Plants & Gardens Blog
Birds & Other Wildlife
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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
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Pollinators in the Native Flora Garden (Video)
Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators flock to Native Flora Garden's plants. So do their predators. Uli Lorimer explains the relationships at play in this small but diverse habitat shares some good news about the the monarchs he has observed. Read Pollinators in the Native Flora Garden (Video)
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Kestrel
The smallest falcon in the United States likes to nest in the eaves and cornices of old buildings in New York City and hunt grasshoppers at Floyd Bennett Field. Read Birds of Brooklyn: American Kestrel
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Redstart
This pretty warbler is an ace insect catcher with a distinctive hunting method. Read Birds of Brooklyn: American Redstart
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Birds of Brooklyn: Monk Parakeet
How did this Argentinian bird become a fixture in Brooklyn? Read Birds of Brooklyn: Monk Parakeet
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A Wildlife Walk Through the Garden
The Garden isn’t just a collection of plants. It’s also a collection of habitats where herons hunt for crayfish, monarchs feed on milkweed, and woodpeckers nest and forage for insects. Read A Wildlife Walk Through the Garden
