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Check out the birds!

New York City is filled with beautiful birds in all seasons, particularly during the spring and fall migrations, when you can see more than 200 different species of birds in Central Park alone (including the common yellowthroat above).

Here are some great links to get you started!

All About Birds: an incredible resource from the Cornell Lab of Orthinology

Birds of Central Park: maps, articles, and sighting updates via Twitter

Wild Bird Fund: a non-profit organization that helps save wild birds in New York City