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Birds
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aila: Rinko Kawauchi 
 Collection of photographs that "thematically illustrate notions of birth, life, death, and time." Aila, from the Turkish word 'aile' meaning 'family,' is "a series that celebrates the awe-inspiring essence of life." Includes an introductory essay and photos of eggs, animals, and other natural subjects. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/kawauchi/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 22, 2006 American Bald Eagle Information
Information about the national bird of the United States including description, history, vision, migration, feeding, nesting, and young. There is also a background of the reintroduction program and descriptions of locations for viewing the bird. Additionally, there are poems, a history of the use of the bird as an emblem, information about eagles found in other countries, related links, many photos, and more. Information and images of birds found in Wisconsin are also available. http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 3, 2004 Assateague Island National Seashore
Located in Virginia and Maryland, this seashore is home to more than 300 wild horses, as well as many birds and other wildlife. This site has information about wildlife in the area, including a photo gallery and a list of migratory birds. Also has details about the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim (held annually in late July), which was made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 book, "Misty of Chincoteague." http://www.assateagueisland.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Mammals, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 15, 2004 BirdCentral.net
This site about wild birds contains photos and natural history of over 400 of the species found in the lower 48 states, K-12 classroom lesson plans, bird watching tips, a guide to photographing birds, and a glossary. Also features photos of the state birds for all 50 states. From a birding enthusiast and educator. http://www.birdcentral.net/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Nov 1, 2005 Birds of the Pacific Northwest
This site from a Kirkland, Washington state, amateur photographer features photographs of more than 190 bird species found in British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state, as well as photographs of 20 other types of animals. The index contains "the taxonomically-sorted quick reference for all the photos on this site." Photos also browsable by backyard birds, wetlands, and other groupings. http://www.christinevadai.com/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated May 17, 2005 BirdSource: Birding with a Purpose
This site allows birders to record their observations in order to assist ornithologists "define bird ranges, populations, migration pathways, and habitat needs." The data from the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count is available for the past 100 years. There are also articles about other counts and various species and color photos and sounds for many birds. http://www.birdsource.org/ Topics: Birds, Christmas, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 27, 2002 BirdWeb: Seattle Audubon's Online Guide to the Birds of Washington State
This website includes information about birds found in Washington state. It provides descriptions (habitat, range, behavior, diet) and photos of the birds, along with lists of endangered species and birds rarely seen in the state. Searchable, or browsable by species or taxonomic grouping. http://www.birdweb.org/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Nov 27, 2005 CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of thousands of photographs of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Searchable by name, type, collection, photographer, continent, country, and U.S. state. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Discover Peru
Information about the culture and history of Peru from Pre-Incan times through the present day. Includes statistics, geographical and tourist information, directories, and over 2,300 photographs. There are maps of ecological regions, railroads, bird watching, and a detailed, searchable map of Lima (works in IE only). Available in several languages. http://www.inkatour.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Honolulu Zoo
The Honolulu Zoo is home to over 1,000 mammals, birds, and reptiles. The site features browsable species and habitat information for zoo animals as well as videos, photo galleries, and clips of animal sounds. Also includes a zookeeper's journal, games, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.honoluluzoo.org/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Dec 5, 2006 Infrared Zoo
This online gallery from the California Institute of Technology features thermal infrared photographs of dozens of animals including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and insects and arachnids. Also includes an illustrated essay on the differences between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals, and an infrared hide-and-seek game. http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Technology, Weather Last updated Mar 20, 2004 Kakapo Recovery Programme
Information about efforts to preserve this New Zealand bird, of which less than 100 are known to exist. This bird is "a parrot that looks like an owl, but which cannot fly. It can hop like a sparrow and growl like a dog. And it has a smell unlike anything else." Includes facts, a history of the kakapo's decline, a nesting calendar, photos, video clips, and more. Note: Search function is not available. http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/index1.html Topics: Animals, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Life Imprints by Lieve Prins: The Copier as Camera
This exhibit "showcases work by one of the pioneers of copy art, or as Prins calls it, 'electrography.' Prins employs a Canon 200 Color Laser Copier to create large-scale art works pieced together from separate photocopies of, among other things, the human figure, birds, earth, leaves, fish and squid." Features a gallery of prints and an introductory essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/prins/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 18, 2006 Marine Photos
Nearly 100 color photos of fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, and vegetation native to Washington state's Puget Sound. See killer whales, sea otters, common loons, spiny dogfish, and scalyhead sculpin in their native habitats. From the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. http://green.kingcounty.gov/marine/Photos.htm Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 18, 2009 Natural History Guide to American Samoa: A Collection of Articles
"This collection of articles provides a glimpse into the marine and wildlife resources in American Samoa's tropical, oceanic environment. The articles were written by 8 biologists" from several agencies. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, local facts, and information about the seasons, biodiversity, and the island's marine and terrestrial environments, which include coral, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife. Also covers agricultural pests and diseases. http://www.nps.gov/archive/npsa/book/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Oceans of Kansas Paleontology: Fossils from the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Sea
This site provides photographs, drawings, and "information about the animals that lived in and around the ancient ocean that once covered Kansas and much of the Midwest United States (and Canada)." Includes mosasaurs, marine reptiles from the late Cretaceous period; invertebrate and fish fossils; and reptile and bird fossils. Also find a geologic map, a timeline, and an extensive list of related links. Maintained by a paleontologist. http://www.oceansofkansas.com/ Topics: Animals, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Operation Migration (OM)
Orphaned and captive birds do not know how to migrate. Flying light airplanes, OM pilots act "as surrogate parents, helping the birds imprint on the aircraft and conditioning them to fly with it. Later, when the birds are mature, they are led south by the OM team on a pre-determined route to a safe wintering site." Includes photo and field journals and video clips of their work with Canada geese, Sandhill cranes, and whooping cranes. http://www.operationmigration.org/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Jan 2, 2002 Pale Male
Large collection of photographs chronicling the life of a red-tailed hawk named Pale Male, who made national headlines in 2004 when the owners of the building where his nest was located (across from Central Park in New York City) attempted to remove the nest. Includes detailed notes and observations about Pale Male and images of other hawks and wildlife in the area. http://www.palemale.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Pale Male
This site is companion to a PBS film about a red-tailed hawk who has nested and raised families on a building across from Central Park for years. The site has a photo essay of Pale Male and his mates and offspring over the years, a video clip of him hunting, an interview with a raptor rehabilitator, and a brief history of Central Park. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/pale-male/introduction/2422/ Topics: Birds, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Travel Last updated Sep 8, 2009 The Parrot Pages
Mark Bittner's account of the origins and early history of a flock of wild parrots that live on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. Includes photographs of the birds (cherry-headed conures) and a FAQ. Also provides links to more information about Bittner's book and documentary film, both called "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill." http://www.markbittner.net/parrot_pages/wildparrots.html Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 3, 2009 ParrotChronicles.com
"The first e-zine for parrot owners, including features, news, bird-club and bird-rescue group listings, and advice on health, behavior and breeding." It features tips on parrot-proofing your house and yard, gives descriptions of species, invites favorite photos of parrots and owners, and provides practical solutions to the care of parrots in the FAQ and Mailbag. Back issues are archived. http://www.parrotchronicles.com/ Topics: Birds, Magazines, Media, Media, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 10, 2009 The Pet Bird Page (Parrots)
All about budgerigars, cockatiels, parakeets, lovebirds and lories, conures, parrots, macaws, amazons, caiques, and cockatoos. Includes photos. http://www.petbirdpage.com/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 27, 2005 Rediscovering the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
"More than 60 years after the last confirmed sighting of the species in the United States, a research team announced [in April 2005] that at least one male ivory-bill still survives" in Arkansas. The site features information about the sightings of this bird (thought to be extinct), identification tips with images, photo galleries, quotes from the searchers, historic encounters (including a quote from John James Audubon), and more. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/ivory/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jul 23, 2005 Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) Raptor Learning Web
Contains information on the basic biology and behavior of birds of prey. Includes photographs and fact sheets on the peregrine falcon, bald eagle, golden eagle, and prairie falcon. Also features a FAQ, a glossary, quizzes, and a section for teachers. From the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG), University of California, Santa Cruz. http://www2.ucsc.edu/scpbrg/ Topics: Animals, Birds, California: Education, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 27, 2006 Snipe Hunter's Association of America (SHAA)
While disclaiming any intent to harm the birds, the association shares history and techniques of the esoteric sport of snipe hunting, plus basic information about the common snipe, Gallinago gallinago , "also known as the woobidah bird (for a noise it makes while plummeting)." Information includes snipe population density, night photos, and sounds of other snipe species, as well as snipe hunt simulators and a spy cam. Tally-ho! http://www.snipehunter.com/ Topics: Birds, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 23, 2004 The Virtual Birder
This site for wild-bird watchers in the United States and Canada features images and range maps for dozens of birds, simulated birding tours of North American birding hot spots, photo galleries, and "Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcripts and regional info for North American states and provinces." Some material requires a paid subscription. http://www.virtualbirder.com/ Topics: Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Apr 15, 2004 |
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