Moment of Zen: Mandarin Duck appears in Central Park

This stunner is the talk of the town. Something to brighten the spirit.

 

nytimes.com:  Mandarin Duck Appears in Central Park Pond

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/31/nyregion/mandarin-duck-central-park-pond.html


Manhattan Bird Alert:

https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark



Wow.  Beautiful bird.


I just went to see him! He's sitting on a rock in the pond at the SE corner of the park. He was underneath a tree, so the light wasn't the best, but still stunning. If you work anywhere near there, take an hour and go have a look. Just look for the crowd of birders who will point him out to you and lend you their binoculars so you can get a better look. Well worth it!


That duck is surreal!


My friend went and took photos. In the photo, next to the Mandarin, was a Wood Duck--almost as colorful.



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