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Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
Have you seen this large black waterbird in NYC? It's often spotted near bodies of water, both large and small, freshwater and saltwater, spreading its wings out to dry.
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans.
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
Mallards thrive in Brooklyn and all over the world. Where do they nest? When do they molt? How do they feed themselves when humans aren't throwing them bread crusts?
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits.
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Birds of Brooklyn: Baltimore Oriole
The Baltimore oriole is a beautiful and beloved bird that nests in Brooklyn and the New York City. Its name has nothing to do with the Maryland city.
By Joe Giunta -
Weed of the Month: Oxeye Daisy
The cheerful-looking oxeye daisy is a scourge for those who love a manicured green lawn. Almost everyone else rather likes it.
By Joni Blackburn -
Birds of Brooklyn: Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is a year-round resident owl in the New York City area. They are elusive during most of the day, but at twilight and again in the early morning, the great horned owl becomes very active and starts to hunt.
By Joe Giunta -
Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed
This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species.
By Saara Nafici -
Journey into Bird Migration
In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, we’ve gathered some resources you can explore to learn more about the fascinating phenomenon of bird migration—and what you can do to help support these birds on their journeys.
By BBG Staff -
Birds of Brooklyn: Barn Swallow
These lovely blue and tawny birds can be found nesting under eaves, catching insects while in flight, or touching down on a pond for a quick bath. They also inspired the creation of the Audubon Society.
By Joe Giunta
