birdwatching

A striking male Mandarin duck was spotted in the Central Park Pond... thing is, it's very rare to see them in these parts.

Yesterday, dozens of ornithoid enthusiasts gathered in Gramercy at the literal crack of dawn to celebrate spring and the upcoming onslaught of baby (bird) making that comes with it.

All week we'll be taking a closer look at New York City's winged animals, starting today with some tips from birdwatching expert Rob Jett, the City Birder.

Birdwatchers around the city are grabbing their binoculars and heading out to catch glimpses of some rare birds blown off course by Irene.

The latest tourist attraction has mysteriously vanished into the sea...