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.”

End of an Era

Last week, they took down the old warehouse at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. With it went the long-time Common Raven nest.

Ten days earlier, I saw two Ravens from nearby Bush Terminal Park. The area between the park and 1st Avenue is also slated for big developments, in this case a move/TV studio.

Early yesterday morning, I heard a Raven in the distance.

Then, later in the morning, I saw at least four of them. They’re still around….

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