Eggs anyone?
In theme with an upcoming holiday, here is an array of eggs: – Red-eyed Vireo nest and eggs, July 1902, Itasca State Park – Junco nest and eggs, June 1902, Itasca State Park – Ruffed Grouse nest and eggs, May…
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Wednesdays with Walter: Duck Hawk, a.k.a. Peregrine Falcon
In Chapter 9 of his autobiography, My Life in Natural History, Walter J. Breckenridge shared his field experiences with Birds of Prey. In his role as taxidermist and exhibit preparator at the Museum of Natural History, Breckenridge was tasked…
Geese a laying!
On the Friday before Christmas Exploring Minnesota’s Natural History gave to thee: Geese a laying! – Snow Goose, goose sitting, gander standing, H.J. Jaeger flock, May 1, 1925, Owatonna – Snow Goose, goose sitting on nest, gander standing guard, H.J….
Wild Animal Wednesday
– Painted turtle showing eggs, Long Meadow Gun Club, June, 8, 1900 – Painted turtle and eggs, Long Meadow Gun Club, June 8, 1900 – Painted turtle digging hole for nest, Long Meadow Gun Club, 1900 – Painted turtle…
Tuesday Tweet: Eggcellent!
A comprehensive study of ornithology considers not only the bird as subject, but also attempts to understand bird behaviors and environment. This includes the nest – structure and composition, as well as the eggs – pattern, size, quantity, etc. Thomas…
Tuesday Tweet
To continue the theme of alliteration that began with “Friday Flora,” starting today, and each subsequent second day of the standard work week, we will feature a “Tuesday Tweet” that profiles anything and everything ornithological. Bird observation checklists, bird banding…