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!
Suggested Reading
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Wildlife
5 Questions with Birding Expert & Harlem Local Ruben Giron
Meet Ruben, a seasoned birder and Harlem local, who has dedicated over a decade to photographing birds in Central Park’s north end and passionately educates fellow Park visitors about the Conservancy’s crucial role in preserving vital habitats.
Tags: About the Conservancy / Nature Lovers / Wildlife / Plants and Trees / Restoration and Maintenance
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About the Conservancy
Keeping NYC's Backyard Clean & Green: A Park Lover's Guide to Visiting Central Park
As we experience one of the busiest years in Central Park history, let’s work together to tend to the Park we need, and that in turn, needs us. Read this checklist before your next visit and help us keep the Park healthy this summer and for seasons to come.
Tags: Families / Summer / Conservancy Staff / Flowers / Tips for Visiting / Trees / Nature Lovers / Park Experts / First-Time Visitors
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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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Park Information
What is Biodiversity?
Even so-called concrete jungles like New York City have their own degree of biodiversity. Amid a significant reduction in global biodiversity, thriving urban ecosystems are essential to the health and resilience of highly developed areas. Learn what biodiversity is and its importance in Central Park.
Tags: Conservancy Staff / Park Design / Flowers / Pollinators / About the Conservancy / Trees / Highlights / Nature Lovers / Park Experts / Landscape Design / Wildlife / Plants and Trees / Landscapes / Restoration and Maintenance
