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Washington State Could Pass the First Carbon Tax in the Nation
October 03, 2016 — Audubon Washington is backing an upcoming ballot measure to fight climate change and protect birds.
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Birds Avoid Mid-Air Collisions By Following These Two Simple Rules
October 03, 2016 — While studying new technologies for drones, researchers discovered the instincts that keep birds from colliding.
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New Research Shows That Seawalls Leave Little Room for Birds and Other Wildlife
September 30, 2016 — The concrete barriers that fortify our coasts against rising seas also degrade bird habitat. But there are few good solutions unless people retreat inland.
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Disappearing Ice Means New Ways of Life for Arctic Birds
September 28, 2016 — Arctic seabirds are adapting as climate change brings warmer weather, shifting food sources, and a polar bear invasion.
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Birdist Rule #79: Think of Something Nice to Say About Mallards
September 28, 2016 — Um . . . green is a good color on you?
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Despite Controversy, the Coastal California Gnatcatcher Will Remain an Endangered Subspecies
September 23, 2016 — The fight to delist the bird hinged on disputed science—the same science behind an ongoing delisting petition for the Southwest Willow Flycatcher.
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The Collaborative Effort to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse Continues
September 22, 2016 — One year after it was announced that the bird would not be listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, an update.
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Birdist Rule #82: Know Your Public Lands
September 21, 2016 — From local and national parks to national wildlife refuges and wilderness areas, these lands were made for you and me.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Eight of the Best Hawkwatch Sites in the U.S. for Photographers
September 20, 2016 — Here's where you should go to capture spectacular shots of migrating raptors in fall and spring.
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Why You Should Keep Your Birdbath Clean
September 20, 2016 — Maintaining a fresh bath is a simple, essential way to keep birds hydrated, clean, and disease-free. Just follow these easy steps.
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