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Donkees

(33,314 posts) Sun Oct 5, 2025, 06:13 AM Oct 5

Manhattan Bird Alert

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Today's Central Park rarity, an Eastern Whip-poor-will resting in the Ramble (Original Post) Donkees Oct 5 OP

Gorgeous Lulu KC Oct 5 #1

zzzzzzzzzzzz AllaN01Bear Oct 5 #2

I not sure I've ever seen a photo of a whip-poor-will Nittersing Oct 6 #4

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1. Gorgeous

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 08:52 AM

Oct 5

A very wise looking bird.

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2. zzzzzzzzzzzz

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 08:53 AM

Oct 5

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3. ''its whiskers, which are actually rictal bristles that help the bird find insects in low light.''

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 07:39 AM

Oct 6

Photo: JacquelineUWS

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4. I not sure I've ever seen a photo of a whip-poor-will

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 08:23 AM

Oct 6

It reminds me of pics I've seen of a tawny frogmouth out of Australia.