Migratory birds hiding in new York during hurricane

Migratory birds hiding in new York during hurricane

Deadly hurricanesthat beset the USA and the Caribbean in the last few weeks have changed the migration routes of birds, resulting in unique species of birds of the immigrants were forced to seek temporary shelter in new York.

Some birds, according to experts, was in the Big Apple, running from the storms, others were here, as was disoriented.

But what’s good for the fans to watch birds, not always happy themselves migrating beauties. Hurricanes are different from each other their impact on birds, depending on the storm’s path and strength.

Migratory birds hiding in new York during hurricanesource: wikimedia/cc

For example, hurricane Irene, which hit new York in August 2011, was particularly «generous» in relation to local ornithologists. After him in the city could see tropical birds and petrels that are commonly found in the Caribbean. But due to the fact that these involuntary guests are sea birdswho used to soar over the ocean and eat fish, so far the visits to the mainland could become for them fatal.

Tropical storms and hurricanes, such as Maria, who recently swept through the Caribbean sea, also affected the birds migrating South for the winter.

Migratory birds hiding in new York during hurricanesource: flickr

Last week ornithologists spotted on Governors Island Western kingbird, typical inhabitant of Western North America. Also, in new York looked a particulate tern, which normally nests on remote Islands in the South in Staten island.

Bird lovers can enjoy in new York at dozens of Prezidiuma hurricanes of birds, including warblers, videonow, tanagro, krivohlavek of mockingbirds, flycatchers and others.

Migratory birds hiding in new York during hurricanesource: wikimedia/cc

For bird watching the perfect fit all large parks in the city:

  • Forest Park in Queens
  • Central Park in Manhattan
  • Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx
  • Clove Lakes Park in Staten island.

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