December in the Parks, Finding Stillness in Wild New York

December brings a quieter rhythm to New York City parks. With fewer people, bare branches, and softer winter light, the season invites slower walks, lower expectations, and a deeper way of noticing wildlife and stillness in the city.
NYC Holiday Wildlife Photography and the Gift of a Moment

A reflection on NYC wildlife photography, community, and the small nature moments that feel like gifts. A blue grosbeak sighting becomes the heart of a season filled with gratitude and meaning.
Autumn Road Trip: From the City to the Wildlife Refuges

A spontaneous autumn road trip from New York City to the wildlife refuges of New Jersey and Delaware brings time to reset, explore, and reconnect with nature. Join Dennis Newsham as he shares his birding adventures, fall colors, and inspiration behind his latest wildlife gifts.