Friday is for the birds

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Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman

Friday is for the birds

Brisk northwest winds continued for a third day and kept recreational boaters at bay, but the birds were out in force. A bald eagle flew over Pier i in the morning, pursued by crows.

A bald eagle with a crow shadow over Pier i

Meanwhile, back on the ground, the first of the spring goslings emerged in Riverside Park, perhaps a tempting snack for the eagle overhead.

Spring goslings have arrived

Mechanical birds were also in evidence. A Coast Guard Dolphin made a loop up the river in the morning. The afternoon brought an Army Blackhawk flying from Lakehurst NJ up to Schenectady County Airport which is home to the 109th Airlift Wing of the NY Air National Guard. The Blackhawk was followed by a dual rotor Chinook heading up the Hudson from Maryland.