New York

Staying a few days with a friend in New York. Fantastic flat on W 22nd Street with a lovely roof terrace (including views of the Empire State Building). Whilst enjoying breakfast 'al fresco' over the last few days, we have seen Chimney Swift, Ring-billed Gull, Cardinal, House Finch, House Sparrow, European Starling, American Kestrel, American Robin, Great Blue Heron and Common Grackle.... Central Park has also produced Catbird, Green Heron, Mockingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Black-capped Chickadee (I think), Black Duck, Hooded Merganser and Double-crested Cormorant. It's easy to see the potential for New World warblers in Spring - a cracking oasis of habitat in the Big Apple.