Biology Reference
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sections, count one section, and multiply by the number of sections to get a reasonable
estimate.
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als,countthem,andthenextrapolate totheentireflock;orcountbirdsperunitoftimeas
they pass a specific point.
Q My daughter loves birds. What kinds of careers might be good for her?
A
There are many branches of science she may want to explore, including ornithology,
wildlife biology, ecology, conservation biology, behavior sciences, avian physiology, or
veterinary medicine.
She might consider elementary education — in the proper hands, bird study can be in-
tegrated wonderfully into a multi-disciplinary program, and curriculum aids such as the
CornellLabofOrnithology'sBirdSleuthprogramandJourneyNorth'sonlinelessonscan
make teaching about birds much easier. High school biology teachers can introduce their
students to birds and inspire them to learn about science.
If she has a legal mind, she may want to be an environmental lawyer with a back-
ground in bird conservation. A love of writing and of birds can be a great combination
for a career as an environmental author, journalist, or radio host. If she wants to work
outdoors, she may be able to do fieldwork for government agencies or nonprofits, or lead
birding tours.
Blue Jays lower their crests when they are feeding peacefully with family and flock
members or while tending to nestlings.
