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Hear the Commotion of Thousands of Birds on Texas's Bolivar Peninsula
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Hear the Commotion of Thousands of Birds on Texas's Bolivar Peninsula

December 17, 2018 — Most winters, the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary is home to 5,000 or more birds like sandpipers and American Avocets.
Which Three Raptors Live on Every Continent but Antarctica?
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Which Three Raptors Live on Every Continent but Antarctica?

December 10, 2018 — Highly adaptable and capable of flying long distances, they are some of the most successful bird species in the world.
People Once Believed Bohemian Waxwings Had an Amazing Superpower
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People Once Believed Bohemian Waxwings Had an Amazing Superpower

December 3, 2018 — Until the 16th century, it was thought that the birds could glow in the dark.
Juncos Are the Original Snowbirds
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Juncos Are the Original Snowbirds

November 26, 2018 — As winter arrives, flocks of these lively little birds suddenly appear across much of the U.S.
Here's How Much Food Three Different Birds Need to Eat Daily
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Here's How Much Food Three Different Birds Need to Eat Daily

November 19, 2018 — From hawks to hummingbirds, avians have some enormous appetites.
Find Some Dapper Ducks This Fall
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Find Some Dapper Ducks This Fall

November 12, 2018 — North America is home to several striking drakes, and autumn is the best season to see their fresh plumage.
Why Are All Those Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Kinglets Hanging Out?
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Why Are All Those Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Kinglets Hanging Out?

November 5, 2018 — As colder weather sets in, some small birds form mixed flocks to increase their chances of survival.
Can You Hear the Difference Between These Saw-whet Owl Calls?
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Can You Hear the Difference Between These Saw-whet Owl Calls?

October 29, 2018 — Listen closely . . .
What Is the Most Abundant Wild Bird in the World?
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What Is the Most Abundant Wild Bird in the World?

October 22, 2018 — Found in sub-Saharan Africa, Red-billed Queleas are so plentiful that a single colony can span hundreds of acres.
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