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Is the Mothman of West Virginia an Owl?
October 26, 2018 — More than 50 years after the first sighting, the best explanation for the infamous cryptid might be a nocturnal bird of prey. Audubon investigates.
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Dear Hunters: To Put More Venison in Your Freezer, Start Birding
October 26, 2018 — Instead of rebooting your backcountry skills every fall, just redirect them from birds to bucks.
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This Fossil Is Probably the First to Preserve Ancient Bird Lungs
October 25, 2018 — If so, the similarity of the 120-million-year-old organs to those in modern birds sheds new light on avian evolution.
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On the Job With the Tower of London's Ravenmaster
October 24, 2018 — In his remarkable new memoir, Christopher Skaife tells of the birds and the humble beginnings that have defined his eminent role in England.
Books
Minnesota's Newest Sports Stadiums Take Very Different Approaches to Bird Safety
October 23, 2018 — The homes of the Vikings and the Loons stand in stark contrast when it comes to preventing avian collisions. They’re both also about to be tested.
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Yards With Non-Native Plants Create ‘Food Deserts’ for Bugs and Birds
October 22, 2018 — New research finds that Carolina Chickadees require a landscape with 70 percent native plants to keep their population steady.
Native Plants
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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Five Regal Orioles That Put Other Fall Colors to Shame
October 19, 2018 — From ochre to hellfire orange, these birds scream Halloween in any season.
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Birding Blind: Open Your Ears to the Amazing World of Bird Sounds
October 18, 2018 — For the visually impaired, learning to bird by ear can be a fun challenge that also makes nature more accessible. Here, one birder shares his story.
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