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Mariners Harbor

February 22, 2013

Oil Spill Off Staten Island Didn't Damage Bird Sanctuary, Coast Guard Says

The oil spill in the Kill Van Kull had no impact on Shooters Island Bird Sanctuary, officials said.

Lower East Side

January 03, 2013

$1M Wetland Proposed for East River Park

The Lower East Side Ecology Center would include a wetland area to shelter birds and produce clean water.

Mariners Harbor

December 18, 2012

Rescuers Spot 15 Birds Oiled After Fuel Spill Off Staten Island

The U.S. Coast Guard said 2,900 birds are in the affected area.

Riverdale

October 15, 2012

In Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park, a Bird Watcher Haven, with History

The park is the go-to for bird watchers like John Young, who's been birding there for over 50 years.

Upper East Side

August 10, 2012

Urban Birdwatching All the Rage in Central Park

Birds are the focus of this summer's Mostly Mozart Festival, a documentary and upcoming auction.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 17, 2012

Wild Turkey Flocks to Washington Heights Fire Escape

Washington Heights residents are keeping a watchful eye on a wild turkey that's living on a fire escape.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 05, 2012

Violet the Hawk's Mourners Plan Washington Square Park Memorial

Violet the Hawk's carers want to build a memorial in the park to "capture her spirit."

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 30, 2011

Violet the Hawk's Fans Flock Online to Mourn Her Loss

Violet the Hawk was remembered on Facebook and a Twitter account named after her Red-tailed hawk son Pip.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 13, 2011

Birdman Bears Manhattan Heat in Washington Square Park

Paul Zig has become a fixture at the park.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

May 08, 2011

Mama NYU Hawk is Hurt, Report Says

A hawk who has been incubating eggs at NYU's Bobst Library has an injured leg. Experts are trying to figure out how to treat her.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

April 06, 2011

National Arts Club Undergoes Massive Spring Cleaning

With long-time NAC prez Aldon James on "vacation," board members are carting junk out from rooms and assessing its art.

Downtown

March 24, 2011

Urban Farm Shaped Like a Turkey Opens in Battery Park

The farm's bird shape pays tribute to Zelda the turkey, the park's most famous resident.

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 08, 2011

Northern Manhattanites Get Armchair Views of Wildlife

Nature loving residents in Inwood and Washington Heights are excited by recent wildlife sightings outside of city parks.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 26, 2011

East Village Now a Haven For Hawks

An increase in red-tailed hawk sightings and rescues makes experts think the birds' numbers are rising in urban areas.

Manhattan

January 20, 2011

Sightings of Missing Love Bird Lola Reported Around the Country

Lola, the longtime companion of Central Park icon, Pale Male, is presumed dead, but DNAinfo hasn't given up hope.