Birds & Other Wildlife
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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 More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull
This snickering shorebird hits the beach in mid-April and stays through fall. You may also see it farther inland. Read More ›
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Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
Spare the pesticide and enlist ladybugs, parasitic wasps and other beneficial insects to handle pest control in your garden. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
This bright yellow songbird is one of the first to arrive during spring migration. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
This woodpecker doesn't actually peck wood so much. Instead, it looks for ants on the ground. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: White-Throated Sparrow
This delightful little brown bird flies south from Canada and arrives in New York City in mid-October. You'll see it helping itself to the seeds it finds in parks, gardens, and backyard feeders all winter. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
This raucous bird will head south soon or stick around for the nuts if the acorn crop is good. Read More ›
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All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs... Read More ›
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Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
While working with BBG on Greenest Block in Brooklyn, the author found a reptile in need of some help. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: House Wren
Don't be fooled by its cute looks and cheerful song. The house wren is a feisty bird that will dive-bomb catbirds, swallows, and even chipmunks! Read More ›
