Plants & Gardens Blog
Birds & Other Wildlife
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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 Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull
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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 Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
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Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
This bright yellow songbird is one of the first to arrive during spring migration. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
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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 Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
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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 Birds of Brooklyn: White-Throated Sparrow
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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 Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
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All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs... Read All About Bugs: True Bugs
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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 Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
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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 Birds of Brooklyn: House Wren
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Goldfinch
This musical yellow bird is very devoted to its favorite plant. Read Birds of Brooklyn: American Goldfinch
