Cave Swallows in New York

Cave Swallows in New York

Cave Swallows aren’t a bird species you would typically find in New York, their range typically is much farther south in parts of southern Texas and Central America. So why is a bird that is usually found in this one state, being seen all the way up in New York? One thing many hardcore birders…

Rufous Hummingbird in New York

Rufous Hummingbird in New York

While the Rufous Hummingbird’s typical range is in the western part of North America, it has started to become a more regular vagrant to the east and New York, particularly in fall and winter. I saw my first Rufous Hummingbird right here in Phoenix New York back in 2012. This individual was an adult male…