Redstart Splish Splash!
The American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) is a delightful small bird, one of the most delightful warblers to flit through Central Park and throughout New York City.
Female American redstart, Azalea Pond, Central Park, September 16, 2021
Male redstart, Azalea Pond, Central Park, September 16, 2021
These American redstarts were photographed September 11 and 16, 2021, in Green-Wood Cemetery and Central Park.
On September 10, 2016, I was blessed to watch a young redstart having the best time taking a bath at Triplets Bridge in Central Park. I did a fun video, and got some nice photos. Some info on the redstart can be found on Audubon's Web site.
Another Silly Video by Susan Kirby. Part of the Filming the Feathers series. Sept. 10, 2016, and a young redstart is at Triplets Bridge in Central Park, enjoying the heck out of taking a bath. The bird was chased away three times by other birds, but kept coming back to splash around.
I was able to get some nice photos, but the video says it all!
