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Dec
14
The 119th Christmas Bird Count Comes to Brooklyn Tomorrow!

The 119th Christmas Bird Count Comes to Brooklyn Tomorrow!

We know—it’s been Hot Duck this and Hot Duck that all winter, right? But plenty of local species
2 min read
Apr
19
Gravesend Bay: 7,000 Gallons Of Spilled Oil Recovered. But What About The Other 20,000?

Gravesend Bay: 7,000 Gallons Of Spilled Oil Recovered. But What About The Other 20,000?

(Aerial photo submitted by reader)As of this week, 7,000 gallons of diesel oil — of the 27,000 spilled
5 min read
Apr
04
It’s Migration Season And These Beautiful Birds Are In Our Area

It’s Migration Season And These Beautiful Birds Are In Our Area

Scarlet Tanager (Photo: Steve Nanz)This is a wonderful time for bird watching, but it won’t last forever. Birds
3 min read
Mar
29
BEWARE: Colorful Monk Parakeets Could Cause The Next Blackout On Your Block

BEWARE: Colorful Monk Parakeets Could Cause The Next Blackout On Your Block

Monk Parakeets. (Photo: Gary Leavens [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_leavens/21475923575/] / Flickr)Frequent power outages have frustrated southern
3 min read
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
Jan
07
Photo Of The Day: Winter Birds

Photo Of The Day: Winter Birds

Photo by pattttty_d [https://www.instagram.com/pattttty_d/]We love the birds that stick with us through the
1 min read
Dec
03
Photo Of The Day: A Painted Bunting Likes To Skate

Photo Of The Day: A Painted Bunting Likes To Skate

Photo by Rob BateRob Bate, President of the Brooklyn Bird Club [http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/] and expert on the varieties
1 min read
Dec
02

Photo Of The Day: A Painted Bunting Likes To Skate

Photo by Rob BateRob Bate, President of the Brooklyn Bird Club [http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/] and expert on the varieties
1 min read
Nov
25
Red-Tailed Hawk/Illegal Drone Incident Highlights Concerns About Birds In Prospect Park

Red-Tailed Hawk/Illegal Drone Incident Highlights Concerns About Birds In Prospect Park

A Red-Tailed Hawk in the Prospect Park drone incident. (Photo by Rob Bate)The Brooklyn Bird Club [http://www.brooklynbirdclub.
3 min read
Oct
22
Explore The Wonders Of Marine Park This Saturday With Sheepshead Bites’ Top Naturalist

Explore The Wonders Of Marine Park This Saturday With Sheepshead Bites’ Top Naturalist

A black-crowned night heron. (Photo: Daniel Frazer / Sheepshead Bites)Readers of this site are probably familiar with the work of
2 min read