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Another Thursday night for the Bird Divsion
May 08th, 2013
by John Bates

You cannot always get to all the events the Bird Division is involved in.
The Chimney Swifts are back
April 27th, 2013
by John Bates

Every once in a while traffic jams are somewhat enjoyable.
One of the most interesting things learned about birds in 2012
April 21st, 2013
by John Bates

An incredible juvenile plumage of an Amazonian bird goes unknown for 180 years - not any more.
A first paper - and what that's about
March 29th, 2013
by Nina Sandlin

Last month, I submitted my first paper to a scholarly journal. It grew out of my work on LinEpig...

 
The Egg Book cometh
March 26th, 2013
by John Bates

Bringing our collection of eggs to the public through digitization.
Michelle Obama has it right
January 17th, 2013
by John Bates

On her birthday, kudus to the First Lady for trying to get people outside.
Will we maintain our connections to other natural history institutions around the world?
January 12th, 2013
by John Bates

The Field Museum is part of an amazing network with an important role to play.
What's in a name?
December 14th, 2012
by Margaret Thayer

Curious about what a "type" is? Or why scientists care about the names of animals and plants? 
The match between museums and science
December 13th, 2012
by John Bates

"Museum" and "Science" go together when it comes to biological and cultural diversity
On the wonder of taxidermy
November 17th, 2012
by John Bates

Taxidermy allows people to better understand the biodiversity of the planet.

 

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