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Urban Observation: Asian Ladybeetle
The Asian Ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a common sight in many urban gardens, such as those on Governor’s Island in New York Harbor. They…
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Grey buildings, green birds
Native to the Indian subcontinent and the southern fringes of the Sahel, the ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri) looks wonderfully out of place in the…
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Vintage nests: Birds turning trash into treasures
Sadly, plastics and litter have become part of the urban and often rural environment. It can be found almost everywhere and in any form…
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Urban Observation: Flamingo City
Flamingos are definitely not the first species that comes to mind when I think of urban birds, however, that might change if I ever…
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Urban Observation: Ringtail Possum
In Port Phillip City, this arboreal individual has found an urban alternative to climb! The Common Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) is a marsupial species,…
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Urban Environments – A Hidden Insect Biodiversity Hotspot?
Walid-Dani Kaki “In none of his works did Nature show her originality more than in insects”(Pliny the Elder) In recent years we have seen…
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Urban Observation: Why did the pheasant cross the road?
A couple of weeks ago in Detroit, a ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) was spotted crossing a major urban road, seemingly to get to a…
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Urban Observation: Dolphins in the Bronx River!
Wow, last month dolphins were spotted swimming in the Bronx River for the first time in over five years! Check out the video tweeted…
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(Sub) Urban Observations: Turkey Vulture
Check out this Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) soaring over the suburban streets of Texas! These birds are usually seen in more rural environments, such…
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(Sub) Urban Observations: Red-eared Slider
Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) are normally seen in many urban areas as a consequence of the pet trade. They are native to the…
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Urban Observation: Winter Neighbors 2: Red-eared Slider
As this tepid winter sweeps through NYC, a few careful eyes may spot a peculiar sight lounging in the mid-afternoon sun of our urban…
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(Sub)Urban Observation: Feral Muscovy Ducks
When I returned to my hometown suburb in Texas, I was greeted by the familiar sight of Muscovy Ducks (Cairina moschata) hanging out in…
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Urban Observation: Winter Neighbors 1: Canada Goose
Ever notice these long-necked denizens of NYC? Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are a familiar sight in many parks and open spaces within the city, …
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Urban Observation: Clash of the Titans
While huddled up in a nook on my apartment’s rooftop, camera set up and aimed at the skies above, I briefly witnessed a skirmish…
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Urban Observation: A Furry Climber
One of the last things many people expect to see at 2:13 pm is a rat in a tree! Popular belief holds that rodents…