Subject: [Tweeters] mystery birds (links)
Date: Dec 14 08:55:45 2008
From: Devorah Bennu - birdologist at yahoo.com


Hello tweeties,

the most recently demystified mystery bird was a male Gadwall, Anas strepera, as everyone correctly identified;

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/12/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_118.php

be sure to check out this link to read Rick's analysis, especially since he is speculating as to the origin of this duck's weird name. perhaps you have some thoughts on this matter too?

today's mystery bird, courtesy of photographer Marv Breece, can be viewed here -- it's a cutie!

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/12/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_92.php

happy holidaze,

GrrlScientist
Devorah
http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/
Roosting high up a tree somewhere in Central Park, NYC