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One-Eyed American Redstart
By Corey • October 7, 2011 • 4 commentsOn 6 October I came across an American Redstart in Edgewater, New Jersey, that seemed perfectly normal at first, when I was only viewing the bird’s left side. It was foraging and even flycatching like any other redstart would. When I saw the bird’s right profile I realized something was wrong but it took me [...]
Bird Biodiversity Good for Humans Too
By Mike • June 25, 2008 • 3 commentsIt appears that our friends at the College of William and Mary are on a roll. Hot off the epic expedition of Winnie the Whimbrel comes a fascinating study that helps promote biodiversity in the only context most people can understand: human self interest. In essence, a healthy, diverse bird population is also good for [...]
