Tag: Animal Sightings

TikToker Brings a Pack of Hot Dogs Into Central Park at Night; What He Does With Them Is Dividing the Internet

Mike Mishkin March 10, 2026 Community No Comments

A late-night trip to Central Park with a package of Sabrett hot dogs has racked up millions of views on TikTok — and sparked a debate about what you should … Read More...

Join the 125th Christmas Bird Count in Central Park!

Matthew Rosenbaum December 13, 2024 Community No Comments

The 125th annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place this weekend in Central Park. Read More...

Giant Snake Found in Upper West Side Apartment

Mike Mishkin June 5, 2024 Community 10 Comments

It’s common knowledge among NYC dwellers that basement apartments are more likely to attract all kinds of critters, but these uninvited guests are typically limited Read More...

Is This Your Parakeet?

Mike Mishkin March 18, 2024 Community 3 Comments

A pair of Upper West Siders are trying to reconnect a missing parakeet with its owner. Read More...

Central Park Bird Count: Many Birds Counted

Mike Mishkin December 20, 2023 Community No Comments

The 124th Christmas Bird Count in Central Park took place on Sunday. The event is part of a larger, continent-wide effort aimed at developing trend Read More...

Giant Spiders May Soon Invade NYC

Mike Mishkin December 18, 2023 Community 4 Comments

“These spiders are the size of your palm, they use their web like a parachute, and here’s the kicker: they might soon be found in Read More...

How to Safely Deal With Wild Animals in NYC

Katie Honan, The City November 27, 2023 Community No Comments

So, there’s a bat in your apartment. Or a racoon on your fire escape. Or a dolphin on the beach. Who’re you going to call? Read More...

Anyone Know This Rooster?

Mike Mishkin April 14, 2023 Community 1 Comment

We’ve been told a rooster has been residing at and near 400 Central Park West near West 100th Street for the last five days or Read More...

Update: Wild Bird Fund Announces Passing of Pigeon Found With Feathers Dyed Pink

Spencer Cain February 8, 2023 Community 9 Comments

The Wild Bird Fund announced the pigeon’s passing on Tuesday. Read More...

The Upper West Side’s Most Famous Peacocks Are Retiring Upstate

Spencer Cain January 7, 2023 Community 1 Comment

The illustrious grounds of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine will soon be without its three fabulously-feathered longtime residents: Phil, Jim and Harry. Read More...