The Rhode Show Interview (WPRI-12) — Urban Wildlife Photographer Peter Green discusses new book & more
05/12/21 by Brendan Kirby
Exploring ‘Raptor Island’ Providence resident Peter Green has documented in his self-published book of photos the presence of hawks and falcons in the city. Green looks out the window of his downtown Providence apartment with binoculars watching for the birds. (DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF)
Talkin’ Birds Radio Show with Ray Brown “On our latest show — direct from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend in Bristol, R.I. — we talk with urban raptor photographer Peter Green.”
A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast “Peter Green of Providence Raptors joins host C.J. to discuss the interesting wildlife Peter has seen around the city of Providence as well as ways to make Providence more raptor-friendly!
The Urban Bird World Inspires Local Photographer Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice birds of prey circling this urban setting. But Green has become something of an expert. “My specialty is downtown urban raptors,” said Green. “I like to have them on concrete and brick and metal and no trees in the picture because it just shows how amazing they are, that they’re right here.”
ZipCar: Behind The Wheel: Peter Green To a red-tailed hawk, the streets of Providence look like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Rats, squirrels and mmmm, pigeons. A decaying habitat and lack of food has driven more large birds like hawks and owls to fly south in search of prey. The plentiful supply of food provided by urban centers has given Peter Green, a Zipster in Providence, a new passion – photographing wildlife, right in the middle of the city.
Street Stories: Hawk Eye (WPRI-12) — Peter Green has a ‘hawkeye’ for flying raptors that you might not notice as they swoop down on unsuspecting prey in Providence.
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(WPRI-12) — Urban Wildlife Photographer Peter Green discusses new book & more
05/12/21 by Brendan Kirby
Providence resident Peter Green has documented in his self-published book of photos the presence of hawks and falcons in the city. Green looks out the window of his downtown Providence apartment with binoculars watching for the birds. (DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF)
10/08/2020
by Amanda Milkovits
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“On our latest show — direct from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend in Bristol, R.I. — we talk with urban raptor photographer Peter Green.”
09/08/2019
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“Peter Green of Providence Raptors joins host C.J. to discuss the interesting wildlife Peter has seen around the city of Providence as well as ways to make Providence more raptor-friendly!
06/25/2019
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Photographer Peter Green documents the birds of prey that call Providence home
04/2017 by Tony Pacitti
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Our avian friends are attracting all kinds of new fans
11/2015 by Mary Grady
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Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice birds of prey circling this urban setting. But Green has become something of an expert. “My specialty is downtown urban raptors,” said Green. “I like to have them on concrete and brick and metal and no trees in the picture because it just shows how amazing they are, that they’re right here.”
10/15/15 by Ambar Espinoza
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To a red-tailed hawk, the streets of Providence look like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Rats, squirrels and mmmm, pigeons. A decaying habitat and lack of food has driven more large birds like hawks and owls to fly south in search of prey. The plentiful supply of food provided by urban centers has given Peter Green, a Zipster in Providence, a new passion – photographing wildlife, right in the middle of the city.
02/18/14 by Mandy Donovan
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(WPRI-12) — Peter Green has a ‘hawkeye’ for flying raptors that you might not notice as they swoop down on unsuspecting prey in Providence.
01/31/14 by Walt Buteau