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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
Tags: evolution of feathers
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
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
Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo
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
Birdwatcher's Digest
Started by Steph S. Mar 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is a good magazine for you birders and bird lovers out there. http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/Continue
Painted Buntings
Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Grinning Cat Mar 29. 4 Replies 1 Like
I am so thrilled to have painted buntings come to my feeder. Here is a video showing what they look like, but these are not the actual birds that are at my feeder. The video is just to show a pair.…Continue
The Giving Birders: Are they out there?
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Mar 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Mountain Plover and many other grassland birds have populations in steep…Continue
Spring Migrations
Started by Kevin Boleyn. Last reply by Steph S. Mar 27. 1 Reply 1 Like
We've had a slow start to spring this year in northern Virginia, But, the Osprey are back and working diligently on their nests. I spotted the first pairs here along the Potomac about 2 weeks ago. What other migrations have begun?Continue
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Comment by Idaho Spud on November 30, 2012 at 12:42pm -
Yes, booklover, I love my recumbent trike. I haven't ridden a regular bike for about 12 years because they were hurting my hands and rear no matter how much padding I tried. This recumbent feels almost like riding in an easy-chair. No more pain :)
They also go just as fast as a regular bike or faster, because you sit down low and more or less reclining so there is less wind resistance. Going uphill they are slower, but going down, faster. They can also slide in the gravel without tipping over and you can stop and enjoy the view or whatever without getting off. Just sitting in the comfortable seat.
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Comment by booklover on November 30, 2012 at 8:07am -
Spud, a recumbent trike, how cool! I always think it looks fun when I see people riding them!
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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.
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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.
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Comment by Sentient Biped on November 29, 2012 at 9:14pm -
love the King Eider.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on November 29, 2012 at 6:34pm
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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.
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Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:33pm
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Would love to see a pic of the bird Spud. Then we will know the species for sure.
Thanks.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on November 29, 2012 at 6:28pm
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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).
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Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:13pm
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Black and White Ringed-billed Duck
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Comment by Steph S. on November 29, 2012 at 6:12pm
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Common Goldeneye - maybe
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