Staten Island's Wildlife

On Easter Sunday I had the rare privilege of sighting not one but two of Staten Island's marvelous creatures.

The first sighting occurred on my way to Church. I saw a wild turkey crossing a major boulevard. I pulled over and took this photo:



The first time I saw a wild turkey in Staten Island was a few months ago, and at that time I had to convince myself I wasn't hallucinating (after all, there isn't too much wildlife left here). Now, however, I have photographic proof.

The second amazing sighting was of a Staten Island crack abuser. One has to be very careful not to disturb this magnificent beast when it's going about its business in its natural habitat. Truly breathtaking. This shot was taken outside my mother's house in the afternoon: