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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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“Birds help my ears learn how to listen.”
April 14, 2020 — How listening to birds can rehabilitate a child's ability to pay attention.
At Home
At Home... Birds of the Salton Sea Coloring Pages
April 13, 2020 — With more time being spent indoors, these coloring pages are a fun way to engage with wildlife at home.
Meet Dan Gardoqui: Your Guide to Bird Language
April 09, 2020 — Dan is leading a webinar series to teach the fundamentals of bird language, bird sits, and imitating birdsong.
5 Steps: How to Do a Bird Sit
April 09, 2020 — A bird sit routine can be an anchor in your life, especially during turbulent times. The practice is like an outdoor meditation, with a focus on birds.
Birding vs. Bird Language
April 07, 2020 — Bird language is a slower-paced, deeper dive than traditional birding where connections are more important than checklists.
How to Learn Bird Language
April 07, 2020 — Learn bird language from the comfort of home with these online programs.
Top 10 Birds in California
April 06, 2020 — Spring is here and birds are in the air!
Top 5 Voices of the Birds
April 03, 2020 — Know the difference between song, contact calls, territorial aggression, juvenile begging, and alarm.
Top 5 Shapes of Alarm
April 03, 2020 — Know the difference between the bird plow, cat shape, parabolic, hook and popcorn.
What's on the Menu?
April 01, 2020 — Matching and coloring sheet featuring birds at the Salton Sea