Did you know that Hawaii "can rightly be called the bird extinction capital of the world"? 32 endemic bird species are federally listed as endangered. Please watch this excellent video produced by the American Bird Conservancy to learn more about bird life on Hawaii. The first third is a bit depressing, but stick with it to learn about what is being done and what work still needs to be done. The HD video looks great full screen, so be sure to click the expand icon in the lower right corner.
Some new titles of note are available on Netflix for instant watching. Remember that titles are often on Netflix for a limited time, so watch 'em while you can! Only two of the titles from my previous posts (Netflix Instant Watch for birders and More Netflix...
A gull nabbed a running GoPro camera in San Francisco and took it for a joyride. 59 seconds of laridae laughs:
This is how coffee should be grown. If you drink coffee, please consider purchasing certified bird-friendly beans. Watch this video and learn more about the SMBC Bird Friendly seal of approval.
The Big Year is coming to the home market on DVD and Blu-ray on January 31st. The Blu-ray includes an extended version of the movie, as well as some other extras not available on the DVD version.
