The High Line’s plantings are not only beautiful – they provide
a year-round oasis for both local and migratory birds. From
wooded areas that are good for nesting, to dried seed heads left
intact over the winter that offer a source of food during the
cold season, the High Line is a natural habitat for urban birds.
In this series of blog posts, we’ll be joined by High Line
Gardener and resident naturalist Maryanne Stubbs, for a closer
look at the birds you’ll find at the High Line. Learn more about
the High Line’s year-long winged residents after the jump. “All
of the birds you see give new meaning to the High line being a
‘park in the sky,’” says Maryanne Stubbs, High Line Gardener and
resident naturalist. “Falcons can be seen quite regularly as
they hunt the skies for their main source of food: other birds.
Barn swallows can also be seen flying low over the High Line as
they eat insects on the wing.” Maryanne has had a lifelong
interest in watching birds. She has been a volunteer educator
for Audubon’s “For