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Pine Siskins Have Taken Over the Country
October 23, 2020 — From coast to coast, the species has irrupted in astounding numbers
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Glistening Glass Sculptures in the Desert Explore Bird Molt and Gender Transition
October 23, 2020 — Through science and art, Silas Fischer explores the connection between Gray Vireos and the researcher's own queerness.
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Its Heyday Long Past, Wildlife Wood Carving Looks to Broaden Its Appeal
October 22, 2020 — Competitions are getting scarce. Crowds are dwindling. Collectors are dying out. Can this American art form survive?
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This New Program in Denver Is Paving the Way for Birders With Reduced Mobility
October 21, 2020 — Birding Without Barriers is part of a national movement to ensure that mobility impairment does not hinder people from enjoying nature.
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Endangered Birds Were Dying Where They Shouldn't. Now Scientists Know Why.
October 20, 2020 — A new study reveals the surprising cross-border migration to Mexico of the rare and elusive Yuma Ridgway’s Rail.
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Audubon Remembers Alan Dolan, former National Audubon Society Board Member
October 19, 2020 — Dolan was also past president of Canton Audubon Society and a dedicated environmentalist.
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The Hawaiian Crow Is Once Again Extinct in the Wild
October 16, 2020 — After releasing 30 birds in the past four years, researchers were forced to bring the few survivors home for protection and further study.
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At a Time of Standstill, Remembering the Significance of Life on the Move
October 16, 2020 — With fall migration well underway, birders can appreciate the ecological and societal importance of global mobility during a difficult year.
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Arizona’s Often-dry Streams Now under Threat Due to Clean Water Act Rollback
October 15, 2020 — New Audubon analysis explains benefits of ephemeral streams to communities and birds, and makes a case for protecting them.
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Nearly Half of the Cassia Crossbill's Population Could Be Lost After Wildfire
October 14, 2020 — The birds live on two small mountain ranges in Idaho, and a blaze recently engulfed one of them. “Our alarm levels should be red," scientist says.
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