Delve into the intricate world of oology, the study of bird eggs, with insights from a Field Museum expert. Learn about speckled eggs, outlaw birders, falcon mysteries, egg bunkers, and fascinating bird trivia. Explore the historical significance, legal dilemmas, and scientific potential associated with studying bird eggs, along with the impact of climate change on avian populations.
The biggest eggs! The smallest eggs! The people arrested for stealing the most eggs! Oologist Dr. John Bates gave Alie a tour of the egg vault at the Field Museum of Chicago and it was a barrage of beautiful sights and shocking facts about bird butts. Get ready for speckly eggs, falcon tales, delicate treasures, pigeon mysteries, modern research with old artifacts, Easter bullshit, and whether or not you can hatch chickens from grocery store eggs. Also the carnival ride Alie will never ever ever go on.
Field Museum of Chicago
The Book of Eggs
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