Conservation

TURKEY TROT -- Thank you to Johnny Snyder in southwest Missouri for sharing this video of a large group of wild turkeys. While muzzleloader deer hunting on his property last week, he recorded video of approximately 135 turkeys walking in…

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Wolf greeting behavior involves tail-wagging, muzzle licking, nose tapping, tail tucking, and varied vocalizations - gestures of intimacy and enthusiasm that reaffirm the unique emotional bonds that shape the foundation of the family. How many nose taps/kisses can you count…

Everyone could use some peace of mind right now and meditation is helping many stay calm and grounded in these times of uncertainty. But have you considered meditating with wolves? There’s something so calming about watching the wolves. Take Mexican…

Tracking migration routes and overwintering locations of the Western Purple Martin Dr. Sarah Rockwell, Klamath Bird Observatory The unique western subspecies of Purple Martin (Progne subis arboricola) is roughly estimated at just 3,500 pairs, and is considered to be of…

Leveraging Social Platforms for Conservation Education Maya Higa, Alveus Sanctuary https://www.alveussanctuary.org/ https://bio.link/mayahiga Conservation education is traditionally presented in person. Whether it is at zoos, school programs, special events, or even birthday parties - most of these educational programs are geared…

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Wishing you the health, healing, and happiness that comes from being present in nature. https://mdc.mo.gov/

Updating our knowledge of Purple Martin breeding ecology using nest cameras Dr. Heather Williams, University of Buffalo Much of our knowledge about breeding ecology martins (e.g. incubation and provisioning behavior) of purple comes from relatively dated observations of a relatively…

Tracking Purple Martins across different stages of the annual cycle to examine dispersal and foraging behavior Kristen Lalla, McGIll University http://twitter.com/kristenlalla13 Kristen’s thesis explored Purple Martin behavior during 3 periods of the annual cycle to better understand the decline of…

Getting to know the "Wild Martins" of the Sonoran Desert Jonathan Horst, Tuscon Audubon The Desert Purple Martin is the least studied subspecies of Purple Martin. A "wild" and independent martin, it nests almost exclusively in cavities in two species…