Ryder Chapman (age 3 in this photo) helping his family participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Nature in L.A.

There Is a Bird

A poem dedicated to the children of the world who will be participating in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.
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view from inside the apartment, looking out the window into downtown
Nature in L.A.

Charming Indeed

Finding a hummingbird habitat in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Nature in L.A.

A Charm of Hummingbirds in DTLA

Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is cast as one of the most iconic concrete jungles, with skyscrapers, cars, and miles of concrete. 
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Odin Owl with handler
Naturalist

Owl About Odin

He may only weigh about a third of a pound, but this Museum resident packs a big personality punch.
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Naturalist

Our Bird Curator's New Perch

Meet Dr. Allison Shultz, the museum’s new Assistant Curator of Ornithology.
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Nature in L.A.

Bird's Nest Fungi, Exploding Eggs, and Mushroom Soup

Yay! Today I documented the first bird's nest fungus, Cyathus sp., in the North Campus
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