Learning Bird Behavior: Advice From Cornell Lab of Ornithology

The following is advice from the eCornell course we took on “Courtship and Rivalry In Birds”. We thought it would be perfect for birders who want to really get into learning and observing bird behavior. Watch carefully; even small actions can carry big messages. Don’t be dazzled by the flash. Look past the most obvious

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Week 5 – eCornell Course – “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds”

We have recently enrolled in an eCornell course called “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds“. This is a 5-week course and here is a recap of the third module/week of this course. [View Week 1] [View Week 2] [View Week 3] [View Week 4] The focus this week was cooperative-breeding among birds, specifically that of Florida

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Week 4 – eCornell Course – “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds”

We have recently enrolled in an eCornell course called “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds“. This is a 5-week course and here is a recap of the third module/week of this course. [View Week 1] [View Week 2] [View Week 3] By far our favorite week! The featured birds were from the family of Birds-of-paradise. Several

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Week 3 – eCornell Course – “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds”

We have recently enrolled in an eCornell course called “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds“. This is a 5-week course and here is a recap of the third module/week of this course. [View Week 1] [View Week 2] Week three focused on the “Whats and Whys of Conflict” and showcased examples of conflict among Red-winged Blackbirds.

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Week 2 – eCornell Course – “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds”

We have recently enrolled in an eCornell course called “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds“. This is a 5-week course and here is a recap of the second module/week of this course. [View Week 1] Module/Week 2 is called “How Can We Tell What Birds are Doing?” and focuses on how you can improve your observation

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Week 1 – eCornell Course – “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds”

We have recently enrolled in an eCornell course called “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds“. This is a 5-week course and here is a recap of the first module/week of this course. The course begins with a calm, relaxed pace with step-by-step details on what to expect and how to benefit fully. Included with the course

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