[LincolnTalk] Fwd: How do Owls Rule the Night?

[Sara Mattes]

Title: How do Owls Rule the Night?

A wonderful site, if you are so inclined …. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology <birdacad...@birds.cornell.edu> Date: October 7, 2023 at 11:36:51 AM EDT To: samat...@gmail.com Subject: How do Owls Rule the Night? Reply-To: academy-nore...@cornell.edu  Explore the world of owls with a downloadable poster. Plus, learn about bird behavior, bird migration research, and enter a fall giveaway. Barred Owl © Blair Dudeck/Macaulay Library Hi Sara,   There are 234 species of owls all over the world. From tropical forests to deserts, even in the frigid Arctic, owls rule the night with specialized adaptations that make them keen hunters. Their sight, hearing, and even the way they fly are specially tuned for their nocturnal lifestyle. Large, broad wings let them stay aloft at a slower, and therefore quieter, pace. Specialized feathers take soundproofing a step further. Comb like serrations on the leading edge of wing feathers and fringes on trailing edges reduce air turbulence and the noise they make as they fly.  There are so many amazing owls around the globe. Which is the most widespread? The largest? The smallest? How do they do the things they do? Enjoy learning about the world of owls with beautiful illustrations by Liz Wahid in this downloadable poster you can print at home. Download the Poster   Common Raven © Sebastian Benedetto/Macaulay Library In nature when there are conflicts between species, most of the time, larger species come out on top. For American Crows and Common Ravens, this doesn't seem to be the case! Ravens can be two to three times heavier than a crow, but that doesn't stop crows from ganging up to chase ravens away. Read more about this fascinating phenomenon and how eBird observations help us learn more about bird behavior in this All About Birds article. Read the Full Article   Dark-eyed Junco © Nick Waite/Macaulay Library Migration season is a precarious time for birds, but the more we understand about bird biology and behavior, the easier we can make their journeys. This year, we sat down with Dr. Jacob Job, Dr. Jennifer Uehling, and PhD candidate Brendon Samuels to learn more about how their work helps us better protect birds, and how people can help. Tune in to the full recording for a fascinating hour at the intersection of science and conservation action, or take a look at some of our favorite moments: 5:40     What percentage of North American birds are migratory? 13:17   How can researchers tell which birds are migrating when? 18:00   Why and how we track birds 23:00   Why and how we learn what birds eat 29:13   How to engage the community in helping birds 45:40   How do birds know when to migrate and where to stop?  Watch the Recorded Webinar   Red-tailed Hawk © Ryan Schain/Macaulay Library Autumn has officially arrived, and Cornell Lab Bird Cams are celebrating by outfitting one lucky birder with the Ultimate Fall Birdwatching Bundle. This bundle is packed with gear and resources to help you attract, view, and identify the birds near you this migration season. Submit your information at the link below before midnight on October 23 for a chance to win the bundle or any of the seven runner-up prizes. Potential prizes include a new pair of ZEISS binoculars, bird feeders from Perky-Pet, and birding resources from the Cornell Lab to help you along the way. Best of luck! Learn More and Sign Up   Need Help? Find a quick answer to your question—try these short self-service articles for instant help. Customer Service If you'd like to contact us directly, please visit our customer service page.   Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Unsubscribe

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