In Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology , John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg’s approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds.
I was a member of a birding group on another social media platform that I have now left for the reason described below. A member of the group shared a photo of what he asserted was an overheated oriole that he found on a paved road. He took the bird into his air-conditioned car, cooled it down, and then released it. I commented that it was an example of how birds can be adversely affected by climate change as documented in some journal articles. Shortly thereafter, my comment was removed. I sent a note to one of the group administrators, a past president of a statewide ornithological group, and was told my comment was removed because the group prohibits political statements. I guess we live in a time when a widely accepted position of scientists can be considered political, and censoring that position can be considered apolitical. 🤷♂️