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Birds of Brooklyn
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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.
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Redstart
This pretty warbler is an ace insect catcher with a distinctive hunting method.
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Birds of Brooklyn: Monk Parakeet
How did this Argentinian bird become a fixture in Brooklyn?
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Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
This bright yellow songbird is one of the first to arrive during spring migration.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Goldfinch
This musical yellow bird is very devoted to its favorite plant.
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Birds of Brooklyn: Osprey
These big, fish-eating raptors have migrated back in New York City, and they're great fun to observe.
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Birds of Brooklyn: American Woodcock
This woodcock's mating ritual is a site to behold. Find out how and where to spot these funny-looking birds in action.
By Joe Giunta
