Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

I have observed them in the Jamaica Bay  refuge. Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Paul Sweet wrote: Not a bird posting but possibly of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

That one's been there in Brooklyn Bridge Park for awhile. Historically, they were abundant in Prospect Park...another man-made water feature. The Park's Department hardened the edge of the lake in part to deter muskrats back in the 1920's. -Glenn Glenn Phillips Executive Director New York City

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

That one's been there in Brooklyn Bridge Park for awhile. Historically, they were abundant in Prospect Park...another man-made water feature. The Park's Department hardened the edge of the lake in part to deter muskrats back in the 1920's. -Glenn Glenn Phillips Executive Director New York City

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

I have observed them in the Jamaica Bay refuge. Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Paul Sweet sw...@amnh.org wrote: Not a bird posting but possibly of

RE:[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

While an artificial habitat pool seems an odd spot for a muskrat, they are fairly common around Brooklyn in coastal spots, such as, Gerritsen Creek in Marine Park. I also recently observed one at Hendrix Creek, directly across from the sewage treatment plant. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

Not a bird posting but possibly of interest to Brooklyn naturalists. This afternoon I observed a muskrat in the artificial habitat pools at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Never seen one in the borough before, has anyone? Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

Not a bird posting but possibly of interest to Brooklyn naturalists. This afternoon I observed a muskrat in the artificial habitat pools at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Never seen one in the borough before, has anyone? Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of

RE:[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Muskrat

While an artificial habitat pool seems an odd spot for a muskrat, they are fairly common around Brooklyn in coastal spots, such as, Gerritsen Creek in Marine Park. I also recently observed one at Hendrix Creek, directly across from the sewage treatment plant. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: