Siberian crane at Poyang lake #birds

Turkey eyeball facts. Turkey eyes operate independently of each other, giving them 270 degree field of vision. Turkeys’ vision is three times as sharp as humans’ and they can see about eight times as far. Turkeys can see on the ultraviolet spectrum and interpret colors that we can’t. #birds

Some not-so-light reading. I need to brush up on my anatomy vocabulary. I haven’t felt this out of my depth in a long while. It’s kinda cool seeing what I don’t know #birds

Does anyone have experience birding in Turkey? I will be visiting Istanbul in January and I am looking for a field guide to bring. #birds #turkey #türkiye

Black-crowned night heron looking for dinner #birds

Long-tailed shrike in Jiangsu, China. Long-tails are the most common shrike in eastern China. #birds #birdsofchina