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I love capturing people doing what they love. This

I love capturing people doing what they love. This is Amy of @realnutrition . She is a proponent of healthy eating and living. We had a lot of fun at the @unsqgreenmarket that day. Taken pre-Covid.

Woman, light and lines at the entrance to the Iris

Woman, light and lines at the entrance to the Irish Hunger Memorial, Battery Park, New York, NY. The juxtaposition of modern lines on the outside against the stones, grass and original 19th century Irish cottage on the inside are beautiful. *
We are a group of @clickprophotographers who come together today to share the love of the cities we live in. Capturing the beauty, changes, sounds, colors and scenes of the city we currently call ‘home’. We invite you to travel our loop! Next up is the talented @jessiellis1 #citylifeloop #clickpromaster

Terry White of @wolaco and @wolacowomen shot a few

Terry White of @wolaco and @wolacowomen shot a few years ago. This looks like it should be in @fastcompany or @esquire

Gabriel Willow, 42 Brooklyn NYC Birder Series Nam

Gabriel Willow, 42
Brooklyn
NYC Birder Series Name one bird you'd like to add to your life list?
An adult drake King Eider (I've seen immatures and hens so it wouldn't be a lifer technically). Or a Little Gull.
Birding tips for the novice?
Spend as much time in the field as possible! Get to know the common, easy-to-find species like House Sparrows in every plumage, and recognize their behavior so you'll notice when you find something different. Don't get too hung up on field marks. Spend more time focused on behavior and vocalization and you'll have more fun, and improve your skills more quickly. Also, learn about birds' favorite habitats and plants. Want to see a hummingbird in the fall? Find a patch of flowering Jewelweed and one will turn up before too long!

Gabriel Willow, Brooklyn, NY. Birder Portrait Seri

Gabriel Willow, Brooklyn, NY. Birder Portrait Series.
Birding since he was 7.
What got you interested in birding? I honestly can't remember! I was always interested in plants and especially animals - catching frogs and lizards, looking at bugs. Birds were just the next level of that. Favorite place to bird in NYC? Governor's Island. What has been your most exciting birding experience in NYC? So many over the years! Maybe the pelagic trip I was on that saw the first or second state record for Trindade Petrel. Or seeing a male Cerulean Warbler hopping around on the ground a few feet from me in Central Park.

Masked New York. Taken yesterday in Battery Park.

Masked New York. Taken yesterday in Battery Park. April 4, 2021. *
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Smoking on Canal Street, from the archives. Tribec

Smoking on Canal Street, from the archives. Tribeca, NYC. *
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Part 5 // Linda LaBella, Manhattan. During the pa

Part 5 // Linda LaBella, Manhattan. During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider.
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How long have you been birding? 6.5 years.
Favorite place to bird? Central Park
What got you interested in birding?
One day I saw a statue in Central Park next to a pool of water that upon closer inspection turned out to be a living creature. I took a photo and raced home to search on the internet. After two hours of comparing images I finally found its true identity, it was a Black-crowned Night Heron. Ever since that day I have dedicated all of my free time to learning about birds and birding.
Name one bird that you would love to add to your life list. Golden Eagle

Lower Manhattan, PATH station entrance. This area

Lower Manhattan, PATH station entrance. This area with its murals are a unique addition to the Financial District and its vast array of buildings in grey. This mural is by Brolga, a Melbourne , Australia based illustrator.
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@jessiellis1 #citylifeloop #clickpromaster

I need your help everyone. This account is using m

I need your help everyone. This account is using my photos and writings for their account. I reported it to @instagram but they responded that they can’t take it down because they aren’t going against community rules. This is incorrect since this account has stolen my intellectual property - see last slide. I need as many people as possible to report this account. Thank you!

Part 4 (2) // Ronnie Almonte, 31 Brooklyn; Flynn M

Part 4 (2) // Ronnie Almonte, 31
Brooklyn; Flynn Murray, 31 Brooklyn During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider. Any birding tips? Ronnie: Just get a pair of binoculars and you’ll find your way!
Flynn: Look for other ID points besides body color, check out the size, shape, and color of the beak, the color of the legs, and if you are looking for a particular bird learn some about its behavior and preferred hangout spots.
Ultimate “lifer”? Ronnie: Not sure if I have an ultimate lifer…probably the red crossbills I saw last week! Spent a few days chasing them and finally found them.
Flynn: yellow-headed blackbird

NYC Birder Portrait Series - Part 4 (1) // Ronnie

NYC Birder Portrait Series - Part 4 (1) // Ronnie Almonte, 31
Brooklyn During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider. How long have you been birding? I’ve been birding occasionally for a few years, but became a regular birder during the pandemic.
Favorite birding spot in NYC? So many, but I’ve had the best times at Plumb Beach.
Most exciting birding experience in NYC? One of my most exciting birding experiences was at Calvert Vaux Park. I had never been and was amazed by the variety of sites (including the shipwrecks!) and birds.
Any birding tips for anyone just starting out? Just get a pair of binoculars and you’ll find your way!

This is Brendan. He’s the bartender at Puffy’s

This is Brendan. He’s the bartender at Puffy’s Tavern in Tribeca. I’ve seen him before but not in a while and never had a chance to talk to him. On this day, I was intrigued by his Blessed Mother medal (I grew up Catholic) so we started talking and I found out that he curates what he wears on his fingers and around his neck. There’s a story behind his Bauhaus t-shirt too but we didn’t get to that. Next time.

This is Brendan. He’s the bartender at Puffy’s

This is Brendan. He’s the bartender at Puffy’s Tavern in Tribeca. I’ve seen him before but not in a while and never had a chance to talk to him. On this day, I was intrigued by his Blessed Mother medal (I grew up Catholic) so we started talking and I found out that he curates what he wears on his fingers and around his neck. There’s a story behind his Bauhaus t-shirt too but we didn’t get to that. Next time.

Two friends having coffee somewhere in the Financi

Two friends having coffee somewhere in the Financial District. Good news - indoor dining in NYC will increase to 50% on March 19! * We are a group of @clickprophotographers who come together today to share the love of the cities we live in. Capturing the beauty, changes, sounds, colors and scenes of the city we currently call ‘home’. We invite you to travel our loop! Next up is the talented @jennygildeaphotography #citylifeloop #clickpromaster

Part 3 (2) // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Anna a

Part 3 (2) // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Anna and Hannah. During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider.
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Most exciting birding experience in NYC?
Anna - Last winter we participated in our first ever Christmas Bird Count. We joined the Bird Count in Central Park for the first time. It was so wonderful to walk around the park with a group of people who love birds. As relatively inexperienced birders, it was a delight to learn from more experienced birders and chat with people from all over the city. I saw my first Hooded Merganser, Eastern Towhee and Carolina Wren that day, and we counted many more species in our area of the park. At the end of the count everyone sat together in a big room and ate soup while we tallied every species seen in the park that day.
Hannah - It’s so hard to choose so I will narrow it down to 2! 1) seeing the famous painted bunting at Brooklyn Bridge Park and 2) seeing the Great Horned Owls at Alley Pond Park. Both instances I searched for them several times before finding them so it was very rewarding!
Birding Tips
Anna - It might not seem like it, but the winter is a great time to get started with bird identification since the birds are more visible and there are fewer species in the parks. (And there are some very cool ducks and seabirds that spend the winter here!) The Merlin Bird ID and Audubon apps really helped me familiarize myself with species commonly seen around here and help with identification. I’d also recommend joining the Christmas Bird Count!
Hannah - Take it slow and enjoy the journey. It’s okay to not be able to ID every bird you see. Focus on enjoying what you see, and the learning will happen!

Have you ever wondered what those orange (sometime

Have you ever wondered what those orange (sometimes white and orange striped) tubes are that vent steam from below? I did but never looked into it until I took this photo over the weekend. These pipes move steam around the city to various buildings. The steam is used to cool buildings as well as electrical equipment underground. The steam comes from the Hudson and East Rivers. Urban steam systems like this are not common and NYC is the largest. There’s a lot more intricate info on this system but I won’t bore you 😆. Taken in lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center in front of the Perelman, which is supposed to be completed in 2023. *
We are a group of @clickprophotographers who come together today to share the love of the cities we live in. Capturing the beauty, changes, sounds, colors and scenes of the city we currently call ‘home’. We invite you to travel our loop! Next up is the talented @hamiltoncreektravels #citylifeloop #clickpromaster

Part 3 (1) // Anna & Hannah, Brooklyn Passionately

Part 3 (1) // Anna & Hannah, Brooklyn
Passionately birding since fall 2019. During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider. Favorite Birding Location: Anna - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; Hannah - I love Ridgewood Reservoir! Also, Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Greenwood Cemetery. What got you interested in birding?
Anna - Hannah and I moved to New York after meeting and working in Outdoor Education. It was important for me to find a way to connect with nature despite living in a city. Birding became a way for us to enjoy the natural world right here in New York. There’s a really vibrant birding community here and it’s been such a joy to interact with others through a mutual love for birds, both on twitter and in parks while we’re out birding. Hannah and I recently started a birding group called Queer Birders, a group for LGBTQ+ people to bird together in an inclusive space!
Hannah - I always found myself fascinated by the little things in nature. Frustrating those I went hiking with because I just stop and look at everything! Birds became more and more intriguing to me and once I started observing and IDing birds on my walks I just couldn’t turn it off! One Bird you'd love to add to your life list: Anna - Atlantic Puffin; Hannah - Snowy Owl

Part 2 (2) // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Miguel

Part 2 (2) // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider. Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez of Bed-Stuy Brooklyn. Birding for 5 years. Favorite Birding Location: Greenwood Cemetery. I get (happily) lost in there. What got you into birding:
I'm a weird case. I went to college wanting to study creative writing, but nature writers like Aldo Leopold and Annie Dillard made me interested in being outdoors. My undergraduate advisor was an ornithologist and as part of my first ecology class, we had labs that would take us into an old oak forest off campus. Watching him 'psh' in birds and identify songs felt like witnessing a lost art. Those experiences converted me into an ecologist and a birder. Special thanks to @meeeeeekko and @leslieuws

Part 2 // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Miguel (Mi

Part 2 // NYC Birder Portrait Series // Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez During the pandemic, birding has become a relaxing hobby for many in our city and, as a photographer and birder, I was struck by last May’s Central Park incident between Christian Cooper (the birder) and dog owner Amy Cooper (dog owner). I wanted to capture the ethnic and gender diversity of New York’s birding community. It shines a light on an area that people may not normally consider. Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez of Bed-Stuy Brooklyn. Birding for 5 years. Favorite Birding Location: Greenwood Cemetery. I get (happily) lost in there. Most exciting birding experience in NYC: It might be cliche, but seeing a Peregrine in Manhattan was one of the coolest things I've ever witnessed. I'm interested in how wildlife adapts to cities and the Peregrines thriving in NYC is a fascinating example of that. One bird you’d love to add to your “life” list: Varied Thrushes have been annoyingly elusive in my birding career. I definitely should've seen one by now and would like to add them to my list this year. Birding tips for the novice: Ask questions - it's the only way to become a better birder. I spent years being scared to sound stupid and it really limited how much I grew as a birder and as a naturalist. Learning from others is part of the fun. Asking questions is also an easy way to weed out people who suck to bird with. If someone does try to make you feel stupid for asking a question, you don't have to bird with them again. It can be difficult to find birding buddies, but they are out there and I think the community is slowly becoming more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Special thanks to @meeeeeekko and @leslieuws

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