Critters of New York
Up All Night at the 9/11 Tribute in Light, Looking Out for Birds
September 11 can be an especially rough day for birds in New York City, thanks to the twin lights of the annual memorial.
My Horny Raccoon Roommate and Me
Why did a raccoon take up residence on my fire escape, and then begin masturbating?
RIP (Maybe Again?) to Pale Male, the NYC Hawk Who Lived a Life of Fame and Tragedy
Pale Male has died—but did he already die years earlier?
May 17, 2023
John Painz Has to Help the Pigeons
He rescued his first pigeon during the pandemic. Now he does it full time.
March 7, 2023
One Step Behind the Coyotes of NYC
"That’s how you always see them. Running away. I’ve seen more coyote butts than coyote faces."
Many Birders Are Wondering: Will Flaco Fuck?
Flaco the owl is on a spectacular journey. Will it include intercourse?
February 24, 2023
An Ode to Herring, Once NYC’s Most Abundant Fish
Can the city's fabled herring runs return?
