Amazing nest box camera video of a female Blue Tit assisting a chick to hatch by nibbling away at the shell and even lifting the whole egg and chick out of the nest cup.
She removes the bottom half first then returns to remove the top of the shell that is stuck to the chick’s head. These tiny eggs are only 16mm long. To see a nest box camera system (and another nestcam video with owls), click here.
Baby Blue Tits hatching from their Shells
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October 2, 2009
The fall season in New England not only provides colorful foliage to leaf-peepers but it’s also a great time for birders as the migratory species use the Atlantic Flyway stops throughout the region on their journey south.
These six destinations – one for each state – provides the best of both worlds for bird spotters, the opportunity to observe their favorite bird species amongst some of the most spectacular fall scenery anywhere in the world.
I apologize now for leaving out so many great spots. Also remember there is no set date for peak foliage viewing with any of these locations as there are many factors that dictate when its peak. I’ve tried to indicate average dates for great foliage but please don’t send me threatening letters if nature decides on other dates this year. Please share your own fall locations that I left out in the comments section at the end of the article.
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The American Dipper has an extra eyelid and oily coat allowing it to gracefully swim and feed underwater – features amazing underwater video.
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Backyard birding or watching birds around the home is the most common form of bird-watching. Eighty-eight percent (42 million) of birders are backyard birders. The more active form of birding, taking trips away from home is less common with 42 percent (20 million) of birders partaking.
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60 Minutes’ Bob Simon and Bruce Beehler, a scientist from Conservation International, head off in search of the Black Sickle Bill Bird of Paradise, and capture video of the bird’s rarely seen and otherworldly courtship dance.
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Andy Thompson of “Bird Watcher’s Digest” shows Harry Smith of the CBS Morning News, some of the great new products available for backyard birders including the water wiggler, audubon nesting boxes, and the Identiflyer. Great video for backyard birding basics, including a segment on field guides, bird feeders and squirrel proofing.
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September 25, 2009
Andy Thompson of “Bird Watcher’s Digest” shows Harry Smith of the CBS Morning News, some of the great new products available for backyard birders including the water wiggler, audubon nesting boxes, and the Identiflyer. Great video for backyard birding basics, including a segment on field guides, bird feeders and squirrel proofing.
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Bird-watching is one of the fastest growing activities in America and Vermont. Vermont offers varied habitats and a conversationalist mindset to protect locations for bird spotting for future generations to enjoy. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.
Nulhegan Basin – Brunswick:
Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is huge by any description. Covering an area of 2,000 square miles – it’s larger than the state of Rhode Island – and it happens to be a haven for wildlife and birding in particular.
Within the Kingdom and bordering the Connecticut River is the Nulhegan Basin. This area is considered a pristine environment to observe wildlife and in particular an array of bird species that includes: warblers, migratory songbirds, black-backed woodpecker, ruffed grouse, and American woodcock.
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What do flocks of birds have in common with trust, monogamy, and even the release of breast milk? According to a new report in the journal Science, they are regulated by virtually identical neurochemicals in the brain, known as oxytocin in mammals and mesotocin in birds.
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