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Winter 2016 Issue

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Behind the Scenes With the World’s Top Feather Detective
December 05, 2016 — As the country’s only criminal forensic ornithologist, Pepper Trail has pieced together the demise of countless birds—and saved many others.
True Crime
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 2016 Guide to Binoculars
November 15, 2016 — Whether you’re a novice in search of your first binoculars or an experienced birder looking to upgrade your glass, our guide features excellent optics for every budget.
Gear
5 Essentials for Birding in the Tropics
December 05, 2016 — When you want to add exotic birds to your life list, pack light.
Gear
6 Nearby Tropical Birding Hotspots to Escape to This Winter
December 05, 2016 — An incredible array of avian life is a short plane ride away.
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Let a Pro Teach You How to Take Great Owl Photos
November 28, 2016 — Paul Bannick has spent a decade photographing owls for his latest book. Here’s why he loves them—and what he’s learned.
Tips and How-Tos
How Baby Kiwis in Virginia Will Help Preserve an Ancient Maori Tradition
December 06, 2016 — At the Smithsonian's world-class breeding center, conservationists are working to preserve a beloved New Zealand bird and culture.
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Reimagining the American Goldfinch
December 05, 2016 — Cultural icon Tony Fitzpatrick blends folk art with his bird obsession.
Illustrated Aviary
That Thing with Feathers
December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Letter From the Editor
Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
December 07, 2016 — An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
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As Oil Companies Dig Into Yasuní National Park, Ecuadorians Are Fighting Back
December 05, 2016 — Considered the most biodiverse place in the world, the Yasuní is in danger of being ruined through the exploitation of its natural resources. And time is running out to save it.
Investigation
The Mystery of Seahorse Key's Missing Bird Colony Veers Into Strange Territory
December 05, 2016 — Russian submarines? Black-ops helicopters? Vigilante sheepdogs? Cannibal snakes? Weird theories abound for the causes of the baffling case.
Dispatch
A Call for Hope
December 05, 2016 — When you protect birds, you protect the planet. And each one of us has the power to make things better for birds.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ View
Historic Climate Case Led By Kids Is Headed to Trial
November 11, 2016 — Twenty-one children want to hold the federal government accountable for climate change, potentially changing how we handle environmental law.
News
An Annual Rescue Mission to Free Northern Gannets Tangled in Plastic Trash
December 05, 2016 — Without human intervention, dozens of the magnificent seabirds would starve to death at their nesting site each year.
Flock Together
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