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Uncovering the Unique Characteristics of Coraciiformes: Exploring the World's Most Fascinating Ground-Dwelling Birds Exploring the Unique Characteristics of Coraciiformes: The Fascinating Ground-D... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dVWvjVh5

Exploring the Unique Features and Behaviors of Coraciiformes: The Fascinating World of Hornbills, Turacos, and Ground-Hornbills Introduction: A Glimpse into the Unique World of Coraciiformes Coraciiformes is... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dwMBjnid

If you tell someone you’re into birdwatching, they won’t give you any funny looks. Same with butterflies – it’s a little more niche, maybe, but people have been known to visit butterfly-houses and similar attractions. They’re symbols of beauty and love. 🦋 But what about… moths??? Hear us out: We LOVE moths. And so do native plants! Moths are similar to birds and butterflies in that they contribute to the pollination of countless beloved plant species. Here in Maine, the browntail moth gets a lot of attention, and the bad press is definitely well-deserved. Luckily, they aren’t the only Maine moths! Luna moths, rosy maple moths, and hummingbird moths are just a few examples of native species that are as striking as they are helpful. National Moth Week (July 20-28, 2024) is held annually worldwide and celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths around the world – including the many species that can be found right here at home. Looking for moths can be as easy as leaving your porch light on and checking what is attracted to the light, or as advanced as custom setups with specialized lights and baits. Whichever way you wish to attract moths, the organizers of National Moth Week have set up an easy guide to get started! 🔎💡 https://lnkd.in/ecsvFktG So, who’s the winner? Butterflies or moths?? It’s unclear why one is known as a symbol of beauty and the other lends its name to a famously not-so-attractive cryptid (sorry, Mothman). But we choose… BOTH!! 🥰♥ On a related note: we’re patiently awaiting the arrival of a moth emoji. 👀 📸 Heather Reid/TNC Photo Contest 2021 #NationalMothWeek #mothing #pollinators #pollination #nocturnalpollinators #moths #insects #butterflies #maine #mainewildlife

Discovering the Magnificence of Herons: A Guide to Identifying and Observing These Striking Birds Introduction to Herons: Unveiling the Magnificence of These Striking Birds Her... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dk8QE8Pg

Birding 101: Everything You Need to Know Quick Key Facts What Is ‘Birding’? Birding is the act of observing and identifying birds in the wild as a form of recreation. This can range from taking note of all the birds who visit a backyard feeder, or traveling across the country to try to see more U.S. bird species than anyone else in […] The post Birding 101: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on EcoWatch .

Ever heard of the Paton Center for Hummingbirds? It is a great place to see birds, and it is also has a great story in how it came to be. I write about it in my latest Substack post. #davevanmanen #walkinginawe #thevanmanens

I am very grateful for the opportunity to have conducted this study at ReefoDivers as part of my research internship at the Marine Animal Ecology (MAE) chair group of Wageningen University & Research. I would like to thank my supervisors, Guido Paap and Ronald Osinga for their theoretical and practical support, and for making the collaboration an enjoyable experience. A special thanks to Guido and the reef rangers for being my dive buddies and for including me in the team; you ensured this was a valuable and educational experience, both in terms of research and on a social and personal level. The study I conducted aimed to find the optimal depth to guarantee the highest productivity of Acropora sp., Millepora cf. tenera, and Pocillopora cf. verrucosa in a nursery environment at the coast in front of Diani Beach, Southern Kenya. This was achieved by investigating the depth with the most favorable balance between growth and survival, leading to the highest productivity of the species. The specific growth rate of Pocillopora cf. verrucosa was the only one affected by depth, showing reduced growth at four meters below mean lower low water (MLLW). The productivity of Acropora sp. and Millepora cf. tenera was not affected by depth. In contrast, Pocillopora cf. verrucosa exhibited a depth effect, with fragments at four meters below MLLW showing lower productivity compared to those in the range of five to eight meters below MLLW. Overall, it was recommended to grow only Millepora cf. tenera at four meters below MLLW, while all three species can be grown in the range of five to eight meters. 🪸 https://lnkd.in/enaQmYYD

New study uncovers wolf-dog hybridization in Greenland 🐶 🐺 A groundbreaking study led by cultural historian Manumina Lund Jensen, in collaboration with geneticist Mikkel-Holger Strander Sinding, sheds new light on the long-standing practice of hybridizing Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves. About the study, Manumina Lund Jensen comments, that: "The data we collected from interviews with cultural tradition-bearers offers a deep and nuanced understanding of how wolf-dog hybridization wasn’t merely accidental but a deliberate and strategic practice among Inughuit hunters in Avanersuaq. These hunters were extraordinary, reflective, and visionary dog breeders who skillfully created strong, intelligent dogs designed to be indispensable partners in hunting and traveling through the harsh Arctic landscape. This practice, passed down through generations, has had a profound and lasting impact on both the dogs' behavior and the hunters' lives, exemplifying a unique symbiosis between humans and animals". ➡️ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e-2kEZSJ

Buzz-worthy post. Dog-day Cicadas (Neotibicen canicularis) are large, native insects and a staple of hot summer days. Males use a loud whining sound to attract females for mating and can reach over 100 decibels, equivalent to a chainsaw or night club, making them one of the loudest insects in the world. They produce sound by vibrating a pair of structures called tymbals, behind the wings. Like a drum, they use muscles to change the shape of the tymbal and the noise resonates through the hollow cavity. Cicadas have unusually long life cycles for insects, ranging from 2 to 17 years. Canadian cicadas emerge annually as opposed to cicada species that synchronize their emergence from underground every 13 - 17 years. Most of North America’s annual species are black with greenish or orange markings. Cicadas are herbivorous insects that feed on the sap of their host plants, most of which are trees and wild grasses, however they are not considered pests (unless you don’t like their sound). Image: Dog-day Cicada on a tree. Turn the sound on to hear it buzz into the aether.

Fruit-doves are forest-dwelling doves of the South Pacific found on island groups like the Philippines and New Guinea. There are 54 species of fruit-doves, most about the size of a Mourning Dove or smaller, and they do indeed eat fruit. The combinations of bold colors in fruit-doves are unmatched by any other group of birds. https://lnkd.in/gf_q2uKN