Late last week a
Chuck-Will's-Widow was reported from Bryant Park in Manhattan. This is a tiny park, entirely landscaped and very busy, so finding good birds here seems unlikely. It has turned up a succession of crackers though, with this nightjar being the latest.
Chuck Will's Widow. The key features separating this from Whip-Poor-Will are the relatively large head, and long wings, almost reaching to the tail-tip.
The wings here seen crossing over each other, apparently a key feature. Whip-Poor-Will's wings are somewhat shorter, and do not cross over.
Female
Northern Cardinal on a nest
Male
Purple Finch at the feeders
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