The last few days I have been spotting an American Robin acting strangely towards my car. I’ve known birds to attack their reflections and assumed this was the case here. But she seems to be beyond that. The bird works her way around the roof, sits on the side mirrors and defiles the moonroof. Often
Tag: Bird Behavior
Great Blue Heron – “I’m In A Tree!”
Great Blue Herons nest in trees, often in large groups called “rookeries”. That said, I was still surprised to spot a heronish blob across the prairie at Deer Run Forest Preserve. I quickly confirmed the bird was indeed a GBH but I was intrigued by his preening position, a few hundred feet from the nearby
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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