Vernon Orlando BaileyVernon Orlando Bailey (June 21, 1864 – April 20, 1942) was an American naturalist who specialized in mammalogy. He was employed by the Bureau of Biological Survey, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). His contributions to the bureau numbered roughly 13,000 specimens, including many new species. Bailey published 244 monographs and articles during his career with the USDA and is best known for his biological surveys of Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Oregon.
Smith CollegeWomen's liberal arts college in Northampton, MassachusettsSmith College is a privateliberal artswomen's college in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened in 1875. It is a member of the historic Seven Sisters colleges, a group of women's colleges in the Northeastern United States.
BirdwatchingBirdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device such as binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, watching public webcams, or by viewing smart bird feeder cameras.
Audubon (magazine)Audubon is the flagship journal of the National Audubon Society. An active blog called The Perch produces daily updates on issues also. In 2011, Audubon received an Utne Reader Independent Press Award for Best Environment Coverage. HistoryThe earliest serial of the Audubon movement was entitled The Audubon Magazine. It was published between February 1887 through 1889 by George Bird Grinnell, who also published Forest and Stream magazine.
Clinton Hart MerriamClinton Hart Merriam (December 5, 1855 – March 19, 1942) was an American zoologist, mammalogist, ornithologist, entomologist, ecologist, ethnographer, geographer, naturalist and physician. He was commonly known as the "father of mammalogy," a branch of zoology referring to the study of mammals.
Fannie Hardy EckstormFannie Pearson Hardy Eckstorm (1865–1946) was an American writer, ornithologist and folklorist. Her extensive personal knowledge of her native state of Maine secured her place as one of the foremost authorities on the history, wildlife, cultures, and lore of the region. BiographyEarly life and educationFannie Hardy Eckstorm was born Fannie Pearson Hardy in Brewer, Maine. Her father, Manly Hardy, was a fur trader, naturalist, and taxidermist.
Ornithological ApplicationsOrnithological Applications, formerly The Condor and The Condor: Ornithological Applications, is a peer-reviewed quarterly scientific journal covering ornithology. It is an official journal of the American Ornithological Society. HistoryThe journal was first published in 1899 as the Bulletin of the Cooper Ornithological Club by the Cooper Ornithological Club (later Cooper Ornithological Society), a California-based ornithological society.
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AudubonThe National Audubon Society (Audubon; ) is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation of birds and their habitats. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world.
EcologyStudy of organisms and their environmentNot to be confused with ethology, ethnology, etiology, or deep ecology.Ecology addresses the full scale of life, from tiny bacteria to processes that span the entire planet. Ecologists study many diverse and complex relations among species, such as predation and pollination.
Adirondack MountainsThe Adirondack Mountains ( ) are a massif of mountains in Northeastern New York State which form a circular dome approximately 160 miles (260 km) wide and covering about 5,000 square miles (13,000 km). The region contains more than 100 peaks, including Mount Marcy, which is the highest point in New York at 5,344 feet (1,629 m). The Adirondack High Peaks, a traditional list of 46 peaks over 4,000 feet (1,200 m), are popular hiking destinations.
OrnithologyScientific study of birdsA marbled godwit being ringed for studies on bird migrationOrnithology (from Ancient Greek ὄρνις (órnis) 'bird' and λόγος (lógos) 'study of') is a branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.