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February 2012 BirdNote Episodes:Flocking and Foraging
In winter, a foraging flock might include several species of birds: chickadees, kinglets, and even a Downy Woodpecker. Many bird species eat alone, so you might wonder why these birds have chosen to dine together. Different species flocking together to find food enhances the success of all. One species assists the foraging of others. Find out how to attract birds to your back yard at Cornell's AllAboutBirds. Snowy Owls Are Here - With Gerrit Vyn
In some years, great numbers of Snowy Owls come south from the Arctic to reside in fields, farmlands, and shorelines. In the past, it was believed that population crashes of lemmings on the breeding grounds caused many owls to come south. But their movements are more complex and unpredictable than that. The years that we see many Snowy Owls in the south actually seem to be the result of an abundance of lemmings on the breeding grounds and thus, throngs of hungry young owls. Watch a video by Gerrit Vyn.
Ecuador’s Nature Reserves - Paul Greenfield’s Thoughts
Ecuador is home to 1600 species of birds – twice the number in all of North America. Artist and naturalist Paul Greenfield, a long-time resident of Ecuador, has helped create conservation reserves, large and small. He feels that smaller reserves may have the best chance for long-term success. Small reserves, such as the Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve – where the photo of this Toucan Barbet was taken -- encourage local communities to play a full role in preserving and restoring habitat, and enable farming to coexist with conservation. Ecotourism is win-win!
The Elegant Black Tern
Elegant Black Terns breed in summer on secluded wetlands across the northern states and Canada. Because of major losses of wetlands in their breeding range –- especially in Canada’s prairie provinces –- Black Tern numbers have dropped dramatically since the 1960s. The future of this beautiful bird depends on protecting and restoring high-quality wetlands. Recent research shows that artificial nest platforms can enhance the terns’ breeding success. Learn more.
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