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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: “Cone” Spider
While I was out birding on Governor’s Island, My friends and I came across this old traffic cone. It stood out to me as…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Red-Tailed Hawk
Check out this Red-Tailed Hawk going dumpster diving in Morningside Park on Wednesday. This resourceful hawk didn’t hesitate to dive in and search for…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Dumpster Diving Bear
As cities continue to encroach on natural landscapes, bear sightings have become more frequent. If you’ve ever been camping where there’s bears, you know…
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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: 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…
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Is Anthropogenic Food Waste Driving the Evolution of Urban Animals?
If you spend a lot of time in cities you’re probably used to seeing animals feeding on garbage. From city-dwellers who intentionally place stale…