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Squirrel at Garibaldi Plaza
Posted by cathryn on April 3, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/03/squirrel-at-garibaldi-plaza/
Three (or Four) Red-Tailed Hawks Have Turned Up Dead in NYC Parks This Year
Via WPIX11 — Hawks Turning Up Dead in Manhattan Parks: Several red-tailed hawks have been found dead in and around parks in Manhattan over the past two months. Two hawks were discovered in different sections of Central Park, and one in Riverside Park, according to Parks Department officials. All three were sent to the Department [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 2, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/02/three-or-four-hawks-have-turned-up-dead-in-nyc-parks-this-year/
Squirrel Meet Nut
Before the rain… More on that Monday. I’m a bit backlogged on posts but they’re coming!
Posted by cathryn on July 30, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/30/squirrel-meet-nut/
Seen at the Park — Friendships
There are friendships, alliances and an appreciation of all wildlife in Washington Square Park. Photo: Cathryn
Posted by cathryn on July 22, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/22/seen-at-the-park-pigeon-appreciation/
Squirrel Meet Hawk
That’s a squirrel box in the Park (erected by the Parks Department) and, yes, there’s a squirrel in there! Who, apparently, survived — at least, that day. Last week, I posted commenter Drew’s thoughts as to how to help the Washington Square Park squirrels. He wrote: I entered WSP again today shortly after 2pm and [...]
Posted by cathryn on July 19, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/19/squirrel-meet-hawk/
A reader’s query: With 3 Hawks in the Hood, Can We give the Washington Square Park Squirrels a Little Assistance?
hawk, squirrel & tree-Wash Sq Pk Commenter Drewo wrote in the other day with concern about the beloved Washington Square Park squirrels and their fate with the arrival of red-tailed hawks Violet, Bobby, and now Pip. From Drewo: I found your WSP blog on the internet. As a long-time visitor to the park, I am [...]
Posted by cathryn on July 12, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/12/a-readers-query-with-3-hawks-in-the-hood-can-we-give-the-washington-square-park-squirrels-a-helping-hand/
Fourth of July at Washington Square
More coming…
Posted by cathryn on July 5, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/07/05/fourth-of-july-at-the-park/
Neighborhood’s Newest Red-Tailed Hawk Pip Leaves the Nest! Meanwhile…
Newest neighborhood red-tailed hawk, Pip, fledged (left the nest) last week! I’m a bit behind reporting on the news but it happened on Thursday, June 23rd. According to the hawk blogs, he has not yet made his way into the park itself. He is mostly perching on buildings along the perimeter. Parents Violet and Bobby [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/29/neighborhoods-newest-red-tailed-hawk-pip-leaves-the-nest-meanwhile/
A Sad Day for Inwood Hill Park: Geese Seized by USDA for Slaughter With Complicity of the Mayor (And Why This is Wrong)
Updated 5:35 p.m. How long will Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the NYC Parks Department, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the Port Authority (which controls NYC air space) be able to put up a pretense that killing Canada Geese that reside in New [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/29/a-sad-day-for-inwood-hill-park-geese-seized-by-usda-for-slaughter-with-complicity-of-the-mayor-and-why-this-is-wrong/
Are They Coming for the Canada Geese in your New York City Park?
-Updated- Washington Square Park doesn’t have any Canada Geese but many city parks throughout the five boroughs do. But, if it’s up to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, not for long. Mayor Bloomberg has signed off on gassing and slaughtering Canada Geese in NYC Parks for the third year in a row. Things you need to know: [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 23, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/23/are-they-coming-for-the-canada-geese-in-your-new-york-city-park/
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