Posted by giveawayboy on April 16, 2002 at 23:33:24:
In Reply to: Re: a word from your local environmental scientist posted by john on April 16, 2002 at 19:07:59:
: : You didn't identify the bird!
: you're going to laugh, this was because I don't know what it is! I was going to post a scrub jay, which I do know, but in the process of finding a scrub jay picture I found this bird that looks more colorful, but there was no name, and our bird guy was out sick. so I am an environmental scientist, but not an ornitholigist, or even a biologist. Sticky but important definitions in the sciences... ha ha ha. I'll find the name for you though.
: : Hmm- So how long does it take to consider a domestic cat an officail part of the ecosystem?
: Currently the only way is for it to have been a part of the ecosystem before human record, or to have migrated there with no help from humans (e.g. armadillos). Personally, i think this definition needs revision, but then I'm not exactly a prominant authority in the field. My problems are that it assumes that humans are not natural factors, and second, eventually we'll HAVE to redefine it because we keep better records than they did long ago.
I'll check on that bird John. In the meantime, Robert came in to the store again today and he and I chatted and man, was he excited to hear about you and me taking that first Kamana. Anyway, I am going to order the book, the tape and Kaman 1 this week. As soon as I complete it I'll pass the book on to you. I most likely will want to keep the materials, so if you want your own book and lesson, let me know and I'll combine the order and let you know the difference. However, I am someone who really likes to keep things together. Just letting you know. By the way, I work from 10 am to 6 pm if you need to call me at work. (813-871-2228)
Bill