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Daniel Frazer

Daniel Frazer

Daniel Frazer is a Brooklyn-based naturalist, birder, and history buff. Daniel is especially interested in combining community mental health with nature. You can often find Daniel walking along Graves
Apr
04
The Sea Mammals Of Gravesend Bay

The Sea Mammals Of Gravesend Bay

A grey seal bobs in Gravesend Bay. (Photo by Daniel Frazer/Bensonhurst Bean) Gravesend Bay has a storied history of
3 min read
Feb
10
In Defense Of Pigeons: Our Wildlife Expert Daniel Frazer Weighs In

In Defense Of Pigeons: Our Wildlife Expert Daniel Frazer Weighs In

Photo by Daniel FrazerYou’d be hard pressed to walk a street in Brooklyn and not come across a few
6 min read
Feb
10
How Prospect Park Lost Its Owls: On the Demise of Eastern-Screech Owls in Prospect Park

How Prospect Park Lost Its Owls: On the Demise of Eastern-Screech Owls in Prospect Park

Photo via Betty Vlasiu [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bettyvlasiu/22519434503] Had you been walking the winter trails of Prospect
4 min read
Jan
28
Visit the Bird-Feeders At Prospect Park

Visit the Bird-Feeders At Prospect Park

Common Red-Poll. Despite its name, the Common-Red-Poll is a rare visitor to Prospect Park and one that every bird watcher
4 min read
Jan
27
Brooklyn To Bermuda: The Days Of Seafaring On Gravesend Bay

Brooklyn To Bermuda: The Days Of Seafaring On Gravesend Bay

Photo by Daniel FrazerGravesend Bay was once home to a vibrant, nationally known yacht racing club. During the summer months,
3 min read
Jan
22

A Century Of Straphanger Stories From The Sea Beach Line

Photo by Mary Bakija/Bensonhurst beanMuch to the discontent of Bensonhurst and Gravesend commuters, the MTA has executed its plan
4 min read
Jan
21
How Our Street Names Were Almost Interesting: The History of Local Street Names

How Our Street Names Were Almost Interesting: The History of Local Street Names

Photo by sirsamuelortiz [https://www.instagram.com/sirsamuelortiz/]Do you live on Hiawatha Avenue? Well, you almost did if you
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Jan
19

Your Winter Guide To Birdwatching In Sheepshead Bay

Photo by Daniel FrazerYou’re walking down Emmons Avenue all bundled up, your cheeks are burning red and your breath
4 min read
Dec
15

Once Upon A Time, Brooklyn College Almost Ended Up In Bensonhurst

Courtesy of Brooklyn College/FacebookWith its sprawling ocean views, the green hills of Staten Island in the distance — the Verrazano
3 min read
Oct
16
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Millions Of Birds Migrating Through Brooklyn

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Millions Of Birds Migrating Through Brooklyn

A black-crowned night heron. (Photo: Daniel Frazer)The sky above us is a veritable highway for birds. Right now, and
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