Whether you’re an enthusiast or not, you’re probably aware of the fact that birders can sometimes seem a bit extreme about their avian observation...
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What would you do if a four-foot tall bird strolled into your quiet, suburban backyard? It seems a moot point for most of us,...
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The Kirtland’s Warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)Â is one of the rarest of all the wood warblers. The population of this little gem is restricted mostly...
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We are losing species of birds, along with every other type of living creature, at a rate unprecedented in history. Dr. Stuart Pimm, world-renowned...
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The BBC today reports about a Manx Shearwater, a pelagic bird, that is believed to be the oldest wild bird in the United Kingdom:...
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Many birds, especially those higher up on the food chain, are fiercely territorial. When a bird of a different species intrudes on contested ground,...
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The Eastern Bluebird is the New York State Bird, but you’d be hard pressed to spot one here in the five boroughs. Once common,...
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The highlight of spring migration is without a doubt the return to northern climes of dazzlingly-colored warblers, flycatchers, and tanagers. These thrilling little critters...
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