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In Sagebrush Country, Drilling Brings Nest-Raiding Rodents
November 22, 2017 — Scientists and federal experts are finding that habitat restoration in oil and gas fields can have unexpected consequences for Wyoming's songbirds.
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The Saga Continues for Bailey, the Beleaguered Hog Island Osprey
November 22, 2017 — After surviving owl, wasp, and eagle attacks, the tough young bird is mending an injured wing at an Audubon rehab center in Florida.
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Two Widely Used Pesticides Found to Disorient and Sicken Migrating Songbirds
November 21, 2017 — A new study shows that relatively low doses of chlorpyrifos or imidacloprid can be detrimental to small birds like sparrows.
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BuzzFeed Asked a Bunch of Bird Questions—and We Answered
November 20, 2017 — “I like birds as much as the next guy.” So do we, BuzzFeed. So do we.
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How Birds Learn to Identify Threats
November 20, 2017 — Mobbing adults provide more than just protection for young birds.
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Hold Onto Your Bins: Another Blizzard of Snowy Owls Could Be Coming
November 17, 2017 — Will this winter bring an irruption of the Arctic raptors to the continental U.S.? A few clues from up north have Project SNOWstorm predicting yes.
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Bay-breasted Warbler and Semipalmated Plover by FIFTY/FFTY
November 14, 2017 — Location: 3300 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
The Audubon Mural Project
Evening Grosbeak and Black-headed Grosbeak by Ouizi
November 14, 2017 — Location: 1805 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
The Audubon Mural Project
The Black-capped Chickadee Can Swap Old Brain Cells for New Ones
November 13, 2017 — Could this explain the bird's remarkable memory?
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