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On Monday 1/22 at 4pm EST, I'm going to be partnering with Cornell Lab's Bird Academy to teach a free online bird-drawing workshop! It's open to all ages and all skill levels -- just BYO pencils! Register here and practice your bird-doodling skills with me!
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Today is #FruitEatingBirds day of @cornellbirds #BirdArtWeek2024 . I picked an Emerald Toucanet , one of several green Toucanet species in the genus Aulacorhynchus.
#cornell lab of ornithology#aulacorhynchus#emerald toucan#sloth moth#hummingbird#todays bird#birdartweek2024
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cornell lab live cam great horned owlet compilation … is making a bird fancam normal
(you can watch the live here!)
#birdblr#birdposting#owl#owls#great horned owl#owlet#owls of tumblr#birds#fancam#daemnblogging#cornell lab of ornithology#ornithology
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National Clean Your Home Month Day 12
Today was a big production because of the first item on the list:
- I cleaned all my CPAP machine parts that needed cleaning (for the tubing and headgear this generally meant rinse, wash with soap, soak in vinegar-water solution for some of the parts, wash in soap again to get the vinegar smell out, rinse again; the reservoirs got wiped down, soaked and vinegar solution, and then put through a dishwasher cycle in the top rack). I have not been working nonstop on it all day since a lot of it is just waiting around for things to soak, but the project has been going all day. The tubes and headgear aren't dry yet but hopefully by tonight all of them will be. I really need to pay attention to the calendar reminders that tell me to do this in smaller increments on a more regular basis lol.
- Inspired by @likearumchocolatesouffle to make a dent in my online banking and balancing my statements with my registers. A good thing, too, because I found out that the automatic credit card payment that was supposed to go through on Thursday didn't, so even though I don't want to spend any time tomorrow calling up the credit union to complain and try to get any late charges dropped, at least now I know I need to. And I paid it manually.
- Currently soaking the kitchen faucet in vinegar solution because might as well make as much use of it as possible before dumping it down the drain.
- Put away my remaining laundry from Friday/yesterday.
- Put away the bike saddle bag that had dried (the other one is still wet but wow I can nonetheless tell how much cleaner it is than before I washed it)
- Put a rain cover on the bike to store it for winter
- Stared at and thought about the comforter project I mentioned yesterday
The podcasts I listened to while cleaning and things I read while waiting for things to soak/wash:
I listened to the most recent episode of Nobody Should Believe Me, which focused on disheartening breaking news. To get in a better head space, I then listened to the most recent episode of Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding, which was about the pros and cons of ethical consumerism. (The podcaster's main focus is always on how whatever topic she's covering affects people with hoarding disorder, which I don't have, but a lot of what she talks about is applicable to people in other circumstances as well. This week's episode was super thought-provoking, and I know I will keep thinking about it in the coming weeks. I really enjoyed it.)
I stared at Tumblr a lot but then I ran out of new post to read, so I then read Living Bird magazine, which is published by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Most interesting articles to me were one about the effects of geomagnetic fluctuations on bird migration and another on the encroachment of woodlands into Nebraskan prairie due to inappropriate land management post-colonization, and how people are now trying to reverse the trend.
Oh, and I posted a new chapter of my fic!
#naclyoho#nobody should believe me#overcome compulsive hoarding podcast#overcome compulsive boarding#living bird magazine#cornell lab of ornithology#wow listens to podcasts
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For a fine feathered Friday:
Ruff Sketches, c. 1895
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927)
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 5.5 in.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology art collection BIRD_08203.028
#animals in art#birds in art#bird#birds#Ruff#watercolor painting#painting#illustration#ornithological illustration#Cornell Lab of Ornithology#Louis Agassiz Fuertes#19th century art#American art
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Get to know your bird organizations:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Cornell Lab provides quite a number of data-driven apps and repositories, with many of the contributions through citizen science (birders like you and me):
eBird (website and mobile app)
This has become the de facto app and website for submitting bird sightings. It's also great for researching birding hotspots all around the world. The website offers a great deal more information and functionality than the app (such as uploading photos to accompany your sightings, and providing you with your own central sightings hub complete with maps), so using them in tandem is the best strategy. All rare sightings are reviewed for accuracy by qualified volunteers.
Merlin (mobile app)
This is the app that gets a lot of press due to its ease of entry to the world of birdwatching. Hit the 'record' button and it will listen for bird calls and suggest species. It does a decent job of that. You can also upload photos of birds to see if they match anything in the database. Note however, that it has developed a bit of a reputation for frustrating ornithologists due to false positives that novices might not catch, suggesting rare birds that wouldn't be anywhere nearby, and thus tainting the eBird data.
All About Birds
Cornell's bird guide; search by species and it will provide a great deal of information. There's a lot of clicking involved (there's an Overview tab, an ID info tab, a Life History tab, a Maps tab), instead of the info being presented on a single scrollable page, but I enjoy their 'Cool Facts' section.
Macaulay Library
This is Cornell's media library (photos, videos, audio). When a photo or audio clip is submitted through eBird, it will then show up here in the archives, along with any additional information that the photographer might have included (e.g., how many are in the photo, is it male or female, is it foraging). The library has been operating since 1929, and has over 60 million pieces of media. The information included in the library helps to power the Merlin app, providing more photographs and audio clips for comparison purposes.
eBird Status and Trends data visualizer
Using the eBird data to track bird population increases and declines, as well as possible geographic shifts. The visualizer provides heat maps superimposed on a globe, and you can hit the 'play' button to see how things shift throughout the year.
Feeder Watch
This is a backyard counting project (in conjunction with Birds Canada) that is roughly the same as eBird, but for bird feeders and backyards. Participants spend two consecutive days per week (or as much as they can) watching to see who shows up, and you can compare your data to your neighbours. The data goes back decades, and you can use a few different visualizations to see trends.
Bird Academy
As Cornell is a university, they offer online classes. They range from the simple (eBird essentials; Free), to the more complex (Ornithology: Complex Bird Biology; $240 USD; 100+ hours to complete).
(Eastern Bluebird photo by @everydayesterday)
#north american birder#cornell lab of ornithology#cornell lab#ebird#feederwatch#macaulay library#merlin#birding#birdwatching
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This baby Royal Albatross hanging out on this live cam is weirdly calming. They're just having a good time watching the ocean and preening. Oh to be a baby Royal Albatross!
#albatross#ornithology#cornell lab of ornithology#birds#silly guy#just here for a good time#i fucking love bird cams#this should be what we show the aliens
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Day 3351 - Still a few more weeks in this season, but I renewed to participate in Project FeederWatch again next year!
#community science#citizen science#project feederwatch#cornell lab of ornithology#birds#science#biology#everydaydeeds
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HAPPY AVIAN AUGUST!!!
So, I heard Avian August existsTM the other day and as an amateur birdwatcher and lover of all those funky little guys, I thought I’d throw together a post listing some of my favorite birding apps, websites, and books!!!
1. THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Website: https://www.audubon.org/
App: https://www.audubon.org/app
Hardcover books from Thriftbooks (U.S birds): https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-audubon-society-field-guide-to-birding/13733264/vintage/?vid=739862108&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuaiXBhCCARIsAKZLt3mcEKLtGgjVw2uoTDSHtbvxYOi4J9FAxl2TeKwl8Ua7rxpjx6GFnAYaAgn1EALw_wcB
DONATE LINK: https://act.audubon.org/a/donate?ms=digital-fund-web-website_nas-topmenu_donate_202107&_gl=1*s6v9yu*_ga*ODk4NzE4MDE3LjE2NTk1NDg1MDM.*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTY1OTU0ODUwMy4xLjEuMTY1OTU0ODczNC4zOQ..
The Audubon Society is a FANTASTIC birding, education, and conservation organization that focuses on the conservation of not only the birds but every creature on earth. They do amazing work for diversity and equity on the human side of things, too!!! For artists, their app is FREE and contains photos of hundreds of birds!!!
2. CORNELL LABS RESOURCES
Cornell Labs dept. Of Ornithology website: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/
“All About Birds” page of their website: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/?_gl=1%2A1o0j52%2A_ga%2ANzIzODYwMjQzLjE2NTgyNDU0NjU.%2A_ga_QR4NVXZ8BM%2AMTY1OTU0OTI1OC4zLjEuMTY1OTU0OTMzOC42MA..#_ga=2.214611415.1953545901.1659549259-723860243.1658245465
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs website (has mobile app): https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
eBird by Cornell Labs website (has mobile app): https://ebird.org/home
DONATE LINK: https://give.birds.cornell.edu/page/87895/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=WEB&utm_source=BCE&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Evergreen-Appeal&utm_content=home-page&_gl=1*1rjzpll*_ga*NzIzODYwMjQzLjE2NTgyNDU0NjU.*_ga_QR4NVXZ8BM*MTY1OTU0OTI1OC4zLjEuMTY1OTU0OTMwOC4xMA..#_ga=2.214611415.1953545901.1659549259-723860243.1658245465
Cornell Labs is a PHENOMENAL resource for birdwatchers and artists alike. Based out of Cornell University, not only do they focus on conservation, education, and identification, their eBird app allows YOU to participate in their research through citizen’s science! You can log a time, a location, and share what birds you saw during your birdwatching session, which helps scientists know who’s in the area and when!!!
3. SIBLEY GUIDES
Sibley homepage: https://www.sibleyguides.com/
Sibley guides, paper copies: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product-category/books/
Sibley Birds v2 app: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product/sibley-birds-v2-app/
Song Sleuth: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product/song-sleuth/
David Allen Sibley is an illustrator and ornithologist, and his GORGEOUS illustrations hold a special place in my heart, as his guide was my first! His app is a little pricey as are his books, but IMO if you have the dough it's well worth the purchase. The song sleuth app helps identify birdsongs and is FREE!
Additionally, the NatGeo book on birds is great! That can be found on the Audubon shop, linked below.
NATGEO GUIDE: https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/national-geographic-field-guide-to-birds-of-north-america-seventh-edition/
AUDUBON SHOP: BOOKS AND FIELD GUIDES: https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product-category/books-field-guides/
#avianaugust2022#bird conservation#avian#birds#birdwatching#birding#nature#natural world#field guides#long post#conservation#audubon#audubon society#cornell lab of ornithology#eBird#sibley#sibley guide to birds#david allen sibley#bird art#art refs
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If you missed my bird drawing workshop tonight, it's now up on Cornell Lab's youtube page! Draw along for an hour as I share all my secrets for cartooning many different types of birds, with species ranging from "head full of beans" to "would stab you for a corn chip".
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https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Part of the mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to help people find the answer to “what’s that bird?” We know sorting through a massive field guide, using search engines, and other resources can make it really challenging to figure out what you just saw—our goal is to make that challenge easier.
Merlin is designed to be a birding coach for bird watchers at every level. Merlin asks you the same questions that an expert birder would ask to help solve a mystery bird sighting. Notice that date and location are Merlin’s first and most important questions. It takes years of experience in the field to know what species are expected at a given location and date. Merlin shares this knowledge with you based on more than 800 million sightings submitted to eBird from birders around the world.
An amazing app.
Simply press Start New Recording and as soon as a bird makes a sound the app displays what it is.
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LINK FEST: 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Links that may or may not be related to gardens, food, travel, nature, or heterotopias and liminal spaces but probably are. Sources in parentheses.
playlist: Christmas Starts in November (misstonic/Spotify). About 2 hours of music. I also like ❄️🌨 Francois’ Winter Playlist🌨❄️ (1.75 hours) by Bec Norton/Woodland Ghost at Spotify.
cartoon essay: The Promises of My Weird Druidic Calendar (Sophie…
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#birds#celebrations#Christmas music#Cornell Lab of Ornithology#druid calendar#having kids#link fest#linkfest#links#map#marking time#playlist#pregnancy#seasons#Sharknado#sharks#time#winter playlist#winter songs
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🌿 Attention Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas! 🌳
Join us for an exciting birding adventure on October 14th as we participate in the eBird October Big Day! This global event is an opportunity for bird enthusiasts to come together and contribute valuable data to eBird, a citizen science project.
🦉 Event Details: Date: October 14, 2023 Location: e-Bird Chappell Marsh and other hotspots celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird…
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#Citizen Science#Cornell Lab of Ornithology#Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas#George Genereux Urban REgional Park#guide#participate#Richard St. Barbe Baker AFforestation ARea#Saskatchewan#Saskatoon
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2 Things...
1. A BIG, HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that crossed fingers/toes/eyes, whispered into the universe, or sent good vibes. I have an interview with the law firm on Friday. Can’t lie, I’m a bit nervous!
2. Live nature cams are the best thing ever. I missed the salmon run at Denali so I’m bummed. Today I’m watching Cornell University’s bird feeders. It’s quite soothing to hear the bird calls/nature while sitting at my desk. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a bit of zen in your afternoon.
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Day 3296 - It’s the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Went out for a nature walk and made an eBird list while we did.
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