Nature-loving New Yorkers take part in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. Photo: Meryl Phair How Many Birds are in Central Park? At the Southern Pump House in Central Park, the volunteers of the 123rd Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count begin to arrive... News 21 Dec 2022 | 10:58
A splooting squirrel in Central Park sprawls out on a shaded walkway to cool down in the summer heat. Photo: NYC Parks City Squirrels Keep Cool by ‘Splooting’ in High Heat New York City squirrels are beating the heat by utilizing a technique called “splooting.” The typically energetic animals... News 27 Aug 2022 | 09:28
A pod of dolphins swims through New York Harbor. Photo: New York Marine Rescue Center Dolphins Return to New York Harbor Dolphins have names, distinct whistles that announce their unique presence to other dolphins. They can also recognize themselves... News 22 Jul 2022 | 04:21
Birdwatchers in Central Park with NYC Audubon’s “Drop In and Bird” walk. Photo: Meryl Phair Birdwatchers Flock to City Parks During Spring Migration The dedicated birdwatchers of NYC Audubon’s “Drop In and Bird! Morning Bird Walks” in Central Park meet at 81st Street and... News 27 May 2022 | 01:15
“A beautiful and unexpected sight”: Snowy owl in Central Park. Photo: @BirdCentralPark on Twitter Meet David Barrett of Manhattan Bird Alert Most days, David Barrett spends a great deal of time looking for birds. When not birding, he’s reading about local sightings... News 24 Feb 2021 | 09:45
The Snowy Owl strikes a pose in the North Meadow of Central Park on January 27, 2021. Photo courtesy of Manhattan Bird Alert @BirdCentralPark The Owl Whooo Came In From the Cold “Unless you visit the high arctic,” The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website states, “you’ll mainly be looking for Snowy... News 28 Jan 2021 | 07:23
Conservancy President & CEO Dan Garodnick presented Massey with the award and bouquet. ( Photo courtesy of Riverside Park Conservancy) The Goat Vote Who didn’t love the goats of Riverside Park? The much-celebrated visitors to the UWS greenspace helped rid the park of invasive... News 02 Aug 2019 | 12:19
