Hopefully they will keep delighting webcam viewers in the coming years. There have been several other recent substitutions in the pair, but Red-tailed Hawks continue to breed in Washington Square Park. Red-tailed Hawks have continued to nest here ever since, though sadly, Bobby disappeared in 2019. “Bobby and Violet” first nested on a window ledge of the Bobst Library, on the south side of the park, in 2011, and the raising of their chick “Pip” was admired ‘round the world via webcam.
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Washington Square has also served as home to what might be considered New York City’s second-most-famous Red-tailed Hawk pair (with deference to founder and his series of female companions). Notable sightings, often providing excellent views on the park’s lawns, have included Sora, Yellow-breasted Chat, and both Connecticut and Mourning Warbler. eBirders have documented 113 species here, including 30 warbler species. And, some come to look for unusual avian visitors, particularly during spring and fall migration. Today, visitors come to Madison Square Park to enjoy outdoor sculpture displays, concession stands (you may have to wait a while to get your order at Shake Shack), and views of the Flatiron Building next door. (The original building no longer exists). Opened in 1847 and named after President James Madison, the park in turn gave its name to both Madison Avenue and Madison Square Garden (which is now located, after several moves, adjacent to Penn Station.) P.T Barnum declared the Garden’s first site, at the northeast corner of Madison and 26th Street, a "Monster Classical and Geological Hippodrome” it was in use as such until 1925. Wading birds such as Great Egret may visit during the warmer months, and Great Blue Heron occasionally makes an appearance as well. The pond hosts a regular coterie of common dabblers such as Mallards and Canada Geese, and occasionally attracts other waterbirds. The plantings and water source here may attract migrating flycatchers and songbirds.
The pond and waterfall, located between 113th and 114th Streets, provide a good place to start your birding explorations. Local birders report that this narrow park can be well covered in about one hour. eBirders have only been documenting species here for the last decade or so, and have already amassed a list of 126 species, including Wild Turkey, Broad-winged Hawk, and more than two dozen warblers. In 2018, NYC Parks conducted a major rehabilitation of the park’s pond and waterfall, including native plantings. You can peek (but not venture) over the hedges surrounding this area and often find birds gathered in this relatively protected spot, bathing in rainwater that collects in flower pots and on tarps.įriends of Morningside Park was established in 1981 to promote the rehabilitation and maintenance of the park. You’ll find a small stone building, and a fenced-off area where the park stores tools, extra chairs, and other supplies. One particularly productive spot is a little maintenance area at the southeast corner of the park, in front of the Bryant Park Grill.
"}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" class="attachment attachment-content"> The trees are uniformly tall, and it can be a challenge to find birds hidden in the foliage. It is also worth scanning the canopy of the London Plane trees for warblers, orioles, tanagers, and flycatchers gleaning insects in the treetops. A surprising number of birds can hide in this limited habitat, and careful searching may reveal American Woodcock feeding or sleeping under shrubs, and sparrows and warblers in the undergrowth. The most productive areas for birding tend to be the perennial borders surrounding the lawn.