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The Amazing Difference Found in Dippers on the Elwha River
June 06, 2016 — In a post-dam era, salmon are bringing new vitality to the ecosystem.
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Human Noise Robs Owls of Their Ability to Hunt
June 06, 2016 — Sounds from natural-gas extraction sites can reduce birds’ ability to find and capture prey.
Why Fat Birds Are Better At Making Babies
June 03, 2016 — A new study shows that some warblers tack on the pounds—or, rather, fractions of an ounce to stay in good reproductive shape.
Rare Gull Eggs Fall Prey to Britain’s Foodies
June 02, 2016 — A recent caper throws light on the plight of Mediterranean Gulls, which are losing their eggs to poachers and restaurants.
Birdist Rule #55: Go on a Pelagic Birding Trip
June 01, 2016 — Hold your bile, conquer your sea legs, and head far offshore. Trust me, the birds are worth it.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Did Oregon’s Cormorants Finally Snap Under the Pressure of a Cull?
May 31, 2016 — As seabirds flee from East Sand Island, a colony’s future is put into question.
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Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 — Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
When DNA Becomes a Tool for Triaging Endangered Species
May 27, 2016 — Inbred birds lead short, troubled lives, but new research reveals a way for scientists to help.
How Do Birds Drink on the Fly?
May 24, 2016 — For swallows and swifts, it's a real athletic feat.
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