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Are Birds Actually Government-Issued Drones? So Says a New Conspiracy Theory Making Waves (and Money)
November 16, 2018 — Hatched by a 20-year-old college student, the Birds Aren’t Real movement has drawn intrigue and scorn on Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter.
Gang of Warblers by George Boorujy
September 22, 2018 — Location: 601 W. 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032
Black-capped Vireo by George Boorujy
September 21, 2018 — Location: 601 W. 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032
Get to Know the Bee Hummingbird, the World’s Smallest Bird
September 17, 2018 — Only found in Cuba, these birds lay their eggs in nests the size of a quarter.
Violet-green Swallow by Christian Penn
September 12, 2018 — Location: 3662 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
Eastern Whip-poor-will by Yumi Rodriguez, Candice Flewharty, and Melanie Sokolow
September 07, 2018 — Location: 601 W. 161st Street, New York, NY 10032
Gyrfalcon by Frank Parga
September 07, 2018 — Location: 3750 Broadway at W. 156th St., New York, NY 10032
Shrikes Have an Absolutely Brutal Way of Killing Large Prey
September 06, 2018 — Famous for impaling their victims, these songbirds first use a special maneuver to break the necks of small rodents.
Bank Swallow, Common Redpoll, Northern Shoveler, White-faced Ibis by Creative Art Works
September 05, 2018 — Location: 500 W. 138th Street, New York, NY 10031
Better Know a Bird: The American Coot and Its Wonderfully Weird Feet
August 13, 2018 — The odd-looking foot is perfectly built for getting around on land or water. It's not bad for a little wrestling, either.