Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Raptor Wednesday

Three days of pair-bonding for the American Kestrels. No copulation seen; it’s a bit early for that.
One morning a Cooper’s Hawk chased them from this chimney pot. I was alerted because of the kestrel screaming.

The big orange boat is one the Staten Island Ferry fleet.

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