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Razorbills Swim in Synchrony
Razorbills, a cousin to the puffin, nest in colonies on cliffs. Before they lay eggs, Razorbills take part in two unique social behaviors. In one, th…
5 months, 1 week ago
Welcoming Back Common Loons
The call of the Common Loon is a symbol of the far north. But the species once nested as far south as southern New England, Ohio, Iowa, and Californi…
5 months, 1 week ago
How Terns Read the Water
Like an expert angler, a tern can read the surface of the water to find where to catch its next fish. Scientists piloted a drone to track the flight …
5 months, 1 week ago
Finches Singing Over the Sidewalk
The songs of two common finches provide a steady soundtrack in cities across North America: the House Finch and the American Goldfinch. While they ca…
5 months, 1 week ago
Giving Your Cat a Great Life Indoors
Outdoor cats kill billions of birds each year in North America — and they live much shorter lives than indoor cats. But life as an indoor cat doesn’t…
5 months, 1 week ago
Bald Eagles' Daredevil Cartwheel Flight
Two eagles locking talons high above the ground might look like they’re risking injury, but it’s a normal courtship behavior called the “cartwheel di…
5 months, 1 week ago
Kelp in the Eagles’ Nest
A pair of Bald Eagles will reuse their nest each year and repair it with new tree branches. But recently in British Columbia, scientists came across …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Spark Bird: J’orge Garcia and the Finch Robot
J’orge Garcia loves making things. For several years at the Chicago Public Library, he helped people to design and build their own creations with edu…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Music of Long-tailed Ducks
Long-tailed Ducks are back for the winter from the north, where they nested on tundra ponds and marshes. These diving ducks spend the winter in deep …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruno & La Güera: An Albatross Love Story
Isla Guadalupe off the Western coast of Mexico is famous for its massive colonies of petrels, shearwaters, and Laysan Albatrosses. Now, conservationi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago