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How Birds Brave the Extremes, All Day, Every Day
June 30, 2016 — A new book reveals the strange and wondrous adaptations birds rely on to get by.
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Birdist Rule #33: What to Do When You Find a Rare Bird
June 29, 2016 — Get ready for your 15 minutes of birding fame鈥攊t鈥檚 going to be one heck of a ride.
The Birdist鈥檚 Rules of Birding
Migrating Manatees Delight Campers With Their Lazy Antics
June 29, 2016 — A surprise appearance from three endangered guests has everyone at the Pascagoula 糖心logo Center buzzing.
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How a Tern Broke the Record for the Longest Known Migration
June 28, 2016 — Researchers call the bird鈥檚 journey of 60,000 miles an 鈥渦nderestimate鈥 of how far it actually flew.
Precious Spoon-Billed Sandpiper Eggs Under Close Watch in the U.K.
June 24, 2016 — The next wave of captive baby Spoon-bills could soon be on their way鈥攁 conservation first.
Who Wins in a Fight Between Bluebirds and Swallows?
June 23, 2016 — Mountain Bluebirds could have a hard time defending their homes if climate change speeds up the arrival of their nest rivals.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Why Permits to Kill Eagles Shouldn鈥檛 Last Three Decades
June 22, 2016 — The government wants to increase the number and timeline for accidental eagle deaths鈥攂ut it doesn't even know if the birds can sustain those losses.
To Catch a Predator
June 20, 2016 — Want to be a raptor bander? You'll need live bait, a taco trap, a good hand cream, and years of licensed training.
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