Scott Shalaway – Nature Writer and Bird Biologist – to Visit RTPI
Scott Shalaway, Ph.D. is a certified wildlife biologist, ornithologist, birder, and nature writer. He holds degrees in entomology (University of Delaware), biology (Northern Arizona University), and wildlife ecology (Michigan State). Shalaway has written a weekly nature column for newspapers (including Jamestown’s Post-Journal where it appears every Saturday) since 1986, and has hosted a weekly nature-themed radio show entitled Birds and Nature since 1992. On Wednesday, September 27th, Shalaway will be in the Jamestown area to deliver a series of nature-themed programs. At 7pm, Shalaway...
Read MoreRufous-eyed Brook Tree Frog
Happy Frog Friday to you with this Rufous-eyed Brook Tree Frog (Duellmanohyla rufioculis) as shot by RTPI President Twan Leenders. He is hurriedly trying to meet the deadline for his forthcoming Amphibians of Costa Rica – a Field Guide with over 200 species, 500 plus pages, and hundreds of fantastic photos like this one.
Read MoreJoel Greenberg
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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