The Rose House trip to the Lab of Ornithology Lab was much more than just a mere birding tours. I was hesitant to up for the visit at first because I have slight fear of birds. However, I was glad I went because I not only get to enjoy the nature after a whole week of endless studying, but I also got to get a glimpse into our technology plays a part in spreading the knowledge of ornithology and expanding the scope of the field. For example, the Lab of Ornithology had a very beautiful Wall of Birds depicting the different species that ones can find on different continents. Of course, this artistic piece can show visitors how different species look like and where they can be found. You may think that if the people did not go to the Lab of Ornithology in person, they would not be able to see this art and learn from this art. However, the Lab’s website allows people to remotely see and learn from this amazing art online. The website is interactive. We can click on specific species that are painted on the wall and get brief introduction about the species. The website makes it possible for people to see what treasure the Lab of Ornithology has and to learn more about birds even without visiting the lab in person. If you are interested, click on the link below. It is super fun and educational.

https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/features/wallofbirds/

Besides using technology to aid in spreading knowledge on ornithology, technology also makes many researches in the field possible. To illustrate, the lab had really quality-recordings of the bird chirping sounds. The recording is so fine that the researcher are able to distinguish the separate species from an existing species that got mixed together. Through this trip, I did not get to get close to nature, but also see more how technology plays a role in ornithology research and education. Overall, it was a great trip that I am glad that I signed up for.