wading birds
geese/ducks
birds of prey
backyard birds
wild card
100
This bird's near extinction was the inspiration for the National Audubon Society.
What is the Great Egret?
100
This goose is extremely common; found in human-maintained areas.
What is a Canada Goose?
100
We have a nest along our river, commonly seen with fish in its talons.
What is an Osprey?
100
A populous small bird seen commonly in parks in large groups.
What is a House Sparrow?
100
Epitome of New York. GIVE ME A MORE OFFICIAL NAME!!!
What is a Rock Dove or Rock Pigeon?
200
This bird is the biggest of its type in North America.
What is the Great Blue Heron?
200
These ducks are often found in mating pairs, with the female having a mostly brown coloring with purple stripes on their wings.
What is a Mallard?
200
Our national bird. 
What is a Bald Eagle?
200
Legend has it, this bird was brought over by a kooky ornithologist trying to ensure all birds ever mentioned in Shakespeare were in Central Park. Since then, their population has exploded and are now considered invasive. 
What is a European Starling?
200
We see this bird flying across the river near the bend before Turtle Rock. 
What is a Belted Kingfisher?
300
This bird was prevented from going extinct due to the heir of the Tabasco fortune.
What is the Snowy Egret?
300
This duck-like bird is often found in this position due to its need to dry off its feathers after a deep dive for fish.
What is a Double-crested Cormorant?
300
This is the largest owl species in New York State.
What is the Great Horned Owl?
300
We saw so many of these in April and May near the dock!
What is a Common Grackle?
300
Sometimes we see these birds flying near the dock. 
What is a Killdeer?
400
This bird can digest small turtles due to its strong stomach acids.
What is the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron?
400
This bird can be found in our coastal waters during the winter; typically solo but will form loose flocks overnight or during migration. 
What is a Common Loon?
400
This bird's call is often used in media to replace the less American-sounding call of the Bald Eagle. Fun Fact: There is a nest visible from SCP! 
What is a Red-Tailed Hawk?
400
Often found near the dock, perching. Most recognizable by its coloring!
What is a Red-winged Blackbird?
400
We saw this shore bird bobbing about in the trash boom near Concrete Plant Park.
What is a spotted sandpiper?
500
These birds are known for hunting nocturnally.
What is the Black-Crowned Night Heron?
500
These small ducks are seen in New York in the winter and during migration. Often travel in small flocks.
What is a Bufflehead?
500
This falcon used to be threatened in eastern Northern America due to DDT usage in the 20th century. Now they are very common, especially along coastal areas and large cities, due to conservation efforts. 
What is a Peregrine Falcon?
500
We saw this bird eating berries, known for its mimicry of felines or babies, during our birding walk at Concrete Plant Park. 
What is a Gray Catbird?
500
This bird is seen when we row north, near the abandoned brick building. Often identifiable by conspicuous coloring and flight patterns.
What is a barn swallow?