The Annual Border is profuse with blooms, with extra room for serendipity. Read Annual Border in Bloom
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Birds & Other Wildlife
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsBirds & Other WildlifeFor the Birds
Annual Border in Bloom
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Birds & Other Wildlife
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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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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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 & CollectionsBirds & Other WildlifeFor the Birds
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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Birds & Other WildlifeFor the Birds
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?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsBirds & Other WildlifeFor the Birds
A Garden for Hummingbirds
This year, there is a special place in the Discovery Garden with containers specifically planted for the ruby-throated hummingbird. Read A Garden for Hummingbirds
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Birds & Other WildlifeFor the Birds
Birds of Brooklyn: Baltimore Oriole
The Baltimore oriole is a beautiful and beloved bird that nests in Brooklyn and the New York City. Its name has nothing to do with the Maryland city. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Baltimore Oriole
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is a year-round resident owl in the New York City area. They are elusive during most of the day, but at twilight and again in the early morning, the great horned owl becomes very active and starts to hunt. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Great Horned Owl