Hedwig Pöllöläinen
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July 14, 2009
tags: Tvärminne, zoological field research station, Finland, nature
Tvärminnen eläintieteellinen asema
(Tvärminne Zoological field research station) in southwestern Finland.
[read more about it: English Suomeksi PÃ¥ Svenska]
Image: GrrlScientist, 14 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
The…
July 14, 2009
tags: Eastern Screech-Owl, Megascops asio, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Fledgling Eastern Screech-Owl, Megascops asio, photographed in a backyard birdbath in Manhattan, Kansas (Riley County). [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours]
Image: Dave Rintoul, 1 July 2009 […
July 14, 2009
tags: snowball, dancing cockatoo, parrots, Cacatua galerita eleanora, interview
Snowball, adult male Eleanora (medium sulfur-crested) cockatoo, Cacatua galerita eleanora.
Image: courtesy of Bird Lovers Only [larger view].
I have been working behind the scenes for the opportunity to interview…
July 14, 2009
tags: TEDTalks, plastic, recycling, Eastern Garbage Patch, North Pacific Gyre, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, albatross, Captain Charles Moore, streaming video
Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- an endless floating…
July 13, 2009
Since I have recently developed quite a history of visiting cold and snowy places, often during the winter, I wish to preserve that tradition. I am competing for the opportunity to go to Antarctica in February 2010 -- a dream adventure that I've always wanted to pursue (and almost did pursue when I…
July 13, 2009
tags: Quark Expeditions, antarctica, antarctic cruises, streaming video
This video shows us a little about Quark Expeditions -- the company offering the Antarctic trip that I am trying to win. You'll notice that they even employ ornithologists to lecture on their cruises -- well, why don't they…
July 13, 2009
The current Antarctic Trip Vote count is as follows; 1616 - 839 - 801 - 651 - 459 out of 292 candidates registered. I am in THIRD PLACE! Worse, second place STOLE one of the lines from my essay and used it as his own.
If you've already voted, then please encourage your family, friends, colleagues…
July 13, 2009
tags: Munkkivori, Helsinki, Finland, nature, image of the day
A view of the woods right outside the door of the apartment building
where I am staying in Helsinki, Finland.
Image: GrrlScientist, 12 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
July 13, 2009
tags: Birds in the News, BirdNews, ornithology, birds, avian, newsletter
Plump and hoping to get plumper, a red knot takes a break from eating horseshoe crab eggs at Mispillion Harbor.
Image: Louisa Jonas/WYPR [larger view].
Birds in Science
Catching adult eagles for research purposes is no…
July 13, 2009
tags: mystery bird, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird, I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Passenger Pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius.
Image: Dan Tallman.
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
ID Keys: Wine-red breast…
July 13, 2009
tags: Antarctica, Orcas, Killer Whales, Orcinus orca, wildlife, streaming video
In this video, we are given a look at a pod of Orcas -- "killer whales" -- Orcinus orca, that live in the Antarctic. I have spent many happy hours in Friday Harbor at the University of Washington's research station,…
July 13, 2009
tags: new rules, social commentary, humor, funny, Bill Maher, streaming video
In this video we learn, among other things, how to properly greet the first African-American POTUS and the identity of the REAL Islamic bomb [6:17]
July 13, 2009
tags: antarctica, emperor penguins, penguin rookery, official blogger, Quark Expeditions, streaming video
Here's one of several videos by Quark Expeditions, the group from whom I am trying to win the official blogger job ("Penguin Whisperer") for their February 2010 Antarctic trip .. I think that…
July 12, 2009
The current Antarctic Trip Vote count is as follows; 1516 - 772 - 742 - 650 - 437 out of 288 candidates registered. I am now in THIRD PLACE! Worse, second place STOLE one of the lines from my essay and used it as his own.
If you've already voted, then please encourage your family, friends,…
July 12, 2009
tags: Matajoki River, Helsinki, Finland, nature, image of the day
A view of an abandoned boat in the Matajoki river (in northern Helsinki, Finland).
Image: GrrlScientist, 6 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)
July 12, 2009
tags: Birdbooker Report, bird books, animal books, natural history books, ecology books
"How does one distinguish a truly civilized nation from an aggregation of
barbarians? That is easy. A civilized country produces much good bird
literature."
~ Edgar Kincaid
The Birdbooker Report is a special…
July 12, 2009
Since I have recently developed quite a history of visiting cold and snowy places, often during the winter, I wish to preserve that tradition. I am competing for the opportunity to go to Antarctica in February 2010 -- a dream adventure that I've always wanted to pursue (and almost did pursue when I…
July 12, 2009
tags: Alpine Chat, Hill Chat, Moorland Chat, Cercomela sordida, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Alpine Chat (also known as the Hill Chat or Moorland Chat), Cercomela sordida, photographed at 14000 feet elevation on Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48…
July 12, 2009
Whilst reading some of my colleagues' blogs, I ran across this announcement and realized that it's been ages since I first mention that I registered for the Science Online London conference a long time ago -- on the very first day that I could do so, in fact. This conference focuses on using the…
July 12, 2009
tags: miracle, christian cat, religion, Christian Cat Plays Amazing Grace, Edward Current, streaming video
In this amazing video, we are given evidence that miracles truly do happen! This video captures the impossible: Edward's christian cat, Miss Delilah, performs a miracle on camera. You just…
July 12, 2009
tags: politics, religion, fundamentalism, physical violence, Bill Maher, streaming video
"'This is what I believe.' 'Yeah, you believe it, and I'm going to say why it's dumb.'" ~ Bill Maher [2:17]
July 11, 2009
The current Antarctic Trip Vote count is as follows; 1369 - 724 - 693 - 636 - 409 out of 276 candidates registered. I am still in second place, and first place is, as you can see, suddenly drawing away in an unprecedented burst of voting support. Hrmm.
If you've already voted, then please…
July 11, 2009
tags: River Vantaa, Helsinki, Finland, nature, image of the day
A view of a natural waterfall in a park near the River Vantaa.
This waterfall is in the same park that I showed you yesterday.
I believe I was in Vantaa (will check after my host returns),
in northern Helsinki, Finland, when I…
July 11, 2009
Image: appears here with the kind permission of Wetjens Dimmlich [Slow Loris Fickr site].
Send GrrlScientist to Antarctica!
Quark Expeditions is searching for an Official Blogger to join a voyage to Antarctica. Their goals, according to an email I received from their official spokesperson,…
July 11, 2009
tags: mystery bird, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum, photographed at Paul Rushing Park, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours]
Image: Joseph Kennedy, 28 March 2009 [larger view].
Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope…
July 11, 2009
tags: technology, neurobiology, brain, Three ways the Brain Creates Meaning, Tom Wujec, streaming video
Information designer Tom Wujec talks through three areas of the brain that help us understand words, images, feelings, connections. In this short talk from TEDU, he asks: How can we best engage…
July 11, 2009
tags: politics, American constitution, national security, terrorism, Bill Maher, streaming video
Should America curtail our constitutional rights under the guise of preventing terrorist attacks? NO NO NO. I just wanted to remind you of an important discussion that occurred nearly one year ago when…
July 10, 2009
How can you resist doing as the Bard of the Internetz asks?
She should be first on any list --
GrrlScientist! GrrlScientist!
Let no one's vote be lost or miss'd --
GrrlScientist! GrrlScientist!
Let one and all her cause assist --
Come join with me; I must insist!
Just move your fingers, hands, and…
July 10, 2009
The current Antarctic Trip Vote count is as follows; 921 - 683 - 652 - 621 - 401 out of 266 candidates registered. I am still in second place, and now there's a new third place candidate who is benefiting from a renewed surge of support.
If you've already voted, then please encourage your family,…
July 10, 2009
tags: River Vantaa, Helsinki, Finland, nature, image of the day
A view of a park near the River Vantaa.
I believe I was in Vantaa (will check after my host returns),
in northern Helsinki, Finland, when I photographed this.
Image: GrrlScientist, 6 July 2009 [larger view]. (raw image)