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Evolutlion of feathers in 3 min

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. May 7. 2 Replies 2 Likes

A TED video on the evolution of feathers. Continue

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Ecology Buys Time for Evolution: Climate Change Disrupts Songbird's Timing Without Impacting Population Size (Yet)

Started by Steph S. Apr 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Apr. 25, 2013 — Songbird populations can handle far more disrupting…Continue

Could we see the Passenger Pigeon again?

Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Dominic Florio Apr 23. 8 Replies 1 Like

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Nicotine-based pesticides!!!!

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 13. 2 Replies 1 Like

Insecticides based on nicotine are widely suspected as culprits in the dramatic decline of both domestic and wild bees. Now it turns out they're just as bad for aquatic food chains and BIRDS.“A single corn kernel coated with a neonicotinoid can kill…Continue

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Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo

Started by Steph S. Apr 9. 0 Replies 1 Like

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The Intricacy of Bird Songs

Started by Steph S. Apr 7. 0 Replies 2 Likes

By Stefanie Foreman on March 4, 2012 8:47 PM Everyone knows that birds sing songs to communicate with each other. Different songs are used to warn other of predators, attract mates, and find food. But how far do these songs really go? How complex…Continue

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Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 9:34pm: Hey Tony! Your welcome.

And thanks Sentient.

That's OK Spud - we will figure out what ducks they are.

Comment by Tony Carroll on November 29, 2012 at 9:32pm: They are all great, but I love the Bufflehead! Such magnificent birds. Thanks fpr posting them, Steph.

Comment by Sentient Biped on November 29, 2012 at 9:14pm: love the King Eider.

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 29, 2012 at 6:34pm: I've been to that part of the river about 4 times before, always in the summer, and don't remember seeing a male Mallard or a white duck before. Today, there were also female Mallards, but I don't know if those were what I've seen in the summer. I seem to remember the summer ducks being non-colorful. Sorry, I'm just starting to pay attention.

Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:33pm: Would love to see a pic of the bird Spud. Then we will know the species for sure.

Thanks.

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 29, 2012 at 6:28pm: Thanks Steph. I found the Bufflehead photos earlier and thought for a minute that might be them, however, my memory tells me the ducks I saw had white heads. Of course, my memory is not always accurate. That's why I plan on riding down there again in a couple of days with my camera (If the weather is not too miserable).

Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:13pm: Black and White Ringed-billed Duck

Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:12pm: Common Goldeneye - maybe

Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:11pm: Bufflehead maybe?

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 29, 2012 at 6:07pm: Steph, I also had that thought. Maybe the photo caught the lizard just before it was swallowed.

The white ducks with the black backs were lazily swimming in the slow-flowing, small river that runs through Pocatello at an area that has lots of trees on both sides. There is a paved path near the river that a fair amount of people walk and ride on, even at this time of year. The white ducks seemed to be mingling with the Mallards.