Tag Archives: wildlife
Remembering Flaco the Owl
The story sped around the world. A male Eurasian Eagle-owl named Flaco, bred in captivity and confined in a small cage in the Central Park Zoo for the first thirteen years of his life, was suddenly freed when a vandal … Continue reading
Posted in 2024, Birds, Central Park, Manhattan
Tagged Central Park, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Flaco, Flaco Memorial, Flaco the Owl, Lights Out, New York, New York City, Owl, Owls, wildlife
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A Portfolio of Birds
During the pandemic, in 2020, many people were drawn to birds and birdwatching. Suddenly and with almost no warning we were torn from our families, our friends, our jobs, and all of our social and recreational activities. Aside from staying … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Manhattan, New York, Pandemic
Tagged Bird Photography, Birding, Birds, Birdwatching, Manhattan, Nature, Nature Photography, New York, New York City, photography, wildlife
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Bronx Zoo Reopening
In spite of the heat wave, New Yorkers were thrilled to return to the Bronx Zoo after it had been closed since March due to the pandemic. They say the animals noticed the absence of people, and the zoo staff … Continue reading
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