Day: July 28, 2017
Marine Environment Conservation | Tracking Seabirds – The RSPB
Why do some Black-tailed Godwits wear colour-rings?
Originally posted on wadertales:
The birdwatchers at Cley provide daily observations of the colour-ringed Black-tailed Godwits that turn up on the site, revealing some fascinating stories and contributing massively to migration research. This blog was originally written for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s magazine, Tern. Flock of Black-tailed Godwits at Cley: Pat Wileman No two visits to Cley are the same; the birds change with the seasons… Continue reading Why do some Black-tailed Godwits wear colour-rings?
Godwits and godwiteers
Originally posted on wadertales:
This blog tells a few stories about individual colour-ringed Black-tailed Godwits and the ‘godwiteers’ who watch them on the estuaries of the east coast of England. They’re part of an international network of 2000 birdwatchers, contributing to some fascinating science. The dots on graphs within scientific papers hide fascinating stories about individual birds. With the help of a small number of… Continue reading Godwits and godwiteers
Repotting a field grown trident maple – Bonsai Tonight
Ugandan Birds of a feather
ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome A shared post courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, a fellowKampalean, with her take on one of Uganda’s main nature based events, the BIG BIRDING DAY … read on and enjoy, and better even, mark it in your calendar and be part of the next birdwatching event. Did you know that there are over 1.000 species of birds found … Continue reading Ugandan Birds of a feather
Uganda aims to become Africa’s number one birdwatching destination
ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome AFRICA’S RICHEST BIRDWATCHING AWAITS IN UGANDA (Posted 11th May 2017) (Uganda, besides being Africa’s top ranked birding destination is also the most affordable gorilla destination in Eastern Africa) Home to more than half of Africa’s bird species, Uganda is the continent’s richest birding destination. Birders from around the world flock to Uganda hoping to get a glimpse … Continue reading Uganda aims to become Africa’s number one birdwatching destination
Banding Birds in Budongo …
Originally posted on bobmcgee:
The local birding team … Raymond, Andrua, Moreen, Patrick. Moreen Uwimbabazi started the banding project as her honours research. Raymond on the left is a red hot local bird guide who was drafted for our benefit. If you need a bird guide in northern Uganda he is your man. You can contact him on 0777 319 865 or 0752 930 065.… Continue reading Banding Birds in Budongo …
The Boma
Originally posted on bobmcgee:
We enjoyed a leisurely drive back to Entebbe. The three Aussie Earthwatchers would be staying at the Boma and then continuing our African sojourn. Sadly, Cristina and Silvana would be flying home. The first impression of the Boma is discouraging but beyond the razor wire and security post is a hotel of old world charm. It looks good by day …… Continue reading The Boma
Shoebill …
Originally posted on bobmcgee:
Many years ago I went to a farewell dinner for a surgeon. Naturally he gave a speech. He was a surgeon who was retiring but he was no retiring surgeon. In the space of a few minutes he had mortally offended every catholic in the place and alienated every woman. Hospital managers, health insurance funds, nursing staff all got a serve.… Continue reading Shoebill …
