National Audubon Society

NEWSLETTER June 25, 2020

A Half Pound of Furry Fury

Did you know that Seward Park is home to families of Douglas Squirrels? John Muir described the Douglas squirrel as "by far the most interesting and influential” member of the squirrel family. These small rodents subsist mostly on a diet of the seeds of coniferous trees like our Douglas firs. It's no coincidence that these squirrels can be spotted high atop those giant firs, breaking seed cones and dropping them to the forest floor to be collected later. If you’re lucky enough to hear one barking, that might mean you are too close to their home. Take caution… these squirrels are not nearly as timid as the common Eastern Gray Squirrels.

Photo by Robin Horn

Reddish in Black & White

Years ago, Matthew Woodward spent some time in Florida, where the Reddish Egret is a resident. The egrets look timeless to him “like they have been born from a deep and unique reverence for the Earth, and as if they were a testament to that same wild and kindly unhurried spirit that had also moved us through.” Now artist Matthew Woodward has created a tribute to this endangered bird.
The Audubon Mural Project is a collaboration between the National Audubon Society and Gitler & ____ Gallery to create climate-threatened bird murals throughout Harlem.

Listen to Matthew talk about this creation in Harlem

Photo by Christine Lin

Something For The Kids!

Audubon For Kids is a great resource that encourages young people to explore and connect with the natural world. With exercises and activities to introduce kids to wildlife and plants, Audubon For Kids is a new way to interject nature education into our children’s daily learning. Check it out!

Climate Bird House

Ask the Naturalist!

The curious mind loves to unravel the mysteries of the natural world. But sometimes binoculars, a magnifying lens, and a field guide just aren't enough to answer those questions. Here is your opportunity to ask our Ed Dominguez questions about native plants, large carnivores, astronomy, geology...anything, especially birds! Each week we'll post one question with an answer online and on Facebook. This week: Owl Be Seeing You!

Find answers to this week's question and post your own here.

Photo by Nutmeg66

Seward Park Audubon Center Temporary Closure

In order to protect the health and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and visitors and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we are closing the Seward Park Audubon Center until July 11.

If you are stuck indoors and need a birdy distraction here is a beautiful page filled with Audubon’s favorite bird photos, videos, and stories.

Thank you all for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you vibrant and healthy once this crisis has come to an end.

Joey Manson, Director
Seward Park Audubon Center

Downey Woodpecker photo by Mick Thompson

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