Today's report

Northern Pintail in Central Park at sunset --photo taken a few years ago
by Cal Vornberger http://www.calvorn.com

From e-birds, an up-to-the-minute report of bird activity on a freezing winter day in Central Park by Howie and Anita Stillman, two faithful [and hardy] park birders. Note for anxious swan-watchers:  the pair seems to be moving southward...

PS The Pond is the southernmost body of water in the park, around 59th St. and Fifth Avenue.

Central Park, The Pond, Monday, January 29, 2007
 
A male Northern Pintail was seen on the Pond around 10AM south of Gapstow Bridge (of course, south of the bridge. The rest of the Pond is frozen).

Also a couple of Mute Swans in the same place.  The usual stunning hybrid ducks are swimming around.

Dennis G. reported a Red-tailed Hawk attacking a Kestrel near Azalea Pond around noon.

Howie & Anita Stillman