{"id":597419,"date":"2023-04-06T15:10:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/?p=597419"},"modified":"2024-08-06T14:25:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:25:34","slug":"the-quest-for-the-best-big-city-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/all\/the-quest-for-the-best-big-city-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quest for the Best: Big City Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-597421 size-full\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL.png 800w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL-768x137.png 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL-150x27.png 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/PageTitle-Template-TQFTB_BCL-696x124.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The race is on! Emma and Ryan are competing to decide who will get to be the future host of the Earth Rangers podcast. Their first stop: New York City! In the Big Apple Emma is tasked to investigate the secret life of creatures from the city; but what kind of wild animals would want to live in such a bright, loud, and crowded place?<br>Let\u2019s tune in and find out.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=EDEUA5931859105&#038;sharing=false\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597184\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1.png 947w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1-696x695.png 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nat-Icon-min-1-420x420.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi everyone! Nat here, and guess what? This is it Earth Rangers: Emma\u2019s quest has finally begun! The contestants are in New York. Those of you who guessed it was the Big Apple were completely correct! Hmmm\u2026I wonder why Number 1 picked that of all places?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, let\u2019s recap Number 1\u2019s rules, so we can help Emma the best way we can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong><em>On every leg of the race Number 1 will give an assignment. Emma and Ryan can pick how they research it!<br><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Emma and Ryan must keep their carbon footprint low. This means: Trains, buses, carpool and hiking are OK. But no air travel is allowed in this race.<\/em><br><\/strong>(So ideas for places that would see Emma taking an airplane to reach won\u2019t work. No Bessy for this mission! Hmmm\u2026This will be tricky since they probably won\u2019t have much time in-between missions to get to their next destination! Let\u2019s do our best to give her good spots to reach next!)<br><\/li><li><strong><em>Emma and Ryan will present ONE animal fact they learned from their quest. No googling allowed. The most interesting or fascinating fact wins!<\/em><\/strong><em><br><\/em>(Note that she didn\u2019t say Emma can\u2019t use the WildWire Blog! So that\u2019s good\u2026)<br><\/li><li><strong><em>The person with the most points at the end of the competition will win the role of podcast host.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, we got a good look at what the assignments will look like going forward. For her first fact, Emma presented some great turtle trivia! But it seems that was not enough. Ryan was able to impress Number 1 with some great bird facts of his own! I wonder where he could have gotten them&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite feeling out of place, Emma learned a lot about animals while visiting Central Park. Did you know there was a huge green space in the middle of the city? Even in big busy cities like New York, there is still grass, lake, and trees for animals to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"960\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-2048x768.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-696x261.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-1068x401.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-1920x720.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Central-Park-1120x420.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spaces like these are very important for the environment. They provide shelter for animals, and help give those living in the city a place to be in nature \u2013 but more importantly: trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen! In a place with so many people, you need these nature spots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t all Emma has about New York! She asked me to share cool photos and trivia with you guys. She may be super busy but she\u2019ll be doing her best to keep in contact with us while on the road and share anything she learns along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597172\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min.png 947w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min-696x695.png 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emma-Icon-min-420x420.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Emma was eager to tell me how happy she is that the next mission is going to be out of the big city. New York is great, but it was hard to navigate. Definitely not easy when in a competition! She is grateful for all the sweet comments you left on the app; they made the trip to New York much nicer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her time with Christina and her class, Emma learned about some city-dwelling animals, like the coyote, rats, pigeons and more surprisingly: Turtles! For her first quest, Emma presented facts on the snapping turtle to Number 1. She wanted me to share some more cool things about the other turtles Christina mentioned that didn\u2019t get much love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Painted-Turtle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597436\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Painted-Turtle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Painted-Turtle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Painted-Turtle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Painted-Turtle-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>The Painted Turtle<\/strong>: One of the more common species of turtle in America. Its shell is smooth, usually dark with bright red or yellow markings. Painted turtles eat a variety of foods, but younger ones usually start with fish or insects, eventually enjoying plants!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597437\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Musk-Turtle.jpg 1434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>The Musk Turtle<\/strong>: <\/strong>Musk Turtles are also known as \u201cStinkpots\u201d because they create a stinky \u201cmusky\u201d smell to scare off predators when in danger. These turtles have a dome-shaped shell, and are able to extend their head as far as their back legs, how cool is that?!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597438\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-1920x1921.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Box-Turtle-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong><strong>The Box Turtle<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong>These turtles may look a lot more like their ground-dwelling tortoise friends, but they prefer damp places, especially swamps and edges of streams. The box turtle has an interesting shell, which can close completely over its head and legs, in a sense \u201cboxing it in\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Christina also mentioned a certain species of invasive turtles\u2026do you guys remember what it was? Here\u2019s a hint: It\u2019s got red spots!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597173\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min.png 947w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min-696x695.png 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Icon-min-420x420.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">So, what about Ryan? Do you wonder how exactly he spent his time in the city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Well, from what I\u2019ve heard around the office, it sounds like he headed straight to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597442\" width=\"512\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-2048x1497.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-696x509.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-1068x781.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-1920x1404.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-574x420.jpg 574w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Ryans-Location-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a wildlife refuge in Brooklyn. It\u2019s a large space of water, forests, fields and islands, the perfect habitat for many animals! What the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is best known for, however, is the great opportunities to observe migratory birds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the birds Ryan might have spotted there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597427\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Piping-Plover.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Piping Plover: <\/strong><\/strong>The piping plover is a shorebird that can be found on sandy beaches. Its tiny size and sandy colors help them hide from predators. If you see one, don\u2019t get too close! This bird species is endangered, made worse by human\/animal disturbances that can cause the parents to abandon their nests. During the breeding season, rangers and park staff do their best to create a safe enclosure for plovers away from danger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597428\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey.jpg 923w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-Osprey-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Osprey<\/strong>: Unlike other raptors of its kind, ospreys eat fish and only fish! This has given them the name of \u201cSea hawk\u201d or \u201cFish hawk\u201d. These birds live all over the world, from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia to even Australia. Osprey\u2019s mate for life, and will continue to stay together for years. Aww!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597429\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podcast-TQFTB_BCL-American-woodcock.jpg 1468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>American Woodcock: <\/strong>If there\u2019s one bird known for their cool dance moves, it would be the woodcock! While looking for food, they will move by rocking back and forth, looking very much like some special dance. Speaking of food, the Woodcock\u2019s long beak helps it grab various insects and plants. Yum!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not ignore Ryan\u2019s additional fact. Light pollution is indeed a problem for migratory birds, especially those that cross the cities! Wherever Ryan got that information, it is an important one for us Earth Rangers to remember! Lights confuse birds, causing them to use up all their energy \u2013 which puts them at risk of predators or even window collisions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nat\u2019s tip of the day<\/span>: <\/strong>If you find an injured bird, seek an adult who can help! Handling and talking to a hurt bird yourself can create a lot of stress, which will only cause more pain. The best thing to do is get them to your closest wildlife rehabilitation center.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In his message to HQ, Ryan boasted about knowing already where he would go next. In fact, <em>he\u2019s already on the road!<\/em> What does that mean for us?!<strong> We don\u2019t have much time!<\/strong> Number 1\u2019s next assignment is \u201c<em>explore one of America\u2019s famous hiking trails<\/em>\u201d \u2013 so where can Emma go next? Do you know some great hikes in some of the surrounding states? Drop a comment with some suggestions and hopefully, she\u2019ll see them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not all! As thank you for all of your support, Emma has a little treat for you. The first person to type the correct answer to this Trivia question into the comments will win a \u201ckeep on ranging\u201d podcast T-shirt for their avatar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>\u201cWhat animal is the symbol of the New York State?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Be the first to guess the correct answer! <br>The winner will be announced next episode, once Emma has managed to take on her next mission!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"88\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/Save-A-Message.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50049\" style=\"width:225px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><ins>Got any nearby places for Emma to head to next? 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