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Birdist Rule #87: Know How to Bird on Vacation with a Non-Birding Spouse
October 05, 2017 — It's possible, but compromise is key.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Hungry Raptors Make Murmurations Even More Beautiful to Photograph
October 05, 2017 — Starlings are easy to find. But capturing their twisted formations as they evade predators takes commitment and vision.
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Climate Change Has Whooping Cranes Starting Their Spring Migration Earlier
October 04, 2017 — Warmer temperatures mean Whooping Cranes migrate north earlier, and south later, between the Gulf Coast and Canadian breeding grounds.
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We Finally Know How Bright Lights Affect Birds Flying at Night
October 03, 2017 — A new study, based at New York City's 9/11 tribute, shows that artificial lights lure birds from their migratory routes.
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This Caterpillar Mimics Bird Alarm Calls to Scare Away Predators
October 02, 2017 — When attacked, the North American walnut sphinx lets out a full-body scream that can reach up to 80 decibels in volume.
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Listen for Woodpeckers Making Their Winter Homes This Fall
October 02, 2017 — Instead of migrating, some species chisel out snug roosting cavities to keep warm during the colder months.
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How Caribbean Birds Are Faring After Hurricanes Devastated Their Homes
September 29, 2017 — The first surveys of Caribbean birds, many with small populations limited to a single island, sow worry with glimmers of hope.
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Image of marsh grasses and water on a sunny day.
What We Lose When We Forget the History of Our Public Lands
September 29, 2017 — Public lands let us experience wildness in spaces where nature and history converge. How do we make them more inclusive to all?
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Stretching Their Wings
September 29, 2017 — Lauren McGough became a falconer as a teenager. Now her compassionate training with Miles, a troubled Golden Eagle, has given him a new life.
Flock Together
Department of the Interior Seeks to Conduct Seismic Study in Arctic Refuge
September 28, 2017 — The administration is quietly making moves to drill for oil in the vital habitat, putting birds, caribou, and other wildlife in danger.
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