New York Harbor

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

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The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge – Wikipedia spans New York Harbor between Brooklyn and Staten Island.

View of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from below, showcasing its large structure supported by cables, with a bare tree and grass in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
View of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with a cloudy sky and water below.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with rocky shoreline and sparse trees in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A panoramic view of the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge spanning New York Harbor, with sandy shorelines and grass in the foreground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Coney Island Creek 12/4/2025

Yellow Submarine

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I was surprised to hear that the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine (song) – Wikipedia was in Coney Island Creek, in the New York Harbor. Initially we drove out there to see the area and wildlife. I saw the Yellow Submarine on Google map and had to check it out. It is an old wreck that has nothing to do with the Beatles. It does have an interesting story. It was originally named Quester. Please read about the inventor and how it got there: Quester I – Wikipedia

Wreck of an old submarine, partially submerged in water, surrounded by trees and wildlife in Coney Island Creek.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A sunken boat wreck, named Quester, partially submerged in Coney Island Creek with trees in the background and a colorful sky.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A scenic view of Coney Island Creek with a sunset sky and a distant old wrecked boat, surrounded by greenery and residential buildings.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025

Osprey

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It was exciting to see three Marine Corps Ospreys fly around the New York harbor. They then landed in a fog of spray. We saw this from the promenade by the Harbor View Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Three Marine Corps Ospreys flying over New York Harbor during sunset, with the Statue of Liberty in the background and a boat navigating the waters.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A Marine Corps Osprey flying over New York harbor against a golden sunset sky.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A tugboat navigating the New York harbor during sunset, with other boats in the background and a colorful sky.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A Marine Corps Osprey flying over New York harbor during sunset with a foggy backdrop.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
Three Marine Corps Ospreys flying in the New York harbor during sunset, with buildings silhouetted in the background and a mist of spray from the water.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
Two Marine Corps Ospreys on a landing pad near New York harbor with a backdrop of a historic building and water.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
Three Marine Corps Ospreys parked near the New York harbor at sunset, with buildings in the background.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A Marine Corps Osprey hovers above the New York harbor during sunset, with ships silhouetted against a vibrant orange sky.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025

Harbor Seals

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One of the Islands in the Lower Bay is home to some harbor seals. Here is a list of Marine Mammals Of New York – NYSDEC.

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), Lower Hudson Bay 3/29/2025
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), Lower Hudson Bay 3/29/2025
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), Lower Hudson Bay 3/29/2025