Hello!

While it's still Summer, a hint of Autumn is in the air here in Northern California, USA where I live. The kids are back to school, the temperature is more moderate, and some birds are starting their migration. I love to watch the life around me change as the seasons change.

This week I'm beginning a short series on Ornithology - the study of birds. This is quite a lengthy topic, so I'm beginning one "small bite" at a time with an introduction to the early history of Ornithological study.

Here's the latest article from the Biology site at BellaOnline.com.

Ornithology - Introduction to the Study of Birds
Ornithology, the scientific study of birds, is a unique branch of zoological study dating back to the Stone Age! Here is an introduction to the early history of Ornithology.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art29035.asp

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