Birds & Other Wildlife
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Birds of Brooklyn: Cape May Warbler
The Cape May warbler is both a spring and fall migrant in New York City. Look for this bright yellow bird with distinctive black streaks. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Cape May Warbler
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Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
Have you seen this large black waterbird in NYC? It's often spotted near bodies of water, both large and small, freshwater and saltwater, spreading its wings out to dry. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
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Small Gardens and Tiny Greenspaces Attract City Wildlife
Even very small patches of plants help attract pollinators and other wildlife to cities. This is no surprise to Greenest Block in Brooklyn organizers and participants. Read Small Gardens and Tiny Greenspaces Attract City Wildlife
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Birds of Brooklyn: Spotted Sandpiper
This shore bird can be seen alongside lakes, ponds, and streams in Brooklyn's parks and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Spotted Sandpiper
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Birds of Brooklyn: Black-Capped Chickadee
This beloved little bird will eat right of a person's hand. Or pull fur right out of a sleeping raccooon's coat! Read Birds of Brooklyn: Black-Capped Chickadee
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Eastern Red Bat Roosts in the Discovery Garden
An eastern red bat recently stopped by the Discovery Garden to roost.
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Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
Mallards thrive in Brooklyn and all over the world. Where do they nest? When do they molt? How do they feed themselves when humans aren't throwing them bread crusts? Read Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
This noisy, colorful woodpecker was once a southern species, but now its thriving in Brooklyn. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
This raptor is common in the city. In spring, red-tailed hawks start nesting, and it's not hard to catch a glimpse of their mating rituals, hunting habits, and nest-tending behaviors in parks and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
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Birds of Brooklyn: Starling
The starling, one of the most populous bird species in North America, wasn't always here. Its presence is the result of a passing reference in a Shakespeare play. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Starling
