Date: 11/14/12 8:51 am
From: Gail B. Mackiernan %<3Ckatahdinss...>%3E <katahdinss...>
Subject: [MDBirding] Cornell Lab eNews: At Eye Level With a Bird-of-Paradise



Hi Birders,

This month's CLO eNews features Birds of Paradise with some mind-bending videos. This link will take you to a page explaining the project (done in conjunction with the National Geographic Society); the article also has links to videos of various species' amazing displays:
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/roundrobin/2012/10/19/lecture-and-new-book-chronicle-epic-quest-for-birds-of-paradise/

OK, I know we don't have too many BoPs in Maryland <gr> BUT, the National Geographic Museum in DC is, at this time, hosting an exhibit on Birds of Paradise which includes information and videos of all 39 species. Here are the details:

Dates: November 1, 2012 � May 12, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Washington, D.C.
Price Exhibition included in Museum Admission; Adults - $8; Members/Military/Seniors (Over 62)/Students/Groups (25+) - $6; Children (Ages 5-12) - $4;

The National Geographic Museum is at 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C., US 20036

Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD

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