Birds and Wetlands
The Journal · Page 92 of 95

Field notes,
page 92.

Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.

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Goose Droppings: Can Geese Carry Rabies? № 37
№ 3727 Jun 2022

Goose Droppings: Can Geese Carry Rabies?

Though you may have seen wild geese and ducks acting erratically, it's doubtful that they suffer from rabies. Rabies is a disease that can only be transferred from mammals to other mammals, including...

№ 3426 Jun 2022

Diving into Myths: Do Hawks Swim?

Hawks are a type of bird of prey, and they are known for their powerful talons and sharp vision. While hawks are capable of flying and soaring through the air with ease, many people wonder if these...

Diving into Myths: Do Hawks Swim? № 34
№ 3226 Jun 2022

How Far Can Hawks See?

Hawks are known for their good eyesight and excellent depth perception that allows them to can spot movement from far away. Red-tailed hawks, in particular, have binocular vision, meaning they can...

How Far Can Hawks See? № 32
№ 3025 Jun 2022

Hawk Predators: Can They Really Carry off Chickens?

Hawks are predators that typically attack chickens during the day, whereas owls attack them at night. Hawks are generally capable of killing, picking up, and carrying off an adult chicken. The size...

Hawk Predators: Can They Really Carry off Chickens? № 30