Tag Archives: Ornithology

Strange Science: Australian Birds of Prey and Fire

Posted on January 31, 2020 by scarywhitegirl

Australian ornithologists have found evidence that birds of prey sometimes use fire to drive their prey out of hiding. Aboriginal Australians have stories of birds carrying fire, which modern witnesses have now corroborated. “Black kites (Milvus migrans), whistling kites (Haliastur … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Giant Penguins

Posted on December 20, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

A paleontologist in New Zealand has found fossilized penguin bones that indicate the existence of a penguin as tall as a human. Crossvallia waiparensis is the name given to this newly discovered species, which features leg bones that indicate this … Continue reading →

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More Ornithology and Some Cryptozoology

Posted on December 19, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

If you enjoyed this week’s story about unusual birds, you might also enjoy these stories! “Cryptoid Sonics: An Investigation into the Use of Cryptozoological Sounds” by Andy Brown (considerations of cryptids for military and other applications) (available in MSJ Spring … Continue reading →

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Fiction: In Communion with the Invisible Flock: Erasmus Karl and the Nidificant Manuscript

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Luisa Sontag, as provided by George Salis Art by Leigh Legler “If thy heart were a nest, thou would begat many birds.” –The Purloined Philosophia by Boris of Aventaria There has been much controversy, even mythology, surrounding … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Communication between Birds and Humans

Posted on February 16, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

While many people chirp or make other noises at their pet birds or birds in the wild, humans and birds in Mozambique actually communicate with one another through the sounds they make. The Yao people of Mozambique and the honeyguide … Continue reading →

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The Wing Collector

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by an anonymous collector, as provided by H. Pueyo Art by Leigh Legler The anatomy of their bodies is quite singular–a single head, two normal arms and legs of varying sizes, a common torso of proportionate shape, slightly … Continue reading →

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The Observer’s Paradox

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Sorcha Bell, as provided by Judith Field Art by Leigh Legler I stand on the edge of the giddying cliff. The sea crashes below. “Skildir,” I whisper. The word catches on the wind. Soon the sun will … Continue reading →

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