10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some of the birds who depend on the lake itself, such as ducks and shorebirds, have scattered to every remaining reservoir, pond, or puddle in the area. After investigating the area between the towns of Araró and Andocutín, I soldiered on to the equally-small town of Iramuco. And it brought friends.

Mexico 225

Mexico Investigation Science Experience 225

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2011

When the American Ornithologists’ Union publishes its annual North American checklist update next month, many birders will be disappointed to see that a proposal to re-split Mexican Duck ( Anas diazi ) from Mallard ( Anas platyrhynchos ) has failed. © David J. © David J.

Ducks 169

Ducks North America Texas Mexico 169

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2014

Further support for inherent behavior comes from experiments. In another experiment, other species of Darwin Finches were kept next to Woodpecker Finches that used tools. In general, fish will swim to investigate anything that falls on the water hoping the object might be prey. The behavior was inherent. Photo: Peter Wilton.

Fish 163

Fish Woodpeckers Ostriches Eggs 163

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Ducks are easier prey for the Eagle. Non-bird watchers without binoculars and experience are notoriously bad sources of information. The new offspring of that year hang back and leave later, finding their way to their wintering grounds using something other than experience, and something other than being taught by their parents.

Humane 212

Humane Eagles Investigation Research 212

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2022

Do you really need to have Kai’s birding experience further detailed not just by month but a level below? If the animal then touches or investigates the mark, it is taken as an indication that the animal perceives the reflected image as an image of itself, rather than of another animal. Yes, you do, trust me. Sometimes it works.

Birds 193

Birds Sparrows Protection Humane 193