Birding at Central Park

Central Park is 843 acres of park land located in one of the world's most densely populated places. It is also one of the most excellent places for birding. According the National Audubon Society more than 280 bird species have been recorded at Central Park. During migration in spring and autumn is the best time for birding with many migrating birds stop at Central Park to rest and replenish energy sources. There are many free guided  bird walk in the park organized by the Urban Park Rangers and National Audubon Society. I visited Central Park and was able to identify dozens of bird species including; Mallards, Wood Ducks, Buffleheads, Hooded Mergansers, American Coots, Ring-billed Gulls,House Sparrows, European Starlings, Rock Pigeons, Mourning Doves, American Robins, Blue Jays, Northern Cardinals, Dark-eyed Juncos, Wood Thrushes, Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Downy Woodpeckers. While walking around the park I also saw dozens of other bird watchers enthusiastically searching for birds.