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Posted in Wildlife on December 14 2016, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
Some of my best wildlife sightings at the Garden this year have been right before I check in for work. Earlier this week, I saw a wild turkey just outside our offices at the Visitor Center. She was standing on one of the planters, looking right at me!
Wild turkeys are a common sight at the Garden and other green spots during the winter. The framing could not have been better! She soon jumped down and walked on the lawn—one more for the books.
A wild turkey at the Visitor Center – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 2 2013, by Matt Newman
“Hello? Yes, hi! I can’t help but notice that you’re not food. So, yeeeeeeah, you’re gonna have to relocate. I can appreciate that you’re a photographer–it’s a very nice camera–but if you’re not edible, we’re not interested. Thanks for your understanding.”
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on December 19 2012, by Matt Newman
Gobbling through life’s endless Garden buffet, oblivious to tour, horticulturist, or passing camera lens. It’s not a bad life, I think.
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on November 22 2012, by Matt Newman
What’s the difference between a Garden turkey in summer, as you see here, and a Garden turkey in fall? Not a whole lot! They’re both content in the knowledge that they’re safe for the holidays.
The NYBG is closed today, but the gates will be open tomorrow if you feel like escaping the holiday shopping rush. Here’s to a happy, safe, and filling Thanksgiving from everyone here at The New York Botanical Garden!
Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
