"Here we observe the urban birdwatcher: patient, cautious, and unwilling to jump to conclusions. After sustained observation of the nearby gull, this eager novice had narrowed it down to 'probably bird.'"
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I think they were demonstrating virtual-particle-pair creation from fluctuations in quantum fields. Or a workplace disagreement with better costumes.
"Here the North American plaza bird incubates its egg, relying on camouflage, stillness, and everyone’s unwillingness to get involved."
