Ornithology and Birdwatching

[BantyChooks]

ornithology /ôr″nə-thŏl′ə-jē/

noun​

1. The branch of zoology that deals with birds.

I’ve recently started taking a more scientific approach to my interest in birds. Alongside that, I am also birding much more as I no longer have a flock of my own. Has anyone else expanded their interest in birds beyond poultry, including a scientific or research-based approach? I am currently taking Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology from Cornell Lab Online. It’s an online textbook-based course and I have found it quite interesting so far.

Feel free to chat & share papers, interesting videos, or birds you see. I’ll be documenting birding trips and anything else that comes to mind.

 

[ShrekDawg]

ornithology /ôr″nə-thŏl′ə-jē/

noun​

1. The branch of zoology that deals with birds.

I’ve recently started taking a more scientific approach to my interest in birds. Alongside that, I am also birding much more as I no longer have a flock of my own. Has anyone else expanded their interest in birds beyond poultry, including a scientific or research-based approach? I am currently taking Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology from Cornell Lab Online. It’s an online textbook-based course and I have found it quite interesting so far. Or

Feel free to chat & share papers, interesting videos, or birds you see. I’ll be documenting birding trips and anything else that comes to mind.

This sounds fascinating! I don’t really have anything to contribute to the science side of it myself but I love birds, all birds, and would love to follow along if that’s okay.

 

[SilverBirds]

I've become more interested in birding recently as well. I've been using the Cornell Lab apps (Merlin and eBird) to keep a record of the birds I've found. I'm subscribed to some of their newsletters and they put out some pretty interesting reads.

 

[TOMTE]

I use the apps eBird and Merlin Bird ID (both by Cornell Lab) for casual birding when I'm out and about, around the property or on a walk. Merlin has a Sound ID option which is handy and fun. Sometimes I let it record for 15, 20 minutes at a time to see what I get. It's not 100% accurate but it's close! Found out there's a lot more around here than I ever thought!

 

[BantyChooks]

This sounds fascinating! I don’t really have anything to contribute to the science side of it myself but I love birds, all birds, and would love to follow along if that’s okay.

Please do! You’re more than welcome.

I've become more interested in birding recently as well. I've been using the Cornell Lab apps (Merlin and eBird) to keep a record of the birds I've found. I'm subscribed to some of their newsletters and they put out some pretty interesting reads.

Welcome and I agree! I like their video content too.

I use the apps eBird and Merlin Bird ID (both by Cornell Lab) for casual birding when I'm out and about, around the property or on a walk. Merlin has a Sound ID option which is handy and fun. Sometimes I let it record for 15, 20 minutes at a time to see what I get. It's not 100% accurate but it's close! Found out there's a lot more around here than I ever thought!

I use Birda but I’ve used Merlin and eBird in the past. They’re pretty good apps.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Please do! You’re more than welcome.

Welcome and I agree! I like their video content too.

I use Birda but I’ve used Merlin and eBird in the past. They’re pretty good apps.

Thanks!!! And I might try those apps. I know someone that uses Merlin and the sound ID on it. Although I feel like we just have basic birds here hahah

 

[BantyChooks]

Thanks!!! And I might try those apps. I know someone that uses Merlin and the sound ID on it. Although I feel like we just have basic birds here hahah

No such thing as a basic bird! Some of my favourite birds are also the most common. Blue jays hold a special place in my heart, or here, even the feral pigeons on every roof.

 

[Kiki]

ornithology /ôr″nə-thŏl′ə-jē/

noun​

1. The branch of zoology that deals with birds.

I’ve recently started taking a more scientific approach to my interest in birds. Alongside that, I am also birding much more as I no longer have a flock of my own. Has anyone else expanded their interest in birds beyond poultry, including a scientific or research-based approach? I am currently taking Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology from Cornell Lab Online. It’s an online textbook-based course and I have found it quite interesting so far. Or

Feel free to chat & share papers, interesting videos, or birds you see. I’ll be documenting birding trips and anything else that comes to mind.

ornithology /ôr″nə-thŏl′ə-jē/

noun​

1. The branch of zoology that deals with birds.

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nerd

noun

1. Banty


Does crookedly hung wall art count to qualify me as a bird nerd?

 

[ShrekDawg]

No such thing as a basic bird! Some of my favourite birds are also the most common. Blue jays hold a special place in my heart, or here, even the feral pigeons on every roof.

That’s a good point!!! Cardinals and chickadees are some of my favorites. And the birds of prey. We have a lot of ospreys here and some bald eagles. I love seeing the eagles because when I was little there used to be no eagles around and they’ve made a huge comeback. same with the great white sharks here but we’re talking about birds not sharks LOL but I just love seeing nature make a comeback is all and I love seeing the cardinals because they’re gorgeous and it also reminds me of my family that has passed away since they all loved nature too. So yeah.

 

[BantyChooks]

ornithology /ôr″nə-thŏl′ə-jē/

noun​

1. The branch of zoology that deals with birds.

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nerd

noun

1. Banty


Does crookedly hung wall art count to qualify me as a bird nerd?
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Definitely.