Category Archives: Field Work

UCSC Arboretum and Swainson’s Thrush

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Melissa

Today was the day for birds and plants. Normally I am not very interested in plants…but flowers? I’m there! We did some banding this morning at Butano State Park, which is along the coast just North of Santa Cruz and … Continue reading →

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Cruise’n In Santa Cruz

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Melissa

Thank you all for your kind words on my last post. I really appreciate your support as things keep moving through some of my struggles, in whatever direction they might take me! At least things are getting better and not … Continue reading →

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Never Ending

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Melissa

And just when you thought I was about to stop moving…I’m on the road again! Ok, not quite yet, but in 19 days I’ll be making my way up to the Santa Cruz area to study one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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With Irregularity

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Melissa

What a whirlwind of two weeks it’s been since I updated! Things have been crazy busy and with work, Ragnar training and spending time with Whit! Work has been crazy busy and hard. I’ve been averaging over 50 hours a … Continue reading →

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Back to the Grind

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Melissa

Hi Everyone! Sorry to have gone MIA on you, things got crazy busy as I started field work again last week! I was sent out to various places in Palm Springs, the San Jacinto Mountains and Orange County to find … Continue reading →

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Looking into 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Melissa

2012 was certainly a doozy! There was so much that happened and still now I have a hard time believing that I spent three months in Peru in the jungle! Sometimes I wonder about the choices that I make for … Continue reading →

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My 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Melissa

This happens every year. Did I accomplish all my resolutions for 2012? I wrote in 2011 how I don’t like resolutions because they make me anxious; I feel like there is too much pressure. But, if they’re just things that … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: Snail Kite

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: Snail Kite This bird was the focus of my first ever field job. It’s almost like he photo-bombed my picture! Anyhow, this my friends, is the Snail Kite. Probably one of the most unique birds I have worked … Continue reading →

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Foot Update and Seven Questions

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Melissa

So sorry to leave you hanging yesterday! I had a busy weekend working on my bird banding skills and learned so much about different birds, molt, aging, sexing, you name it! I really had a great time, met some new … Continue reading →

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Adjusting Readily

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Melissa

Every time that i come out of the field it’s like my body thinks I’ve never had sugar, which isnt the case since i usually had some sort of sweet bought from town. So of course upon finishing in the … Continue reading →

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