This article discusses the bird-of-paradise plant, its preferences for light, humidity, temperature, watering, fertilization, and soil. It also explores its blooming cycle, sensitivity to salt and use for birds. Dawn finds me penning notes about a striking member of the avian simulacrum, not in our…
Birds of Paradise, found in Africa and Mexico, thrive in sunlight with moist soil, grow to 20ft in the wild, and are popular as house plants. Despite toxicity, their roots have medicinal use. Like the first light at dawn, the wild bird of paradise plant…
The National Audubon Society conserves birdlife using various tools and offers resources for identifying bird sounds. Platforms such as Envato Elements and Xeno-Canto provide downloadable wildlife sounds, community forums, and stands for acoustic analysis. As an avid ornithologist, the mesmerizing sounds of the wild birds…
This article covers bird song identification using tools, mnemonics, transcriptions, and understanding their role in mating and territory marking among different species globally. Donning my ornithologist hat, I often think about how the melody of each bird brings music to nature’s concert. Witnessing the bird…
The article discusses birdsong studies’ history, influence on art, and understanding through modern practices. It further differentiates between bird song and calls, when birds sing, and identification. Just before dawn, as the first light perforates the deep purple draped darkness, I listen with intent, entranced…