hello everyone,

today's mystery bird was sent by a reader who learned that i will be relocating to germany before the end of this year. the bird in the picture is adorable -- if you take a close look you'll see what i am talking about;

http://bit.ly/4nCE5z

the most recently demystified mystery bird was a Green Winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba -- more commonly known as the melba waxbill in avicultural circles;

http://bit.ly/ZyE31

here's a nice video clip of King Penguins for you to enjoy, narrated by David Attenborough while he stands in the midst of a creche of 50,000+ penguins and their chicks;

http://bit.ly/1hfD8u

and, for all my NYC area pals, there is a wild parrot safari on 12 september in brooklyn that you are invited to come on, FREE, so be sure bring your binoculars and camera;

http://bit.ly/3eRiEf

cheers,

GrrlScientist
Devorah
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