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Expertise
I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena.
Experience in the area
I have ten years birding experience in Southern California. I am well versed in all the species living in the Western US. Many hours spent birding. I have been frequently told I should lend my knowledge to good use, and have encountered few bird related questions that I cannot answer.
Organizations
Audubon Society
Education/Credentials
My education is in art and photography -but I have a substantial portfolio of nature related work.
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Recent Answers from Julia Booth
2009-11-04 Baby Bird:
Really there isn't much involved in releasing a non-bird of prey. You take it outside, hold it in your hands and move your arms up and down to simulate flight. It should begin pumping its wings as a reflex
2009-11-04 Baby Bird:
I have never heard of feeding a "baby" bird anything of a liquid consistency with a dropper. That is a sure fire way to drown them, as they do not develop the ability to drink until they are ready to fledge
2009-11-04 grown sparrow:
You may have her for a while. Like you said, until the molt. Could be two months. If you keep her in captivity, just treat her like you would a finch. You can let her go when she's rehabbed. She should
2009-10-19 aggressive behavior:
No. He'll be fine. Usually we worry about re-releasing birds into the wild when they are predatory, because once they've imprinted on a human they lose their ability to fend for themselves. But this is
2009-10-15 RE: aggressive behavior:
First of all, Cardinals are aggressive to begin with. They become even more so when confined to a cage, even if it's not full time. Not sure why this is. He looks angry because he's a wild animal and he
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