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Fireworks: Bright, Beautiful, Bad for Birds?
July 02, 2015 — Enjoy your holiday without putting birds at risk. Here's how.
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What's So Great About Seeing the Same Bird Twice?
July 01, 2015 — Scientists get extremely excited when they catch a banded bird thousands of miles from where it was first tagged.
Ornitho-logic
The Auklet's Whiskers—Not Just for Show
July 01, 2015 — Distinctive plumes serve a dual purpose.
Podcast
A Songbird for Mountaineers
June 29, 2015 — To find the elusive Bicknell's Thrush, be patient—and start climbing.
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48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): Oklahoma City
June 29, 2015 — Get a kick out of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers and Painted Buntings along Route 66.
48 Hours of Birding
New York’s Fresh Kills Landfill Gets an Epic Facelift
June 26, 2015 — The biggest garbage dump on the planet once contained 150 million tons of reeking trash. No more.
Restoration
Stop Cheating Our Wildlife
June 26, 2015 — It’s time for Congress to fully fund and permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Misappropriation
Body of Evidence: How the White Pelican Spreads Oil
June 26, 2015 — The Brown Pelican became the symbol of the BP oil spill, but the White Pelican is offering clues to its lasting stain on bird populations.
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Warmer World, Bigger Beaks
June 26, 2015 — Researchers in Australia have discovered a potential link between climate change and one of birds’ most vital organs.
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The Monk Parakeet: A Jailbird Who Made Good
June 26, 2015
The Sketch