STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was a cold, dark, drizzly day — perfect for going to the park, right?
It is if you go to Blue Heron Park in Annadale where the Nature Center is comfortable, warm and dry. Not only that, outside their large windows is a “cafe for birds.” About a dozen feeders attract the feathered winter population.
– At the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale are two of the black-and-white downy woodpeckers. (Life-Wire News/Kevin DiStefano) Life-Wire News– At the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale are male cardinals with their bright red feathers. (Life-Wire News/Aaron Bialer) Life-Wire– At the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale are male cardinals with their bright red feathers. (Life-Wire News/Meredith Arout) Life-Wire– A quiet moment at the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale. Can you spot the two birds that are there? (The downy woodpecker and the tufted titmouse) (Life-Wire News/Meredith Arout) Life-Wire News– At the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale it is easy to see the birds at the feeders, and you might spot some in the trees too. (Life-Wire News/Aaron Bialer) Life-Wire News– At the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale is the black-and-white downy woodpecker. (Life-Wire News/Aaron Bialer) Life-Wire News– There is plenty to see at the Blue Heron Park Nature Center in Annadale. (Life-Wire News/Kevin DiStefano) Life-Wire News– At the feeders of the Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale is a black-capped chickadee. Does the name need an explanation? (Life-Wire News/Aaron Bialer) Life-Wire News
