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New Cornell University research has found that, unlike birds, the evolution of bats’ wings and legs is tightly coupled, which may have prevented them from filling as many ecological niches as birds. “We initially expected to confirm that bat evolution is similar to that of birds, and that their wings and legs evolve independently of […]
Getty Images The RSPB says 1,344 birds of prey, including golden eagles, were illegally killed in the UK between 2009 and 2023 More than 1,300 protected birds of prey – from hen harriers to golden eagles – have been killed across the UK over the past 15 years, according to the RSPB. It described the […]
Perhaps you noticed in the most recent Fixer Upper reveal of the Lakehouse that Joanna chose a group of birds not once but twice to add interest to the walls of the living room and bathroom. A carved wood flock of three appears in the main living room and a brass trio hangs above the […]
A mile-long walk through a restored prairie takes one to a woods of large bur oak and shagbark hickory to the site of a large glacial erratic deposited by the Wisconsin glaciation period over 10,000 years ago. Local legend states that those who place an ice cube in the heel of Big Foot Rock and […]
A little jewel-adorned birdy told us something big is here, so we’re breaking the good news! Celebrity-approved modern jewelry brand Jenny Bird (the little birdy in question) is holding its bi-annual 4-hour sale — and it’s happening today! That’s right, this evening between 7pm and 11pm EST, the majority of the brand’s jewelry pieces are […]
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community update! Considering the patience required by wildlife photography, a call for birds is a bold move. To achieve such images, some technicalities have to be resolved before even starting to compose your shot. Telephoto lenses are pretty much required, and fast-shutter speeds will be common on your exposure […]
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