Live Fast and Specialize, Live Slow and Generalize

Pace of life…specialization…climate change…how do…

The Rewards of Museum Work

Why would anyone want to work around thousands of dead things?

Nature on Repeat

The universe is telling us something remarkable whenever it repeats itself.

Where Do Birds Go During Blizzards?

(Originally published March 5th, 2013 on http://scienceofbirds.blogspot.com)

As plumes of snow stream down from the heavens and bury me indoors, I wonder again about the lives of avifauna around me. Why are forests so lifeless, so silent…

The Language of Birds’ Feathers

All birds’ feathers tell a unique story. Sometimes, these stories lead…

On the History of Ecology

What the history behind ‘the subversive science’ tells us about humanity’s relationship with nature.

Of Birds, Behavior, & Climate Change

How a little European bird keeps up with climate change

Bio-Control: Tying together our Woodpecker Journey

On Ecological Diversity

What do ecologists mean when they say ‘diversity’?

Innovation: Connecting Birds & People

We humans credit ourselves with our knack for innovation. But…