Benjamin Forbes

Cyber Monday rule #1: Never trust ‘in stock.’ Cyber Monday rule #2: Cry in private.

Saw this plastic six-pack ring on the beach this morning. Despite laws mandating biodegradable materials since 1990, many still remain intact, putting our birds at risk. It's a stark reminder that we must do better. #ProtectWildlife #PlasticPollution #BeachCleanup

@ukaszKrajewsk11 Congratulations!

Pallid Harrier, 28.08.2024, Biebrza Valley We have a record-breaking year for this species in Poland. The number of spring observations (100+) alone has broken the previous record for the number of appearances. The beginning of the autumn is also abundant in observations.

@theaterlover1 @ejbarto1 @wildbirdfund @NYCParks It's not uncommon to see fishermen try to cast their baits and lures as close to branches as possible, believing this increases their chances of catching a fish. A shame, this is so risky. @NYSDEC

Fellow birder @ejbarto1 has taken clear photos of wound & show what appears to be a long shank offset worm hook embedded in the egret, not a branch. Please redouble rescue efforts & inform fishermen about dangers of leaving equipment behind! @wildbirdfund @NYCParks #birdcpp

@BirdNET_App Love these updates!

@BirdNET_App Amazing stats!!!

@sadjuri @BirdNET_App @CornellSounds Time to brush off some hardware and start installing!!! This is awesome!!!

It's happening!!!! @BirdNET_App package for R is out: github.com/birdnet-team/b… @CornellSounds

@ontarioplovers I saw just one a few days ago at Breezy Point, NYC. I miss them SOOOO much!!!! 🥲

It’s hard to believe, but the sun has set on the 2024 Piping Plover season! The last observation of a Piping Plover in Ontario was August 21st, 5 days ago!

@GatewayNPS Thanks for keeping the people safe!

Beaches at Jacob Riis Park and Sandy Hook remain closed to swimming and wading today, August 20. Follow lifeguard instructions and stay safe.

@USFWS As someone who's flipped over many horseshoe crabs, it's tough to just see a video of one struggling! 😁Thanks for sharing this important message!!!

Horseshoe crab: HALP Us: *flips it over and wishes it well Did you know that these living fossils DON'T sting? Contrary to popular belief, the horseshoe crab tail is NOT a stinger. You can help them back over if you ever spot one that's uppy side down.

@NycPlover best first tweet ever!!!

First tweet! More news to come about our effort to bring folks, organizations and agencies together that are fighting to protect the Piping Plovers that nest on NYC beaches! So keep your ear to the ground! 😀

The Common Yellowthroat thrives in marshes, relying on these habitats for food and shelter. Marshes aren't just beautiful,they're vital for countless species. Protecting these ecosystems ensures birds like this one continue to flourish. #Conservation #BirdWatching #ProtectMarshes

@patrick_barkham Hi Patrick, I just read your Guardian article on Sophie Hunter's salt marsh installation. It really resonated with me, especially since I work in conservation around Jamaica Bay—where the referenced study was based. Thank you for bringing attention to such an important issue!

Salt marshes don't exactly loom large in our cultural landscape so it's great to see this. What's your favourite example of salt marsh in art/books/film? Mehalah by Sabine Baring-Gould is mine, what a strange, atmospheric novel! theguardian.com/artanddesign/a…

@NewJerseyDEP Let's hope him, his mate and fledglings have a great winter and bring back their fighting spirit next breeding season!

Follow the story of Petrie the Piping Plover this week!🥰

@BrianLehrer @UM_English She said, "bigger, louder microphone." Maybe she meant megaphone?

Up next: What's your language pet peeve? @UM_English professor Anne Curzan offers insight into grammar and usage from her book "Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words". You can literally tune in: 93.9FM, AM820, or wnyc.org/radio

@BirdBrklyn Yep, and here it is crossing the street back into the park after some local boys had to be reminded not to harass it.

Brooklyn's Wild Turkey has done some wandering. It was reported this Sunday afternoon at the north end of Marine Park, at Avenue U and East 36th Street.

5:14 am, near totality . . . . . #lunareclipse #lunareclipse2022 #notabird #wherearethebirds #thebirdsweresleeping #nightsky #nightskyphotography . F/7.1 1/40s 600mm ISO-8000 @ Breezy Point, Queens instagram.com/p/Cks_el-rFKk/…

#Nature #Bird #AnimalWildlife #Perching #Branch #Outdoors #Sparrow vero.co/forbesphoto/6v…

"HEY! Any place for a few bird picks in Vero?" . Asking for a friend. . Yellow warbler shouting "MINE" from a shrub-top in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge vero.co/forbesphoto/r9…

@NycPlover @lindagaudinoNBC @NBCNewYork @GatewayNPS Fantastic segment @lindagaudinoNBC !

Thank you, @lindagaudinoNBC & @NBCNewYork for putting together this beautiful segment on the plight of the Piping Plovers of the Rockaways & our work with @GatewayNPS to help protect them! Friends: It’ll be on at 6pm on NBC 4 NY too! nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc…