Tagged - environmental science

Warblers are one of my favorite songbird groups for the many reasons I listed above. While there are multiple groups of songbirds called “warblers,” this article focuses on the species in the Americas, including those in the family Parulidae — also called “wood warblers,” — and why they are one of the most remarkable songbirds. Read More

For birds, the cycle of migration occurs annually and is linked with the changing of the seasons as well as the abundance of food.  Read More

It may be the middle of September and the weather has started to cool, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still reminisce about summer from time to time. Every July or August, when I visit the beach or even when I’m near a body of fresh water, I always look forward to spotting one unique group of birds. Read More

The fall semester at URochester has arrived, and I’m more than ready to get back into writing about all my birding adventures. With over three months of time off from school, summer has always been my favorite season to travel. Read More

URochester Earth and Environmental Science professor and researcher Dr. Thomas Weber has led multiple, intricate research undertakings on biogeochemical cycles in the world’s oceans. Throughout this academic year in particular, he has collaborated with URochester undergraduate and graduate students to study nutrient cycling in marine environments through multiple research projects. Read More