Hallett Nature Sanctuary

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Hallett Nature Sanctuary

East Side from 60th-62nd Street just south of Wollman Rink, New York, NY

This weekend all paths lead to one place (for me) … Central Park. I am in awe of Central Park and often forget how incredible and incredibly important it is to New Yorkers (and visitors). It is a superb place for running and cycling, a ramble through the woods, sitting on a park bench, rowing a boat, and one of the best locations in North America for Ornithology (bird watching)!

The first place you should go looking for birds is the newly opened (after nearly a century of being closed) Hallet Nature Sanctuary. This four acre area in the Southeast corner of Central Park is just South of Wolman rink, steps away from the Plaza Hotel. It is currently only open to the public three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) from 2-5pm. This bird sanctuary was recently renovated by the Central Park Conservancy and is open to the public on a very limited basis. Without a doubt, Central Park is one of the best birding locations in North America. Since the creation of Central Park, more than 280 bird species have been recorded; 192 are regular visitors or year-round residents and over 88 are infrequent or rare visitors. Spring migration extends from late February through the first week of June, peaking in May. Go there with your camera (bring a zoom lens), or binoculars, or your iPhone 6 and get ready to start your bird watching journey and see some incredible birds!

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