Avian biomechanics
Here’s a youtube video I recommend on avian biomechanics. Nicely animated and good voice over explanation. Youtube Video
Your Move
Your move Rocky.
To Thwart the Racoons
I’m hoping this lead weight I just found on walk will thwart the raccoons from lifting and pillaging my feeder!!!
Snap of Warbler Bills
Love it when it’s quiet enough to hear the snap of warbler bills. The “snap” may be the warblers popping open elm seeds, as it sounds particularly loud these days. Update: I now believe the snap I hear is the warbler bill coming together on an insect. Not seeds popping. I knew y’all were waiting…
Cin-Ty Lee Talk on Nocturnal Flight Calls
Interesting talk on Monday the 16th
Shorebird Class
Hi ya’ll, it’s shorebirding season — 15 species at hornsby this morning. I just tried to invite all the B3 students (those on FB) to join the 2020 Shorebird FB group. That’s where I will be posting during shorebird season. Let me know if you’d like an invite. Please contribute if you see shorebirds or…
TOS Raptor Class
Can’t go wrong here!
Fall Migration
Fall migration is in the air! Dickcissels and at least 4 upland sandpipers going over on this morning’s walk.