hello everyone,

today's mystery bird is deceivingly easy to identify, so be careful!

http://bit.ly/QLNGh

the most recently demystified mystery bird was a Hooded Crow, Corvus cornix, courtesy of me and a beautiful digital camera that was given to me two years ago by one of my loyal readers;

http://bit.ly/ZnWi6

October is my favorite month of the year. why? because october is DOnorsChoose month where the public can help schools educate kids. Like last year, I chose financially impoverished science classrooms to help, but i've added a couple new features: first, i am asking YOU to help me choose projects to fund this year; second, i am willing to do a crazy stunt to inspire your donations; and third, i am working behind-the-scenes to get a few PRIZES to encourage you to give even five dollars to help poor kids get a chance in this life;

http://j.mp/15Kdpm

last but not least, i published a public thank-you to everyone who supported my bid to go to antarctica as official "blogger" .. basically, YOU made it worth it;

http://bit.ly/Cr3va

cheers,

GrrlScientist
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Roosting high up a tree somewhere in Central Park, NYC