Birds on Governors Island

Barn Owls sighted at Fort Jay - December, 2007

NPS Photo Credit - Edward Lorenzini

Governors Island National Monument is an excellent place for birders. In addition to the traditional "backyard birds," you may be treated to a sighting of a red-tail hawk, killdeer, kestrel or barn owl.

National Park VIP (Volunteer-In-Park) Annie Barry provided detailed journal accounts of her on-island birding expeditions. Click on the links below to begin your "virtual" birding experience.

September, 2011 Bird Census with Annie

August, 2011 Bird Census with Annie

July, 2011 Bird Census with Annie

June, 2011 Bird Census with Annie

May, 2011 Bird Census with Annie

Spring Bird Census with Annie - April, 2011

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - March 2011

First Bird Count of 2011 with Annie - January 5, 2011

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - October 2010

National Public Lands Day Autumn Bird Census with Annie - September 25, 2010

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - June 2010

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - May 2010

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - January 2010

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - October, 2009

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - September, 2009

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - August, 2009

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - July, 2009

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - May, 2009

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - August, 2008

Birding on Governors Island with Annie - June, 2008