Eastern Wood Pewee - These flycatchers like to perch on a branch and will dart out to catch insects in flight (known as "aerial insectivores") and then will usually return to the same perch. Shown catching a yellowjacket wasp at the Pool  #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Great Blue Heron - These herons are the largest herons in North America, standing over 4' tall and with a wingspan of 6'. They are masters of patience and are carnivores. I especially love it when they crest up their head feathers #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Blue-winged Warbler - This warbler has a black-eye line, yellow plumage and blue-gray wings which give it its name. Shot in mid September at the Seep with an ISO of 32,000 #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

American Goldfinch - This year, the Wildflower Meadows has been an abundant source for seeing many species of birds, including the American Goldfinch. Known to be the strictest vegetarians in the birding world #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Common Grackle - These birds will reflect a rainbow of colors when the light refracts in the right angle. They can make for an amazing picture with metallic purples, blues, greens, bronzes and reds and their yellow eyes. Taken at the Bathing Rock. #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Brown-headed Cowbirds - These birds are known for parasitism. Many people feel disdain for them but I feel that this is the way of Nature.  Pictures taken at the Bathing Rock with various stages of development. #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Blue-headed Vireo - These vireos have a bluish-gray head along with white "spectacles", 2 white wingbars, and an olive-green back. They are one of my favorite vireos. I love seeing these cuties! Taken at the Boardwalk in the Loch a few weeks ago. #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) - These large woodpeckers have a black-crescent bib, a reddish colored nape, and a spotted belly. Males have a black moustache. They prefer to forage on the ground. Taken at the Bathing Rock #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Red-tailed Hawk - The "crop drop" is a maneuver to move stored food in their pouch to their stomachs. They will stretch their necks and widen their beaks, allowing their stored meal to move into their stomach.  #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Eastern Kingbird (1st picture) are a black & white flycatcher known for their aggressive behavior.  Willow or Alder flycatcher (2nd picture) - "Banders" can't tell these 2 species apart when they have them in their hands to take measurements #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Green-winged Teal Duck (Female) - These ducks are one of the fastest-flying ducks in North America, reaching speeds of 60 MPH. There were 5 of them at the Pool  #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Swainson's Thrush - These songbirds are known for their beautiful flute-like songs. They are skilled insect-catchers and play an important role in seed dispersal by consuming fruits.  Taken at the Bathing Rock #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Rose-breasted Grosbeak - Typically, a male's Fall plumage is splotchy with a hint of the rose color on its breast. This little guy forgot to read the book and showed up in his Spring suit at the Bathing Rock #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Bay-breasted Warbler - This warbler can easily be mis-identified as a Black Poll warbler. The key to telling them apart are the legs. Bay-breasted have dark legs while a Black Poll have yellow colored legs. Taken at the Pool  #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are adorable and fun to watch. They can hover, fly backward, and even turn upside down while in flight. These birds need to eat frequently. These pictures were taken at the Conservatory Garden #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Canada Warbler (Adult female or Immature male) - These small songbirds are known for their 'necklace' and bright yellow chest. This warbler was feeding frantically by the Loch stream for its trip back home to the Andes Mountains in SA.  #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Common Yellowthroat Warbler - Males are known for their bold black face mask, which makes him look like a "bandit". The lush duckweed provided a thick carpet for them to hunt. The last pic is a female. Taken at the Loch Stream #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Red-eyed Vireos - In the Fall, Vireos add more seeds and berries to their diet in order to increase their fat reserves needed for their long flight back to South America. At the Magnolia tree seeds at the Pool #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Black-throated Green Warbler - In fall plumage, both males and females are a duller color than in Springtime. This is either a female or an immature male. Taken at the West side of the Pool. Such a beauty #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark

Philadelphia Vireo – These vireos are uncommon to see since they typically forage high up in the trees. They have olive coloring with a yellow throat and body, a dark gray crown with a line running through the eye, and a pale stripe above it. Exciting! #birdcpp @BirdCentralPark