Central Park - 8th May

Another beautiful day in Central Park. I had my first Red-eyed Vireo and Swainson's Thrush of spring, but not much else in the way of new birds compared to earlier in the week. The Worm-eating Warbler was vocal and active, and there were at least 3 Blackburnian Warblers, one of which showed very well. Blackpoll Warbler numbers have increased and their insect-like call can be heard in several places. 2 Indigo Buntings were near the Azalea Pond.

Warblers today:

Ovenbird (2)
Worm-eating Warbler (1)
Black-and-white Warbler (many)
Common Yellowthroat (3)
American Redstart (1)
Northern Parula (many)
Magnolia Warbler (1)
Blackburnian Warbler (3)
Yellow Warbler (1)
Blackpoll Warbler (2) 
Black-throated Blue Warbler (3)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (many)
Black-throated Green Warbler (1)

Blackburnian Warbler. At least 3 birds today in various spots in The Ramble. Probably my favourite wood warbler...

Worm-eating Warbler. This bird has been hanging around the Tupelo tree for a few days, and has started singing.

Male Black-and-white Warbler. Brilliant looking birds!

Magnolia Warbler

Swainson's Thrush