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Migrating Birds May Be Spreading an Invasive Pest That Decimates Forests
February 20, 2019 — The hemlock woolly adelgid is moving north, and feathers could be providing the perfect ride, experiments show.
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Congress Is Set to Pass a Massive Conservation Bill With Big Wins for Birds
February 20, 2019 — The sweeping, bipartisan legislation promotes migratory bird habitat, creates new wilderness areas, and permanently renews the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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2019 Policy Agenda
February 16, 2019 — Achieving bipartisan conservation solutions that address the biggest threats to birds and the places they need.
Audubon Advisory
Buff-breasted Sandpipers.
Administration Rushing to Drill in Arctic Refuge
February 16, 2019 — New legislation would return longstanding protections
Audubon Advisory
Audubon Gives Testimony In Support of Funding to Remove Invasive Plants Along Arizona's Rivers
February 15, 2019 — The grant funding would help restore native plants and habitat.
Western Water News
Some Birds Enter A Hibernation-Like State Called Torpor to Survive Winter's Chill
February 15, 2019 — To save heat and energy, Common Poorwills can dial down their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature for weeks at a time.
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Beloved Wildlife Sanctuaries in Limbo as Trump Declares Border Emergency
February 15, 2019 — Congress voted to block planned barriers at biodiversity hotspots, including the National Butterfly Center. Will the president wall them off anyway?
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Hummingbirds Shake Their Tail Feathers to Generate High-Pitched Sounds
February 15, 2019 — Some male hummingbirds have special feathers that audibly vibrate as they zoom around to impress females. Listen here.
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Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler Makes Unexpected Debut in Jamaica
February 15, 2019 — Scientists aren't sure whether the appearance is a range expansion or a migration mishap. Either way, it's a sign of the species' recovery.
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The Secret Lives of Black Rails, and the Scientists Who Seek Them
February 13, 2019 — Deep in Louisiana marshes, the Black Rail is a master of stealth. Now a tactical team is shining a light on the species, with hopes to demystify its behavior and win it protections.
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