The loss and degradation of wetlands has a chain reaction, driving biodiversity loss, stressing food and water supplies, and exacerbating the impacts of floods, droughts and wildfires. #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Floating on a cushion of air. The aerodynamics and physics at work when a pelican coasts right along the surface of the water are simply amazing. They are literally forcing air down to the surface with their wings and the pressure of the air isn’t great enough to break the

Join us in the new year for a walk along the beach! We will be there from 11 am to 1 pm. Click the link for more information and to register: littoralsociety.org/ny-new-years-w…

Holiday leftovers? 🍗 You're not the only one who loves them! NYC's scavenger animals—like raccoons, squirrels, and gulls—feast too. Keep wildlife wild by properly disposing of trash & staying a safe distance. Enjoy the season, but let’s leave the snacks for humans!

A Brown creeper in unusual territory ( on the ground). Prospect Park today. Brooklyn Bird Alert Prospect Park

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sipping sap and creating sap wells in Central Park. This young male is in the process of growing into his full adult plumage #birdcpp Manhattan Bird Alert

The squirrel escapes again, this juvenile RTH ( note - tail feathers aren’t yet red) , is clearly not as speedy on the ground. #birds #hawks #birdcpp #nyc #mymorningwalk #winter

Here’s what you can do across NYC during the last weekend of 2024! Trace deer foot tracks, carol your heart out, and peer through your binoculars for signs of wildlife 🧵:

Join us from January 10-12 in the new year for a trip to the eastern tip of Long Island during the quiet season (no crowds or traffic). It’s also the peak birding time! For more info and to register, click the link: littoralsociety.org/montauk-winter…

Today, in 1973, the Endangered Species Act was signed into law by President Nixon, w/ almost unanimous support from both parties. 51 years later - it’s the law of the land. Thousands of species - including Piping Plovers - have been rescued from the brink of extinction … 🧵

Creative swan logistics is a skill few people ever need, but it's quickly learned in our storefront clinic. Hannibal is a big boy and needs his space and privacy. He is happy overseeing the laundry. 📷: Michelle

An end of the year bonus to be able to observe this handsome bird in Kings county! #snowyowl

Foggy morning today at Jamaica bay brought a certain character to the photos! Cooper’s hawk drying its feathers , pintail being pintails, shovelers looking handsome and lots of American tree sparrows! Littoral Society NYC Queens and L.I. Bird Alert FUJIFILM X/GFX USA 🦉Wild🦅New🐋York 🗽 Gateway to the National Parks

This beautiful Snowy Owl in Brooklyn today seemed to like to perch in pine trees. Thanks to Brooklyn Bird Alert for the alerts. Brooklyn Bird Alert #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birdwatching #birdphotography

It was a pretty good day. #owls #birding #birdbx #nycwildlife #wildnewyork

Snowy Owl in the fog at Shirley Chisholm State Park this early morning. Watch it perched, checking people around, preening, watching the sky (a Harrier passed by), and trying to sleep. Video by Gus Keri.