Mourning doves are common city birds known for their interesting song, symbolism, and fast flying. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Mourning Dove
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Mourning Dove
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
This tiny bird is a pleasure to observe in flight and will come to your home garden if you provide just what it likes. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
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Birds of Brooklyn: White-Breasted Nuthatch
This delightful and common bird makes it through winter by storing seeds and joining forces with other species to form feeding flocks. Read Birds of Brooklyn: White-Breasted Nuthatch
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Children & FamiliesBirds & Other Wildlife
Let’s Create: Bird Feeders (Project)
Many birds can survive through New York City’s milder winter weather. However, by late winter, it can be challenging for them to find food because all the seeds, fruit, and berries have been eaten. Read Let’s Create: Bird Feeders (Project)
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Birds of Brooklyn: Winter Wren
One of the great songbirds of North America, the unassuming winter wren looks a bit like a mouse. True to its name, it's easier to find in Brooklyn in the winter months. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Winter Wren
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Bring Nature Indoors to Your Cat
New Yorkers are spending much more time indoors with their pets these days. While we’re all sheltering at home together, some well-chosen houseplants can help us all bond and satisfy our mutual need for a taste of the outdoors. Read Bring Nature Indoors to Your Cat
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Birds Take Over Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The closure of Brooklyn Botanic Garden this spring has allowed birds an unprecedented chance to have this urban habitat to themselves. Read Birds Take Over Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Gannet
To see this very large seabird, you will need to travel to the outer edge of Brooklyn where the borough meets the ocean. If you're lucky, you will see it feeding on fish by plunge-diving into the water—a thrilling sight! Read Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Gannet
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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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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
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