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

American Kestrel and Common Grackle harrying a red-tailed Hawk, with a Chimney Swift in between here and there.

Location suggest this was one of the Nest 2 Kestrels.

American Osprey over Valley Water in a light rain.

Borough Hall Peregrine.

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