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Birds, Pollinators & Other Wildlife
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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.
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs...
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
While working with BBG on Greenest Block in Brooklyn, the author found a reptile in need of some help.
By Michelle Gluck -
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!
By Joe Giunta -
Birds of Brooklyn: American Goldfinch
This musical yellow bird is very devoted to its favorite plant.
By Joe Giunta -
Birds of Brooklyn: Osprey
These big, fish-eating raptors have migrated back in New York City, and they're great fun to observe.
By Joe Giunta -
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 -
All About Bugs: Native Praying Mantises on the Way?
In years past, most of the praying mantises at BBG have been a species from China. This year, egg cases of a native species have been spotted. Learn more about both!
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Winged Blackbird
Flocks of redwings are on the way back from Florida and the Gulf Coast. The males are easy to identify, but the females are not. Learn to recognize this common blackbird.
By Joe Giunta -
Birds of Brooklyn: House Finch
This pretty bird was once sold as a pet, but it turned out that keeping one caged was against the law. Now this western native is thriving in the New York City area and beyond.
By Joe Giunta
