hello tweeties,

the most recently demystified mystery bird was a Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus;

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/12/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_100.php

be sure to check that link to read more about this bird, which is more common than many people realize.

further, yesterday's demystified mystery bird has been reunited with Rick's analysis for you to read and learn from, so I invite you to check that link to read more about snow buntings (reader comments are also very illuminating);

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

today's mystery bird, courtesy of photographer, Richard Ditch, can be viewed here;

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/12/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_79.php

this next link is off-topic, sorta, but i include this because the good people at national geographic invited me to republish their stunning images of the wildlife of the south Pacific island archipelago, Vanuatu, on my blog. Since I love the south Pacific islands and their exquisite wildlife, i couldn't resist. check the most recent link and you will see why;

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

more images of Vanuatu wildlife are scheduled to pop up for the next few days as the image of the day (1500 ET).

cheers,

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