“Last week, my article about the earliest birds of spring ran with a photo labeled as a common grackle. It wasn’t.”
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Study reveals new technique to identify individual night-flying birds for the first time
Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering grounds.
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Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Why? – Lehigh Valley
Researchers say there are billions of fewer birds than in 1987. The study links the strongest overall declines to regions with more warming.
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Action at bird feeders will heat up in March. What to expect
Migratory birds like Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, and various waterfowl start returning to the area. Some northern bird species that migrated …
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Wild, Petersen Thwart T-Birds, 2-0 – Springfield Thunderbirds
At the other end, Cal Petersen rebounded from two tough outings against the T-Birds in February, denying nine shots in the first, including a mini …
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On the road to gaining a better understanding of pet birds – Moscow-Pullman Daily News
What does it mean if your pet bird is actively plucking or otherwise destroying its own feathers? When should one contact a veterinarian? These …
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BirdNote®: The Cuban Tody, A Caribbean Jewel – Living on Earth
A “must-see” bird for anyone traveling in the West Indies, the Cuban Tody is a tiny bird with a lot of personality. In this week’s BirdNote®, …
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Why don’t baby birds make less noise to avoid attracting predators? | Discover Wildlife
Why don’t baby birds make less noise to avoid attracting predators? To be honest making a noise isn’t always the best strategy for staying alive…
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Coquet Island boss optimistic about island’s bird colonies – BBC
Nature reserve boss hopeful for island’s birds · Brian Burke A roseate tern standing on a rock with its wings outstretched. · RSPB Sarah Dalrymple …
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NDSU extension urges protecting animals from avian influenza – KX News
Spring migration is starting soon, and wild bird movement could … The virus is carried by wild birds, and can spread to domestic poultry flocks.
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