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NYC Parks: Picnics, Birdwatching and Biking in All the Five Boroughs
The solstice may not officially ring in summer till June 21, but that's no reason to hold off on celebrating this week's warm weather with family and friends (and a nice pair of white pants, perhaps)...
View ArticleBirds and Beats
Ben Mirin is a Boston area birdwatcher turned New York City beat boxer who decided to combine his two passions. “As a mimic, I was able to imitate certain bird calls,” Mirin explains, “the American...
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The Fall Bird Migration Is Already Underway
It may still be summer for a little while longer, but migratory birds have already started their annual fall trip. Birders in the New York City area who have been waiting to spot birds like Yellow...
View ArticleBirdwatching While Black
Note: A part of this conversation contains strong language that some listeners may find offensive. Earlier this week, a video went viral on social media showing Christian Cooper, a black man, being...
View ArticleWhat the Viral Video in Central Park Says About White Privilege
Earlier this week, a video went viral on social media showing a black man, Christian Cooper, being threatened by a white woman, Amy Cooper (no relation), while he was birdwatching in Central Park.Oh,...
View ArticleLiesl Tommy, Director of “Respect”
The new Aretha Franklin bio-pic was a labor of love for its filmmaker, the South African-born theatre director Liesl Tommy. Courtney E. Martin, the author of “Learning in Public,” talks with Andrew...
View ArticleJonathan Franzen Goes Birding
Before achieving success as a novelist, Jonathan Franzen couldn’t imagine doing something just for fun. But now, he’ll spend an entire afternoon dodging puddles of manure for the pleasure of looking at...
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