10,000 Birds
JULY 4, 2023
Ackerman’s new book is about owls and owl research–the knowledge recently and currently being discovered through DNA analysis, new-tech tracking and monitoring, and old-fashioned fieldwork under the auspices of organizations like the Global Owl Project and the Owl Research Institute. They are also hunted.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 22, 2022
This example leads to a discussion of such (seemingly, but not really) disparate topics as the results of small, insignificant touches on the arm by waitresses (scientifically proven: bigger tips) and other fleeting physical contacts between humans which can be “mysteriously potent.” Where, physically, is the bird’s sensor located?
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). The first attempt in hunting was made by the male hornbill which was seen snapping at a passing swiftlet, but was unsuccessful.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 25, 2015
After a long hiatus that included a new cat, a new apartment, and enough time with the in-laws to last me quite awhile, here’s a rundown of April’s bird news: Funny, sad, and thought-provoking … an African-American ornithologist’s video tips for birding while black. Even more thought-provoking is the original article from which it sprang.)
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Though in terms of aesthetics, their nests are not much to look at – a paper (in Thai, but with an English summary) describes the nest as “a bulky, untidy ball hanging from the tip of a branch of stick with an average height of 1.39 The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2023
I remember that when I was still a research chemist developing dental materials, I once gave a presentation at that university, which was followed by my receiving a hideous and very colorful plate as a gift afterward. of its hunts are successful. Back to birds. Humankind, you did it again, congratulations. Then, there are raptors.
10,000 Birds
MAY 23, 2023
Birders often play a vital role in monitoring bird populations, contributing data to scientific research, and participating in citizen science initiatives that help track bird distributions, migration patterns, and breeding behaviors. They contribute to scientific research, conservation efforts, and the enjoyment of birding as a hobby.
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