www.nytimes.com1 week agoGadgetsFalcon Cam: Reality TV for Bird LoversThe closely watched nest of peregrine falcons in Lower Manhattan, with a private nest on an office building ledge, is monitored via Falcon Cam. [ more ]
Time Out New York3 weeks agoJavaScriptA giant coyote was spotted in Central ParkCoyote sightings, though uncommon, can happen anywhere including urban areas like New York City. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times2 months agoLos AngelesThreatened in their homeland, feral Mexican parrots thrive on L.A.'s exotic landscapingTropical parrots adapted to urban life in California through the pet trade Introduced parrots thriving in cities due to exotic tree resources and climate similarities [ more ]
Sacramento Bee2 months agoChicago CubsRoughhousing bear cubs slip into narrow crawl space. Watch as mom busts in after themBear cubs slipped into a crawlspace, prompting their mom to break in. Urbanized bear removal expert documented the bears' eviction process. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoNew York CityFlaco's Death Calls Attention to Bird Strikes and How to Prevent ThemFlaco's death raises awareness about bird strikes Bird strikes are a major cause of bird fatalities in the U.S. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoLondonThe green hooligans menacing our parks | LetterThe author was expecting a discussion on how to cook parakeets, but instead the article discusses their presence in parks and gardens. The author describes parakeets in his area as shouty, overconfident, screechy, and stupidly loud. [ more ]
sfist.com5 months agoSan FranciscoOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Has Coyote Trouble at His $27 Million Russian Hill MansionEven a $27 million home in San Francisco is not immune to coyote intrusions. The SF coyote population has not increased, but they have become more comfortable entering human habitats during the pandemic. [ more ]