Meaghan Lee Callaghan

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is a science writer currently working as an intern at ÌÇÐÄlogo.

Articles by Meaghan Lee Callaghan

A New Exhibit Puts a Modern Spin on the Renowned ‘Birds of America’ Paintings
March 30, 2017 — A Los Angeles gallery is highlighting contemporary paintings inspired by two artistic giants: Larry Rivers and John James ÌÇÐÄlogo himself.
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Warmer Weather Brings Record Sightings for This Year’s Great Backyard Bird Count
March 23, 2017 — Data show high temperatures may have spurred unusual migration patterns for some species.
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Watch Thousands of Sandhill Cranes Lift Off From the Platte River at Sunrise
March 21, 2017 — Every year, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, and other waterbirds visit Nebraska in one of the greatest migration spectacles on Earth.
Birds in the News
Look at These Sweet Bald Eagles Protecting Their Eggs From the Snow
March 14, 2017 — At the U.S. National Arboretum, both eagle parents settled on their nest to warm their eggs, and each other, through the cold, icy night.
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Get Covered for Tick Season With These Eight Expert Tips
March 10, 2017 — Before you hit the great outdoors, follow our advice to keep the eight-legged critters at bay.
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In Woodpeckers, Brain Size Depends on the Complexity of Their Interactions
March 08, 2017 — A new study suggests that a variety of interactions—from cooperation to competition—may affect brain size.
Let’s Say It Again: Wood Pellets Are Not a Sustainable Fuel Source
February 27, 2017 — The burning of wood pellets—a growing energy source in Europe and elsewhere—is bad for forests and climate, according to a new report.
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Proposed Nationwide Carbon Tax Led by Republicans Reminds That Climate Change Is a Concern for All
February 16, 2017 — The proposal, which was discussed at the White House last week, takes a conservative approach to climate action. But it runs into a problem central to all carbon taxes: deciding how to spend the raised funds.
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How a Kingfisher's Call Concealed an Unknown Species of Frog
February 08, 2017 — In India, a group of herpetologists recently discovered a new amphibian that sounds a lot like a White-throated Kingfisher.
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A Beak Boom Millions of Years Ago Created the Diversity of Bird Bills We Know Today
February 02, 2017 — The variety of fantastic bill shapes we know today first came about in a sudden burst, and then slowly evolved over the next 65 million years, according to a new study.
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