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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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Fragrance Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
Learn about the history of the Fragrance Garden and how its special, sensory plant palette engages individuals in the Garden’s Seasonal Highlights Memory Tours. Read Fragrance Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
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Birds & Other Wildlife
All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans. Read All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Fruits on the Cusp
Here in the Garden, there’s a special kind of delight in encountering fruit on the cusp of ripeness. Read Fruits on the Cusp
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
At the height of summer, Fawcett Terrace is bursting with color and texture. Read Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
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Children & Families
Make a Butterfly Habitat in a Window Box
If you provide warmth (a sunny spot), shelter (shrubs and trees), and nectar (masses of flowers from spring to fall), butterflies will feed and maybe even lay eggs there. Read Make a Butterfly Habitat in a Window Box
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Birds & Other Wildlife
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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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsFor the BirdsBirds & Other Wildlife
A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
A garden for wildlife can also be a beautiful garden. The theme of the Annual Border this year is plants for the birds. Read A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
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For the BirdsBirds & Other Wildlife
Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?
Guess the bird-related common names of these plants. Read Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?