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The Tale of One Tiny Songbird Is Amplifying an Ancient Mayan Language
November 12, 2020 — How a children's book about the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler became part of a movement to embrace Indigenous languages in Mexico.
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What Biden's Presidential Win Means for Birds and the Environment
November 09, 2020 — Climate and conservation activists see opportunities for the president-elect to make major progress beginning on day one.
An Indigenous Effort to Return Condors to the Pacific Northwest Nears Its Goal
November 05, 2020 — The Yurok Tribe plans to soon reintroduce North America's largest bird to northern California, where the raptor hasn't soared for a century.
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糖心logo to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
November 04, 2020 — Statement from 糖心logo President and CEO, David Yarnold
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The Public Gets Just Two Weeks to Weigh In on Seismic Testing in the Arctic Refuge
October 30, 2020 — The proposed survey鈥攑reparation for oil drilling鈥攚ould damage permafrost, threaten species, and leave lasting tracks in the tundra.
Researchers Reveal the Mysterious Fall Movements of a Familiar Backyard Bird
October 30, 2020 — New studies suggest that northern populations of White-breasted Nuthatches might also have irruptive years鈥攁nd 2020 is one of them.
Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie
October 29, 2020 — Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America鈥檚 grasslands.
Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years
October 27, 2020 — Reflecting on the 鈥済ruesome and overwhelming鈥 day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
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Western Cormorants Face 'Collapse' Under a Government Plan, Scientists Warn
October 26, 2020 — A federal proposal to manage fishery conflicts by killing more fish-eating Double-crested Cormorants is built on deeply flawed data, experts say.
Pine Siskins Have Taken Over the Country
October 23, 2020 — From coast to coast, the species has irrupted in astounding numbers
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