Birds

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Outrage as huge nets appear on trees and hedges to stop birds nesting across UK
thesun.co.uk - By Phoebe Cooke
THE bizarre sight of enormous nets smothering trees to prevent birds nesting has sparked outrage across the UK. Residents have branded the practice …
Do Birds Remember Faces?
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Crows can remember the face of their captors—even after generations. Do Birds Remember Faces? Published December 13, 2017 Onscreen : Can birds remember …
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Food
What is a Pie Bird and Why You Need One
Southern Living - Patricia S. York
Get back to the basics of pie baking with this old-school tool. Lately it seems the internet is full of articles beating you over the head about …
Saskatchewan
Geese pair up – spring is here
estevanmercury.ca - www.estevanmercury.ca
Spring made it to Estevan with a lot of sun and warmth this week. And now it’s time for many animals and birds to go into mate season. Being quite …
Birdwatching
Bird Studies Canada
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About Bird Studies Canada Bird Studies Canada is our countrys leading science-based bird conservation organization. Our mission is to conserve wild …
Birdwatching
SPECIAL OFFER: Sharpen Your Bird ID Skills for Spring Migration! Offer Ends 3/31/19.
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SPRING MIGRATION SPECIAL: Sharpen your bird ID skills TODAY! Get our PDF guide, An Identification Guide to Common Backyard Birds, FREE when you …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago News
Audubon Society
Sick pigeons abandoned in Andersonville
suntimes.com - David Struett
At least 11 domestic pigeons were abandoned in a driveway Thursday in Andersonville. Neighbors found the sick birds about 8:30 p.m. off of Broadway …
New York Postadded this to Metro
New York City
De Blasio 'concerned' about new rule against feeding squirrels, birds in city parks
New York Post - By Julia Marsh
He’s no friend of Staten Island Chuck — but squirrels and birds may find an ally in Mayor de Blasio. Hizzoner said Friday that he is “concerned” about …
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Geek
Rare Albino Penguin Makes Its Debut at Poland Zoo
Geek - By Stephanie Valera
A rare albino penguin is the new star at a zoo in Poland, and visitors are getting their first look at the adorable newcomer. The albino penguin …
Coimbatore
Singing bushlark spotted in Coimbatore
thehindu.com - Wilson Thomas
In what appears to be a rare sighting, Coimbatore-based bird watcher Balaji P.B. spotted and photographed a Singing bushlark (Mirafra cantillans) in …
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Science
Albino penguin revealed at Polish zoo: report
Fox News - Elizabeth Zwirz
Anyone visiting the Gdansk Zoo in Poland reportedly now has the opportunity to observe a most uncommon creature – an albino penguin. The rare bird, who came into the world in December, is unlike many in
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Environment
Polish zoo p-p-picks up an albino penguin
Reuters - by Alicja Ptak
WARSAW (Reuters) - An albino pengiun made its debut appearance at a Polish zoo on Friday - the only bird of its kind in captivity, said staff. The three-month-old does not have a name, as Gdansk Zoo does
New York Magazineadded this to Vulture
Netflix
The Birds in Netflix’s New Nature Doc Are Some Big Ole Freaks
vulture.com - Hunter Harris
There is truly so much we don’t know about wild animals, including and especially how they seduce each other. While we’re stuck using Tinder, friends …
Habitats
World Water Day | Gifts Matched
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What is Audubon’s mission? Audubon's mission is to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. We conserve and restore natural …
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Photos
Photo: Sandhill crane has the moves
treehugger.com - Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day comes from Merced National Wildlife Refuge, California. Known for their elaborate mating dances, as can be seen in this photo by …
Kkadded this to Wings
Habitats
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Many bird species worldwide have been able to adapt to changing environments and habitats, thriving close to human settlements, many other species …
BBC News
UK National Parks
Tag in Cairngorms trial would give 'instant fix' on dead eagles
BBC News - BBC World
A new type of satellite tag for tracking birds of prey is being trialled in the Cairngorms National Park. Over the next 18 months, some young golden eagles will be fitted with the Raptor Tracker. Organisations
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Home
13 Foolproof Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard
familyhandyman.com - Kaitlin Stainbrook
View as slideshow Landscaping Readers share tried-and-true advice for transforming backyards into bustling bird havens. 1 / 13 Water, food and …
Teri Valleadded this to Love my Garden
Buckingham Palace
The royal family shares the first signs of spring in the Buckingham Palace gardens
Harper's BAZAAR - By Katie Frost
The royal family has marked the first day of spring by giving fans a glimpse inside the beautiful gardens at Buckingham Palace. The short clip posted on Twitter shows the range of flowers, including daffodils,
CTV Newsadded this to Kitchener
Birds of a feather: Cockatiel and chicken become best friends
ctvnews.ca - Chris Thomson
Banny and Shorty have developed a unique relationship during their time with Wildlife Haven Waterloo. “We’ve been working with animals our whole lives …
BBC News
Colchester
Ostrich on A12 near Colchester causes traffic chaos
BBC News - BBC World
A rogue ostrich caused traffic chaos when it wandered on to a busy road during rush hour. The flightless bird was spotted casually strolling along the A12 in Essex, near Colchester United's stadium, at
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Cape Town
World of Birds still going strong thanks to donations, Astral Foods lifeline | Cape Argus
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Cape Town - World of Birds in Hout Bay and Astral Foods recently celebrated one year of collaboration after the company came to the rescue of the …
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Rabbits
Reports of birds and rabbits caught in anti-nesting netting
wiltsglosstandard.co.uk - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard Staff
RESIDENTS are concerned about the impact a developer’s use of hedgerow netting is having on wildlife. Black netting has been stretched over a section …
Victoria, BC
Yarns, string and human hair pose a risk to Greater Victoria birds
vicnews.com - Nina Grossman
Most people are aware of the damage caused when garbage ends up in the ocean, but human waste can be just as devastating for creatures on land. In …
National Geographic UKadded this to Animals
Caterpillars
Bird of the Week: Yellowhammer
nationalgeographic.co.uk - By Caroline Offord
Male yellowhammers are unmistakable with a striking bright yellow head and underparts and brown and black back. In flight their white outer tail …
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Science
Fossilized bird discovered with unlaid egg is a first
slashgear.com - Shane McGlaun
Birds have been around and laying eggs for hundreds of millions of years. With all the bird fossils that have been found, none of them have ever had …
Professor Futon Spooninadded this to These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things
Birdwatching
Why do we watch birds? Let me count the ways
northjersey.com
Earlier this month I gave a talk titled “Backyard Bergen Birds” to the Demarest Garden Club. While I was putting the presentation together, I came up …
Metroadded this to UK News
Commuting
‘Escaped’ ostrich cause rush hour chaos by running between lanes on A12
metro.co.uk - Martine Berg Olsen
An ‘escaped’ ostrich sparked traffic chaos after it burst onto a busy dual carriageway during rush hour. The flightless bird caused five miles of …
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Environment
Hen Harriers on the verge of extinction due to gamekeepers killing illegally
inhabitat - by Perry Miller
A new study reveals that hen harriers are being killed at an alarming rate on U.K. grouse moors. Scientists found that gamekeepers are eliminating …
West Michigan
Woman spots ‘one-in-a-million’ yellow cardinal in her backyard
fox17online.com - Tribune Media Wire
THEODORE, Ala. – An Alabama woman witnessed a “one in a million” yellow cardinal enjoying her backyard. Karem Maldonado told WKRG that she spotted the …