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There really is no clear definition. When I explained that to some of my new coworkers, one responded with, “By your definition, I’m an ornithologist, but you know way more about birds than I do.” Another challenge to bird research is that it is woefully underfunded and relies heavily on citizen science.
On the other hand, I do not feel confident in my knowledge of gulls to give a definite answer. From my experience, the gulling season is definitively winter. Definitively winter’ stands for bleak skies, short days, no sunshine, and barely enough light for gull photography. Or slightly off? The colder – the better.
He also believes that we are living in an era of incredible scientific research, one in which new genetic technology and findings from diverse scientific disciplines have turned assumptions upside down, opened up new lines of thought, and provided answers, or at least probable answers, to many of our questions about why birds do the things they do.
Whittaker’s adventures in olfactory research take unexpected turns into genetics, chemistry, and the halls of academia. One of Whittaker’s first experiments was to place other birds’ preen oil on the nests and eggs of Dark-eyed Juncos. ” (p. 241) that contribute to a bird’s odor.
Animal Person , someone who is clearly smarter than me, has a great analysis about the recent "Pepper" series in Slate about animal research. At least he didn't try to make me feel happy or warm and fuzzy about animal research. By the end of my time as researcher, I was performing behavioral experiments on humans.
It’s the warbler that is often the last unchecked species on birders’ life lists and, whether you list or not, for most of us observing it is a once in a lifetime experience. Previously, even researchers had problems getting access to nesting Kirtland’s Warblers. Now there are volunteer guides, tours and a local festival.
Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). It’s not always easy reading.
Northern Gannets on cliffs Dense Northern Gannet colony While researching this trip, there was a common theme in the articles relating to the gannets: Avian Flu hit this colony hard in 2022. An odd side effect was noticed by researchers – black irises. On a single day, more than 5,000 dead birds were counted.
It provides goals and a definite direction for your birding travels and thoughts; sometimes it even becomes the basis of a book! Like all talented travel writers, Dunn is adept at drawing us into his experiences. A passion for one bird family is also very useful. Is all that material on Selkirk needed?
It’s impossible to think of him being bothered by the wet, cold ground when there’s some count to be made definite after years of thinking about it, some esoteric puzzle to be finally solved. Like he does, say, for the Canyon wren.
And BNGs also had bright white cheeks, but they most definitively were Black-necked Grebes which I was able to confirm when I observed their rounded heads against the sunlit Danube surface, further away from the willows. But, beside Geoff, they had no previous experience with the species and most were not as critical as I was.
Dorian’s gregarious personality and self-deprecating sense of humor makes even the most meditative sections one of a piece with his birding experiences, producing a good read that may make you think. Plus tales of birding from the point of view of the traveling cyclist. There are also surprises. The absolute craziness of it all?
For decades researchers have made annual trips out to the Tortugas to catch Sooty Terns, attach tiny silver bands to their legs with unique identification numbers, and then set them free again. If birds don’t want to be handled, then they definitely didn’t want to be weighed. Oh, the lessons of bird banding.
They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species.
Unfortunately, by the nature of the problem, the history of the young field is littered with examples of researchers allowing their subconscious biases — or worse, their conscious ones — to influence how they read the data. But perhaps such morals would be the hardest to discover and document.
The first two questions were never definitely answered. Experiments in the field (the famed Asa Wright Nature Center veranda) involving Bananaquits and bananas came up with numbers ranging from 7 to 16, but a tanager always came along to interfere with Bananaquits’ noisy appreciation of their namesake fruit.
Written in the tradition of the classic Hawks in Flight , but very much a product of the experiences of its birder authors, this is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way of identifying migratory birds at sea to all of us who observe the waters of eastern North America with expectation and excitement. ” I agree.
To an intermediate-level birder like me, the material in Better Birding –highly focused, detailed, based on the latest research and years of field experience– is daunting, but also fascinating. Sullivan are birders as well as writers, researchers, and organizational administrators, and this makes a big difference.
Since it wasn’t Christmas and we were definitely not in a ballet theater this could only mean one thing: Clark’s Nutcracker. Our internet research showed that somebody in Pine County had all three ( Black, Brown-capped, and Gray-crowned ) Rosy Finches on the feeders in their garden. And now I did. Chuffed to bits!
research) rally in defense of his community (he considers himself a proxy for the entire UCLA community). He speaks of the "mixed message of the animal rights community" that animals are so much like us, yet not enough like us to experiment on. Then he and the interviewer describe some of the experiments. No surprise there.
I realized a curious thing while researching some of the creatures in this guide–some of the common names given for the flying fish appear to have originated with co-author Steve N.G. Howell; I can’t find them anywhere else on the Internet. Pennsylvania is one of the most heavily birded states in the U.S.,
The birding process is stripped to the essentials without losing the significance of important, sometimes complex ideas—migration, habitat, research, documentation, community. We need more publishers of quality birding books and more birder-writers offering fresh views, sharing their experiences, covering new, niche subjects.
According to HubSpot’s definition , transactional selling involves one-off sales that don’t usually involve strong relationship building. They offer easy ways to make the experience more personal, and valuable, to the buyer. What is transactional selling? Even if you haven’t heard the term, you’ve encountered this style.
Many birders keep personal birding lists or life lists, documenting the species they have seen throughout their birding experiences. The concept of a big year gained significant attention through books, such as “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik, which chronicled the experiences of birders participating in competitive big years.
This is essentially a survey of ornithological marine research told in the voice of one of its most passionate and experienced participants. Mostly, as you can probably tell from the last paragraph, I learned how a marine ornithologist thinks, and how challenging this research can be.
So far, so good; this is crucial stuff for all salespeople regardless of experience levels. But experience shows that, even now, the fourth key element, industry knowledge, is still missing. Forrester research. Only one in five execs say that meetings with sales people meet expectations. Conclusion.
And, the next time I travel south (and, there’s an excellent chance that will happen within the next year), I will definitely once more read The New Neotropical Companion , by John Kricher, the latest version of this nature classic. That sentence really doesn’t begin to describe this very smart and highly readable book. is remarkable.
The following pictures were taken at Hannover Zoo recently, showing just that – feeding and preening, for a family-friendly birding experience. A foraging Common Moorhen has me thinking that in spite of recent research, not all birds are particularly bright. Beware of Crocodiles.
Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station in Toronto had an extremely rare and beautiful Townsend’s Warbler x Black-throated Gray Warbler which was banded in April. I have chronicled the experience on my blog. And you should definitely check out their mouthwatering list ! Bruce Wilson was excited by a hybrid wood-warbler.
Not only do they have the experience to detect a skills gap, but they also have minimal bias. Having the tools to help you sell is definitely a boon for any small sales team — as long as the tools work well together. They’ve already done a lot of research before they come into contact with a salesperson.
The map positioned next to Turquoise-browed Motmot is definitely the map for Blue-throated Motmot (I checked both Neotropical Birds and Handbook of the Birds of the World website). Nevertheless, it necessary to combine field experience with museum experience to create a vivid and accurate image of a species. It’s a puzzle.
Whether making cold or warm calls in trying to find new opportunities, it can be a humbling experience for salespeople. My definition of prospecting is trying to take prospects from latent to active need. Have already researched multiple vendors. Have a good idea of what their requirements are. Will be product/offering focused.
He describes his experience in his introduction to Birds & Words : I took my first good look at birds as subject matter. He started experimenting with silk screening to produce most of his designs, including the images in Birds & Art. White article on bird feeding stations. A tradition was born.
This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It’s a small group of 10 to 12 researchers and crew members, and Fox is the sole person responsible for the bird surveys. Northern Fulmar, image courtesy of Peter Hodum.
Anyway, a few videos show Black-tailed Godwits definitely not sinking: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Azure-winged Magpies are quite proud of their appearance … … and sometimes deliberately pose next to items that match their own color. Unfortunately, that area is also currently being destroyed. Bye, bye, Lesser Coucal.
If I was an ornithologist aiming for a grant, I would now definitely highlight the need for more research on this topic. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior.
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This would have allowed you to summarize your experience in sentences such as “A total of 98 boluses regurgitated by 52 chicks aged 1 day to 11 days after hatching form the sample and are shown to contain 323 food items.” End of side note. To female readers then: the Pheasant-tailed Jacana. No wonder it looks a bit pissed off.
The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Service proposes opening the following refuges to sport fishing for the first time: North Dakota.
Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience. Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Waterfall Dances: Do animals have spiritual experiences? By definition, it’s a feeling that one tries to hide. by Marc Bekoff.
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In determining their companies’ definitions, leaders should ask themselves two questions: Does the brand have an obvious technology advantage, and are there specific industries and markets where the solution is strongly preferred? Given this range, these companies don’t require much prior experience from their salespeople.
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