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Arizonians Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
July 16, 2019 — A DIY nest box program run by Tucson Audubon provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
July 16, 2019 — Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
July 16, 2019 — Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
July 15, 2019 — Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 — The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
Get to Know the Anhinga, or ‘Snakebird’
July 15, 2019 — When unwary fish swim by, these slender waterbirds strike, impaling prey before swallowing it headfirst.
A Mallard Duckling Is Thriving—and Maybe Diving—Under the Care of Loon Parents
July 12, 2019 — Scientists discovered the surprising bird family on a Midwestern lake, and so far, all parties seem to be getting along swimmingly.
How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
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