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Hear that Hammering? Don't Assume It's a Woodpecker
May 21, 2018 — Chickadees and nuthatches also carve out nest cavities.
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How to Deal With Birding FOMO
May 18, 2018 — It鈥檚 been a week since I missed out on the Kirtland鈥檚 Warbler that strayed into Manhattan. I鈥檓 still not over it.
More Birds Rely on Special Molting Locations Than We Realized
May 18, 2018 — New research shows that many North American songbirds log extra miles to refresh their feathers before migrating.
From Toxic Dustbowl to Vital Bird Sanctuary
May 18, 2018 — Can the lessons learned from restoring California's Owens Lake help save other saline lakes?
Do Communities of Color Really Feel Disconnected From Nature?
May 17, 2018 — Working with college STEM students, Dorceta Taylor debunks the cultural stereotypes that dominate diversity discussions.
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What It's Like to Hold a Baby Penguin
May 16, 2018 — Discover the adorable details in this excerpt from 鈥淧enguins in the Desert.鈥
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The Canadian Rockies Are Overflowing With Hybrid Birds
May 15, 2018 — A history of glaciers and warm spells has turned the region into a special place where species and subspecies mate.
A Movement to Make Birding More Inclusive and Accessible
May 15, 2018 — Virginia Rose found her passion for birds鈥攁nd a new purpose in life鈥攆rom the seat of her wheelchair. With Birdability, she's working to bring birding's benefits to others like her.
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Why Is This Bird Half-White?
May 14, 2018 — Unusual genetic mutations can eliminate color in a bird's feathers鈥攊n patches, or even across its entire body.
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Meet Shep, Atlanta 糖心logo鈥檚 New Educational Ambassador
May 11, 2018 — He can鈥檛 fly, but he can teach鈥攁 talent that will serve him well in his fancy new role.