in a way, it's surprising the hyper-diverse, hyper-numerous, and fast-evolving arthropods have evolved flight only once, while tetrapods have evolved flight 3 times.
Nearly done with 2008. Last few posts before there is a gear change and a milestone in my career. For today, a stylistic look at the development of Iguanodon, which was created for a Discoverology book.
Tree pose. Who knew American Oystercatcher chicks practiced yoga on the beach?
(Apologies in advance for this, yesterday’s post, and future adorable fuzzy juvenile anniversary birding picture posts. Creation is so amazing!)
This #GreaterSpottedWoodpecker#nestling has figured out that the food comes from outside the hole, it just hasn’t plucked up the courage to go find it…
Image captured using remote controlled camera.