Posts Tagged ‘Migrating Birds’

Morning Eye Candy: Tiny Tweet

Posted in Around the Garden on October 28th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – 2 Comments

Join Debbie Becker on one of her weekly bird walks this Saturday, and you just might see more sweet little phoebes at the Garden.

Norther Phoebe on Twin Lakes

Northern Phoebe on Twin Lakes (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Saturday Bird Walks Return!

Posted in Around the Garden, Birding Bite on September 1st, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – 2 Comments

Debbie Becker’s ever-popular Bird Walks return this Saturday with a hunt for those tiny gems of the garden; hummingbirds! The walks begin at 11 a.m., leaving from the Reflecting Pool in front of the Visitor Center. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan at the Visitor Center Information Booth, so if you have a pair, bring them along, and be sure to wear sturdy shoes.

The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer bird-watchers a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. The Garden’s magnificent 250-acres of outdoor gardens and collections, open meadows, native forest, and waterbodies such as the Bronx River and Twin Lakes entice birds migrating through the area in spring and fall and those that stay to nest in summer or to spend the winter.

We talked to some visitors and staff about their favorite birds and why they love birding at the Garden.

Upcoming Bird Walk themes include:

- In Pursuit of Hummingbirds September 10
- Great Hawk Migration September 24
- In Search of the Great Horned Owls November 19
- Annual Bird Count December 10
- Great Backyard Bird Count February 18

Tell us (by leaving a comment): What is your favorite bird? Have you had a great birding experience at the Garden?