I couldn't breathe because I was laughing so hard. That bird's an asshole! 😂😂😂😂😂
Best with volume up.

Marsh Harrier, fem. Today at Herriots Bridge, Chew Valley Lake.

Surprised to see a Great White Egret in full breeding plumage today at Herriots Bridge, Chew Valley Lake.

Meet our Partner cohort!🙌

A new cohort of Forest Impact Accelerator Partners have been selected and will develop financially sustainable forest-based enterprises.🌳

Read more to meet our incoming cohort and the exciting plans they have in place!👉 www.birdlife.org/forest-accel...

Yellow-legged gull. Photo: Nicolás Ron Arroyo

Fig. 2 from the article: (A) Number of yellow-legged gull pairs over time (1976–2022), breeding in human-inaccessible sites (i.e. island cliffs). (B) Number of breeding pairs of yellow-legged gull over time (1976–2021) breeding in human-accessible islets. (C) Number of yellow-legged gull pairs over time (1977–2019) breeding in the urban area of Vigo city.

Fig. 3 from the article: Timing of colonization of human-accessible islets by the three focal waterbird species (A) little egret (A.1 Pedregoso, A.2 Beiro) (B) Eurasian oystercatcher (B.1 Pedregoso, B.2 Areoso, B.3 Vionta) and (C) great black-backed gull (C.1 Pedregoso, C.2 Areoso, C.3 Vionta) in comparison with the timing of colonization of yellow-legged gulls.

Fig. 4 from the article: Conceptual model that aims to show the process of colonization of human-accessible islets that were formerly empty due to anthropogenic disturbance

NEW PAPER: As direct persecution declines, yellow-legged gulls abandon remote refuges for human-accessible habitats, driving new colony growth and fostering multispecies waterbird communities of unexpected conservation value.

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Cedar Waxwing🍒🍁🍂🍁
Conservatory Garden in Central Park🪶
#birds

Clemson's postseason hopes are on the brink, but DeMonte Capehart knows that the Tigers have what it takes to turn things around. 🧡 💪

Full Story ⤵️
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pictured: two folk almanacs from our library, which give plenty of examples of the kinds of folk celebrations that would happen throughout the English calendar year - whether that's Halloween or Bonfire Night, which takes place this evening!

(MERL LIBRARY--8830-HAD, MERL LIBRARY--8830-WHI)

A genomic perspective on the classic hybrid zone between Baltimore and Bullock’s Oriole How much has this hybrid zone changed over the past decades?

Your daily Avian Hybrids story!

A genomic perspective on the classic hybrid zone between Baltimore and Bullock’s Oriole
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Honor the soldiers who secured freedom for the 13 states this weekend. Recall the individuals who risked their lives by endorsing the Declaration of Independence.

Finally got to see the Flamborough Head seabird cliffs from the sea, on a very #SuperSeabirdSunday, thanks to #RSPB and #YorkshireBelle. Pure magic. #Seabirds #FlamboroughandFileyCoastSPA #BemptonCliffs

Today, I was denied access to seeing my constituent, Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia. If there is nothing to hide, cut the crap. Let his lawyer and I check on him.

I kind of want to go

Conflict erupts at Jan. 6 rioters event in Monterey County YouTube video by KSBW Action News 8

Salinas, California.

Locals -- vividly! -- show their disgust for January 6th convicts "meet and greet" in their neighborhood:

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Your moment of cute + calm, ft. Nikai ❤️

30k followers. I am honestly amazed. I can remember being excited about 300 followers. Thank you for your support, kind comments, and friendship. In the midst of some very trying days, this is a place of safety and encouragement. I am truly grateful. 🤍✨️

A ruby-crowned felt standing in a tree, standing up tall with its legs extended, looking towards the camera.

Ruby-crowned kinglet standing up nice and tall to see what’s going on over there #birds #wildlife #nature

YOU GUYS.

A black and white Downy Woodpecker is on the side of a tree. The background is blurry tans.

Female Downy Woodpecker

Can anyone point me to the closest beak sharpener?

A single elderly orange mock oyster grows from the side of a burnt log in a Michigan prairie. It is very upright, with its cracked gills growing nearly vertically. All photos by me

Here is a nice mushroom

The enchanting notes of the Veery's song recall summer forests and shaded streams lined with wildflowers. The Veery’s lovely song had special meaning for a particularly important conservation champion. Who? Find out & learn more about this #BirdOfTheWeek at abcbirds.org/birds/veery.

Goldeneye. Photo: Wikimedia commons.

Fig. 2 from the article: Nest-stage success (proportion of eggs that produced an offspring that left the nest) in relation to nest predation rate (a) and final reproductive success (proportion of nest-left ducklings that survived until independence) in relation to the timing of ice breakup (ice-out date, IOD; higher IOD values in the data mean later spring) (b) in goldeneyes.

NEW PAPER: goldeneye breeding start has advanced with climate change, driven by ice breakup, while nest predation affects the end of breeding. Longer breeding periods and lower offspring survival highlight complex climate impacts

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#ornithology #climate

a baby is covering his face with his hand and says lord help me with this one . ALT: a baby is covering his face with his hand and says lord help me with this one .

I don't understand why people especially including #millennials can't work with #pride and #craftsmanship. When asked them to #work or provide a #service, it is like pulling teeth. I hope this message makes it out.

Brick Lane, London E1

Founders Online: To James Madison from William Bradford, [3–6? March] 1775 To James Madison from William Bradford, [3–6? March] 1775

BETWEEN 3 & 6 MARCH 1775, PHILADELPHIA: “There is no hopes of this province learning the military Exercise unless it be when we ought to be making use of it.” William Bradford expresses his frustration with Pennsylvania in a letter to James Madison: buff.ly/4jO65g3

Camellia Bush at Faith Presbyterian Church in Williamston, South Carolina.

Long eared owl clapping in flight as he hunts over the buttercup fields.

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#Owl #Birds