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These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
July 15, 2019 — Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
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How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
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Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowls stunning plumage.
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Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, SkateBIRD is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
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This Novelist Turns Her Favorite Birding Moments Into Teen Fiction
July 03, 2019 — A mysterious bird drives the action in Adrienne Kisner's new novel about standing up for what you hold dear.
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Did Neanderthals Catch and Kill Golden Eagles for Their Feathers and Talons?
June 21, 2019 — New evidence suggests that the ancient hominids held raptors in high esteemand might have even passed that practice to us.
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A New Book Encourages Birding for Mental Well-Being
June 13, 2019 — Blogger and teacher Joe Harkness reflects on what prompted him to write Bird Therapy.
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How Game of Thrones Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 09, 2019 — Come to meet the man who puts Prothonotary Warbler calls in Kings Landing. Stay for a bonus field guide to the birdlife of Westeros.
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When Women Run the Bird World
May 03, 2019 — For decades female birders have been the silent majority. Now theyre starting their own movements to transform a privileged culture.
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Watch These Desert Raptors Snack on a Massive Swarm of Bats
April 29, 2019 — Swainson's Hawks star in the latest episode of National Geographic's nature-doc series, Hostile Planet.
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