Critters of New York

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Behold NYC's First-Ever Trumpeter Swan

Behold NYC's First-Ever Trumpeter Swan

A member of the once-near-extinct species has taken up residence in the East River. But why?

Jessy Edwards

March 09, 2026

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A dead nestling bird on the sidewalk of NYC.

We Regret to Inform You That It’s Dead Baby Bird Season

Katie Way

May 13, 2024

I Never Fell for Flaco. So Why Did I Get a Tattoo of Him?

I Never Fell for Flaco. So Why Did I Get a Tattoo of Him?

Zoë Beery

April 12, 2024

Flaco’s Law Might Save the Next Flaco

Flaco’s Law Might Save the Next Flaco

Max Rivlin-Nadler

April 11, 2024

Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl, perched on a tree branch in Central Park.

What Killed Flaco: NYC’s Failure to Containerize Trash

Max Rivlin-Nadler

March 26, 2024

A triptych of Mayor Adams, former Governor Cuomo, and Flaco the owl.

Political Neophyte Trounces Adams and Cuomo in New Poll Ahead of 2025 Election

Katie Way

January 05, 2024

The River Hag of Newtown Creek

The River Hag of Newtown Creek

Michael Louie

December 14, 2023

Flaco Goes Downtown

Flaco Goes Downtown

Hell Gate

November 07, 2023

A piping plover picks a worm up for a meal on Nickerson Beach on Long Island.

New Yorkers Want Their Beach Access. NYC’s Only Endangered Species Just Wants to Survive

Aaron Short

September 27, 2023

Birds caught in two twin beams of light on a dark evening.

Up All Night at the 9/11 Tribute in Light, Looking Out for Birds

Alex Tey

September 12, 2023

A raccoon sitting on a fire escape stares through window bars.

My Horny Raccoon Roommate and Me

Lauren Leffer

September 05, 2023

A spotted lanternfly on top of what appears to be metal mesh.

Get Ready for a Hot Spotted Lanternfly Summer

Esther Wang

June 30, 2023