Mar 245 minMurder of Crows? The Oddities of Collective NamesA gaggle of geese. A murder of crows. A parliament of owls. Where did these strange collective bird names come from?
Jan 137 minDropping the Apostrophe: When Birds Get a New NameThe American Ornithological Society has voted to rename eponymous birds. Here's one aspect of the decision that’s actually very theological.
Dec 21, 20234 min2023 Best Books in Ornitheology (Sort Of)Ornitheology isn't a book category (yet!) but here's a few recommendations to encourage you in the pursuit of the gospel according to birds.
Nov 1, 20239 minConfessions of a Missionary Birdwatcher“Bet you’re seeing some amazing birds in Poland, huh?” Not quite. Mission-trip birding requires awareness, stealth, birding in the margins.
Sep 8, 20238 minLearning to Speak ChickadeeThe Dee-Meter is the number of dees a chickadee assigns to a given threat. In our own worry, why not ask, "How many dees would I give that?"