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gougerre · 7 days

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#mordecai #regular show #Audubon Society

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uwmspeccoll · 1 year

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A Not Very PC Feathursday

Author William Edgar Thompson’s use of Southern Black dialect in his self-published book Aunt Chloe and Her Birds, printed for the author by Kingsport Press in Kingsport, Tennessee in 1927, is extremely cringe-worthy, but apparently it was all the rage when it was published. A review of the 1928 second edition observes,

There is something about the negro dialect that fascinates children . . . nor do the children tire of them after they have ceased to be children. Mr. Thompson has taken this method of presenting his bird stories and has done so most successfully. . . . Mr. Thompson's excellent book should have a wide sale. It is not only interesting reading but educational as well and should do much good in spreading an interest in birds and their protection.

Yikes!

However, the book also includes eight excellent color bird illustrations supplied by the National Association of Audubon Societies, two by naturalist and artist Edmund Joseph Sawyer (1880-1971) and the rest by noted wildlife illustrator Robert Bruce Horsfall (1869 –1948). We could find nothing on Thompson except that he authored this book, and we would be curious to learn how the Audubon Society came to supply the illustrations. Each of the images is sub-captioned with one of Aunt Chloe’s folksy observations. We considered editing them out because we just find them uncomfortable, but instead of censoring, we decided to present them as they appear in their historical context. These quotes are quite tame compared to the dialogue in the book, some of which is unapologetically racist.

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oldshowbiz · 12 days

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#schlitz #audubon society #birds #psa

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continent-of-wild-endeavor · 4 months

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Art idea for my house (saving it here so I can close the tabs): These three prints, framed side by side. Bird wall to make me sad!

High res files available here for free, so the cost would/will just be getting them printed professionally, and then the frames.

#art for my house #art #bird art #audubon society #passenger pigeon #carolina parakeet #ivory billed woodpecker

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rebeccathenaturalist · 1 year

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Ozarks Habitat Restoration: Privet, Honeysuckle, and One Rogue Hoe

Originally posted on my website at https://rebeccalexa.com/ozarks-habitat-restoration-privet-honeysuckle-and-one-rogue-hoe/

I wasn’t always a Northwest kinda person. I originally grew up in the Missouri Ozarks, mostly in Rolla, surrounded by farmland swiftly being chewed up into yet another subdivision. But there were patches of woods and fields left for me to explore. Often it was disturbed land being taken over by eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and a host of invasive species. But further away from home I saw remnants of vast white oak forests and savannas.

Being rather sheltered in a not-outdoorsy family, and not having much in the way of friends, I didn’t have much opportunity to explore the local ecology in person. So I have this odd mishmash of Things I Know about where I grew up, and a whole bunch of Things I Don’t Know, too. Now that I’m coming back to visit this place periodically with more knowledge and skills, I’m taking the time to fill in the blanks as quickly as I can.

One of the ways I’ve been able to reconnect with this place is by volunteering with the Ozark Rivers Audubon Chapter whenever I’m in town. They have a beautiful 70-acre nature center on the northwest end of town, and in spite of its size it features five distinct habitat types–oak savanna, upland oak/hickory forest with some shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), a dolomite glade, tallgrass prairie, and a lovely little spring-fed stream with riparian habitat on either side. A trail system allows visitors to explore this wonderful array of habitats.

When the weather is good, you can find volunteers out working on habitat restoration and other projects around the center. This includes significant numbers of students from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (which was the University of Missouri-Rolla back when I was working on my Bachelor’s degree there–one of maybe fifty English majors at a STEM-focused campus!) The coordinators are always open to drop-in volunteers, so if you find yourself in the area, check the bulletin board on site for information about upcoming volunteer events, or check their Facebook page.

Earlier this month I was in town, and dropped in for a volunteer event. It was a potpourri of maintenance and upkeep efforts, with volunteers adding wood chips to trails and clearing blockages from drainage systems, among other tasks. I ended up being directed to wage war on some of the invasive plants plaguing the riparian area near the picnic shelter. In addition to a Pullerbear–which, along with the very similar Extractigator, is one of my main tools at home for yanking up Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius)–I was given a new toy to play with.

Rogue Hoe isn’t just inspiration for a great band name. It’s also become my new favorite thing for invasive species removal. Specifically, I got to use their hoe/pick combo, with a 48″ ash handle. Now, it may just look like an undersized mattock, but let me tell you–this thing is far superior. It’s much lighter, weighing in at about three pounds. And the shorter, more slender head is a lot easier to manipulate into tiny areas where you might have an invasive plant growing right next to a native one you want to keep, or right underneath the root system of a big ol’ plant you want to get rid of. If you need to dig out a bigger plant and the extractor isn’t budging it, or you have a slender plant that you worry may break if you pull it, you can use the Rogue Hoe to loosen the soil around the roots.

Oh, one more cool thing about it–Rogue Hoe makes their tools out of recycled agricultural disc blades! Can’t go wrong with sturdy and green.

So with the Rogue Hoe and Pullerbear in hand, I set about seeing how deeply into the riparian zone I could get myself, systematically yanking invasive plants as I went. The most numerous was some sort of privet (Ligustrum sp.) But unsurprisingly I found not one but two species of invasive honeysuckle, bush (Lonicera tatarica) and Japanese (Lonicera japonica).

Because spring growth is just getting ramped up, there were tons of little bitty new plants, plus some one to two year olds. These were easily dealt with with the Rogue Hoe–chuck the wider end of the blade underneath the roots like you would with a mattock or hoe, then pull the entire plant up–often bringing other invasives like non-native grasses along for the ride. Bigger plants got the Pullerbear, with a slow but steady pressure that levered them right out of the soil. Over a period of a little under two hours, I managed to make a respectable pile of weeds.

And I made it all the way to the little stream! I wasn’t able to completely clear a section of the bank, but I flagged a few larger privet and bush honeysuckle that were just too much for me to take on myself. While I was grubbing around in the underbrush looking for new privet growth, I managed to find a few nice little gooseberries, probably Ribes missouriense, along with some common blue violets (Viola sororia) just popping up. Standing back from the area I’d cleared, I could definitely tell there was a difference.

The first of several Missouri gooseberry plants I found amid the invasive plants I removed.

I wrapped up the day by getting an impromptu tour of some of the native wildflowers in bloom with the manager of the nature center. It was a great chance to fill in some of those holes in my knowledge of Ozarks native flora, and nice to have a little time there that wasn’t spent working.

The afternoon went by all too quickly: I really do have fun with invasive plant removal, even more than getting native plants in the ground. But it also made me a bit homesick for Washington, and Willapa NWR, and all the work that still needs doing there. It’s okay, though. No matter where I go, there will always be someplace that can use my help, and people working toward a better world who welcome another pair of hands.

Before (left) and after (right), click for a larger version. I forgot to take a before picture of the exact location cleared, so the “before” is right next to it. But you get the idea.

Did you enjoy this post? Consider taking one of my online foraging and natural history classes or hiring me for a guided nature tour, checking out my other articles, or picking up a paperback or ebook I’ve written! You can even buy me a coffee here!

#habitat restoration #invasive species #invasive plants #native plants #restoration ecology #ecology #botany #forestry #forest #trees #nature #Missouri #Ozarks #Audubon Society #Rolla Missouri #volunteering

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angelnumber27 · 1 year

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#mine #Audubon society #fungi #books

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redshift-13 · 15 days

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every year, about 1 billion birds die from light pollution, according to the National Audubon Society.

As peak migration is happening, the Louisville Audubon Society is asking people to turn their lights off as part of a new initiative, “Lights Out Louisville."

Migratory birds travel at night, but the Louisville Audubon Society said bright lights can disorient them.

“They're not generally used to seeing these bright lights, and they're usually guided by the stars," said Brandon McQueen, president of the Louisville Audubon Society. "When you see these lights, they think it's just another maybe star or another light source."

Artificial light can cause the birds to take a detour, drain their energy and cause accidents.

“They can have collisions with windows, but also it can ground them, which means they're also susceptible to cars, cats,” he said.

The Louisville Audubon Society is asking Louisville to go lights out, meaning shutting off lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for homeowners and business owners.

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#light pollution #birds #wildlife conservation #audubon society #louisville

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just-about-nothing · 1 year

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the audubon society r the funniest motherfuckers on the planet. what a great email 10/10 no notes

#i rant #audubon society #superb owl sunday #and then they LINK TO PICTURES OF OWLS IT’S GREAT

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firebeetlefables · 2 years

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HAPPY AVIAN AUGUST!!!

So, I heard Avian August existsTM the other day and as an amateur birdwatcher and lover of all those funky little guys, I thought I’d throw together a post listing some of my favorite birding apps, websites, and books!!!

1. THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

Website: https://www.audubon.org/

App: https://www.audubon.org/app

Hardcover books from Thriftbooks (U.S birds): https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-audubon-society-field-guide-to-birding/13733264/vintage/?vid=739862108&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuaiXBhCCARIsAKZLt3mcEKLtGgjVw2uoTDSHtbvxYOi4J9FAxl2TeKwl8Ua7rxpjx6GFnAYaAgn1EALw_wcB

DONATE LINK: https://act.audubon.org/a/donate?ms=digital-fund-web-website_nas-topmenu_donate_202107&_gl=1*s6v9yu*_ga*ODk4NzE4MDE3LjE2NTk1NDg1MDM.*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTY1OTU0ODUwMy4xLjEuMTY1OTU0ODczNC4zOQ..

The Audubon Society is a FANTASTIC birding, education, and conservation organization that focuses on the conservation of not only the birds but every creature on earth. They do amazing work for diversity and equity on the human side of things, too!!! For artists, their app is FREE and contains photos of hundreds of birds!!!

2. CORNELL LABS RESOURCES

Cornell Labs dept. Of Ornithology website: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/

“All About Birds” page of their website: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/?_gl=1%2A1o0j52%2A_ga%2ANzIzODYwMjQzLjE2NTgyNDU0NjU.%2A_ga_QR4NVXZ8BM%2AMTY1OTU0OTI1OC4zLjEuMTY1OTU0OTMzOC42MA..#_ga=2.214611415.1953545901.1659549259-723860243.1658245465

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs website (has mobile app): https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

eBird by Cornell Labs website (has mobile app): https://ebird.org/home

DONATE LINK: https://give.birds.cornell.edu/page/87895/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=WEB&utm_source=BCE&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Evergreen-Appeal&utm_content=home-page&_gl=1*1rjzpll*_ga*NzIzODYwMjQzLjE2NTgyNDU0NjU.*_ga_QR4NVXZ8BM*MTY1OTU0OTI1OC4zLjEuMTY1OTU0OTMwOC4xMA..#_ga=2.214611415.1953545901.1659549259-723860243.1658245465

Cornell Labs is a PHENOMENAL resource for birdwatchers and artists alike. Based out of Cornell University, not only do they focus on conservation, education, and identification, their eBird app allows YOU to participate in their research through citizen’s science! You can log a time, a location, and share what birds you saw during your birdwatching session, which helps scientists know who’s in the area and when!!!

3. SIBLEY GUIDES

Sibley homepage: https://www.sibleyguides.com/

Sibley guides, paper copies: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product-category/books/

Sibley Birds v2 app: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product/sibley-birds-v2-app/

Song Sleuth: https://www.sibleyguides.com/product/song-sleuth/

David Allen Sibley is an illustrator and ornithologist, and his GORGEOUS illustrations hold a special place in my heart, as his guide was my first! His app is a little pricey as are his books, but IMO if you have the dough it's well worth the purchase. The song sleuth app helps identify birdsongs and is FREE!

Additionally, the NatGeo book on birds is great! That can be found on the Audubon shop, linked below.

NATGEO GUIDE: https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/national-geographic-field-guide-to-birds-of-north-america-seventh-edition/

AUDUBON SHOP: BOOKS AND FIELD GUIDES: https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product-category/books-field-guides/

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everydayesterday · 2 years

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features nick cave & warren ellis, beck, karen elson, UNKLE, karen o, mark ronson w/ damon albarn & wale, kurt vile, jarvis cocker, beach house, etc.

the birdsong project .. stream here vol. I released May 2022; vols. II and III expected June and July, respectively

For the Birds: The Birdsong Project is a historic and unprecedented outpouring of creativity by more than 220 music artists, actors, literary figures, and visual artists, all coming together to celebrate the joy birds bring to our lives and elevate the message they have for us about the environmental threats we all face. Audubon is delighted to be a beneficiary of The Birdsong Project, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster. Original music, artwork, and poetry performances will be available on digital streaming platforms and a limited-edition LP box set. All proceeds will benefit Audubon's mission to protect birds and the places they need.

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frothytundra · 12 days

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Feeding the Birds

Feeding the birds that visit my patio gives me a lot of pleasure. I love watching them come and go, bicker with each other, bully smaller birds, and feed their young. I also enjoy hearing them, especially the House Wrens. I have learned when they prefer to visit and when they are usually absent. I have also learned which bird species use my feeders and which species try to but are too big to…