Springtime in Central Park
To be more precise, the photos I took today encompass only part of the southeast section of this 843-acre urban oasis. (Above: looking north at The Pond)
“A starling shall be taught to speak.” (Bethesda Terrace)
Enter the dragon. (Bethesda Terrace Amphitheater)
For a while, red-eared slider turtles were sold as pets in NYC. Then people realized that a) the turtles grew much bigger than expected and b) they carry salmonella. It became illegal to sell them here but not before plenty of disgruntled owners dumped them into Central Park where they still thrive. (The Pond)
Bubbling under the American Elms. (The Mall)
Step into the light. (Looking north at Bethesda Fountain)
Sax and the city. (near the Children’s Zoo)
A sweet and colorful ride home.
I lived for a couple years in NYC - decades ago now. But Spring in the city is quite miraculous - especially in Central Park. Thanks for distant view.
Around May 15th, about 20 years ago, I saw 22 different warblers in Central Park. Thank Mr. Olmsted for his farsighted wisdom. If only we can do the same for more natural places such that our great grands still have a natural place to explore and enjoy. Apparently 210 species of birds frequent Central Park each year. It's a gift!