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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 勛圖窪蹋 members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 勛圖窪蹋 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Vermont Hay Season Is Shifting Earlier, But Nesting Birds Are Staying Put
November 01, 2021 — Because of warming temperatures, farmers harvest hay earlier in the year than they did two decades ago, placing songbird nests in balers' paths.
Climate
Water Shortages Are Shrinking Great Salt Lake and Killing Off Its Corals
October 29, 2021 — Reef-like structures called microbialites, exposed by receding waters, are dying en masse, raising concern for millions of birds that rely on them.
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Great-Tailed Grackles Googly Eyes Offer a New Glimpse Into Bird Vision
October 28, 2021 — They're the first bird species known to look at two objects simultaneously.
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Boreal Forest Offers Hope in the Face of Climate & Biodiversity Crises
October 28, 2021 — As the worlds leaders meet at COP26, we consider the role of places like the Boreal Forest of Canada.
Boreal Forests
With Time Running Out, Environmentalists File Lawsuit to Save Illinois Prairie
October 27, 2021 — An airport expansion planned for November 1 threatens to destroy a rare remnant prairie home to imperiled plants and wildlife.
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New Data-driven Species Mapping Makes More Accurate Range Maps
October 26, 2021 — Data-driven methods are rapidly changing how mapping species is done. New perspectives are shared in a recent research article, coauthored by 勛圖窪蹋 Americas leading scientist, Jorge Vel獺squez-Tibat獺.
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This Field Guide Aims to Change Your Mind About Pigeons
October 26, 2021 — Cartoonist and author Rosemary Mosco shines a witty and compassionate spotlight on what she calls the world's most misunderstood bird.
Books
Bringing the Issue of Declining Groundwater to the Surface
October 25, 2021 — Webinar series elevates dialogue on one of Arizonas most precious resources
Western Water News
Five Tule Geese, which are mostly brown with white bellies and wing edges and orange feet, fly in to land on a pond amid tall marsh grasses. The birds appear blurry in the image because they are in motion.
New Study Is First to Explore How Wildfire Smoke Derails Bird Migration
October 22, 2021 — Last September, migrating geese wearing GPS tags encountered one of the worst wildfire seasons in U.S. history. Their movements give scientists their first clues about how growing wildfires alter bird behavior.
Climate
Get to Know These 20 Common Types of Native Plants
October 22, 2021 — Whether youre looking to increase your awareness outdoors or attract more birds to your home, let this primer be your guide.
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