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Birds In An Ecological Web, Jeff Podos Jan 2022

Birds In An Ecological Web, Jeff Podos

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One great way to learn about nature and biology is to study birds. There are many species of birds, both resident and migratory, and they all have their own habits, colors, songs, and ways of life. The popularity of birdwatching has skyrocketed in the US, especially during the pandemic. This seminar will describe one way to look at birds, and to learn about their ecology, evolution, and diversity. We start by focusing on birds’ feeding habits and food preferences. Many birds have to eat and forage constantly, in order to stay alive and to feed their offspring. From this starting …


Mapping Nest Success In Migrating Birds, Daniel Bisaccio Jan 2011

Mapping Nest Success In Migrating Birds, Daniel Bisaccio

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Does habitat size, fragmented forests, or “the edge effect” impact nest success of migrating / resident birds?