In light of atmospheric conditions in NYC at the moment

I thought you'd appreciate the dismal irony of a PR pitch that was sent just hours ago.

First, a TWEET by @unusual_whales (Then, the pitch below)

This is a live view of Midtown Manhattan. This is due to Canadian wildfires. New York City is currently second only to Delhi, India for the worst air quality and pollution out of 100 tracked countries, according to Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.

Hi Emily,

Where in America can ornithophiles spot the best birding experience?

To mark June as Great Outdoors Month, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Birdwatching.

How does New York City stack up in some key metrics (1st = Best)?

• Number of Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries: 1st

• Number of Nests Found in 2023: 1st

• Number of Birdwatching Groups: 1st

• Number of Birding Organizations: 1st

How does New York City compare with other New York cities (1st = Best)?

• Yonkers: 81st

• Rochester: 83rd

• Buffalo: 98th

• Syracuse: 102nd
   

To come up with our ranking, we compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on four categories, such as Access and Bird Variety. More specifically, we factored in bird species, checklists indicating birding popularity, and Audubon chapters, among 14 total metrics.

Helpful links:

• Full ranking

• Full study article

• Expert insights 

• Methodology

• Media resources (hi-res image files) 

  
  Want to wake up to the sounds of birds chirping by your window? Hire a local Lawn Love pro to implement a bird-friendly landscape in your backyard.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE TO DREAD. AND IT’S IN THE FORM OF ECO-TERRORISM. AT THIS POINT, IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO THE FIRE BUGS ARE WHAT MATTERS IS WHO HAS DISPATCHED THEM.

WATCH THIS VIDEO BY

Greg Reese

. IT’S 4 MINUTES LONG.

Stay resilient, resistant, and rebellious.