Category Archives: Wildlife

Yes. It is OK to feed the ducklings soft bread.

June 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, mD It has been a few years since ducklings have made it from the grass nest to the waterfall pond, so a reminder of what they need is in order. First, these are … Continue reading

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Young Tribecan takes on SeaWorld

January 12, 2014- The Post reports, “She’s SeaWorld’s worst nightmare — and she’s only 12. Rose McCoy of Tribeca has stood up for animal rights since the first grade — rescuing chicks from a school study and last year protesting … Continue reading

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Eagle POV

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Zelda the resident turkey is a myth

September 17, 2012 The local advertising flier The Broadsheet has a photo today of a turkey on the grounds of BPC and once again labels it as the singular “Zelda the resident turkey”. This is an urban myth. As BatteryPark.TV … Continue reading

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Zelda the Turkey

August 3, 2013- Although a singular “Zelda” is an urban myth, and in fact there is a large population of turkey on Staten Island and some fly to Battery Park, we will call this one Zelda nevertheless. A viewer, Lee … Continue reading

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Any ornithologists out there?

What type of bird is this? “Jeanne” wrote: “Young male Summer Tanager songbird. About a year old. Will be a a brilliant red when an adult. Migrates in Spring. Winters in Central America , even South America & Caribbean. Migrates … Continue reading

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Polar ducks

March 9, 2013 The ducklings we helped raise over the last few years keep piling up because they refuse to migrate south, even when there is ice and snow on the ground. It’s a new bizarre breed of polar mallard. … Continue reading

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Dogs of the Week

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The Waterfall Duck Pond in August

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Duck pond update

September 21, 2012 For the bird watchers and duck aficionados, the duck pond has some Fall changes taking place. The male mallards are back in full color plumage, and there are now more than 25 ducks floating about as newcomers … Continue reading

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Why did the duck cross the road?

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BatteryPark.TV improves the environment

July 14, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Battery Park is the greenest neighborhood in Manhattan in terms of energy efficient apartment buildings and well kept parks. It attracts residents with young kids for that reason. Also, environmentally active A-list celebrities, … Continue reading

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Dogs of the Week

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Dogs of the Month

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Wagner Park in bloom

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The ducklings of BPC 2012

Update August 17, 2012 Update August 11, 2012 Update: August 1, 2012 Updated July 14, 2012 Update July 8, 2012 Update June 28, 2012 Click images for full screen   Update June 20, 2012 Update: May 11, 2012 In full … Continue reading

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Photos of the Week

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Mystery solved: What happened to the ducklings of 2011?

August 3, 2011 BatteryPark.TV previously reported that two different (more…)

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Letter to the Editor: Whole Foods not assisting a trapped bird in the store

Hi Dr. Greer: Love your website…adds some “fire” to BPC. You have always taken an interest in dog owners and their pets, the Koi, and Ducklings.  This problem I think you will appreciate – and I hope you can help. … Continue reading

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Very tame city ducks

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