Articles related to "Ornithologist"

This brief article describes the profession of ornithologist and the scientific field of ornithology.

John James Audubon moves to Kentucky but lands in debtors' prison. He travels to Natchez and New Orleans.

John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes.

John James Audubon was a nineteenth century American with multiple talents. His greatest achievement was his book of bird artwork: Birds of America.

A short description of the National Audubon Society explaining its origins and its current mandate.

John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes.

On peak birding season, Sri Lanka plays caring host to 482 bird species, migrants and vagrants, including 26 endemics. A real island paradise for birds and birders alike.

Under the guise of nature research, Dr. Ross visited plantations where black slaves lived. He helped many make an escape to the Underground Railroad and freedom

Bird watching along the shores of Lake Ontario during spring migration offers rare opportunities to add exciting migrants to your birding list.

Enjoy a window into the secret lives of birds by putting up a feeder. Learn how to attract birds, keep them safe, and contribute to scientific knowledge about birds.

Here you will find general descriptions of cranes, birds of prey, and other groups of birds, and definitions of unusual or unfamiliar words we use when we discuss birds.

Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil offers a perfect bird-watching holiday for tourists, birders and ornithologists, with birding from trails and an observation tower.

Contrary to the graphic truth, most people think of great blue herons as silent, stealthy fish eaters; in fact, these opportunists have a varied and surprising diet.

Commonly thought to be extinct since the middle of the last century, these birds, the rarest and most endangered birds in America, were perhaps rediscovered in 2004.

Southern Spain's white villages epitomise Mediterranean life, set on hillsides with views to the coast and across landscapes of olive groves.

The Christmas Bird Count takes place in late December or early January in locations in North, Central, and South America. Data aids research and conservation efforts.

The fortified town of Langres in Haute Marne, France is surrounded by four lakes each with its own distinct character.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.

For the past 109 years, the Audubon Society has rallied volunteers to count birds during the Holiday season. Newbies to experts gather to find birds and send in tallies.

Bird irruptions are the focus of inquiry and research for ornithologists. They're also a source of delight to birders, who see different species in irruption years.

Bird songs have meaning and structure but not all birds sing the same song.

Students are encouraged to tally the birds in their area and submit tally sheets and photos for prizes. What a fun way to learn about area birds!

Limpopo, South Africa's most northern province, is a place of mystery where visitors can unlock the key to ancient tribal cultures while sampling township tours.

Starring Phil Campbell and Alex MacQueen, tension-filled drama The Hide premiered in the UK on Film 4, February 2009.

James Bond has been to many exotic and remote locations, but there are quite a few accessible places in England associated with author Ian Fleming and his 007 character.

Adventurers, tourists, scientists, scuba divers and filmmakers love the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is still evolving in the deep, blue Pacific Ocean.

Not only does the Hoatzin look strange, this South American bird has characteristics unlike any other. Read some interesting facts about Hoatzins.

In the last decade there have been numerous reported sightings of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, but definitive proof still eludes search teams in the Southeast US.

While little is mentioned in standard references, the social system of wrens is more complex than that of most bird species and has only recently been an object of study.

Saint Francois d'Assise (Saint Francis of Assisi), a French opera by Olivier Messiaen. Opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Centuries ago, people noticed that birds disappeared in winter. They came up with explanations that are amusing, intuitive, and curiously apt.

Byfords in Holt, North Norfolk, calls itself a posh b&b but is more like a boutique hotel with luxury rooms, restaurant, cafe, bike hire and a deli for perfect picnics.

T.C. Boyle's "Tooth and Claw" provides a revealing cross-section of his work. The fourteen stories within demonstrate his capacity for the bizarre and enamoring.

Rook, like its predecessors, shows Shearwater's penchant for extremes and why it's one of the best new indie bands in years.

The Eastern Phoebe is an energetic short-distance migrant found throughout much of Canada and the United States and the only flycatcher that winters in southeastern U.S.

Passerine birds are those that belong to the taxonomic (scientific) order Passeriformes, the largest of the twenty-seven orders of birds on Earth.

Some species of birds have naturally bald heads for various reasons; for others baldness is caused by abnormal molting or health problems.

William Sublette, in 1822, makes his first fur-trading trip up the Missouri with William Ashley. With him are future mountain men Jedediah S. Smith and David E. Jackson.

With a few simple things to keep in mind, writing paragraphs that are clear and topic-oriented doesn't have to be a chore any more.

In a beautiful melding of poetry and art, poet Billy Collins has edited a book of poems inspired by birds, and Illustrated by naturalist David Allen Sibley.

A Tucson Audubon trip led by Doug Jenness found 50 species near Oracle, Arizona, on September 26, 2009. One of those, a Broad-winged Hawk, was far from its usual range.

The Great Blue Heron, often seen standing in shallow water, or hunting at a slow pace, is a common large bird of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Before the Schambachers owned the building they used as a tavern, there was an alleged evil spirit stalking the area and a massacre in the pub's former family homestead.

Called mapi, inashi or sloth, some zoologists theorize it might be an elusive descendant of the extinct megafauna Megatherium family who were the size of a bull elephant.

Homeowners spend hours outdoors, entertaining, working and playing. But they share their back yards with an uninvited guest - the mosquito.

The "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" uses elements that were close to Messiaen's heart: devout Catholic faith, birdsong, Eastern rhythms, and mysterious medieval modes.

Taiwan Film Days, a three-day November showcase sponsored by the S.F. Film Society, brings to San Francisco the newest films from a relatively unknown Asian cinema.

Removing feces from the nest helps keep the area clean and also reduces visibility of the nest to predators. Which of these is more important is discussed here.

Imperial woodpeckers, perhaps the most endangered birds in the world (if not extinct), have historically occupied the montane hardwood forests of West Mexico.