EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

13-19 May 2019

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Mother's Day on the Wire

Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus), Family Sturnidae
Thomson's Falls, Kenya

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  A superb bird for a superb day!

This week started -- at least in the U.S. -- with Mother's Day. 

So here is a tribute to superb moms everywhere ... with a mother Superb Starling tending to her youngster.

Thanks, Mom!

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A brief production note: -----------
Ecology Picture of the Week has been on a recent hiatus,
allowing my extensive global travels to gather new stories
and new images for more episodes to come.
Weekly editions will now resume.
    
     

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