Christian Cooper’s encounter in Central Park with a white woman who called 911 to falsely accuse him of threatening her spurred a national outcry. Now he is hosting a birding series for National Geographic. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Birdwatching”
Birders on Their (Expensive) Habit
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2021
Six birders on their bird-watching gear: “Last year I spent $2,300 on Swarovski binoculars. But that wasn’t enough.” Source: New York Times
Barry the Central Park Owl Dies
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The barred owl had attracted a devoted following of New Yorkers, drawn to her elegant feathers and fearlessness toward people. Source: New York Times
Amy Cooper Sues Former Employer for Racial Discrimination
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Ms. Cooper, who made the call after a man asked her to leash her dog in Central Park, says that she was discriminated against because of her race. Source: New York Times
Amy Cooper, Who Falsely Accused Bird-Watcher in Central Park, Has Charges Dismissed
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
Ms. Cooper, a white woman, called 911 on the bird-watcher in Central Park. Prosecutors asked a judge to drop the charges after she finished an education program about racial bias. Source: New York Times
The Heated Debate in the Birding Community
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
As the Manhattan Bird Alert account on Twitter gained traction, so did opposition. Critics said the crowds it encouraged could be harmful. Source: New York Times
Twitter Is Turning Birds Into Celebrities and Birders Against One Another
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
A Twitter account helped spread the word about rare birds in New York City, but publicizing their locations exposed a rift among birders. Source: New York Times
Snowy Owl Is Spotted in Central Park, for First Time in 130 Years
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
The hordes came running and the snow-white raptor became the latest celebrity bird of Manhattan. Source: New York Times
‘I Had to See That Owl’: Central Park’s New Celebrity Bird
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
New Yorkers are so obsessed with Barry the barred owl that some are concerned he could be scared away. So far, he seems to like the attention. Source: New York Times