How do Backyard Birds end up in Tiger Sharks' Stomachs?

Dr. Wolf, many thanks for your contribution to this project, and in particular for your kind words. I enjoyed this morning's talk, and all the interesting conversation it sparked. Thanks again.

Hey Ali, many thanks for your donation and well wishes. With support from folks like you, we're making progress in our understanding of these amazing fish!

Thanks so much for your contribution! Given the volume of discharge exiting Mobile Bay, riverine origin is certainly a possibility. I appreciate your donation!

Robert, many thanks for your kind words and generous donation. Studying these animals in the coastal Alabama ecosystem has been one of the great joys of my life. I appreciate your support!

Cara, thanks so much for the support! I hope you are well - GO GRICE!!

Hey Jessica, many thanks for your donation!

Jason, thanks for your contribution, and the kinds words. And I share your sentiment; Dr. Clark was an inspiration to a generation of folks fascinated by sharks (you and I included), and she will be missed greatly. The legacy she's left is immeasurable.

Evan, great to hear from you! And yes, those are great questions what we've asked ourselves as well. Preliminary analysis shows a higher proportion of birds in the diet during Fall, opposite of what we would have thought; speaking with migratory bird folks, we expected the occurrence of birds to be highest in the Spring if it were related to migrations. Regardless, that hypothesis is one we've considered, and want to probe further as we move forward. And then there's storms...and we perhaps the birds show up in tiger sharks' stomachs as a function of weather events. We've actually spoken with some folks who specialize in interpreting radar imagery for that very reason. Thanks so much for your support and your thoughtful questions.

Thank you for the support Natalie!

Thanks Greg! I appreciate you!

Thanks so much for your support Lisa! I'm excited to see where this could go!