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Spring 2021 Issue

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The Decades-Long Effort to Save the Masked Bobwhite Is Finally Taking Off
March 22, 2021 — Once thought extinct, the critically endangered quail faces a tough recovery but appears to be gaining a foothold in southern Arizona, where foster fathers help bobwhite chicks learn to live in the wild.
News
Tips for Being a Responsible Bird Photographer in the Social Media Age
March 22, 2021 — Practices to protect sensitive birds and habitat should continue after photographers and birders click the shutter.
Ethics
Follow These Dos and Don’ts to Show Off Your Bird Photos on Social Media
March 22, 2021 — Half the joy in taking a bird photo is in the act of sharing it.
Ethics
How the Flights of Birds Inspired a Unique Elementary Education Program
March 18, 2021 — Musicians, artists, and innovators learn from avian flight. A new learn-from-home concert and curriculum brings three together to teach children during challenging times.
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Why Cities are Taking Action to Limit Loud, Polluting Lawn Care
March 19, 2021 — Fossil-fueled leaf blowers spew noise and pollutants—and people working at home are noticing more.
News
It's a New Era for Conservation
March 19, 2021 — We have an extraordinary opportunity to build a more equitable and just future while protecting birds and the places they need.
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Bird Song Became Softer During the Pandemic Thanks to Less Noise Pollution
March 19, 2021 — The relative quiet of the past year offered a rare chance to study how birds are affected by our growing cacophony. But the silence won't last.
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A New Hummingbird Was Discovered In 2017. Now There's a Race to Protect It.
March 19, 2021 — With its niche habitat in Ecuador under threat, the Blue-throated Hillstar was at risk from the moment it was identified.
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A New Book Showcases the Beauty and Grit of New York City's Wildflowers
March 24, 2021 — Photographer Andrew Garn reveals, in stunning detail, the diverse flora that many city dwellers may overlook but birds can't do without.
Books
A New Golden Age of Observation Is Revealing the Wonders of Night Migration
April 23, 2021 — Most migratory birds make their epic annual journeys under cover of darkness. Modern technologies are helping scientists understand the perils these nocturnal voyagers face to better protect them.
Seventy Never Looked So Good: The Long, Wondrous Life of Wisdom the Albatross
March 24, 2021 — The Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird on the planet, an international icon, and still hatching eggs. This year she had her 39th chick.
News
Tribes Could Play a Crucial Role in Achieving a Bold New Conservation Goal
February 24, 2021 — An emerging effort to protect 30 percent of the country's land and water is an opportunity to strengthen tribal sovereignty and heed Indigenous ecological knowledge, experts say.
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What Do We Do About John James ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ?
April 23, 2021 — The founding father of American birding soared on the wings of white privilege. The birding community and organizations that bear his name must grapple with this racist legacy to create a more just, inclusive world.
News
Why ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine Turned Its Spotlight to John James ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
February 23, 2021 — It's our job as journalists to ask tough questions, including about the life and legacy of the man behind our name.
Letter From the Editor
Reimagining the Blue Jay
February 23, 2021 — Through artistic abstraction, Gizem Vural casts the oft-maligned Blue Jay in a sunny light.
Illustrated Aviary
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