Nature
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Bird Watching
Astoria the Turkey
I have fallen in love with a wild turkey from Roosevelt island. Thanks to Manhattan Bird Alert, I’ve…
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Bird Watching
Benefits of Bird Song
Good news! – Hearing birdsong can significantly reduce stress, improve mood, and lower feelings of anxiety. Whether…
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Bluebird of Happiness
The day after the election a bluebird flew in for a visit – just when I needed it…
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Field Trips
The Great Elephant Migration
This is a touring public art installation that depicts wildlife and saves it. Their headline is the elephants…
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Zinnia Surprise
I am a lazy gardener, so when it comes to plants, I tend to favor blooming perennials over…
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Joy Spotting and Glimmer Moments
Micro moments of Joy are worth slowing down for. As children, we called it a sense of wonder…
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Bluebird Sanctuary
Bluebirds always bring a bit of magic to anyone’s day. One thing that didn’t make it onto our…
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Cardinal Symbolism
As a WASP from Manhattan, I never learned about totems or spirit animals, but I have always believed…
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Great Blue Heron Visitor
There’s a heron that visits the pond in the back at dusk – It patiently watches and waits.…
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The Joy of a Jar of Flowers
How I love a jar of flowers. Nothing fancy, just a couple of blooms. It reminds me of…
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Get Ready for Peak Bloom
In Japan, Hanami is name of the practice of waiting for the cherry blossoms. In D.C. It’s called…
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