Breeding Experiments Reference Science 
10,000 Birds
JUNE 27, 2012
In one document, I was referred to as a “self-taught ornithologist.” Another challenge to bird research is that it is woefully underfunded and relies heavily on citizen science. As the company has been introducing me to the rest of the staff and clients, a description of my talents caught my attention.
10,000 Birds
MAY 7, 2019
But, sometimes an appreciation of birds and birding requires more than a reference book with images of birds and facts about their identifying field marks. I’m not sure if “the Ugly” refers to the cormorant itself or human reaction (catfish farmers are officially allowed to shoot the birds). “Get a field guide!”
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10,000 Birds
JULY 4, 2023
I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. But what do we know beyond these commonly seen and heard behaviors?
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 22, 2022
The Latin species name vermiculatus (worm-like) refers to the markings on the upperparts. Let’s hope it can find some relatively unfragmented habitat for breeding – studies show that the failure rate of nests is much higher in fragmented habitats. The eyes make the Arrow-marked Babbler look a bit like a serial killer.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 5, 2012
He writes about how experienced birders think, and how they draw on the sciences of weather, geography, and ecology to analyze where the birds will be. The book is full of references to recommended books , articles, and web sites. Lovitch takes the practice of birding ten steps beyond. On the other hand, this is complicated stuff!
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 5, 2016
Light blue boxes give brief facts on breeding age, strategy and lifespan. Each chapter concludes with References, a bibliographic listing of the books, articles, and web pages cited in the text. Mentorship is an essential part of the birding experience, and it needs to be encouraged. Just go to the boldfaced page number.
Animal Person
JUNE 8, 2009
For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper? Maybe on paper.
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