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After Dozens of Duck Deaths, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Gets Drained
June 13, 2017 — The National Park Service began emptying the parasite-ridden pool for a thorough cleaning on Sunday.
Bird News
How Flamingos Stand on One Leg Without Falling Over
May 27, 2017 — New research shows that the birds are specially built for balancing.
Bird Science
Scientists Pinpoint the Secret Password That Unlocks Cowbirds' Self-Identity
May 16, 2017 — The mystery of how Brown-headed Cowbirds鈥攚hich are raised by members of other species鈥攍earn to see themselves as cowbirds has finally been solved. The answer lies deep in the brain.
Bird Science
Lose Yourself in Lang Elliot's Immersive 'Soundscapes' of the American West
May 12, 2017 — You鈥檝e probably heard Elliot鈥檚 wildlife recordings before. Now, take an auditory journey with him on his new podcast, 鈥淭he Music of Nature.鈥
Arts & Culture
How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos
May 04, 2017 — Hummingbirds are excellent subjects for simple or high-tech techniques. Follow these pro tips for capturing the speedy birds in flight and at rest.
Photography & Videography