Summer is a lively season in Central Park. Just as the pace of life for human New Yorkers takes on a newly hurried hum, our feathered and furry neighbors also become more active in the summer months. They’re busy caring for their young, foraging for food, and making the most of the expansive habitat the Park provides.
On your next visit to the Park, you might find yourself wondering... Am I a squirrel at heart or is my animal essence more avian? (Come on, we know you have!) Take this quiz to find out—and learn how you can coexist with these varied and vibrant creatures who live in Central Park. It may be your urban backyard, but it’s their house!
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About the Conservancy
In Conversation with Ornithologist and Author Scott Weidensaul on Bird Migration
To better understand bird migration, we talked with nature writer and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, author of A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds.
Tags: Tips for Visiting / Nature Lovers / Park Experts
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Wildlife
At Home with the Year-Round Residents of Central Park
We chat with a wildlife expert at NYC Parks about Central Park’s diverse animals, what to look for in the winter, and the beloved Mandarin duck.
Tags: Nature Lovers
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Wildlife
From Central Park to Central Mexico: The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration
When it comes to skipping town—and the cold—Central Park’s monarch butterflies go the distance: a pilgrimage that starts in southern Canada and the northeastern United States and ends in Mexico.
Tags: Conservancy Staff / Spring / Flowers / Pollinators / Nature Lovers
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Wildlife
Flying in Plain Sight: The Bats of Central Park
Nine species of bats live in New York State, and Central Park’s 843 acres of sprawling meadows, woodlands, and water bodies play a crucial role in their health.
Tags: Pollinators / Nature Lovers
