Ornithological society to rename dozens of birds — and stop naming them after people (apnews.com)
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A lot of people probably already know this exists, but for those who don’t, there’s an awesome app that tells you what birds are around from their calls/songs. It’s called “Merlin”. You can also give it photos to ID. I usually leave it running in my pocket or hand while I walk around my local RSPB reserve.
Ok basically chickens lol.
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You have now! You’re welcome.
Image description: A large channel billed cuckoo, high in a tree on an overcast day. The bird is staring straight down its beaks at the photographer, giving it a menacing appearance....
A silver gull on the wing very close to the photographer...
They hunt the fish in my pond.
Image description: Two purple swamphens in the foreground, with approximately 1 dozen Pacific Black Ducks in the background. The animals are standing on woodchips in a public park. The photo is taken from a near ground level perspective
Two Red-Shouldered Hawks calling out, locating, & mating with each other....
I see these grey heron's everywhere, but usual when I get close enough to snap a photo, they flying.
Recent research on a changing battle between parasite and host bird species. Fascinating how animals continue to adapt to the pressures on their population.
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/1570926...
Thank to sopuli.xyz/u/[email protected] for the correction.
Not very detailed, but it’s the first time I’ve captured this
Its call is a bit like a tea kettle coming to a boil.
Managed to get a decent recording of the Common Firecrest I heard today and it was a lot of fun! I mostly do bird photography, but I want to start recording birds’ songs and calls with something that has better audio quality than my iPhone....