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Urban Observation of the Week: Wall Lizards in NYC
Lizards are becoming increasingly common in urban areas. They are able to forage longer than usual because of the urban heat island effect. Today’s…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Cougar on a Car
The internet loves cats. We see posts frequently of cats basking in the sunlight, sleeping on anything in the house, even if it doesn’t…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Flying Leopard
When large predators roam the city streets, we need to be careful. Since we are taking over their natural habitat, leopards have moved their…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Duke Nest
We usually get our urban birders to spot birds while they are out and about in the city. This week, we have the nest…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Scaling Salamander
Amphibians can be really great “indicator species” that, if they are present and healthy, then the ecosystem is doing ok. Some amphibians though are…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Trash Elephants
Elephants have become a metropolitan species in several countries. Some are domesticated work animals, while others others pass through the city looking for food.…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Warbler on the Road
The birders are back! This time, we see a Black-throated Green Warbler on the street. These birds are seen in the Northern American forests…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Stop Sign Lichens
What is a lichen? Is it a plant? Is it fungus? Actually, lichen are a group of symbiotic fungi and algae! They are typically…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Tough Urban Salamanders
Let’s take a break this week from the urban birding realm. This week, we bring you marbled salamanders. Salamanders are usually found in wetlands,…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Falcons Venting
If you enjoyed last week’s urban birder observation, you’ll probably get a kick out of this week’s. Here we have a Peregrine Falcon just…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Parking Lot Vultures
Urban birders are at it again. This week, we have a group of vultures hanging out in a parking lot, doin’ what birds do……
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Urban Observation of the Week: NOLA Anoles
New Orleans is a great city — good food, good people, good drinks. But the best part about New Orleans? LIZARDS! Keep your eyes…