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.”

Kestrel Update

December 29th, female at the 5th Avenue edge of Green-Wood. First sighting of a female in months.

January 5, a male across 6th Avenue, from 4th floor window.

January 9th, same perch, and same bird, different day.

January 10, 5th Avenue next to park.

January 12: female again, on Neo-gothic pile of an entrance to Green-Wood.

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