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Christmas Bird Count & New Year Big Days

Christmas Bird Count & New Year Big Days

by Stephen Moss on Mar 12 2025
Christmas and New Year is traditionally a time for rest, recuperation, eating and drinking – but for birders like me, it is also time to get out in the field and count birds! 
Eastern VS Western Meadowlark

Eastern VS Western Meadowlark

by DaiDaisy on Mar 07 2025
The Eastern and Western Meadowlarks are two closely related songbirds known for their vibrant yellow plumage and distinct songs. While similar in appearance, they differ in vocalizations, habitat preferences, and behaviors. This article explores their characteristics, ecological significance, and conservation efforts to protect these iconic North American grassland birds.
BLOG 1 2025 February: Birds in Poetry

BLOG 1 2025 February: Birds in Poetry

by MossStephen on Feb 18 2025
A captivating exploration of the profound connection between birds and English poetry, highlighting how these creatures symbolize freedom, love, and the passage of time. From the ancient verses of Chaucer to the romantic imagery of Keats and Shelley, birds have long inspired poets, offering both spiritual and emotional insights into the human condition.
Fun Facts about Starlings

Fun Facts about Starlings

by Stephen Moss on Nov 14 2024
On winter’s afternoons, from November through to February, huge crowds gather along a disused railway line that runs through the Avalon Marshes, a series of wetland bird reserves near my home. At weekends or on public holidays, there may be as many as 500 people, waiting and hoping to see one of the greatest natural spectacles of all: the Starling murmuration.
can birds taste

Can Birds Taste? Exploring The Sensory World Of Avian Taste Buds

by Stephen Moss on Nov 13 2024
Birds may have a far more nuanced taste experience than previously thought. They won't have as many flavor buds as mammals, but their flavor belief is more significant, various, and specialized, particularly regarding their feeding habits.
The Bird Digestive System: An In-Depth Exploration

The Bird Digestive System: An In-Depth Exploration

by Leah Lin on Sep 08 2024
The digestive system in birds, also known as the avian digestive system, is small yet practical and fast as it is intended to be in organisms that experience frequent high-energy demands. In this instance, the anatomy of birds is adapted to satisfy the energy requirements of flight, growth, and reproduction.

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