Tag: urbanwildlife

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Starling: The Bird That Makes Cities Feel Alive

A starling is easy to overlook at first. It is not the brightest bird in the park, and it does not usually demand attent

Pidgeon: A Misspelled Word with a Familiar Bird Behind It

The word “pidgeon” looks believable at a glance. It has the shape of an English bird name, and many people type it witho

The Coyote Next Door: Understanding a Survivor of the Wild

Coyotes are often described as sneaky, dangerous, or even menacing, but the reality is more interesting. This adaptable

The Fox at the Edge of the Night

A fox is easy to recognize, yet surprisingly difficult to understand. Its narrow face, pointed ears, bright eyes, and th

The Crow at the Edge of the City

A crow can seem like an ordinary part of the landscape: a dark shape on a telephone wire, a quick movement beside a road