Intimidating Eastern Kingbird
This intimidating Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) is an imposing example of part of why these birds acquired their names. For such a small creature, compared to our stature, it was nonetheless showing no hesitation at looking in my direction and almost sizing me up. Kingbirds go right after anything around their nest from crows to herons and various hawks with a unique boldness and great zest. These brave warriors are returning now. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MorePassenger Pigeons on display
Following up on our last post about Joel Greenberg and Project Passenger Pigeon be sure to visit RTPI to see three Passenger Pigeons on display and purchase Joel’s new book A Feathered River Across the Sky!
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Allow me to introduce…Joel Greenberg meet Pink Lady-slipper Orchid, Pink Lady-slipper Orchid meet Joel Greenberg. We were happy to help check one species off author (and Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History bird festival speaker) Joel Greenberg’s wish list this past weekend. It was a fun couple of days and I hope the launch of Project Passenger Pigeon’s documentary will be the start of many more programs on this important topic. Thanks for joining us in Jamestown, Joel!
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