When Terns Attack
Patrick Larson, shows off the common tern that has taken up residence on top of his hat. While researchers and volunteer survey nests and gather data in the tern colony, the adult birds will do their best to harass and defend their nests. Photo Courtesy Of Betsy Baldwin
Fluffy Swallows
Looking like balls of fluffy cotton, this group of swallows huddle together during a winter blizzard. By fluffing both their downy and semiplume feathers, they are able to trap pockets of air close to their body. How much body heat they keep can adjusted by arranging their feathers to trap more or less air. At
Are Birds Afraid To Fall?
“Are birds afraid to fall, As they hop from limb to limb? When the water’s rise to tall Are the fish afraid to swim? Do the trees refuse to bend Or the beast, refuse to eat In the rush of winters wind Or when summers grass is sweet? Do the minutes refuse to blend With
