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Pittsburgh’s Famous Bald Eagles Lost Their Nest Tree, But They Aren't Giving Up
February 23, 2017 — Within days of losing their nest, the eagles built a new one and possibly even laid another egg, which would be an unprecedented achievement.
A Guide to Finding Urban Owls
February 22, 2017 — You don't have to live in the middle of the woods to see an owl. Here's how and where to spot five species in towns and cities across the U.S.
Even John James Audubon Couldn't Tell the Difference Between Scaup Ducks
February 22, 2017 — Audubon and his rival, Alexander Wilson, disagreed about the habits of scaup ducks. But that's because they were describing two different birds.
To Turn a Schoolyard Into an Outdoor Classroom, Just Add Native Plants
February 21, 2017 — With the help of Audubon Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat.
Testing Out Song Sleuth, a New App That Identifies Birds by Their Calls
February 21, 2017 — Song Sleuth's advanced software can recognize the voices of 200 common bird species. But how does it fare in the field?
Scientists Enlist Drones to Eavesdrop on Songbirds
February 17, 2017 — Using drones equipped with audio recorders, a team of researchers is testing whether the technology could aid in field surveys.
Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl
February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.
Researchers Identify the Hormone That Tells Migratory Birds to Stop Eating and Keep Moving
February 17, 2017 — According to a new study, the same hormone that signals to humans we've eaten our fill triggers migrating birds to continue their trek.
Birdist Rule #75: Get a Bird Tattoo, and Make It a Good One
February 16, 2017 — What makes a good bird tattoo you ask? Well, read on!
Proposed Nationwide Carbon Tax Led by Republicans Reminds That Climate Change Is a Concern for All
February 16, 2017 — The proposal, which was discussed at the White House last week, takes a conservative approach to climate action. But it runs into a problem central to all carbon taxes: deciding how to spend the raised funds.