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Bryant Park - 09/20/24 My final sighting of Yellow Breasted Chat from a clean memory card so not all lost. #2 took [--] min. [--] chairs & [--] table move to find opening but he waited @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1842371959944052858)  2024-10-05T01:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool - Friday 10/04/24 This dog charged into the large flock of various birds scattering them while the owner took [--] minutes to get him to return to shore. She had a leash but he didn't. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1842609046945460560)  2024-10-05T16:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool 10/04/24 Wood Duck preening (before "the dog" incident). @BirdCentralPark #birdcppp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1842611549476708742)  2024-10-05T17:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool 10/04/24 [--] female Blue Wing Teals - Synchronized Preening (prior to dog incident) Suggest a freeze frame around 1:40 mark to appreciate the intricate layers of the wing during a stretch. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1842614481291030983)  2024-10-05T17:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park 10/08/24 Yellow Billed Cuckoo Near the Oven. Likely the one reported by Azaelea earlier. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1843759042768068632)  2024-10-08T21:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Hooded Warbler Central Park 10/10/24 (Happy Birthday to my Goddaughter Jemiel) After a brief retreat to a canopied small tree came non-stop frenetic energy on display in SE corner of field adjacent to north end of Swedish Cottage. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1844569598701478056)  2024-10-11T02:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Belvedere Castle & Shakespeare 10/15/24 Brazen neon Ruby Crown Kinglet Late staying Ruby Throated Hummer Racoon Family Swedish Cottage Moon as I exited Central Park @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1846417360707518495)  2024-10-16T05:06Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@DAllenNYC @BirdBrklyn The light was extraordinary and he liked posing :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1849265300245807139)  2024-10-24T01:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Bryant Park Virginia Rail 10/24/24 Suddenly reappeared yesterday after a time-out and still here today. Due to construction his range sharply curtailed yet more difficult to get in the open. My 3:15 arrival already late for decent light. #birdcpp #BryantParkNYC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1849641916758937692)  2024-10-25T02:39Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Pool 10/26/24 a) Quack du Jour Female Northern Pintail b) Even Gadwall couples have their "ups & downs". #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1850335480673361930)  2024-10-27T00:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park 10/28/24 Between Butterfly Garden & North ball field. Dark Eyed Junco female. Subtle pastel colors give this lovely lady a look of understated elegance though I'm not sure she appreciated the attention. A surprise Lifer. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1851114830981193768)  2024-10-29T04:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Above96th We had one at the Pond a few years ago where he came up to the shore sat on a rock to pose :) Very nice find & shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1853465414262575507)  2024-11-04T15:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"11/12/24 No sightings of the Western Kingbird so I wandered through Central Park instead. After a long drought I saw [--] Black Cap Chickadees. Tufted Titmouse was elusive but F. Brown Headed Cowbird was front & center (see Rich V. post). @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1856579524302889301)  2024-11-13T06:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@MissJoUK @MPanda73 Fair Trade agreement in action: [--] years ago I caught a Wood Sandpiper in New Jersey and now you received a female Scarlet Tanager in return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1856717326688653370)  2024-11-13T15:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@BirdBrklyn Not aware of a Pier [--] at BAT is there a cross street reference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1864346532905918507)  2024-12-04T16:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Dickcissel Riverside Park 12/08/24 (2nd of [--] videos) [--] yards south of tennis courts at 119th street. I was lucky to wait only [--] minutes before he showed up and after a few disappearances he stayed in the open until light faded. @BirdCentralPark #cpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1865979792576897266)  2024-12-09T04:40Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Dickcissel Riverside Park 12/08/24 (1st of [--] videos) [--] yards south of tennis courts at 119th street. I was lucky to wait only [--] minutes before he showed up and after a few disappearances he stayed in the open until light faded. @BirdCentralPark #cpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1865981868069249283)  2024-12-09T04:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Sage Thrasher Rbt. Moses St. Park 12/14/24 Video [--] of [--] [----] hours of waiting in north winds had me on the verge of leaving but Siesta time ended and the fun began. Very late soft warm backlight in brush and leaves so I got clean looks or lost focus. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1868125198828065229)  2024-12-15T02:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Sage Thrasher Rbt. Moses St. Park 12/14/24 Video [--] of [--] [----] hours of waiting in north winds had me on the verge of leaving but Siesta time ended and the fun began. Very late soft warm backlight in brush and leaves so I got clean looks or lost focus. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1868127047186543065)  2024-12-15T02:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Parting Shot: Robert Moses St. Park 12/14/24 Peaceful look and mood that belied the wind and cold. I had one eye on flying Snow Buntings and a very large Eagle slowly gliding low over North end of parking lot while the other eye stayed on the Sage :) @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1868375578241286244)  2024-12-15T19:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@gfcats @BirdQueens True - the eagle was dream-like slow barely flapped his wings and floating over the lower trees and brush but the Sage was a "lifer". Also - [--] mockingbirds playing tag and knocking each other off of a fence post funny"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1868446430958121145)  2024-12-16T00:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park Meer S.E corner 12/23/24 Very late yet strong warm sunlight on [--] "Merg's at the Meer". @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1871430936849699173)  2024-12-24T05:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park MEER 12/27/24 Parks Dept. claims a 10-day effort to save this Canada from slow fishing line strangulation. Ridges in neck are caused by tight line. Time to END fishing in ALL city parks. Danger to wildlife outweighs entertainment. ENOUGH @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1872869784691617985)  2024-12-28T04:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@StellaH07773809 Word at the time was he was from a farm in NJ and would disappear from Central Park then return. We'll probably never know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1877023139080618496)  2025-01-08T16:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"01/08/24 N-NE Meer [--] p.m. Snow Goose Saw him from the South side walking on ice with Canada's as soon as I looked around. 1- Dental checkup 2- Even John Travolta couldn't strut like this. Attitude 3- Putting those teeth to work Videos to follow @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1877172328552906901)  2025-01-09T01:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The Meer 01/08/25 On my way around to the Snow Goose this Canada's intense feeding frenzy caught my attention. The CG was still at it when I moved on to the Snow goose. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1877595613551825081)  2025-01-10T05:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Painted Bunting male Harsimus cemetery Jersey City 01/10/25 I arrived at [--] so light on its way out. Distant feeder looks only but still a Lifer. Arrived at cemetery exit gate to find it locked NOTE: Rule is SUNSET CLOSING but luckily the caretaker was still in his office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1877890600512418122)  2025-01-11T01:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Tparkslope @prospect_park Orchestra seats were sold out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1878469360366346656)  2025-01-12T15:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@mbalerter Video shortly. I was there from 1:45 3:15 How should I tag this "Joisey Boid""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1880381407622726024)  2025-01-17T22:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@catalpa_C He always shows up at the feeder 5th flr north end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1880869224954069443)  2025-01-19T06:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"01/20/25 JKO Reservoir Central Park WANTED: For multiple felonious assaults - Disguised as a mild-mannered Snow Goose. Video and images are of individual events. @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1881542867908501574)  2025-01-21T03:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@FoodvsF @prospect_park @FujifilmX_US @BirdBrklyn @wildnewyorkshow Get a map - after Central Park's grid-like setting Prospect was very confusing for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1881832288184602666)  2025-01-21T22:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"The Central Park Meer 01/23/25 Went for Ice photos at various water bodies and got there just in time to catch a fading sunset"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1882630529864061109)  2025-01-24T03:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"CP Loch 02-21-25 On my way from the Pool to the Meer I saw some birders looking into the brush and after a few minutes I found an opening to shoot through. He came to the ground also but buried behind fallen branches. Great light too. Video (if cooperating) to follow. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1893102788160139557)  2025-02-22T00:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The U.S. Supreme Court has further eroded the power of the EPA & state governments to safeguard water quality under the Clean Water Act. In Tues. 5-4 ruling the majority overturned measures limiting discharge of wastewater into harbors and coastal areas including raw sewage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1898072587621536240)  2025-03-07T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Short Eared Owls (3 seen hunting together) Calverton-Grumman airport Riverhead L.I Cropped due to distance 80-200 ft Oh - a "lifer" & trying again Tuesday. @BirdQueens #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1899266122299724234)  2025-03-11T01:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Northern Harrier & Short Eared Owl Calverton L.I. 03/19 Harrier claimed the Northern Territory so SEO went south to better light but with harsh incongruous industrial background. Both distant as usual for this location. Visited here after the "romantic" Osprey. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1902833031435411556)  2025-03-20T21:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@ValerieBlock @CanonUSA Looks like an acorn but not sure how it landed in the reservoir. I see that a lot at the Meer however"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1908562072373174512)  2025-04-05T16:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Bryant Park Virginia Rail 04/09/25 I told the VR's manager that I didn't realize asking permission to take pics would open a can of worms. He replied: "You said the magic password - worms Go ahead and take your video" #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1910199425164603412)  2025-04-10T05:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Astoria/Rosie moved one block to 67th St 04/19/25 Again - too late to deal with videos which are stacking up due to her late hours and generous viewing ops. I lost her when she flew to the north side of 67th St. and out of sight on a high rooftop. #cpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1913805317906768361)  2025-04-20T04:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The Pool UWS Central Park 04-30-25 Lincoln Sparrow at Bathing Rock Solitary Sand Piper having a solitary dinner #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1917801786187956390)  2025-05-01T04:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdingBobNYC Suggest also leaving info with Central Park Police Precinct as they have a "lost & found" dept. via 311"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1918352613994623217)  2025-05-02T17:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Hanabi_NYC Sak's Fifth Avenue the Waldorf Astoria so why not "Breakfast at Tiffany's""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1919786282386935952)  2025-05-06T16:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Bicknell's Thrush Capt. Bench east slope 05/19/25 As stated yesterday Loch video light problematic this area better views & light. Lost vocals as NYPD chopper hovered above wiping out anything useful. A variety of locations but in a limited 40-yard area. Final [--] sec. a gift"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1924656998861111362)  2025-05-20T02:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@ejbarto1 Do this while the bird waits patiently until you're done. :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1925072525962146085)  2025-05-21T06:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Randall's Island 05/22/25 Fork-tailed Flycatcher In large grassy field north of Icahn Stadium Alternating energetic flying hovering or sitting still. Cool windy & gray but luckily rain held off until 3:15 Video to follow. Oh - Lifer :) #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1925715355097256141)  2025-05-23T00:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Randall's Island 05/25 - While waiting for the Fork-tailed FC I took these. RTH looked odd but I didn't realize that it was floating around with a pigeon in its talons. Pretty Female Red Wing Blackbird had too many suitors so she ducked for cover :) #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1927430328009847131)  2025-05-27T18:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@OJGrowers FYI - If you live in or visit the Hamptons I have [--] pictures on exhibit (my first ever) taken with my SX-740 during winters in Central Park. East End Photographers Group at Ashawagh Hall East Hampton L.I - 07/2729 My friend Starlight will cover for me at the site"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1937551261391634916)  2025-06-24T16:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@lorifaithnyc Good news Last year a nest in the Maintenace was raided by a Red Tail and left only a trail of feathers behind"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1945153284139848045)  2025-07-15T16:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Tri-colored Heron 2nd visit (3rd Saturday 08/02). More active though I'm confused as I went for the Tri-colored heron but came back with a [--] headed hydra. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1951502203161620624)  2025-08-02T04:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Above96th More like he's "giving you the eye" :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1957514278522745213)  2025-08-18T18:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark If rescue means a cage for life what's the protocol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1960400143825691028)  2025-08-26T17:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@StellaH07773809 "looks like an angel looks like an angel but she's the devil in disguise oh yeah" No no no Not me I'm just quoting Elvis :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1966657268008570890)  2025-09-13T00:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Salt Marsh Sp. Washington Mkt Park 09/14/25 Shaky video- he appeared as I arrived and was setting up my tripod on narrow steps overlooking the bird. He left quickly to another area with dense brush He then returned for a few seconds but disappeared for the evening. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1967397002846847305)  2025-09-15T01:16Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Salt Marsh Sp. Washington Mkt Park 09/15/25 I came prepared this time and was rewarded with 3:16 total footage + stunning unique stills. Continuous video split for time limit. [--] of [--] #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1967774137226760206)  2025-09-16T02:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@NancyCatLover @StellaH07773809 My tripod - we watched several almost takeoffs due to people and dogs walking back & forth. My 1st visit since playing traffic cop on Park Ave & 49th St. at the. Waldorf Astoria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1968869675334324561)  2025-09-19T02:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@NancyCatLover @StellaH07773809 @BirdCentralPark She made her way over rivers through streets and avenues from Roosevelt Island to various locations in Manhattan to the Waldorf Astoria to Battery Park on her own while being chased by NYPD so anything is possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1969449523014496331)  2025-09-20T17:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@boomaero @realDonaldTrump "Thank you President Trump for unlocking the future of faster and quieter travel." (for the wealthy). As to "audible" you mean to humans but what about the sonic boom effect on all the other life forms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1969456951407886624)  2025-09-20T17:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"09/23/25 - Washington Market Park The Salt Marsh Sparrow is back and Badder than ever. I was gifted [--] min. of footage over [--] visits. Videos to follow (sometime). #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1970709013256872375)  2025-09-24T04:36Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza west of Bryant Park 10-01-25 Arrived late so a very short low-light video + [--] pic only. Unusual in that the pic came out better than the video. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1973543703487848588)  2025-10-02T00:21Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"10-04-25 Verizon Plaza YB CHAT - Rich V. & I did a "scoop & score" w/ YB Sapsucker crawling on the pavement. I took it to WBF. When I returned everyone gone except Cooper. We teamed up and caught the YBC for [--] minutes in a tree w/light A reward for the rescue #1 of [--] #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1974626778972123175)  2025-10-05T00:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@OJGrowers With a bigger heavier camera I couldn't have made a trip to WBF or the long videos. Canon SX-740 Rules"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1974865638960386074)  2025-10-05T15:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"10/04/25 Verizon Plaza videos of YB Chat #2 & #3 Work required to pare [--] minutes down to [--] minutes. He did a [---] degree turn so I moved to the opposite side with more leaves and backlight but still good looks. #2 of [--] (See 10/04 post for #1) #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1975037653860147518)  2025-10-06T03:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"10/04/25 Verizon Plaza videos of YB Chat #3 & #3 He did a [---] degree turn so I moved to the opposite side with more leaves and backlight but still good looks. Watch this last as he falls asleep at the end :) #3 of [--] (See 10/04 post for #1 & #2) #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1975039899675087138)  2025-10-06T03:26Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"10/10/25 Happy Birthday to my God-Daughter Jemiel Verizon Plaza YB Chat Skulk-Resting or all over the place. Juice spilled on bench and a raspberry caught YB's attention plus some tree time. Last [--] seconds poor quality but shows YBC & Catbird resting together. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1976841950784635173)  2025-10-11T02:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Loch Wednesday Jan. 26th Great Horned Owl & Great Blue Heron [--] yards apart but each in their own world unflappable and immovable. @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1486737207205498880)  2022-01-27T16:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Prospect Park Rufous Hummer (cont.) I was caught up in getting so many videos that I overlooked still shots showing the incredible colors patterns and layers to this bird's plumage. Not anymore. Last shot: "to sleep perchance to dream". @BirdBrklyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1760503136014209485)  2024-02-22T03:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Long Eared Owl 70th St. & CPW Spruce Tree 02/17/25 Found a crevice to shoot through but continuous gusts of wind made it challenging as usual. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1891684958239867050)  2025-02-18T03:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BirdCentralPark What is the best food for her winter stay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1892963197251949042)  2025-02-21T15:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"CP Loch / Ravine 02-21-25 Rusty Blackbird Same bird & location as prior post. Red Tail Hawk was active in the area so constant vigilance replaced singing. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1893141900388896820)  2025-02-22T03:32Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"1st visit to Battery Astoria Park since her Park Avenue Waldorf Astoria visit whose jaunts through midtown rush hour traffic gave me an ulcer; better now that I've seen her new digs and automobile-free strolls. There were at least [--] false starts due to fans & tourists. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1968878881554755768)  2025-09-19T03:24Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/15/25 Chat was hidden so I focused on the Virginia Rail. Over a 2-hour period I amassed a staggering [--] seconds of video :) Pic of F. Common Yellow Throat due as she walked around me under my tripod then hopped on the bench to look me in the eye. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1978656970967019522)  2025-10-16T02:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/16/25 Pot Pori: Virginia Rail YB Chat Comm. Yellow Throat & Catbird Rail moved to a much tougher patch as video shows. YB Chat hidden or frantically buzzing around. Common YT super friendly Cat Bird looks in a mirror @birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1978993534129602996)  2025-10-17T01:16Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/17/25 Tired of pesky dirty crevices and cracks along walls and on floors that you just can't clean Here's your solution: hard working energetic and meticulous Swamp Sparrow w/references seeks employment. Reasonable rates and flexible schedule. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1979352551633158295)  2025-10-18T01:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/17/25 Virginia Rail incident: New birder pulled brush aside put camera into bush. Multiple shots w/flash scared the VR into another patch then guy chased him back to 1st spot. Not seen by me or others since then. Pic is prior to that insanity. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1979371450843738287)  2025-10-18T02:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@OJGrowers Backstory: I warned him of protocols & an incident last week of a "birder" flushing the Rail so his friend could get a flight shot then he did this [--] minutes later. I gave him a stern lecture after which he apologized and left. Protests in Times Sq may affect Verizon Plaza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1979380838136512665)  2025-10-18T02:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10-19-25 Virginia Rail (continues) I went straight to his patch and started removing my backpack only to see the Rail staring at me from [--] ft away behind the phone charger. He casually turned and went back inside. No stress detected seems OK :) #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1980061254225150404)  2025-10-19T23:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/21/25 Virginia Rail (cont.) Spotted briefly twice so no video but nice clear looks. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1980832707257983012)  2025-10-22T03:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@_AnkeFrohlich I was lucky to stop at the north end to look around and he was standing right there. He disappeared but returned [--] minutes later to the same spot. That was it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1980839816519643454)  2025-10-22T03:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/22/25 Virginia Rail Back to the usual long wait cold winds and low light but with an inexplicable bizarre ending that must be an Avian pagan ritual of some kind. He suddenly shot out of brush (missed that) scaring [--] birds into hiding then. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1981147855219019970)  2025-10-22T23:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Verizon Plaza 10/23/25 Virginia Rail [--] second cameo followed by a fluffy sleepy Cat Bird who after many attempts to stay warm opted for the heated guest suite. #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1981540054532067834)  2025-10-24T01:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@ejbarto1 @BirdQueens Luck of the draw but you made the most of it. Great shots. I met up w/Starlight on the way back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1983374939651772724)  2025-10-29T03:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@StpSocialistPAC @InnaVernikov One grope from Cuomo and you'll change your mind"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1985749985342722171)  2025-11-04T16:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@CarlBovisNature European Goldfinch seen in Prospect Park Nether Meade a flock of [--] back in [----] (nice shot)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1987006138898850263)  2025-11-08T03:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park 11-07-25 Huddlestone Arch path Barred Owl - first of season - Welcome back [--] of [--] Videowls #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1987007857363935449)  2025-11-08T04:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park 11-07-25 Huddlestone Arch path Barred Owl - first of season - Welcome back [--] of [--] Videowls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1987009313479532988)  2025-11-08T04:08Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"James Watson Nobel winning Microbiologist known for DNA research passed Nov. 6th. Before that- what he loved was birdwatching a passion he picked up from his father which was why he bought binoculars (with game show prize $ as a kid). Buy your kids some Bins :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1987231236641657191)  2025-11-08T18:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@bbrendatweets @BirdCentralPark As a NY'er I don't know anything about Joisy Diners :) I pack a peanut butter & jelly sandwich and thermos of green tea; the best birding food- easy to carry & eat. I stuck out yesterday and the 1st 2x on his prior visit. It comes down to PPL: patience persistence & luck"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1989539523659772256)  2025-11-15T03:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Harsimus NJ 11-16-25 - Cast of thousands Composite video as follows Hermit Thrush. E. Towhee F. Hairy W.P w/ Mourning Downy WP (M+F) M&F House Finches Painted Bunting- less [--] min. of Butt video not shown :) Feeder set-up required birds to face away :( #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1990290577448145021)  2025-11-17T05:27Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Barn Owl () Central Park Pinetum 11-28-25 Funky back & side light changed intensity & temperature by the second so another challenging video. Final scene had a surprise visitor but I had to increase contrast and exposure to ID it - who do you see #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/1994616633407787099)  2025-11-29T03:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Carl Schurz Park 12/28/25 Yellow Bellied Sapsucker keeps the sap running and the Yellow Throated warbler happy to see him. Video on hold due to Clip Champ bizarre updates that have even experts flummoxed. Awful. #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2005491817253658667)  2025-12-29T04:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Bullocks Oriole Juv. Islip L.I 01-01-26 Juv. is a Lifer. Temps 20's wind 40+ lifting my camera & tripod off the ground messing up [--] videos. Will try again in normal weather. Brief [--] min. followed by [--] hours in non-shootable area. Hangover Do Not Watch #birdcpp @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2006908618331799592)  2026-01-02T02:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@soozenyc @BirdBrklyn A good thing too as it would be difficult to fit [---] musicians on one stage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2014852388222320857)  2026-01-24T00:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Central Park The Meer The day before the snow Gulls being gulls @BirdCentralPark #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2015833515678482724)  2026-01-26T17:05Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Meer Snow Day Possible mega-rare Crested Reed Heron hunting :) #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2015836588970815628)  2026-01-26T17:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"South Shore trip East of Ponquogue Bridge Sandpiper (tbd) along Dune Rd. Long Tail Duck Unidentified Eider type Red Breasted Merganser Over [---] Common Eider (video to follow) @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2019629535113715758)  2026-02-06T04:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@BirdQueens "The Bowl" east of Ponquoge Bridge Taken as the sun disappeared below the water line. Common Eider parade - a "make your count" challenge I came up with [---]. Earlier Eider Scoter & Long-Tailed Duck videos to follow (after I put in an appearance at work)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2019860689947619413)  2026-02-06T19:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The Bowl" east of Ponquoge Bridge Taken as the sun disappeared below the water line. Common Eider parade - a "make your count" challenge I came up with [---]. Earlier Eider Scoter & Long-Tailed Duck videos to follow (after I put in an appearance at work). @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2019975100788027802)  2026-02-07T03:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Dune Road to "the Bowl" (east of Ponquogue Bridge) Long Tail Ducks & Black Scoter @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2020266135929635041)  2026-02-07T22:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Dune Road to "the Bowl" (east of Ponquogue Bridge) Common Eider family gathering in golden light. @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2020275595905757220)  2026-02-07T23:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Dune Road to "the Bowl" (east of Ponquogue Bridge) Common Eider M. feeding @BirdQueens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2020278332861083771)  2026-02-07T23:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Central Park 02/11/26 Part [--] - Long Eared Owl - narrow back-lit window Part [--] - Mega-special guests (& lifers) in the episode: "Let's meet behind the mulch mound at [--] p.m." #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2021786683339931839)  2026-02-12T03:21Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Central Park Loch-Ravine Cooper's hawk eyeing Valentine's Day lunch special #birdcpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Richard36971987/status/2022721565880910076)  2026-02-14T17:16Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

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