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"A quaint seaside escape, City Island feels like no other place within the city limits. It is loaded with sea gulls. The Bronx fishing village is full of yacht clubs and waterfront restaurants. It’s popular with visitors during the warmer months for its laidback vibe, fresh seafood dining options and range of activities—including scuba diving." says Chris Slattery in habitat Marine habitat on 15.09.2022. Larus argentatus (Larus argentatus) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Marinehabitat

"“Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161-acre park located in the Lincoln Park section of Yonkers in Westchester County, New York. Opened in 1927, it was one of the first developed parks in Westchester County and currently serves residents with activities that include swimming, hiking, sports, nature watching and fishing.” Wikipedia The lake in the park is the home of many Canadian geese, ducks, and a few large swans. Pigeons flourish nearby, too." says Chris Slattery in habitat Park on 15.09.2022. Mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Park

"Parkhausausgang, Treppe . Wanze/Schildlaus? Ca. 11-12 mm lang." says Mamabird in habitat Road or Transportation on 15.09.2022. Forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #RoadorTransportation

A discovery by Insectsvienna in nature on 15.09.2022. Limax maximus (Limax maximus) is a species of slug in the family Limacidae. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Limaxmaximus #Limaxmaximus

A discovery by Insectsvienna in nature on 15.09.2022. Idaea rusticata (Idaea rusticata) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Idaearusticata #Idaearusticata

A discovery by Insectsvienna in nature on 15.09.2022. Buddleja (Buddleja) is a genus of plants. Post your nature observations of Plant sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Plant #Buddleja #Buddleja

"“The white-crested hornbill, also known as the long-tailed hornbill, is a species of hornbill found in humid forests of Central and West Africa. “ Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Horizocerus albocristatus (Horizocerus albocristatus) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The southern bald ibis is a large bird found in open grassland or semi-desert in the mountains of southern Africa. Taxonomically, it is most closely related to its counterpart in the northern regions of Africa, the waldrapp.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The black-necked aracari, is a species of bird in the toucan family. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Black-necked Aracari (Pteroglossus aracari) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“Large, colorful barbet with a huge ivory-colored bill. Note the red underparts with a thick black bar across the middle. Found in a variety of habitats, including moist and dry savanna, woodland, gardens, and secondary growth, often in the vicinity of figs and other fruiting trees. Most often in pairs or small groups. The call is a very rough, explosive “rwauk,” often given in a slow series. Similar to Double-toothed Barbet, but separated by the black chest band and the lack of a red bar on the shoulder.” MERLIN" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Bearded Barbet (Lybius dubius) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“(Meleagris ocellata) is a species of turkey residing primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, as well as in parts of Belize and Guatemala. A relative of the North American wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), it was sometimes previously considered in a genus of its own (Agriocharis), but the differences between the two turkeys are currently considered too small to justify generic segregation. It is a relatively large bird, at around 70–122 cm (28–48 in) long and an average weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) in females and 5 kg (11 lb) in males.“ Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Nicobar pigeon is a bird found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the Malay Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau..” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo